Introductory Chapter 



necessary for a shooting trip may be of use to a 

 tenderfoot. 



(a) To be brought from England : 



A green rot-proof tent, double fly, with bath- 

 room. 



A " Paragon " folding-bed. 



A cork mattress and bedding. 



A " Paragon" table, three feet square. 



A do. chair. 



A "Roorkee" chair. 



A " Paragon " wash-hand-stand and bath in 

 one. 



A " Lord's " lamp complete. 



All ammunition should be sent out beforehand 

 consigned to Messrs. Smith Mackenzie, Mombasa, 

 who would act as one's agents in the country. 



There is no difficulty in landing it. The P. & O. 

 will not carry explosives. 



A case of aluminium cooking pots. 



(b) Can be obtained in the country : 

 Mosquito curtains are indispensable, and can 



be made much cheaper than in England. 



All food, drink, stores, etc., can be obtained 

 on the spot, but it is cheaper to have them sent 

 out from home. 



" Chop boxes " for packing stores into 6o-lb. 

 loads can be obtained without difficulty. 



Messrs. Smith Mackenzie of Mombasa might 

 be able to secure a good cook, but it would be 



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