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He on his part will tell you where he has been with other 
bwanas (masters) and what luck they have had, how long 
they were out, what number of porters were necessary, 
and if the sefari was able to employ donkeys to save 
porterage — a very important point. 
After one or two quiet talks with your men, you will 
have some idea of the size of your expedition, but not yet, 
I am sorry to say, even a glimmering notion of the size 
of your bill. It seems so hopeful at first, to find out that 
you can hire a quite first-class porter for three dollars a 
month and feed him on two. I remember well how golden 
were the dreams I indulged in when I took out my first 
sefari. Here at last was a delightful form of sport that 
cost less than ordinary hotel living. ‘The disillusionment 
when it came was complete. No, you cannot “do” Africa 
cheaply, and of all countries under the sun, this is the 
very worst, I should fancy, in which to try to practise 
economy. 
You will need porters — 
To carry your 
Tent (a green waterproof one, 8 x 8, made by Edgerton, 
2 Duke Street, London Bridge) 3 porters 
peyecs * S* Bedding : ; ; I porter 
ee =<) Tent table-and chair I porter 
< « ‘* Canteen pots and pans I porter 
ae) -< Private tm boxes, Pvael Boake I to 3 porters 
a o- Ammunition  . ; 3 ; I to 2 porters 
fee)’ Own food Caer on time out) I to IO porters 
ied Gun icases I porter 
If pony is taken, one syce I porter 
As tentboy I porter 
As cook I porter 
It is a safe rule to allow twenty porters for your per- 
sonal belongings, not, of course, including men’s food or 
anything else. Now I admit that these numbers sound 
excessive and some of the items I have named may seem 
— specially to those who have only been accustomed to 
