Going to Kilimanjaro & Uganada: need advice on gear

[ourabmen]

Hello and thanks in advance for your input. My wife and I are going to Africa for her 50th birthday this year, and I need some advice. Our trip is going to be a climb up Kilimanjaro, then heading to either Uganda/Rwanda for a trek to see the mountain gorillas, followed by three days of relaxation on Mafia island (Sadly for me, there will be no big game drives on this trip). I want to keep the things as simple as and light as possible.

My current kit includes: D-300, 12-14 Nikon f/4, 28-75 f/2.8, Tamron, 80-200 Nikon f/2.8, Nikon 50 f/1.8

Questions that come to mind are:
1. D300 v. D700 for high iso shots on the gorilla trek? (I could rent a D700 and leave the D300 at home.)
2. Suggestions for a light weight, flexible kit: I do have some budget to add some glass.


Thanks in advance for your help.

Rodney

 

[Seniorbrucio]

Tough call foe the camera. D300 gives the extra reach which is great for the game drives. D700 gives the hi iso which you may need for the darker jungle/forest.

I would included to go with what you have.

Uganda great an you can do queen Elizabeth park which is down south.