Special Kit - Two spare wheels or puncture repair kit essential as the stones are very sharp. Soft-walled wide tyres are a liability, rather carry a pump or compressor and deflate for sand. Carry a tool kit and basic spares, Hi-lift jack if you intend driving the very sandy routes and enough fuel to cover at least 500 to 600km of offroad driving if you intend seeing the park thoroughly. If your vehicle only takes unleaded, add an extra 160km. Tents advisable, to protect against wind, dew, and scorpions.
Gas cookers are useful to conserve firewood.
A shade awning is essential, as only the river campsites have limited shade. Inner tubes or some other flotation device are great fun in the river. Health and Climate - No malaria or bilharzia. Heat and scorpions are the biggest hazard. Scorpions are poisonous, but not deadly, except in the case of infants or elderly persons with weak hearts.