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            It is everyone's dream to have a stress free safari adventure.  Follow this safari packing list and you will never have to worry about the frustration of leaving something behind or taking something that you won't need on your African safari. contact us for any inquiries or question.

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Safari gear:

 

  • Safari hats

  • Clothing in neutral colors: khaki, light brown/green, tan. Avoid bright colors & white for improved game viewing, especially when on foot. Not as important in a vehicle

  • A safari jacket

  • Comfortable short- and long sleeved safari shirts (2 or 3 of each)

  • Comfortable shorts and long trousers (2 or 3 of each)

  • About 5 sets of underwear

  • Pajamas

  • Swimming costume

  • Flip-flops or sport sandals (public showers, airing feet)

  • Comfortable hiking/ walking shoes (not white). These are very important on a walking safari.

  • About 5 pairs of socks

  • Extra shoelaces

 

Safari supplies:

 

  • Sun block and after sun lotion

  • A travel towel is light and takes very little space

  • Malaria tablets (very important)

  • Sunglasses - make sure they have polarized lenses.

  • Vitamins

  • Painkiller

  • Plastic bags (wet washing/muddy shoes/organize clothes in suitcase)

  • Small compass

  • Cold/flu tablets

  • Book to read between game viewing and other leisure time

 

Safari luggage:

 

  • The thing to remember when choosing safari luggage is mobility. You will probably be moving between several different modes of transport (airplanes, cars, light aircraft, trucks, boats) so plan accordingly.

  • Suitcases with wheels don't work very well in the African bush but they are adequate if you don't mind carrying them. (A good safari company will probably have someone on hand to carry your luggage for you).

  • A daypack is very handy to transport the items you need while driving around in the safari vehicle or walking through the bush.

 

Safari equipment:

 

  • Flashlight or headlamp

  • Camera, memory cards, extra batteries, battery charger and lens cleaner

  • Sleeping Bag if on a camping safari (may be supplied by safari company so check first)

  • Travel pillow or you can use your polar fleece/windbreaker

  • Small calculator (or if you're taking your mobile phone) for currency calculations

  • Money belt

  • Lighter/waterproof matches

  • Travel alarm clock

 

Documents:

  • Passport & correct visa

  • Emergency phone numbers

  • The African Safari Journals travel dairy book - to write your journal and record the wildlife you see. Also includes a hard copy.

  • Extra passport photos

  • Copy of your passport, kept in a separate place than your passport

  • Copies of prescriptions

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Follow this safari packing list and you will never have to worry about the frustration of leaving something behind or taking something that you won't need on your African safari

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