CLOTHING
• Lightweight long-sleeved shirts (to keep the sun off)
• T-shirts (to wear around camp)
• Shorts (for hot days)
• Lightweight pants and jeans (for cooler days and evenings)
• Warm sweater or fleece (to layer
over clothes)
• Windbreaker (open safari vehicles can
get windy)
• Lightweight closed shoes (most useful on a safari)
• Walking shoes (if you’re planning more serious walking)
• All-purpose trail shoes (these are the best option, as they can be used for everything)
• Sandals or flip-flops (to wear around camp)
• Socks and smalls (no explanation required!)
• Wide-brimmed hat (that will stay on your head in an open vehicle)
• Beanie (for colder areas)
• Scarf or kikoi (to stay warm and to keep the sun off)
• Sunglasses (Africa is sunny!)
• Swimming costume or shorts (to cool off in the pool)
toiletries
• Sunblock (the African sun is fierce!)
• Good moisturiser (days can be hot
and dusty)
• Wet wipes (to use while travelling)
• Shaving kit (if you shave – most lodges will have facilities for charging electric shavers)
• Insect repellent (to keep the bugs off)
BITS AND BOBS
• Passport and travel documents (don’t forget these!)
• Some local currency, or small USD bills
(for tips)
• Medication (whatever you might need)
• Camera and accessories (unless you’re using the one on your phone)
• Binoculars (to find game)
• Cables and chargers for your electronics (mobile phone, laptop, etc)
• International plug adaptor (so you can plug in your electronics)
• Torch (handy for walking around camp)
• Small bottle of liquid soap (to rinse out clothing or smalls yourself)
Wondering what to take on safari? Check out our basic
list of what to pack, and adjust it to your needs, taking into account any extreme environments you might be visiting. Spending time at higher altitudes? Pack more warm clothes. Sticking to the beach? Less is more.
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By Gary Lotter
WHAT TO PACK:
your safari
CHECKLIST
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