TRAVEL TIPSSuggested Packing List For Your Safari
When packing for your safari, pack light in a soft-sided bag, no hard suitcases. Laundry services will be available when staying at a lodge/hotel for more than 1 night. Remember your 20 kg or 44 lbs baggage limit. If your itinerary includes any light aircraft flights between bush airstrips while on safari, you are restricted to a maximum of 15 kg or 33 lbs including hand luggage.
Safari Packing List:
- Passport
- Visas if you have obtained them in advance
- Airline E-tickets
- International electrical adaptors
- Camera gear
- Lens
- Extra memory cards
- Extra batteries
- Chargers
- Dust-proof camera bag
- Camera cleaning kit with soft small brush
- Binoculars
- Notebook and pen
- Sun screen
- Sunglasses
- Insect repellent
- Spare glasses (it can be dusty, so avoid contact lenses if you can)
- Hat with wide brim and bandana
- Personal medications, malaria control, proof of yellow fever vaccination if applicable
- Chapstick and lotion
- Lightweight clothing (khaki, brown and green are best)
- Comfortable, closed shoes
- Dress in layers so that you are comfortable at any temperature
- A fleece and warm windbreaker is recommended
- Swimsuit
- Backpack for valuables
- U.S dollars (can be exchanged for local currency)
- Snack bars
- Small flashlight
- Dress in cities and towns is smart casual
