Packing List For Your Safari

The list given below is a basic indication of what you should pack for your safari holiday.

Soft bags (that are lockable) are preferable to rectangular suitcases as the weight of luggage that can be carried on small aircraft is limited to 25-53 pounds depending on the size of the plane.

What to Pack

Documents

• Passports (with visa entries)
• Health cards (vaccination certificate)
• Airline tickets
• Cheque book
• Cash & Travellers’ Cheques
• Separate record of T/Cheque numbers
• Credit Cards (VISA, Mastercard and/or American Express),
• Photo copy of passport/visas/Insurance papers

Clothing

We recommend that you bring khaki and green coloured clothing. Bright colours should be avoided while on safari; camouflage clothes are illegal because they are worn by local soldiers.

• Tennis/Gym Shoes
• Safari boots
• Flip flops
• Hat
• Windbreaker/Jacket
• Pullover Sweater/Sweatshirt
• 2 pc. safari trousers (or chinos)
• 2 pc. safari shorts
• 4 pair sport socks
• 3 short sleeve shirts
• 1 long sleeve shirt
• 2 t-shirts
• Pyjamas
• Swim Trunks
• 1 pair casual slacks (men) evening outfit (women) - for evening
• Bras (sports type) - women
• 6 sets underwear
• Belt

Toiletries & Medicine

• Malaria prophylaxis
• Prescription drugs (also bring the generic names for these drugs, good idea to pack 2 separate lots)
• Motion sickness pills
• Insect repellent (containing DEET for mosquito’s)
• Sun Screen (SPF 15 or higher)
• Lip Balm
• Shampoo/Conditioner
• Deodorant
• Toothpaste / Toothbrush
• Dental Floss
• Hair Brush / Comb
• Electric / Hand Razor
• Emery Boards
• Tweezers
• Hand Lotion
• Fem. Hygiene Supplies

Wear sunscreens and cover up during the hottest time of day - between 11H00 and 15H00.

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