Are you planning to go on safari but not sure what to pack? We have got you covered! Here is a detailed packing list of what you will need but don’t worry, most lodges also have curio shops for anything you have forgotten.
Important Documents
- Valid passport
- Copy of passport (saved digitally or
- kept separately from original)
- Visa on arrival
- Insurance certificate for health
- insurance abroad
- Flight ticket
- (printout or e-ticket)
- Travel credit card
- Cash
- List of emergency contacts and
- allergies
Electronics
- Mobile Phone with Charger
- Headphones
- Powerbank
- Headlamp with red light to not disturb animals
- Adapter for plugs
- Binoculars
- Optional: camera with charger andzoom lens
- Optional: laptop/tablet with charger
Travel Pharmacy
- Hand sanitizer or wipes
- Insect/mosquito repellent
- Insect bite cream/ointment
- Painkillers
- Diarrhea medication
- Wound cream
- Band-aid and blister plasters
- Melatonin for jet-lag
- If necessary, tablets against travel sickness
Personal Comfort
- Backpack (pay attention to handluggage dimensions)
- Sunglasses
- Earplugs
- Books/magazines/kindle (and charger)
- Headgear/cap
- Sleeping mask
- Travel Pillow
Toiletry Bag
- Toothbrush (and charger if electric)
- Toothpaste
- Dental Floss
- Deodorant
- Hairbrush
- Sunscreen
- Razor
- Shower gel/soap
- Shampoo/conditioner
- Nail clippers
- Facial products
- Lip balm with UV protection
- Tweezers
- Optional: make-up
- Optional: make-up remover wipes
Clothing
- Underwear
- Socks
- T-shirts
- Jerseys/hoodies
- Warm winter jacket
- Waterproof rain jacket
- Long sleeve shirts
- Shorts
- Long pants
- Warm socks
- Long sleepwear/pajamas
- Scarf/buff, beanie and gloves
- Swimwear
- Walking/hiking shoes
- Sneakers
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