Packing for Safari
When preparing for a safari, packing smart is essential. The key is to bring lightweight, comfortable clothing in neutral colors that blend into the natural environment. Days can be hot, while mornings and evenings may get chilly, so layering is important. Don’t forget practical items like insect repellent, sunscreen, binoculars, and a good camera to capture the wildlife. Here’s a simple guide on what to pack:
- Passports, Travel Insurance, money and tickets
- A few photocopies of all personal documents such as passports, visas, flights, travel insurance, vaccination card, international debit cards, (Master Card, Visa credit cards etc.) driving license
- Telephone list for immediate blocking of lost debit card and insurance
- Closed fitting shoes preferably snickers, boots, good rubber shoes.
- Torches/phone torch can also be used
- Hat/Cap to protect you from the sun
- Prescription glasses, Sunscreen, sunglasses and lip balm
- Power adapter with 3-4 sockets – this enables a shaver, trimmer, electric toothbrush and any batteries to be charged via a single adapter
- Toiletries e.g. toothbrushes and toothpaste, toilet rolls, insect repellant/lotion.
- Light clothing for hot days and change of clothes(Casual, comfortable clothing)
- A light, compact raincoat if it is likely you will encounter rain (gorilla and chimp trekking)
- Swimsuit – some of the lodges and camps have swimming pools
- Long sleeves & long pants to protect you from the sun and mosquitoes
- Pocket money.
- Binoculars
- Any medication you are on.
- Hand Medicine: analgesic, allergy pills, remedy for diarrhea (maybe Imodium), malaria pills, plasters and disinfectant wipes
- Pain killers.
- Drinks and beverages.
- Snacks.
- Camera and memory cards
- A spirit of adventure and willingness to participate.
- Great deal of patience.
- A Smile and sense of humor.