SAFARI PACKING TIPS

When planning for self drive safari in Africa it requires you to plan and pack the rightful package to enable you adventure East Africa & South Africa for self drive or guided safari in reliable 4wd Car Rental Landcruiser with 4×4 Africa

WOMEN’S PACK LIST

  • Sandals or lightweight shoes
  • Walking shoes or lightweight hiking shoes (not white for walking safaris)
  • Wide-brimmed hat and a cap Windbreaker Sweater or fleece 2–3 pairs
  • safari* pants 2–3 pairs
  • safari* shorts 5 pairs
  • safari/sports socks
  • 3 short-sleeve safari shirts
  • 3 long-sleeve safari shirts
  • Swimsuit/cover-up 1 pair
  • casual slacks or skirt 1 or 2 blouses
  • Belts
  • 6 pair underwear
  • 3 bras 1 sports bra (for rough roads)
  • pajama

MEN’S CLOTHING

  • Sandals or lightweight shoes
  • Walking shoes or lightweight hiking shoes (not white for walking safaris)
  • Wide-brimmed hat and cap
  • Windbreaker Sweater or fleece 2–3 pair.
  • safari pants 2–3 pair.
  • Safari shorts 5 pair
  • safari/sports socks
  • 3 short-sleeve safari shirts
  • 3 long-sleeve safari
  • shirts Swim trunks 1 pair
  • casual slacks
  • 1 sports shirt
  • 6 pair underwear
  • Belts
  • Pajamas
  • Large handkerchief

Optional (for dining at a top restaurant or on a luxury train)

  • 1 pr. dress slacks, shoes and dress socks
  • 1 dress shirt/jacket/tie
  • Any comfortable cotton clothing for safari should be neutral in color (tan, brown, light green, khaki). Evening wear can be any color you like.

COLD WEATHER ADDITIONS

For travel in Southern Africa May to August, temperatures may drop below 40°F (5°C) warm pajamas or thermal underwear to sleep in warm ski hat covering the ears scarf gloves additional sweater or fleece TOILETRIES AND FIRST AID

  • Anti-malaria pills (prescription)
  • Vitamins Aspirin/Tylenol/Advil
  • Motion sickness pills
  • Decongestant Throat lozenges
  • Laxative Anti-diarrhea medicine
  • Antacid
  • Antibiotic
  • Cortisone cream
  • Antibiotic ointment
  • Anti-fungal cream or powder

Prescription drugs

  • Medical summary from your doctor (if needed)
  • Medical alert bracelet or necklace Band-Aids (plasters)
  • Thermometer
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunscreen/sun block
  • Shampoo(small container) Conditioner (small container)
  • Deodorant Toothpaste (small tube)
  • Toothbrush Hairbrush/comb
  • Razor Q-tips/cotton balls Nail clipper
  • Emery boards
  • Makeup Tweezers
  • SUNDRIES
  • Passport (with visas, if needed)
  • International Certificate of Vaccination
  • Air tickets/vouchers
  • Money pouch
  • Credit cards
  • Personal checks
  • Insurance cards
  • Cellphone
  • Sunglasses/guard Spare
  • prescription glasses/contacts Copy of prescription(s) Eyeglass case
  • Travel alarm clock
  • Small flashlight (torch) and extra batteries
  • Binoculars
  • Sewing kit
  • Small scissors
  • Tissues (travel packs)
  • Handwipes (individual)
  • Anti-bacterial soap
  • Laundry soap (for washing delicates)
  • Large waterproof bags for damp laundry
  • Copy of the African Safari Journal Maps
  • Business cards
  • Pens
  • Deck of cards
  • Reading materials
  • Decaffeinated coffee/herbal tea Sugar substitute

CAMERA EQUIPMENT

  • Lenses Digital memory cards/Film Camera bag or backpack Lens cleaning fluid
  • Lens tissue/brush Extra camera batteries Flash
  • Flash batteries Battery charger and adapters Waterproof bags for lenses and camera body Beanbag,
  • small tripod or monopod Extra
  • video camera batteries Video charger
  • Outlet adapters (3-prong square and round plugs)
  • Cigarette lighter
  • charger (optional)

GIFTS & TRADES

  • T-shirts
  • Pens
  • Inexpensive watches
  • Postcards from your area/state Children’s magazines and books
  • Small acrylic mirrors
  • Balloons
  • School supplies