What to pack for an African safari??

 

(1)Your Luggage:

Your luggage is restricted to one backpack and one daypack with a maximum weight of 25kg. If you cannot lift your luggage, you are overpacking. It’s advisable to bring fewer clothes on Safari, as less is more.

.Please avoid using Samsonite-style wheelie or trolley bags for Safari, as their rigid frames do not fit well in vehicle storage. A compact and flexible duffel bag is recommended for convenience, as wheelie bags can be cumbersome and collect mud and stones, making them difficult to carry. This can create inconvenience for everyone on the trip.

Example of a Duffel bag (Recommended)

NOTE: Wheelie leather or hard plastic suitcases are not recommended for an African safari because their rigid frames make them less suitable for packing into tight spaces compared to backpacks or duffel bags.

suitcase is not a good idea
Leather wheelie suitcase is not a good idea

(2)Waist money belt bags

A money belt is an effective method for securing important travel documents, cash, and cards.

Waist money belt bag (recommended)

(3)Duffle bag combination padlock:

Buying a small combination lock for your locker eliminates the risk of losing keys.

good example of a combination lock for your duffle bag

(3)Water proof Day Pack:

For safari excursions, a smaller day pack is necessary to carry essential items such as a camera, water, and insect repellents, especially during activities like gorilla and chimpanzee tracking or hiking.

 

(4)You should pack the following:

Kit for all weather conditions including:

Your clothing for Africa should be easy to wash and dry, ideally without needing ironing. Avoid synthetics due to discomfort in heat, and remember that nights can be cold, so pack a jersey or jacket. Choose clothes that cover arms and legs to protect against mosquitoes. Include a set of smart casual clothes for dining out, and bring a spare pair of glasses or contacts if you need them.

(5)CHECK LIST:

  • Wet Wipes
  • Personal toiletries
  • Torch & enough spare batteries (head torch is best)
  • Camera & spare batteries and memory cards
  • Insect and Mosquito repellent
  • Suntan lotion, sun block & after sun lotion
  • Sunglasses
  • Passport (plus 3 color photo copies of your passport & visas)
  • Vaccination certificate( yellow fever, covid19, )
  • Money
  • Zip lock Plastic bags 
  • A small padlock for your luggage
  • Small basic First Aid kit (painkillers, band aids, after-sun lotion, eye drops
  • 2/3 shorts/skirts
  • 1 jacket/anorak
  • Tracksuit/pullover
  • 2 long pants or jeans
  • Open walking shoes/hiking boots/
  • 1 pair of sandals
  •  4 T-shirts/short sleeve shirts or sundresses
  • 3 Long Sleeve Shirts
  •  one Sun Hat
  •  one Raincoat
  • one pair of” Gordini Promo Gauntlet Gore gloves”