Safari Packing List

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The transportation used on
WEAR IN TRANSIT
IN YOUR WALLET
safari mandates soft-sided
luggage, usually within a strict
 Passport
 Shoes, heaviest - hiking or sneakers
weight limit - which INCLUDES
 Inoculation records
 Pants, suitable for dressing up
your hand luggage.
 Top, suitable for dressing up
Visa [if needed]
 Socks, compression recommended
 Tickets
1. Choose your luggage
 Credit Cards & ID
 Sweater, lightweight
[alert banks to travel plans]
 Scarf or pashmina
Duffel –without wheels.
 Light jacket or vest
Choose carefully, this bag
 Statement jewelry [optional]
may qualify as your
IN YOUR DUFFEL
International carry-on.
IN YOUR FLIGHT BAG
Daypack, camera bag, or
 Copies of passport, visa, etc.
similar
[email copies to yourself]
 Tablet
Flight Bag- Baggu, or similar .
 Pants (2) [convertible recommended]
 EReader
 Long sleeve tops (2)
This bag should fit inside your
 Noise-canceling headphones
 Tops, to dress up or down (3)
daypack. Put it into your
 Notebook and pen
 Dress or skirt [optional]
seat pocket before takeoff
.
 Neck pillow, inflatable
 T-shirt, doubles as nightwear
Packing Cubes
 Medications needed during flight
 Shorts, doubles as nightwear
Keep bags organized despite
 Moisturizer
 Swimsuit
the frequent moves
 Lip balm
 Socks (3)
between camps
 Cleansing wipes
.
 Underwear
Wallet, travel belt, or similar,
 Toothbrush, paste, floss
 Bras [sports bra recommended!]
 Deodorant
worn during flight.
 Shoes, flats
 Eye drops
 Sandals [closed-toe recommended]
 Water bottle [fill in airport terminal]
L OC K AL L B AGS , including
 Flip flops [optional]
 Emergen-C and/or electrolyte drink
those stored in the overhead
 Sun hat
powder
compartment. Thefts do occur
 Gloves
on overnight flights.
 Fleece jacket
IN YOUR DAYPACK
 Rain jacket or poncho
2. Clothing
 Extra camera battery and memory
 Itinerary
Climate - varied, cold
cards
 Insurance and health information
early mornings, hot in
 Camera tripod or beanbag [optional]
 Camera & lenses
afternoon
 Lens cleaning wipes
 Binoculars
 Plastic bags and/or waterproof sacks
Style - basic, casual.
 Laptop and charger [optional]
for optics
Put together a neutral
 Chargers for all electronics
 Flashlight and batteries
capsule wardrobe.
 Voltage converter and adaptor
 Woolite packets
Accessorize with scarves
 Minimal jewelry, watch
 Hand sanitizer
and costume jewelry.
 Medications, prescription and OTC
 Sunscreen
 Cipro and Malaria pills
Plan to do laundry.
 Tweezers
 Sunglasses
Leave delicate fabrics at
 Feminine products
 Hair brush
home.
 Bush toilet conveniences (toilet
 1 complete outfit [if checking
paper, wipes, etc.)
luggage]
 Field guides, wildlife
Most safari camps supply shampoo, conditioner, and insect repellant. Many offer same
day laundry at no charge. Check what your camp offers before packing.
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