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.
Room remaining? Visit to make your travel meaningful.