INFORMATION ABOUT PACKING LIST
Indicative packing list that touches many needs, but remember it is YOU who knows yourself best.
Find out about the climatic conditions that apply, Africa may not be as hot as you think. There is often a large variation between day and night temperatures. Normally, the temperature on safari is from 18 to 30 degrees. Around the equator, the temperature is 18 to 35 degrees.
Loose and bright clothes are good to wear on safari. The most important thing is not to follow the recommendations slavishly, but use these and other people’s advice as guidance. Use your own experiences, the equipment and the clothes you feel comfortable in. Use natural fibers as far as possible. Use approved shoes and tried-and-tested clothing and equipment.
Most hotels and lodges offer laundry for a fee.
Packing list:
| Bag, rucksack or suitcase | Find out about the permitted weight you can carry on a plane, think practically |
| Daypack | Luggage to hand on the flight, and good to have easily accessible in the safari car |
| Sandals | |
| Sneakers | |
| Rainwear, electric Rain poncho | Practical to have readily available if it rains |
| Trousers | Light, thin trousers for cool evenings, khaki |
| Skirt, dress | For dinner in the evening |
| Fleece jacket | For cool mornings and evenings |
| Wool sweater | Thin jumper for chilly mornings and evenings |
| Comfortable shirts | |
| Underwear | |
| Socks | |
| T-shirts | |
| Shorts | |
| Swimwear | |
| Sun hat, cap | The sun is strong during the day |
| Sunglasses | |
| Sun cream | Sun factor 20-50 |
| Sun stick for lips | Sun factor 30 |
| Headlamp, flashlight | The power is often switched off at night, good to have readily available |
| Power adapter | |
| Camera, video camera | Remember to charge the batteries where possible. Several of our safari vehicles have the option of charging |
| Binoculars | Important to bring your own binoculars, not available in the cars |
| Wet wipes | Disinfectant, for washing hands before meals and after going to the toilet |
| Hand disinfection | For hand washing before meals and after toilet visits |
| Mosquito repellent | |
| Travel pharmacy | Plasters, chafing plasters, wound salve, insect repellent, sterile compresses, support bandage, sports tape, medicine for upset stomachs and painkillers |
| Sewing items | Needle and thread for repairing clothes and equipment if necessary |
| Knife | Preferably a folding knife of the Leatherman type |
