| The essential thing to remember is to travel light! | | | | Good quality sunglasses plus protective case |
| Be Certain to Have with You: | | | | Hand wipes or 'Baby wipes' |
| Valid passport | | | | Stuff-sacks or plastic packets; to |
| Valid visa - if required | | | | compartmentalise items within your travel bag |
| One other picture identification (e.g. driver's | | | | Repair kit: needle and thread, nylon cord, rip-stop |
| licence) | | | | tape |
| Photocopy of passport page to carry in wallet | | | | Camera, film or memory card |
| Air tickets | | | | Spare batteries. Film and batteries can generally |
| Expense money | | | | be obtained at lodges, but at a price of course, so |
| Comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy | | | | please be sure to have sufficient supplies for your |
| Dressing for Safaris | | | | needs |
| On safari, most people wear shorts and a T-shirt | | | | Binoculars |
| during the day and put on long sleeved shirts and | | | | Paperback reading, writing material (keep weight |
| long pants in the evening for warmth as well as | | | | at a minimum) |
| protection from mosquitoes. Should you be | | | | Sunscreen or block |
| particularly sensitive to the sun a loose cotton | | | | Moisturizer, lip balm |
| shirt is essential during the day. Khaki, brown, olive | | | | Personal first-aid kit (headache pills, antihistamine |
| and beige colours are best for and safaris and | | | | cream etc) |
| game walks. | | | | Large towel and washcloth (thin, quick-drying) - if |
| White is not a suitable colour for these activities, | | | | required for camping/overland safari |
| as it increases your visibility to wildlife you want | | | | If you take prescription medication, be sure to |
| to get a closer look at and it will get dirty very | | | | bring a sufficient supply with you. If you are on a |
| quickly. Fleece or sweater and a windbreaker for | | | | lengthy holiday, we suggest that you carry a |
| game drives, because it is highly possible that you | | | | copy of your prescription with you. |
| may go out on a hot day, but be faced with a | | | | Luggage for a Mobile Safari |
| chill evening on your return. Remember that | | | | For Safari travel, the best type of luggage to |
| layering your clothing will keep you warmer than | | | | bring is a soft bag, or backpack with an internal |
| relying on one thick item. | | | | frame. As packing space in Safari vehicles is |
| Clothing to Pack for Safaris | | | | limited, only one bag is allowed, but you should |
| 2 pairs khaki cotton pants | | | | also have a daypack for all of your personal items |
| 2 pairs khaki shorts | | | | camera/binoculars. Hard suitcases are usually |
| 2 long sleeved shirts/ blouses (for sun protection | | | | scuffed or damaged in transit and are |
| as well as warmth) | | | | inappropriate for a game safari. |
| 1 light sweater or sweatshirt | | | | Light aircraft: Important note |
| 1 lightweight, waterproof windbreaker | | | | If part of your itinerary includes light aircraft |
| Swimming costume | | | | flights, there are serious weight restrictions. You |
| Sturdy walking or hiking boots | | | | are usually restricted to 10 or 12kg (22 or 26 lbs), |
| Sandals | | | | per person, in a soft bag. Storage space in a light |
| 3-5 short-sleeved shirts or T-shirts | | | | aircraft is at a premium, and the pilot may refuse |
| 5 changes underwear and socks | | | | to take on bulky or excessive luggage. The most |
| Hat with a brim (baseball caps might cover your | | | | common aircraft types used for charter work are |
| nose but not your ears and neck) | | | | Cessna 206 or 210, and Cessna 208 Caravans. |
| Gloves (if you really feel the cold) | | | | Slightly larger aircraft are often used in East |
| Down vest or jacket (if you really feel the cold) | | | | Africa, but luggage is still restricted. |
| A sarong or kikoi type garment | | | | A reasonable amount of hand luggage and camera |
| Most lodges and safari camps offer laundry as | | | | equipment is generally allowed. |
| part of their service. Hotels all offer laundry, at | | | | Remember that the charter pilot has the final say |
| additional cost. | | | | in terms of taking the luggage and you will be |
| Essentials: | | | | responsible for costs should your luggage need to |
| Toilet kit including shampoo and soap | | | | be forwarded for you, or should an extra aircraft |
| Insect repellent | | | | be required for transportation. |