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SAFARI PACKING LIST ESPECIALLY TO AFRICA
This packing list may help you remember some things that are easily forgotten when going on a safari. This packing list is specifically made for someone taking a trip to Africa or more so adventurer's trip that may make one travel out of towns to the bushes where there is less or no population.
TRAVEL / SAFARI CLOTHING
Carry clothing in neutral colours: khaki, light brown/green, tan.
A safari Jacket is a very handy accessory to take with on your trip.
Comfortable non-synthetic short- and long sleeves safari shirts
Comfortable non-synthetic shorts and long trousers
About 5 sets of underwear depending on the length of your trip
Pyjamas
Swimming costume
Flip-flops or sport sandals (public showers, airing feet)
Comfortable walking shoes especially if you are on a walking safari
About 5 pairs of socks (again depending on your length of stay)
Extra shoelaces
Insect repellent although most lodges/hotels will provide this in the rooms as well as mosquito netting.
Sunblock and after sun lotion
A travel towel is light and takes very little space
Skin cream
Malaria tablets ( one should take a dose at least two weeks before travel and two weeks after the travel when travelling in Malaria prone zones
Citronella or other body soap/shower gel
Sunglasses - Make sure they have polarized lenses.
Bottled water although we provide a litre of water every day and the hotel also provides water in the room
Wet wipes/hand sanitizer or no-water/antibacterial soap very handy in the safari vehicle.
Pocket Knife (Swiss/Leatherman type)
Small scissors, if not on your Leatherman/Swiss knife
Toothbrush/toothpaste/dental floss
2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner
Tweezers
Lip balm
Q-tips & cotton balls
Razor & shaving cream/gel
Birth control (enough to last your trip)
Sanitary requirements (shops are sometimes few and far between, and very basic)
Contact lens solution & extra set of disposable lenses
Band aids & moleskin
Vitamins
Painkiller
Antiseptic cream
Motion sickness tablets
Heartburn remedy
Anti-diarrhoea medicine
Re-hydration salts
Pen/pencil
Small unbreakable mirror
Plastic bags (wet washing/muddy shoes/organize clothes in suitcase)
Small compass
Deck of cards/travel size game
Carry an interesting book to read between game viewing and other leisure time
String/rope (washing line, tying sleeping bag, multitude of uses!!)
Cold/flu tablets
Allergy remedy
Some people take a basic antibiotic in case
Sterile needles (in case you need an injection and don't trust the hygiene conditions)
Prescribed medicine (enough to last your trip)
TRAVEL/SAFARI LUGGAGE
The luggage should be mobile if possible have a bag with wheels this is because you may be moving from place to place whether at the airport or cars or getting to the hotels. Make sure it's also light by avoiding many un necessary clothing
A daypack or a small sizable bag is very handy to transport the items you need while driving around in the safari vehicle or walking through the bush
SAFARI EQUIPMENT
Make sure you pack your Camera & enough film (This can be expensive and/or difficult to obtain) & extra flash batteries and lens cleaner
Binoculars are essential for a successful trip
A Touch or flash light
Small bean bag to substitute a tripod
Small calculator for currency calculations
Money belt
Washing powder/travel soap for laundry
Plug adaptors - generally in Africa it's 3-prong round or square
Lighter/waterproof matches
Travel alarm clock
Mini combination locks
Mini sewing kit
DOCUMENTS
Passport & correct visas
Emergency phone numbers
Travel Insurance policy
A travel dairy book - to write your journal and record the wildlife you see.
If you get hold of guide books carry them also especially the ones covering the area you're visiting it should include animals/birds pages for easy identification
Your itinerary
Addresses and mobile numbers
Any vaccinations certificates
Phone card and international access numbers
Extra passport photos
Copy of your passport, kept in a separate place than your passport
Copy of marriage certificate, if applicable especially if you recently tied the knot or going for honeymoon some hotels require the prove.
Medical history
Copies of prescriptions
Small stickers to label your used films
Get more details and safari tips at www.fountainsafaris.com
