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African Safari Gear Packing List What To Take Along
he last thing you want on
an African safari is to If you are going on a walking
realise that you have left safari it's essential that you
any important safari gear behind. get the safari clothing right.
Bright colours are definitely to
be avoided.
Because of the nature of safari
there are some things that are My wife and I went on a walking
essential to take with and others safari in Botswana and we came
that you can do without because across a group of elephant that
they are only going to add to the tracker wanted to take us
your luggage weight. closer to but because my wife was
wearing a red shirt she had to
This is a listing of some of the wait further away for fear of the
"must have" safari gear you need elephants noticing us. So
to pack to take along which forms remember to pack the following
a part of the full safari packing safari gear...
list that you can print out to
tick off each item as you go Clothing in neutral colours:
along. khaki, light brown/green, tan.
Avoid bright colours and white
This safari packing list is based for improved game viewing.
on the packing advice and
recommendations from a collection Comfortable non-synthetic short-
of safari trip reports and my own and long sleeved safari shirts
experience in packing for the (2 or 3 of each)
dozens of safaris that I have Comfortable non-synthetic shorts
been on... and long trousers (2 or 3 of
each)
SAFARI CLOTHES
TOILETRIES & FIRST AID Leatherman/Swiss knife
Small unbreakable mirror
Every safari company worth its Plastic bags (wet washing/muddy
salt should have a first aid kit shoes/organise clothes in
available for use by its clients suitcase)
so it might be a good idea to Book to read between game viewing
check with them first if they do and other leisure time
and what it contains. But if you String/rope (washing line, tying
have specific medicine sleeping bag, multitude of
requirements then take it with as uses!!)
it might not be available in the Cold/flu tablets
areas you are going on safari in. Allergy remedy
Some people take a basic
antibiotic in case
Sun block and after sun Prescribed medicine (enough to
Towel - travel towel is light and last your trip)
takes very little space
Skin cream SAFARI LUGGAGE
Insect repellent/mosquito coils
(do not use coils in tent) The thing to remember when
Anti-malaria medication choosing safari luggage is
Citronella or other body mobility. You might be moving
soap/shower gel between several different modes
Wet wipes/hand sanitizer or of transport (airplanes, cars,
no-water/antibacterial soap - light aircraft, trucks, boats) so
very handy in the Landrover etc. plan accordingly.
Band aids and moleskin
Pocket knife (Swiss/Leatherman Suitcases with wheels don't work
type) very well in the African bush but
Small scissors, if not on your they are adequate if you don't
mind carrying them. (A good
safari company will probably have Binoculars (essential safari
someone on hand to carry your gear)
luggage for you). Torch
Camera and film (can be expensive
A daypack is very handy to and/or difficult to obtain) and
transport the safari gear you extra flash batteries and lens
need while driving around in the cleaner
safari vehicle or walking through If taking a digital camera:
the bush memory stick(s)/data card(s),
charger and
GENERAL extra batteries
Small bean bag to substitute a
There is one item of safari gear tripod
that you should never be without Sleeping bag (may be supplied by
on your trip and that is safari company so check first)
binoculars. The frustration of Travel pillow, or you can use
seeing an animal in the distance your polar fleece/windbreaker
and not being able to take a Small calculator (or if you're
closer look because you don't taking your mobile phone) for
have a good pair of binocs is currency calculations
intense. Money belt
Many safari companies do supply DOCUMENTS
them for you but they might be a
little battered and bent with use Visa requirements are an
and you will also have to share important consideration
them with other members of the especially if you are going on
group which will mean less safari in multiple African
viewing time for you. countries as some of them have
different visa terms. Your travel Guide book(s) covering the area
agent or safari operator should you're visiting - it should
be able to help you with this so include animals/birds pages for
make sure you check with them... easy identification
Your itinerary
Passport and correct visas Addresses and mobile numbers
Emergency phone numbers (postcards/e-mails/texts)
Insurance policy Any vaccinations certificates
About the Author:
The complete safari packing list can be found at the African safari journals website which will ensure that you never leave anything important behind for your safari. Print it out and tick it off- http://www.african-safari-journals.com/safari-packing-list.html
Source: www.isnare.com
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