African Safaris Guide - What to Bring On an African Safari

What is Mandatory?

A Valid passport is mandatory and visa requirements should be checked before you travel.

There are the real big 5 Essential Items that we advise you not to leave at home. Pack these to ensure your safari is a success.

. Binoculars
. Long sleeved shirts
. Insect repellent and relief
. Wide-brimmed safari hat
. Zip -off safari trousers

Cameras and Binoculars

To make the most of game reserves and national parks, carry binoculars and field guides. Photographers will need a zoom lens for wildlife (30-300 or similar).

These are all items that no traveler to warm climates should be without & will enhance your safari or travel adventure.

 

Wide-brimmed Safari Hat

The African sun can be very strong particularly if you are used to a milder climate so a good hat to protect you from sunburn is essential. The hat has to have a brim that provides you with all round protection.

Long sleeved shirts

You need to pack some long as well as short sleeved shirts because the ones with the longer sleeves come in handy at night to protect you from mosquitoes but they are too hot to wear during the day.

 Safari Trousers and Shoes

Again, you need to pack both long and short trousers to cover up at night against those pesky mosquitoes (it is often still warm at night but a little discomfort is better than being bitten) and you can wear the shorts during the heat of the day. Safari boots are only essential if you are going to be walking through the bush. If you are going to be spending most of your time in the vehicle then a pair of comfortable shoes or sandals will do just fine. The sandals are particularly useful back at camp because they are cool and you can slip them on and off quickly.

Equipments Needed on an African Safari

 Good quality sunglasses plus protective case
 Handiwipes
 Stuff-sacks or plastic packets; to compartmentalize items within your travel bag
 Repair kit: needle and thread, nylon cord, rip-stop tape
 Personal first aid kit

 

 

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