Going on Safari using a Safari Packing List

Using the safari packing list helps us prepare for the exhilaration of the ‘bush’ (as its called). As we are children of Africa, going on Safari is always a time of excitement and intrigue. Nothing can quite beat an African Sunset as the birds and wild animals come down to the waterhole to drink. The sense of peace and tranquillity combined with the tension of predators nearby! Whew! Makes me want to do some safari packing list packing right now!

See the vacation plan and great tips for information regarding what documents to take and ideas in preparing for the big trip!

Tip 1: Game viewing is a slow and enjoyable process. You may want to consider taking along something to read between game viewing and other leisure time

Tip 2: Safari’s are usually taken over a few hours in hot weather. Take lots of fluid and some food along on the drive/walk

Tip 3: Never leave your vehicle without an experienced game ranger advising otherwise

Tip 4: There is nothing on earth like being on Safari. Remember to enjoy and savour the experience!

Helpful List Hints: Try selecting (ctrl+a) and copying (ctrl+c) the lists from the page and pasting (ctrl+v) them into Microsoft Word for easier access, updates and printing. (We will try to supply a .doc format link as soon as we can)

Safari Clothing (Try neutral colours – less distracting for animals when in nature)

• Boots
• Coats
• Glasses
• Hats (Wide brim)
• Hiking boots and socks (extra Shoelaces. Good shoes are very important for Walking Trails.)
• Nightclothes for sleeping
• Rain Coat/Wind Breaker
• Sandals
• Shirts and T-shirts (preferably cotton)
• Shoes (casual and smart)
• Shorts
• Socks
• Sunglasses
• Sweater
• Swimming Costume (and appendages)
• Trousers (lightweight and breathable material)
• Underwear
• Watch

Night Drives/Walks

• Balaclava
• Gloves
• Jacket (Rugged type. Warm for night drives/walks)
• Night Vision Camera
• Scarf
• Warm Trousers

First Aid (Check with the safari company before packing them using your safari packing list.)

• Insect Repellent
• Mosquito Net
• Malaria tablets
• Additional personal medication eg. Asthma inhaler
• Adhesive bandages/tape in various sizes
• Antihistamine
• Antiseptic Cream/Salve
• Lip Balm
• First aid guide
• Headache and fever tablets
• Heating pad
• Immodium (Anti-Diarrhoea medicine)
• Motion Sickness Tablets
• Re-Hydration Salts
• Scissors and Tweezers (Army Knife is very handy)
• Soap
• Sterile gauze pads
• Sunscreen and After-Sun lotions
• Thermometer
• Vaseline
• Vitamins

Toiletries

• Birth Control
• Blister Protection
• Brush
• Clothes Detergent
• Comb
• Contact Lenses (and Solution)
• Deodorant
• Ear Plugs (if the calls of the wild are too much for you!)
• Facecloths (Sponge)
• Hair Dryer (check if electric socket available)
• Hairspray
• Handwipes/ No Water Antibacterial
• Lotion (for face and body)
• Makeup and Makeup Remover
• Mouthwash and Dental floss
• Nail Clippers
• Q-tips and Cotton Balls
• Razor and Razorblades
• Shampoo/Conditioner
• Shaving Cream
• Soap
• Tampons
• Tissues (and/or Toilet paper)
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Towels

Safari Equipment

            Camping

• Lighter/Matches
• Sleeping Bag
• String/Rope
• Travel Pillow
• Washing powder/travel soap for laundry
• Water Filtration Tablets (or Bottled Water)

General

• Binoculars (Essential)
• Camcorder
• Camera (extra batteries)
• Compass
• Flashlight 
• Pen/Pencil
• Plastic Bags (very handy)
• Plug Adaptors
• Sewing Kit
• Small Mirror
• Travel Alarm Clock

Please remember, the site is a guideline to better organisation. Everyone is different and therefore you are welcome to add or leave out what you feel is necessary or irrelevant!

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