What you need to bring will vary according to the type of tour you have chosen, the country you will be visiting, and also the time of year in which you are travelling. Generally speaking, however, you should try to pack as light as possible. Please note that this packing list is a guide only, and is not meant to be a complete packing list.
Traveling Documents
Passport including any visas required
Vaccination certificates if required
PCR Certificates if required
Health Questionnaires if required
Travel Insurance details if possible
Proper travel insurance in now strongly recommended to protect you financially in the event of personal accident, medical expenses, flight cancellation, baggage loss and loss of certain valuables as well as trip cancellation.
NB: Do not keep all your cards and cash in one wallet!! Have a spare card and cash that you keep separate in a safe place!
Personal health:
Toiletries
Personal medication / prescriptions / prescription glasses or contact lenses
Personal medical kit
High factor sunscreen in summer
Sun hat
Sun glasses
Malaria prophylaxis if necessary (please check with your doctor or travel clinic regarding the area you are travelling to)
Insect repellent
Lip balm / lip salve
Antihistamine / insect bite cream
Antibacterial gel / wipes
Travel sickness tablets
Aspirin / Paracetamol
Rehydration sachets
Anti-diarrhoea pills
Any chronic medication
Face Masks
Clothing:
Clothes that are easy to wash and fast drying are recommended, especially for longer trips
Ex-military or military-style clothing is not recommended in any areas
If going on safari, please bring some neutral-coloured clothing, such as beige, green, brown (no bright colours please)
Some smarter clothes are also recommended for nights out
Warm windbreaker/fleece for winter and cool days and game drives
Long-sleeved top and trousers for evenings when mosquitoes are out
Jeans / trousers / shorts
T-shirts / cotton shirts
Sarong
Rain coat / Umbrella for rainy season
Some warm clothes for sunrise / sunset game drives
Hiking shoes / closed-in shoes for walking safaris
Sandals / flip flops
Swimming:
Swimming costume in summer
Snorkel & mask if you want to bring your own
Beach towel
Travel accessories:
International plug adapter
Mobile phone* and charger
Notebook or Tablet or smartphone for Internet*
* PLEASE NOTE: We strongly advise you, however, to disable the geotagging function before posting any animal sightings as this could help poachers find their next kill.
Photographic :Video / Camera and charger / spare batteries
Binoculars
Flash Light
Eye mask
Ear plugs
Alarm clock
Guide books for the areas to be visited
Reading material / travel games
Pen & paper
Diary / travel journal
Postcards & photos from home to share with the locals
Valuables:
Please try to avoid bringing unnecessary valuables
NB: Please do not keep all your cards and cash in one wallet. Keep a backup card and some cash separate. It is your responsibility to ensure you keep your valuables safe at all times.
