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Safari Packing List

Kruger National Park-South Africa
African Travel Safaris

Tour Guide, Cape Town, South Africa

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Are you planning to go on safari but not sure what to pack? We have got you covered! Here is a detailed packing list of what you will need but don’t worry, most lodges also have curio shops for anything you have forgotten.


Important Documents

  • Valid passport

  • Copy of passport (saved digitally or

  • kept separately from original)

  • Visa on arrival

  • Insurance certificate for health

  • insurance abroad

  • Flight ticket

  • (printout or e-ticket)

  • Travel credit card

  • Cash

  • List of emergency contacts and

  • allergies


Electronics

  • Mobile Phone with Charger

  • Headphones

  • Powerbank

  • Headlamp with red light to not disturb animals

  • Adapter for plugs

  • Binoculars

  • Optional: camera with charger andzoom lens

  • Optional: laptop/tablet with charger


Travel Pharmacy

  • Hand sanitizer or wipes

  • Insect/mosquito repellent

  • Insect bite cream/ointment

  • Painkillers

  • Diarrhea medication

  • Wound cream

  • Band-aid and blister plasters

  • Melatonin for jet-lag

  • If necessary, tablets against travel sickness


Personal Comfort

  • Backpack (pay attention to handluggage dimensions)

  • Sunglasses

  • Earplugs

  • Books/magazines/kindle (and charger)

  • Headgear/cap

  • Sleeping mask

  • Travel Pillow


Toiletry Bag

  • Toothbrush (and charger if electric)

  • Toothpaste

  • Dental Floss

  • Deodorant

  • Hairbrush

  • Sunscreen

  • Razor

  • Shower gel/soap

  • Shampoo/conditioner

  • Nail clippers

  • Facial products

  • Lip balm with UV protection

  • Tweezers

  • Optional: make-up

  • Optional: make-up remover wipes


Clothing

  • Underwear

  • Socks

  • T-shirts

  • Jerseys/hoodies

  • Warm winter jacket

  • Waterproof rain jacket

  • Long sleeve shirts

  • Shorts

  • Long pants

  • Warm socks

  • Long sleepwear/pajamas

  • Scarf/buff, beanie and gloves

  • Swimwear

  • Walking/hiking shoes

  • Sneakers