Please pack in a SOFT bag with a maximum weight of 35lbs per person excluding normal airline regulation carry on. Please ensure that you have a valid passport with at least four blank pages marked “VISA.”
Clothing
- Tee-shirts and polo shirts (3)
- Warm Parka and/or Fleece
- Long-sleeved cotton shirts (3)
- Sweater
- Shorts (2)
- Swimsuit
- Long pants (3)
- Sun hat
- Jeans (1)
- Vest
- Socks – both athletic and wool/warm (3)
- Sandals
- Underwear (sports bra recommended on game drives as the roads can be bumpy and uneven)
- Light rain gear (for summer months of late November to April)
- Scarf/gloves/warm hat (for winter months of May to September)
- Shoes for travel/night time (loafers, moccasins, clogs, etc.)
- Good walking shoes (running/tennis shoes are fine)
Toiletries & Medicine
- Personal toiletries (basic amenities supplied by most establishments)
- Moisturizing cream & suntan lotion
- Insect repellent
- Malaria tablets (if applicable)
- Basic medical kit (aspirin, imodium, antiseptic cream, anti-histamine cream, etc.)
Other
- BINOCULARS – ESSENTIAL
- Good quality sunglasses – preferably polarized (tinted glasses are not good in strong light)
- Camera equipment
- Waterproof/dustproof bags/cover for your cameras
- For contact lens wearers: we recommend that you bring glasses in case of dust irritation
- Bag for game drives that fits binoculars, camera, sunscreen, etc.
- Newman’s bird book (if you are a keen birder)
- Visas, tickets, passports, money etc.
Please Note
Bright colours are NOT advised whilst on safari. White can be worn on game drives, but not on walking safaris. Khaki, brown and olive green are the best colours to wear and comfortable clothing is of the utmost importance. If you are travelling during the winter months, a variety of warm layers is recommended. Additionally, most establishments provide laundry services that return clothing to you within 24 hours. However, dry cleaning services are not available.
