What to pack for safari
Light layers beat one heavy jacket; soft duffels fit light aircraft; leave bright colours and camouflage-pattern clothing at home.
~15 kg soft bag
Hat & sunscreen
Binoculars + zoom
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Rating:
Reading time:9 min
Planning
Core list
Lodges often supply shampoo, towels, and sometimes laundry—ask before you overpack. Internal flights commonly limit checked weight to about 15 kg in soft bags.
- Clothing: Long sleeves/trousers for sun and insects; fleece for dawn drives; closed shoes for walking around camp.
- Colours: Khaki, olive, stone—avoid black/dark blue (tsetse) and noisy fabrics.
- Tech: Power bank, correct adapter, lens cloth; consider beanbag or small tripod for vehicle photography.
- Documents: Passport, visa/ETA printout, insurance card, itinerary PDF offline on phone.
Nice-to-haves
Binoculars
8x32 or 10x42 suit most vehicles; worth more than a second camera body for many guests.
Medications
Pack prescriptions in carry-on; anti-nausea tablets if winding roads bother you.
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