African Safari Gear Packing List - What to Take Along
Clothing in neutral colours: khaki, light brown/green, tan. Avoid bright colours and white for improved game viewing.
Comfortable non-synthetic short- and long sleeved safari shirts (2 or 3 of each)
Comfortable non-synthetic shorts and long trousers (2 or 3 of each)
African Safari Gear Packing List: TOILETRIES & FIRST AID
Every safari company worth its salt should have a first aid kit available for use by its clients so it might be a good idea to check with them first if they do and what it contains.
But if you have specific medicine requirements then take it with as it might not be available in the areas you are going on safari in.
Sun block and after sun
Towel - travel towel is light and takes very little space
Skin cream
Insect repellent/mosquito coils (do not use coils in tent)
Anti-malaria medication
Citronella or other body soap/shower gel
Wet wipes/hand sanitizer or no-water/antibacterial soap – very handy in the Landrover etc.
Band aids and moleskin
Pocket knife (Swiss/Leatherman type)
Small scissors, if not on your Leatherman/Swiss knife
Small unbreakable mirror
Plastic bags (wet washing/muddy shoes/organise clothes in suitcase)
Book to read between game viewing and other leisure time
String/rope (washing line, tying sleeping bag, multitude of uses!!)
Cold/flu tablets
Allergy remedy
Some people take a basic antibiotic in case
Prescribed medicine (enough to last your trip)
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