African Safari Gear Packing List - What to Take Along
Many safari companies do supply them for you but they might be a little battered and bent with use and you will also have to share them with other members of the group which will mean less viewing time for you.
Binoculars (essential safari gear)
Torch
Camera and film (can be expensive and/or difficult to obtain) and extra flash batteries and lens cleaner
If taking a digital camera: memory stick(s)/data card(s), charger and extra batteries
Small bean bag to substitute a tripod
Sleeping bag (may be supplied by safari company so check first)
Travel pillow, or you can use your polar fleece/windbreaker
Small calculator (or if you’re taking your mobile phone) for currency calculations
Money belt
African Safari Gear Packing List: DOCUMENTS
Visa requirements are an important consideration especially if you are going on safari in multiple African countries as some of them have different visa terms. Your travel agent or safari operator should be able to help you with this so make sure you check with them…
Passport and correct visas
Emergency phone numbers
Insurance policy
Guide book(s) covering the area you’re visiting – it should include animals/birds pages for easy identification
Your itinerary
Addresses and mobile numbers (postcards/e-mails/texts)
Any vaccinations certificates
The complete safari packing list can be found at the African safari journals website which will ensure that you never leave anything important behind for your safari. Print it out and tick it off.
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