Virginia’s Ultimate Packing List for Your African Safari

DRESSING FOR YOUR SAFARI:

  • Light cotton pants (Khakis)

  • Light cotton shorts

  • Underwear

  • Cotton socks

  • Work-out outfit that can double as pajamas

  • Cotton shirts (Long sleeved & short)

  • Fleece (Mornings and evenings can be chilly especially in July & August

  • Trail shoes or sneakers and a comfortable pair of shoes for being around camp

  • Sandals or flip flops for going to the pool or to wear as slippers in your tent/lodge

  • Hat (A wide-brimmed sun hat with a tie is best to cover neck and ears)

  • Travel Backpack - You’ll want to have cameras, binoculars, tissues etc. with you on game drives. On flights, you’ll want to keep valuables and toiletries with you.

INCIDENTALS:

  • Journal

  • Camera (With telephoto lens of at least 200 feet, extra batteries, memory cards, and chargers)

  • Sunscreen

  • Bug spray

  • Sunglasses

  • Scarf, gloves, wool hat (For winter months)

  • Cash for gratuity/tips

  • Gifts for children in local villages (Pens, small figurines, small notebooks)

  • Africa-related books (Download a selection on your Kindle or iPad/iPhone)

  • Universal power adapter