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