What to take on Safari?
Packing suggestions for an 11 Day Safari
Packing for a safari is not like preparing for an archetypal two week holiday in the sun. It is hoped that this section of the website will educate and give travellers plenty of ideas as to the types of items needed on Safari.
Your Luggage
Your main bag must weigh no more than 12kgs and be made of a soft pliable
material (e.g. a ‘grip’ bag). This will enable it to be packed easily
in the various modes of transport that will be utilised.
Safari Clothing
Most camps and lodges have a daily laundry service, so it is not
necessary to bring too much clothing. Basically you need to aim
for bush coloured safari outfits (i.e. green/brown/khaki, not cream/white/coloured).
In particular camouflage clothing must be avoided – what to you is a fashion
statement may be seen by the Zambian authorities as a threat!
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Safari Hat (wide brimmed with chin strap)
Your hat will need to withstand being blown around on the back of
a game vehicle.
Walking Shoes
If your safari includes ‘Walking Safaris’ you will need to take some
hard wearing shoes. Heavy duty walking boots are not needed, however
shoes with a thick sole are recommended.
- Trainers / Soft Shoes
- Sandals / Flip Flops
- 3 Sets of Day Wear - Shorts / Shirts (short sleeve or t-shirt)
- 2 Sets of Casual Evening Clothes
(long trousers to reduce the risk of insect bites) - Socks x4
- Underwear x4
- Belt
- Nightwear
- Swimwear
- Jumper / Fleece
Necessities
- Binoculars
- Sunglasses
- Torch & Spare Batteries
- Notebook & Pen
- Water Bottle
- Alarm Clock
Toiletries
- Sun Block
- Aftersun
- Shaving Equipment
- Deodorant
- Toothbrush and Toothpaste
- Shower Gel
- Shampoo
- Sponge
- Blister / Foot Care
Medical
- Imodium
- Travel sickness pills
- Anti Malaria Medication (See Health Precautions)
- Insect Repellent
(Containing DEET (N,N-diethyl-m toluamide) e.g. Mosquito Milk)
[Mosquito nets and room sprays will be provided, where needed, by your hosts] - Bite Relief Cream
- Re-hydration Mixture Sachets
- Paracetamol
Camera Equipment
- SLR Camera or Compact Camera with a large optical zoom
- Telephoto Zoom Lens
- Camera Manual
- Mini Tripod
- Lens Cleaner
- Spare Camera Battery
- Battery Charger
- Memory Cards (Large Capacity)
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