Travel Tips: Safari Checklist
Click here to download this checklist as a PDF.
- Any applicable Medication
- Binoculars
(Night vision binoculars are not essential but highly recommended if your Safari includes
night activities)
- Bush Clothes
Neutral coloured (brown, tan, khaki, green, etc.), light-weight, comfortable clothes.
(Please note that bright colours and white are not advised whilst on Safari.)
Gloves and Beeny in Winter
Light rain gear for the rainy months
- Camera
- Cap/Sun Hat
- Comfortable Walking Shoes
Well worn in to minimize discomfort. Running/Tennis Shoes are fine
- Formal Clothes
Should you be staying at prestigious city hotels or on luxury trains.
- Gym Clothes (If the Lodge has a Gym)
- Insect Repellant
Examples: Tabard, Bayticol, Jungle Juice, Peaceful Sleep etc.
- Luggage Labels for your Luggage
This is also to make it easier for the Lodge to take your Luggage to your room upon
arrival.
- Malaria Prophylactics (Optional)
Please consult your family Doctor/Pharmacist
- Plenty of Film/Memory Cards for your Camera
- Reference Books/Magazines, should you have any, such
as a Bird Book if you are a keen
Birder
- Sandals
For wandering around the Lodge between drives
- Small Torch in case of power failure (Optional)
- Spare Batteries/Battery Charger for Camera
- Sun Block/Sunscreen
Recommended Minimum of SPF 30 with UVA & UVB
- Sunglasses (Good Quality, Preferably Polarized)
- Swimming Costume/Bathing Suit
- Visas, Tickets, Passports, Foreign Exchange and Important
Documents
African Chapter Tours also offers you important medical information you might need on or during your safari trip. Read more about what diseases are prevalent in Africa, and how to prevent them, vaccinations which might be applicable as well as their precautionary items.
Please don't hesitate to contact us directly with questions about travelling in Southern Africa.
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