What to Pack for a Safari: A Checklist
Going on a safari? Here’s a list of what you should pack! This list is made for a 7-day trip.
Clothes:
- 4x t-shirts
- 2x sweaters
- 3x shorts
- 2x pants
- 7x underwear
- 7x socks
- 1x rain jacket
- 1x wide-brim hat
- 1x sunglasses
- 1x sneakers
- 1x hiking boots or running shoes
- 1x flip flops (optional)
- 1x bathing suit (optional)
- 1x fitness clothes (optional)
Non-clothes
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Toiletries (make sure your shower products are biodegradable, for example, EarthSuds)
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Book
- Reusable water bottle
- Passport
- Boarding pass
- Country-specific visa(s)
- Phone
- Phone charger and adaptor
- Medication (e.g., malaria pills)
- Eye mask and earplugs (optional)
- Snacks (optional)
Notes:
- No suitcases with wheels. Bring a soft cover hiking backpack.
- No bright colored clothes. Pack clothes that are tan, green, brown, grey, etc. to blend in to the surrounding environment.
- Pack light. You don’t want to lug around a heavy bag. There are also weight restrictions on local flights.
- Include warm clothes. Safari game drives can start at 6am and it’s cool in the mornings.
- Bring excellent binoculars. Much better to bring a larger pair with strong zoom-in capabilities than a smaller pair to save space.
Have a great trip! Hope you get to see the Big 5, the Ugly 5, and everything else nature has to offer. Safe travels!
