Must-Have Items to Pack for a Safari

An African safari is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that a lot of people want to experience. From the gorgeous scenery to the abundant wildlife, what’s not to like? As exciting as this trip sounds, it requires a lot of packing. If you want to become a skilled packer, you’re going to need some help.

Our list has been compiled by seasoned tour guides and travel planners who have been on numerous safari trips. Read on to learn what you should bring and what things can be crossed off your packing list.

Essential Must-Haves

Here are the most necessary items to bring on safari. You wouldn’t want to leave home without these items in your backpack. Also, you wouldn’t be able to go far without certain items.

Your passport, with all necessary visas for each country you’ll visit on your African safari tour.
Keep some cash handy, but you can also keep credit cards or traveler’s checks with you during this tour. If you use your cards for emergencies only, you can also use e-wallet apps while on tour.
If you have any pre-booked African tours, you’ll need to carry those vouchers with you.
Bring along any medications that you take daily. Also pack emergency medication and some first aid supplies for travel sickness, possible stomach issues, malaria, injuries, etc.
Make copies of your airline tickets, visas, medications, traveling insurance, etc. so if you even lose the originals, you’ll always have the duplicates with you.
In case you lose your phone, you need to have a hard copy of all your important contacts on hand.

a backpacker using a phone

Important Items To Take While On The African Safari Tour

Here are some important items to have on tour. You can always buy them after arriving at your destination, but it can save time to pack these items at home.

For Sun Protection

An environmentally friendly sunscreen(SPF 30 or higher)
A sunhat. Don’t go for the straw hats as you’ll spend more time adjusting them and keeping them on your head than getting sun protection.
Sunglasses are a must as they keep dust, small insects, and the sun out of your eyes.

Flashlights

These are a must because you won’t just need them around your campsite but also when you’re out for a safari walk in the night. You can also carry a headtorch since it frees up your hands.

Backpack

Whether it’s a day trip or a nighttime excursion, you’re going to need a backpack full of all the essentials. You’ll need to carry sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, mosquito repellent, snacks, a professional camera, lip balm, etc. in this bag.

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