Packing for Your Trip

Africa is a vast and diverse continent and Wild Africa Safaris offers a wide variety of travel experiences. How do you pack for your trip of a lifetime? We offer two 'packing lists' to help you prepare for a wildlife safari or a Kilimanjaro climb.

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Safari Packing List

Pre-Departure

Passport and relevant travel visas
Emergency Information/waiver form
Insurance
Traveller's Cheques
 
Credit/Debit cards
Currency
Guide Books/maps
Photocopy all documents (including ticket)
 

Basics

Luggage/travel pack
Towel, face cloth
Camera/film
Wet weather gear
Water bottle
Phrase Book
 
Travel journal
Address book
Travel locks
Luggage ID tags
Visor or brimmed hat
Sunglasses

Maintenance Items

Flashlight & batteries
Sewing kit
Laundry bag
Camera batteries
Medication Aspirin/pain reliever
Cold medicine
Contact lens prep
 
Diarrhea medicine
Laxative
Sunscreen
Antibiotic cream
Personal hygiene items
Personal prescriptions
 

Toiletries

Comb/brush
Dental Floss
Deodorant Soap - personal & laundry
Skin care lotions
Makeup Mirror
Manicure kit
Shampoo
Towelettes
Shaving cream
 

Clothing - Men

1 pr casual pants/shorts
1 pr dress pants
2 T-shirts
2 casual (golf) shirts
1 dress shirt
1 pullover/sweatshirt
1 pullover/sweater
1 lightweight jacket
Underwear
Socks
Bathing suit
3pr. Shoes max (runner, sandal, casual)

Clothing Women

1 pr long pants
1 pr shorts
1 skirt/1 pr dress slacks
Bathing suit
2 T-shirts/casual tops
3 casual dress blouses
 
Pullover
Cardigan/lightweight jacket
Underwear
Socks
3 pr shoes (runner, sandals, shoes)
 
 
Keep your color scheme simple, accessories to a bare minimum, and do not bring good jewellery.

All clothing should be easy maintenance wash and wear; light but durable fabrics and keep to a fairly neutral color palette so you can mix and match. Laundry facilities may be available at many camps and lodges (own cost.)

 

10 Essentials

Everyday bag (In transit it will hold all the valuables you need to keep close:
tickets, camera, prescription medication, and reading material etc.)
First Aid Kit (A compact travel health kit is a must.)
Passport/money carrier (It is essential to keep passport and money secure.)
Travel watch/alarm (Lightweight, water resistant and reliable.)
Pocketknife (Basic blade, can/bottle opener, scissors, tweezers and corkscrew -
must be packed in checked luggage or leave at home.)
Electrical converter/adapter
Flashlight
Travel organizer (For identification, tickets, receipts & addresses)
A well-thought out approach for the average amount of personal gear and a positive attitude.

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Kilimanjaro Packing List

Documents

Passport
Yellow Fever Certificate
 
Visa
Medical Coverage

Clothing

Sweater
Raincoat
Shorts
T-Shirts
Jeans
Jacket
Waterproof pants
Waterproof jacket
Thermal underwear
Balaclava
Gloves
Sunglasses
Woolen socks
Hiking boots (broken in)
Sleeping bag
Light shoes
Cap/ Hat
Towel
Underwear
Socks

Equipment

Day pack
Water bottle
Toilet paper
 
Walking stick
Flashlight & batteries
Pocketknife

Food

Energy drinks
Chocolate
Sweets
 
Fruit
Nuts
Energy snacks

Photographic

Camera - Lenses
Spare Batteries
Film
Video Camera
 
Battery packs
Videotapes
Battery charger
Binoculars

First Aid/ Medical

Aspirin
Assorted plasters
Sun protection cream
Anti-malaria tablets
Insect repellent
Lip salve
 
Water purification tablets
Antiseptic cream
Bandages
Gauze
Adhesive
Throat lozenges

Personal Items

Toothbrush & toothpaste
Candles
Matches
 
Travellers cheques
Address book
Travel insurance

Miscellaneous

Notebook
Pens
Plastic bags
 
Pencils
Cash US dollars
Alcohol

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