Having the appropriate safari equipment is always advisable as it ensures that your adventure in Africa travel is as comfortable as possible.
You will find variation in what you need depending on whether your holiday involves trekking, camping, climbing the mountains, the beach or a wildlife safari.
What You Basically Need
- luggage and a backpack
- a sleeping bag for camping
- insect repellent, anti malarial and a mosquito net
- personal toiletries and include sunblock or sun-tan cream, wet wipes and lip lotion
- torch or flashlight are always important safari equipment
- camera and accessories
- field glasses or binoculars, sunglasses
- scissors, a pen knife or both
- water for drinking and water purification kit
Safari clothing and footwear
Make sure the clothing you pack is light and easily maintained in absorbent materials. Avoid jungle fatigues and colors like red that are too bright or white that does not go well with the dust. Khakis, browns and sand colors are more appropriate.
Along with the shorts, tee-shirts, sun dresses and safari trousers, be sure to bring with you
- a waterproof jacket and a warm jacket
- two sun- hats
- a good pair of walking shoes
- a pair of sandals and bathroom shoes
- a bathing suit
Others things to remember
Carry a sufficient supply of your prescription medicines, plus if you need them, pain killers, antibiotics and vitamins and a small first aid kit.
In general, this is the basic safari equipment. Your travel adviser will let you know if you need more than this depending on your specific safari.
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