Recommended Safari Checklist « Back

Please find below a list with the recommended items for your safari. We like to remind you to pack your  luggage in soft bags and note that the baggage allowance for domestic flight is 15 kilo’s only.

Clothing

  • Tennis shoes/light weight walking shoes
  • Flip flops
  • Hat
  • Windbreaker/jacket
  • 1 warm fleece / sweater (nights can be chilly/cold in East Africa)
  • 2 pr safari pants                  
  • 2 pr safari shorts                 
  • 4 pr sports socks                 
  • 3 short sleeve shirts            
  • 2 long sleeve shirts              
  • 2 T-shirts              
  • Pyjamas                               
  • Swim trunks         
  • Underwear
  • Nairobi restaurants: smart/casual

Toiletries

  • Malaria prophylaxis
  • Motion sickness pills
  • Insect repellent
  • Sun screen
  • Lip balm               
  • Shampoo/conditioner
  • Deodorant
  • Toothpaste/toothbrush
  • Hair brush/comb
  • Razor    
  • Tweezers, small scissors
  • Sewing kit
  • Hygiene/medical supplies

Sundries

  • Passport
  • Air tickets/vouchers
  • Credit card / pin card* (with cirrus symbol allows you to collect money from ATM’s)
  • Cash dollars (as a guideline: USD 400 per family)
  • Sun glasses/case
  • Prescription glasses/case
  • Books/magazines/journal
  • Flashlight (small with extra batteries)
  • Yellow fever health card (for Tanzania only)

Camera & Other Equipment

  • Binoculars 
  • Camera (with extra batteries)
  • Tele lenses (200 or 300 mm)
  • Extra batteries
  • Camera bag
  • Video equipment
  • Battery Charger
  • Lens cleaning equipment
  • Film for non-digital photographers (double the amount you think you need)
  • Chargers for mobile phones, camera’s and video equipment.
  • Zip lock bags, to keep your equipment free from dust.