Complete Safari Packing List for Your African Adventure

Adventure in Africa is one undertaking that many love to venture into. It can not go unsaid that undoubtedly, Africa has a lot to offer to visitors in terms of unique touristic experiences in the fields of culture, nature in general, and more specifically wildlife. To ensure you’re fully prepared, our Safari Packing List for Your African Adventure provides all the essentials you need for an unforgettable journey.

This is a Complete Safari Packing List that tells you exactly what to pack for African Safaris on a budget. Our easy guide on what to pack for safari trips provides an essential safari packing list ideal for planning your first safari in Africa, honing your packing skills, or packing on a budget, in a hurry.

Here’s your ultimate safari packing list for your African adventure. Pack these essentials to ensure a smooth and enjoyable safari experience.

  1. Sun Protection:
    Sunblock – an eco-friendly 30 SPF (or higher) sunscreen.
    A sun hat. Avoid the floppy straw hat, as experience has shown that you’ll spend more time clutching onto it than the shade is worth!
    Sunglasses are excellent for keeping dust and small flying insects out of your eyes, as well as the blazing African sun.
  2. Insect Repellents:
    ECO-FRIENDLY insect repelling lotion or body spray/mist and ECO-FRIENDLY insect spray or citronella products to deter the critters.
  3. Head Torch:
    Torch or headtorch. Take a light source for around camp and for getting to/from the safari vehicle on night drives without stepping on any wild animals’ toes. It gets really dark out in the bush at night so you need a light source to navigate your way after dark. The headtorch is best as it leaves your hands free to do stuff.
  4. Day backpack:
    A bag for day trips and excursions will come in very handy (a real must on the safari packing list).
    You may want to take a money belt (also known as a moon bag, fanny pack, and bum bag) for travel in cities.
  5. Hand sanitizer & a facemask:
    Hand sanitizer (spray or gel) has become an important item to pack for safaris, as with all travel, due to Covid-19. Most places you go will have hand sanitizer but it is best to carry your own just to be safe.Sanitizer is great for keeping fresh and healthy on the road, especially if access to clean water is limited. Wet wipes are also handy but less eco-friendly so use them sparingly.
    In most African countries it is mandatory to wear a facemask in public, as is the case in airports and most countries in the world at present

 

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