What To Pack?

The following list is only a general guideline of what to bring on Safari. There is a daily laundry service except for the days of arrival/departure and when camps are changed from south to north. Pack light ensuring you have the basic comfortable clothing/equipment that you will need, this way you can keep some space for all the African souvenirs you can buy along the way.

PACK FOR THE EXPERIENCE

Extra Gear / NOT All Mandatory

  • Binoculars

  • Shooting sticks if you prefer your own. Your PH will have a set available too.

  • Camera/s

  • USB flash drive or SD card for copying your PH’s pictures.

  • Camera/Binocular lens cleaning cloth

  • Flashlight/Head Lamp

  • Pocket/Hunting Knife

  • Sunglasses & Sun Block SPF 50 & Chapstick/Lip Balm

  • Small Backpack for daily equipment while hunting (e.g. cameras, extra ammo)

  • Rifle with Sufficient Ammunition UNLESS Renting

  • International plug set - Conversion to South Africa 220 V

  • Insect Repellent - Tick repellent preferably containing DEET.

  • Extra prescription glasses/contact lenses if required

  • First aid is on hand in camp and in all hunting vehicles, but it would be wise to bring your own requirements along

  • Spare batteries/charger if required

  • Rifle cleaning kit/Pull Trough set UNLESS Hiring.

  • Prescription drugs if required.

  • Toiletries

  • Baby/Wet wipes for the ladies on safari

  • Rifle soft case

  • Taxidermy tags if you have your own Taxidermist/Shipping Instructions

  • Any CITES permits you may require

Clothing

  • 1 Pair of good walking boots (Always worn-in)

  • 1 Pair of comfortable camp shoes

  • 4 Pairs of good socks

  • 4 Sets of underwear

  • 3 Pairs of long hunting pants (Dark Khaki/Olive Green/Cammo)

  • 2 Pairs of short hunting pants (Early hunts –Mar – Apr, Sept - Oct)

  • 4 Hunting shirts (Dark Khaki/Olive Green/Cammo)

  • 1 Hunting Jacket (Dark Khaki/Olive Green/Cammo)

  • 1 Warm sweater or jumper

  • Casual wear for the evenings

  • 1 Pair of gloves

  • 1 Raincoat/Waterproof jacket

  • Cap or Hat

Final Check List Before Leaving Home

  • Passport (With valid pages and at least 6 months validity prior to expiration)

  • Air Tickets

  • Rifle Import Permit Application and relevant documentation if required UNLESS Hiring.