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.