What To Bring
Bringing the right gear ensures your safari is safe, comfortable, and successful. From essential hunting equipment to practical clothing and travel documents, we’ve compiled a detailed checklist to help you pack with confidence. Whether you’re heading into the Kalahari or the Zimbabwean bush, being properly prepared lets you focus on what matters — the hunt.
Packing List
- Light, comfortable, waterproof, and well-worn in hiking boots with good ankle support.
- Gaiters
- A pair of hiking sneakers for some days
- Thick breathable hiking socks
- Light weight, dark color (greens or real tree), warm jacket
- Comfortable shoes (Sneakers or flip-flops for the evenings
- Wide brimmed Hat or Cap
- Warm sweater / Fleece jacket
- 2 pairs safari pants
- 2 pairs shorts
- Breathable socks
- Underwear (Ladies – sports bras may be needed)
- 1 or 2 long sleeve light-weight safari shirts
- 3 t-shirts
- Nightwear
- 1 pair casual trousers (men) evening outfit (women) – for evening -jeans/cotton trousers.
- Real tree, dark and olive-green coloured clothing is recommended when hunting. Please don’t bring military style camouflage, as it is illegal in most African countries.
Drugs
- Sugar substitutes
- Aspirin/Tylenol/Advil
- Antiseptic cream
- Rehydration tablets or powders
- Anti-malarial tablets
- Band aids and blister plasters
- Extra pair of prescription glasses or contact lens plus contact lens solution.
- Eye drops
- Imodium
- Anti-nausea/vomiting drugs
- Indigestion/heartburn/gas remedies
- Anti-insect bite cream
- Antihistamine
- Hay fever medication
- Prescription medication
- Insect repellent
- Motion sickness pills (especially if you get plane sick)
Toiletries
- Please pack what you usually use for travelling. Soaps and shampoos provided in camp if you don’t wish to bring your own.
- Wet wipes
- After sun/sun block please no less than factor 30.
- Chap stick or similar lip salve.
Documents
- Passports – must have 6 months validity (with visa entries).
- Health cards (vaccination certificate).
- PCR Tests- if required.
- Passenger Locater form – if required.
- Airline tickets / E-tickets.
- Cash
- Credit Cards (VISA, Master- card and / or American Express).
- Photo-copy of passport / visas / insurance papers.
Other Supplies
- Phone & Phone charger.
- Camera plus chargers etc.
- Sunglasses / Case.
- Prescription glasses (and a spare pair).
- Flashlight or head torch.
- Batteries (for electronic equipment).
- Converter plug set if needed (Mains power supply is 220 Volt, 50 Hz). Sockets are usually 3 pin and are of the square variety.
- Binoculars (very important, one pair per person. For most people magnification of 8x or 10x is ideal).
- Small Day backpack.
- Favorite energy snacks.
- Earplugs
- Please do not bring valuable jewellery.