What to bring on Safari |
Many of you will remember the scenes from Out of Africa when Karen Blixen went on Safari with everything including the kitchen sink and the gramophone ! Luckily for us the lodges are so well equipped you can leave your hairdryer at home, rest assured that they will have one therefore you. The small charter flights into the lodges do have a luggage limit of 20 kg per person and this includes hand luggage.
Luggage should be in soft sided duffle bags – bags with no spines – that can be moulded and tucked away into the small planes.
Excess luggage can be stored in Johannesburg, but it is vital that you discuss this with your travel consultant and check that this is possible for your individual itinerary. Things you may not have thought of to bring on your safari
Field binoculars A good pair of binoculars help you indentify a Boulder from a Rhino ! Get a small pair that fit comfortably around your neck – and get your own pair there is nothing worse than sharing.
Newman's bird book – you’ll be amazed at how enthralled you will be at all the different bird species. This noted bird book ( with the help of your binoculars ) will help you ID them !
Sunglasses
Sketch book/note pad - for writing a diary, drawing or just writing your thoughts.
Camera Still or movie with spare film, memory card or cassette – you will be amazed at how many photos you take.
Sun cream – The sun is fierce in Africa. Its essential that you cover yourself in Suncream – in order to prevent yourself getting burnt.
Broad brimmed hat as well as cap and also a beanie [South African for woolly hat] in winter – to keep you cool and warm !
Boots and socks for game drives and game walks – many of the safari lodges include Bush Walks as part of your game drive activities. Leave the Jimmy Choos at home !
A small back pack or rucksack sack for game walks
A warm coat or fleece top for game drives in winter - Please believe us when we say that it gets VERY cold in winter. Dress for a sking holiday and you should get it about right. Crystal clear skies mean that the days are bright and sun, but the nights and cold and crisp.
A light jacket or windbreaker for game drives in summer – Even duringthe summer the temperatures can drop in the summer. Don’t forget long pants for the mosquitos.
Pale and natural coloured clothing so you blend in with the bush – Look the part and wear neutral colours. For walking safaris do not wear white or cream.
Sandals or open footwear to wear around camp during the day
A sarong and Swimming costume – most of the camps have pools and even during winter months its hot enough to sun bath and relax around the camp.
Malaria Pills – Do not forget your Malaria Pills
Toilettries – Most of the lodges have a good supply of shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, soaps, if you are looking to pack light then consider cutting down on these supplies.
Dress Code – the lodges in Africa have a very relaxed dress code. There is no need to dress up for dinner. Sometimes its nice to freshen up for dinner – but sometimes the game viewing is so good that time does not allow for it !
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