Packing Lists
After decades of travelling to Africa and talking to hundreds of other like-minded travellers, this packing list is the culmunation of experience, expertise and... crucially, learning from mistakes! We believe it offers the best and most comprehensive response to the no.1 question "What should I pack for my safari to Africa".
This safari packing list has been split up into different sections to ensure that you pack the correct safari wants and needs for just about all types of safaris. Whether you want to focus on clothing, camera gear, accessories, medication and visas... you'll be able to find what you're looking for.
That said, it's nearly impossible to cater to every individual and their own unique questions. So, if you're still finding yourself lacking information after searching through below... simply get in touch with us and we'll get back to you asap.
Malaria
It is recommended that travellers going to the Kruger region of South Africa, and other Southern and Eastern African countries, take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.
For guests who are visiting Madikwe, Johannesburg and Cape Town in South Africa, there is no need for malaria medication.
Find country-specific information about malaria.
Plastic
Plastic bags are banned in Kenya. Arriving visitors are requested to avoid bringing plastic bags into the country and being in possession of a plastic bag is an offence and offenders could be penalised.
Please check hand luggage before disembarking and any plastic bags should be left in the plane. This does not apply to people in transit.
All single use plastics, such as plastic water bottles and straws, are banned in all National Parks, forests, beaches and conservation areas.
Lightroom
If you plan on using any Adobe product, such as Adobe Lightroom Classic or Adobe Photoshop - please make sure you have it downloaded, installed and have checked it is working BEFORE departing for your safari.
Due to limitations on power and Wifi, it's not often possible to be able to download or update these programmes / applications whilst out on safari and it also isn't fair on other guests to strangle the bandwidth on such a large download.
Luggage
On Kenya domestic flight air services, the maximum luggage weight is 15 kgs /33Ibs in soft-sided bags.
As a guideline, standard checked luggage should have the three dimensions of 24 inches (60cm) height, by 18 inches (45cm) length and 13 inches (33cm) width.
For hand luggage, 12 inches (30cm) height, by 21 inches (53cm) length, by 9 inches (23cm) width.
For our photo safaris, we include additional weight allowance for every guest - but the bags must still meet the required guidelines as stated above