Tips for Safari
Packing for Safari
How we pack our bags for safari: comfortable meets durable. You’ll want casual attire you can move around and relax in—and don’t mind getting a little dirty. Once you book your safari, we’ll mail you a detailed packing list to help you prepare. In the meantime, here’s a shortlist
Luggage:
- Soft-sided duffel bags only
- Soft-sided day pack
- Spare foldable duffel bag
Clothing:
- Short- and long-sleeve shirts for layering and sun/mosquito protection
- Shorts; convertible, lightweight zip-off pants; and khakis
- Fleece or insulated jacket for cool nights at Ngorongoro Crater or in the Serengeti
- Waterproof windbreaker or poncho
- Wide-brim, tie-on sun hat
- Bathing suit for lodges with pools
- Sleepwear
- Money belt, neck pouch or fanny pack
Footwear:
- Running, walking shoes, or light hiking boots
- Second pair of shoes or sandals
- Shower flip-flops/Teva-type sandals
Essentials:
- Travel documents, including a valid passport with visa, immunization card (if traveling to Rwanda/Kenya) and airline tickets
- Cash and a credit card for emergencies
- Flashlight and/or headlamp with extra batteries
- Sunglasses (100% UV screening with retainer straps)
- Sunscreen and lip balm with SPF 40+
- Mosquito repellent containing DEET
- Citronella-based repellent for tsetse flies
- Anti-itch cream
- Bandanas
- Hand sanitizer and wipes
- Bath kit, including toothbrush and toothpaste; biodegradable shampoo and conditioner; body wash; moisturizing lotion; small packet of tissues; shaving gear; tampons and panty liners—please avoid plastic tampon applicators
- Binoculars
- Money belt, neck pouch or fanny pack
- Soft-sided duffel bags only
- Soft-sided day pack
- Spare foldable duffel bag
- Short- and long-sleeve shirts for layering and sun/mosquito protection
- Shorts; convertible, lightweight zip-off pants; and khakis
- Fleece or insulated jacket for cool nights at Ngorongoro Crater or in the Serengeti
- Waterproof windbreaker or poncho
- Wide-brim, tie-on sun hat
- Bathing suit for lodges with pools
- Sleepwear
- Money belt, neck pouch or fanny pack
- Running, walking shoes, or light hiking boots
- Second pair of shoes or sandals
- Shower flip-flops/Teva-type sandals
- Travel documents, including a valid passport with visa, immunization card (if traveling to Rwanda/Kenya) and airline tickets
- Cash and a credit card for emergencies
- Flashlight and/or headlamp with extra batteries
- Sunglasses (100% UV screening with retainer straps)
- Sunscreen and lip balm with SPF 40+
- Mosquito repellent containing DEET
- Citronella-based repellent for tsetse flies
- Anti-itch cream
- Bandanas
- Hand sanitizer and wipes
- Bath kit, including toothbrush and toothpaste; biodegradable shampoo and conditioner; body wash; moisturizing lotion; small packet of tissues; shaving gear; tampons and panty liners—please avoid plastic tampon applicators
- Binoculars
- Money belt, neck pouch or fanny pack