Essentials
- Passport and visas
- International Vaccination Card
- Airline tickets
- American Express travelers checks
- U.S. Dollars
- Driver's license and/or other ID
- Insurance cards
- Polarized Sunglasses (With neck strap)
- Tour documents
- Luggage locks (preferably combination)
- Luggage ID tags
- Inexpensive alarm wristwatch
Personal
- Pocket comb or brush
- Daily disposable contact lenses (if worn)
- Reading glasses (if worn)
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss
- Small Mouthwash
- Shampoo/conditioner
(Sample packets are ideal!)
- Washcloth (face cloth)
- Facial cleanser/face soap
- Facial moisturizer
- Makeup - unscented (if worn) & small mirror
- Razor & cartridges
- Anti-perspirant, unscented
- Nail file
- Antibacterial hand cream (small, unscented)
- Sanitary products
Clothing
- Brimmed "safari" hat with chin strap
- Underwear (5 day supply - can hand wash)
- Photo/Safari vest (bush vest)
(Make good use of all those pockets!)
- Safari jacket (with interior pockets)
and slacks (wear departing U.S.)
- 3 pr. khaki slacks, Supplex or cotton/poly
(2 for the field, 1 for evening)
- Optional shorts or convertible slacks
- Belt (wear inflight)
- 2 or 3 Supplex shirts, convertible-sleeved
- 2 or 3 T-shirts (or buy in Africa!)
- Nightgown or pajamas
- 3 or 4 pr. socks (hand wash)
- 2 casual, lightweight dresses - long (women)
- Swimsuit & cover-up
- Lightweight hiking or walking shoes
(Wear departing U.S. to save space)
- Walking sandals
- Shower shoes
- Bandana or scarf (for dust)
- Hooded sweatshirt (for cool mornings)
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First Aid/Health
- Insect repellant (30+% Deet)
- Pyrethrin spray (for clothing & mosquito nets)
- Sunscreen lotion (high SPF)
- Sunscreen lip balm/chapstick
- Vitamins
- Anti-malarial pills
- Band-Aids
- Benadryl ointment
- Tylenol ot Aspirin
- Allergy-Sinus medicine
- Imodium
- Pepto-Bismol chewables
- Dramamine tablets
Preferred Extras
- Durable neck wallet (Can wear across shoulder)
- Credit card (American Express, Visa or MC)
- Journal or diary
- Ink pens
- Mini flashlight & batteries
- Spare batteries for everything
- Frequent flyer cards
- Small travel umbrella or packable raincoat
- Anti-bacterial cleanser or wipes
- Kleenex Pocket Packs (several)
- Reading material (for in-flight)
- Assorted heavy-duty Ziplock bags
(For packing everything!)
Serious Photographers
But who want to travel light!
- 35mm SLR camera w. 70-300mm zoom lens
- Optional spare camera body w. zoom lens
- Lens hoods/shades, lens caps, filters
- Comfortable neck strap (and spare)
- Cleaning pen, solution, lens tissues
- Blower brush
- Extra batteries
- Durable cover to cover camera on game drives
- Heavy-duty ziplock plastic bags for cameras/film
- Camera bag, waistpack or daypack with rain cover
- Camera manuals
- Film (200/400/800), average 3 36x rolls per day
- Slower 50/100 film for landscape photography
- Optional bean bag (for in vehicle)
- Optional small, lightweight tripod
- Customs certification for photo gear
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