Designed for bush flights & camp stays
SAFARI PACKING NOTES
☐ Soft-sided luggage required for bush flights
☐ Neutral colors recommended (khaki, olive, tan, beige)
☐ Lightweight layers are key
☐ Many camps offer daily laundry (confirm item limits)
WOMEN’S SAFARI CLOTHING
☐ Lightweight long-sleeve tops (2–3)
☐ Short-sleeve breathable tops (2–3), Tank Tops
☐ Safari / travel pants (2)
☐ Lightweight jacket or fleece
☐ Casual evening outfit (camp dinners)
☐ Sleepwear
☐ Undergarments
☐ Socks (including warm pair for mornings)
MEN’S SAFARI CLOTHING
☐ Lightweight long-sleeve shirts (2–3)
☐ Short-sleeve shirts (2–3)
☐ Safari / travel pants
☐ Lightweight jacket or fleece
☐ Casual evening outfit
☐ Sleepwear
☐ Undergarments
☐ Socks
FOOTWEAR
☐ Comfortable walking shoes / sneakers
☐ Camp shoes or sandals
☐ Optional: lightweight slip-ons
ACCESSORIES & GEAR
☐ Wide-brim hat or cap
☐ Sunglasses
☐ Binoculars (confirm if camp provides)
☐ Small backpack or crossbody bag
☐ Reusable water bottle
☐ Camera or phone lens attachment
☐ Selfie stick or tripod
☐ Charging cables & power bank
CAMERA & PHOTOGRAPHY
☐ Camera (if bringing your own)
☐ Extra memory cards
☐ Camera battery charger
☐ Optional:
☐ Ask camp about camera rentals
☐ Ask about hiring a professional photographer (half or full day)
HEALTH & TOILETRIES
☐ Prescription medications
☐ Imodium or stomach relief medication
☐ Motion sickness medication
☐ 100% Deet insect repellent & Insect Repellent for Clothing
☐ Sunscreen (reef-safe if possible)
☐ Lip balm with SPF
☐ Hand sanitizer
☐ Personal toiletries (travel size)
TRAVEL ORGANIZATION
☐ Packing cubes
☐ Toiletry bag
☐ Laundry bag
☐ Soft-sided duffel bag
☐ Passport & copies
☐ Travel documents
LAUNDRY AT CAMP
☐ Confirm daily laundry service availability
☐ Confirm item limit per day
☐ Plan outfits accordingly to rewear items
BUSH FLIGHT REMINDERS
☐ Soft luggage only
☐ Keep weight limits in mind
☐ Pack essentials in carry-on soft bag
FINAL TIP
Packing lighter makes safari travel far more enjoyable — especially when bush flights and camp laundry are part of the journey.
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