AFRICAN SAFARI PACKING CHECKLIST

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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