The most important items to ensure you bring are your passport and visas if required. Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months and has a couple of blank pages.
It is important to recognize that you can buy most things in Africa (they may not have your favorite brand). So don’t stress too much about what to pack. Bring your electronics as they are usually significantly more expensive in Africa.
Some countries may require proof of yellow fever or Covid vaccinations.
Depending upon your safari, there may be luggage size and weight restrictions to accommodate small planes. Remember less is more. Many guests share that they wish they had not brought so many clothes.
TIA Safaris will provide trip specific packing suggestions but do contact us with any questions or concerns.
Generally, items to pack include:
• Layered clothes as per your preference. Plan on going from 45F to 95F during a day. We usually have an opportunity to get our clothes washed every 3 days or so.
• At least one set of warm clothes. (It can get quite chilly) Layering is best.
• Rain jacket or poncho (Cheap plastic ones recommended)
• Sports bras (for bumpy roads)
• Shoes suitable for walking, hiking/trekking
• Shoes to wear at the lodge or in case your other shoes are wet (sandals/flip-flops)
• If visiting Botswana, YOU NEED CLOSED SHOES, LONG PANTS and only NEUTRAL colored clothes like BEIGE, BROWN, & FOREST GREEN for our hikes in the Okavango Delta. We are usually there 2 nights.
• If visiting Tanzania, you need one to 2 sets of light colors to deter Tsetse flies around Tarangire National Park.
• Cosmetics including shampoo, conditioner, lotions, lip balm, hand sanitiser, wet-wipes, and sunscreen.
• Hair brushes/combs. Hair ties/head covering for long hair. Hair dryers are NOT recommended.
• Prescription and non prescription medications and topicals (pain killers, antibiotic creams, antacids, anti-diarrhea, antihistamines, itch relief etc.)
• Flashlight/headlamp
• Power adapters to charge your electronics. Unfortunately for us, each country may use a different adapter.
• Insect repellent
• Entertainment for long drives and down time like headphones, books, games, cards, etc.
• Alarm clock/timepiece
• Sunglasses
• Sun hat
• Binoculars
• Bathing suit
• Sense of adventure (humour optional)
