
Mosquito netting - Your safari company might supply these so find
Insect repellent/Mosquito Coil (do not use coils in a tent). Some of these supplies might be available in the first aid kit that every safari company should carry but make sure before leaving them off your safari packing list. These are very important on a walking safari. Flip-flops or sport sandals (public showers, airing feet). Comfortable shorts and long trousers (2 or 3 of each). Comfortable short- and long sleeved safari shirts (2 or 3 of each). A safari jacket is a very handy accessory to take with on your trip. Avoid bright colours & white for improved game viewing, especially when on foot.
Clothing in neutral colours: khaki, light brown/green, tan. Safari hats must do three things well to be effective. There are specific clothing mistakes that many people often make when they go on safari. The safari packing list is based on the advice and recommendations from all the trip reports over the years at African Safari Journals and my own experience in packing for the hundreds of safaris ( including self drives) that I have been on. It may look long at first glance but depending on your personal circumstances and the type of trip you are going on some of the items won't be applicable to you and you can safely ignore them. Space will be at a premium on your international flight, light aircraft transfers and safari vehicle so with that in mind, the safari packing list below will help you to pack only the necessary and correct items.
You don't want to be stuck with a lot of heavy baggage that you might not use anyway. The golden rule here is to pack as lightly as possible.