Packing List for your Safari

Please note that whether you are travelling by hunting vehicle or private charter during your trip, all forms of safari transportation have limited packing space available. Where possible please restrict your luggage to 20 kilograms (40lbs) per person and if you have one, make use of a soft bag (duffel type bag) – particularly for flights.

Charter companies are very strict with excess weight and the commercial airlines are also imposing more stringent regulations. Pack for comfort and please note that warm clothing during June, July and August is essential.

Recommended Packing List for Safaris Safari lodges are fully equipped and laundry can be requested, so there is no need to bring extra gear. Pack for comfort and please note that warm clothing during June, July and August is essential. Do not exceed 50 pounds on your check in bag.

• 2-3 sets of clothes (shades of green & khaki work well on safari)

• 1-2 sets of casual clothes to wear in the evenings in camp

• 3 sets of underwear and socks

• Night wear/ Pyjamas

• Swimsuit (Summer months)

• Comfortable walking boots/tennis shoes

• Casual shoes/slops/sandals for wearing around camp

• Jacket & gloves for cold mornings between May and August (temperatures can drop to low 40’s)

• Hat, Sunglasses & sunscreen (temperatures can rise to mid 80’s)

• Binoculars

• Camera and/or Video camera

• Extra batteries for camera and video camera

• Additional memory sticks and/or DVD’s to store photos

• Malaria pills

• Insect repellant (containing Deet)

• Personal medication and toiletries

• Diary

• International electricity converters (South Africa runs on 220-240 Volts)

• Flashlight

What can you bring in duty free? You can bring the following goods into South Africa without paying customs duty or value-added tax (VAT): Consumable goods in accompanied baggage:

· Cigarettes – up to 200 per person.

· Cigars – up to 20 per person.

· Cigarette or pipe tobacco – up to 250g per person.

· Perfume – up to 50ml per person; eau de toilette (scented liquid lighter than cologne) – up to 250ml per person.

· Wine – up to 2 litres per person.

· Spirits and other alcoholic beverages – up to 1 litre in total per person.