Consider what to bring on a safari. When packing for a trip, it is necessary to observe the “golden mean”. Tourists who take the minimum luggage risk spending a lot of time looking for the right things in African countries. And travelers who have packed large suitcases will not feel comfortable on trips to national parks and reserves.
Usually on a safari, tourists move around the parks by car along with their belongings. If there is too much luggage, it will simply be fixed on the roof of the car, thereby depriving travelers of the opportunity to open the hatch and take many beautiful photos of wild animals. An exception happens when the safari tour starts and ends from the same hotel, while extra things can be left there.
This mainly applies to large groups (6-7 people), since almost all cars are seven-seater. In this case, if everyone takes a large bag, you should not expect a comfortable trip. In the case when a group (2-3 people), even a large number of things will not be embarrassing in any way. Therefore, the choice of luggage must be taken very carefully in order to take all the necessary things and not experience a lack of comfort.

Africa Safari Pack
Clothes and shoes
– Headwear (cap, panama, hat, etc.).
– Several T-shirts or T-shirts.
– Shirt with long sleeves.
– Light jacket or sweater (temperatures can drop to 0 degrees Celsius at night).
– Shorts.
– Lightweight cotton pants.
– Sneakers.
– Slates or sandals.
– Swim trunks, swimsuit (many lodges have swimming pools).
Tourists spend most of their time on safari trains sitting, so clothing should first of all be comfortable, preferably with a minimum number of decorative elements (large buttons, etc.), ties, elastic bands and tightening belts. Jeans are not always suitable for safari tours, in most cases they will not be too comfortable. For a walking safari, instead of sneakers, it is better to take high-soled boots. When driving through the parks, dust enters the cars, so it is preferable to choose clothes with soft and non-staining shades (for example, khaki).
Usually the safari starts early in the morning to see some wild animals. At this time of day some areas of parks and reserves can be cool, so you need to take warm clothes with you. When planning a safari trip, first familiarize yourself with the weather conditions of the selected area for the current time of the year.

Medicines
– Bandages and bactericidal patches.
– Drugs against malaria (for example: Lariam, Malarone, etc.).
– Antiseptics (for example: iodine, creams to relieve irritation and itching at the site of insect bites, etc.).
– Antipyretics and painkillers.
– Allergy medicines (for example: Loratadine, Claritin, etc.).
– Tablets from motion sickness (for example: Dramineks, Dramina, etc.).
– Drugs for stomach problems (for example: activated charcoal, No-shpa, Imodium, etc.).

Food
– Chocolates or chocolate bars.
– Fruits (necessarily washed).
– Water or lemonade.
– Mixes of dried fruits or nuts.
– Snacks, cookies, etc. products.
Even if, according to the terms of the safari tour, three meals a day are provided in lodges and hotels, it is recommended to take one of the above meals with you during a trip to the parks, for consumption on the road.
Most safari vehicles are equipped with mini-refrigerators, so food is always fresh.

Other Useful Items
– Photo and video equipment with flash drives and spare batteries (some safari vehicles are equipped with devices for recharging them).
– Binoculars for a closer look at nature and animals (there is one binocular in each safari vehicle, so if you do not want to wait your turn to use it, take your own).
– Adapter for socket.
– Sunscreen (Sun protection of 40 SPF and above will do).
– Insect repellents (mosquitoes are most active at sunset and early in the morning, midges – near water bodies, gadflies – near animals).
– Safety goggles (protect your eyes from dust and small insects while driving).
– Wipes (wet and dry).
– Disinfectant hand gel.
– Hygiene accessories (toothpaste and brush, shower gel, etc.).
– A bandage on the face (useful for protection from dust in some regions of Africa).
– Notepad and pen.
– A bag for documents.

So we have reviewed the complete list of things to take with you on a safari. Perfectly matched and packed safari items must fit in a sports bag or backpack, the size of which is no more than 65 by 46 cm (weighing no more than 12 kg.).