South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

What to Pack: Safari Packing List | Top Essential Things to Bring

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Taking your first safari trip can be mind-boggling. This first safari checklist will help make sure you have everything you need for this new adventure in your life.

Are you adventuring on your first safari trip and putting a list together of everything you need?

There are so many products to consider that it can be difficult to remember everything. From documents to essentials, to camera gear...it can become very overwhelming!

We have made a printable version of this huge first safari packing checklist so that you can use it and make sure you have everything you need.

You DO NOT need to buy everything (we didn't...it's expensive!) but having a list that you can refer back to makes life so much easier.

Safari Documents

1. Passport

2. Yellow Health Card

3. COVID-19 Vaccination Card

4. Printed Travel Itinerary

Essentials

1. Soft Sided Luggage Duffel Bag

2. Clear Toiletry Case

3. Sunscreen

4. Insect Repellant

5. First Aid Kit/Medications

Camera Gear

1. Panasonic LUMIX FZ80 4K Digital Camera

2. Extra Batteries

3. Extra SD Card

4. Lens Cleaning Cloth

5. Tripod

6. Binoculars

Safari Clothing

1. Neutral Color Layering Tanks (2-Pairs)

2. Safari T-Shirts (3-Pairs)

3. Long Sleeve Safari Shirt (2-Pairs)

4. Comfortable Durable Pants (2-Pairs)

5. Safari Utility Jacket (1-Pair)

6. Casual Dress

7. Sports Bra

8. Light Scarf

9. Pajamas

10. Closed Toe Shoes

11. VIVIDMax Grip Clogs

12. Bathing Suits

13. Sunglasses

14. Safari Hat

15. Underwear

16. VIVID Foot Support Socks

Good to Know(s) 

• Bush flights typically have strict weight restrictions of round 15 kilos(or 33lbs) and prefer soft luggage

• Tsetse flies are biting fly that inhabit much of Africa. They are attracted to dark blue and black, so it's best to dress in earth tones.

• Most of Sub Saharan Africa Operates on 220 240v power and a frequency of 50hz. You'll need adapters and a convertor.

• Some countries in Africa have banned single use plastic bags, including quart size bags given by TSA.  

Want a first safari trip packing checklist PDF? You can shop the exact and FULL (More than 10 things to bring) packing list we made for our roadsters directly to your phone or computer! It is guaranteed to make your life SO much easier.  

Click here to download the first Safari Trip Packing Checklist PDF.