Bags and Backpacks

Soft bag (please avoid using bags with wheels and hard sides). Packing Cubes are also helpful as you will be living out of a suitcase at most camps. Make sure to have good luggage tags with your information on attached to it.

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A Geographic Group bag can be provided. Contact us for more information. Backpack carry-on or shoulder bag for camera gear and extras (Binoculars, etc.) Please refer to the luggage restriction notes in the main pre-tour information sheets for more specifics. On the light air transfers (bush flights), weight limits include all checked bags and carry-ons. Consider taking Ziploc bags to protect your gear from the dust. You will find that you will take your carry-on bag along on the games drives to carry your camera and binoculars and possibly a jacket.

What to Bring

Pants & Shorts

Mountain Khakis Kuhl Revolvr Pant Camber 107 Pant

Prana Stretch Zion Zip off Pants

Outerwear

Wind blocker jacket and vest – Southern Africa gets cold in June & July

Insulation jacket and vest (Fleece and down are good)

Footwear

Closed shoes (light weight hiking or running)

Sandals (Teva or Chaco) Good to wear in Camp and during warmer weather

Accessories

Small flashlight (extra batteries)

Sunglasses (good quality, Polarized is good, not fashion sunglasses)

Sun block lotion (spf 30–50) & Lip sun block

Toilet articles (deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc…)

Alarm clock (optional)

Books for pleasure reading

If you wear contacts, please bring some glasses, as sometimes the dust can irritate your eyes- Passport, Visas, Tickets, Money, Credit Cards

If you bring Tablets or IPods – bring chargers

Medicine

Anti-histamine tablets if you suffer allergies

Anti-nausea tablets if you suffer from air and travel sickness – General antibiotic (Cipro is a good choice)

Photography and Video

Extra batteries and battery charger

Memory Sticks (bring more than you need as you will be taking thousands of photos)

Lens cleaner & lens towel

Plastic bag (Ziploc) to protect camera from dust

Binoculars – Bring a good pair as it will add to the experience and ability to see the animals better.

What NOT to Bring

Do not bring a Hair drier (these devices pull too many amps and will trip the switch) Do not bring a Tie or Sport Coat (Unless you are on the Blue Train or Rovos Rail) Shampoo and Soaps are provided at all camps and hotels. Do not bring knives. Do not bring a First Aid Kit (All camps have extensive first aid kits)

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