Packing list
We recommend a number of items for a trip to Southern Africa. We have compiled a packing list for you with the most essential requirements.
Clothing
- Hiking boots
- Slippers or rafters (hiking sandals)
- Raincoat/windbreaker
- Long pants or zipper pants
- Shorts
- T-shirts, long and short
- Pullover
- Underwear and socks
- Hat and gloves (Only in the winter: May to August)
- Towels
- Swimwear
- Snorkel gear (only for Mozambique or Malawi)
- Plastic bag for dirty laundry
- Laundry detergent
It is advisable to pack the clothes in plastic bags against the dust.
Care and protection
- Good sunburn (factor 20-30-50)
- Lip balm with sunblock
- Head covering, cap or hat
- Insect repellent (with DEET)
- First aid kit (painkillers, bandages, diarrhea inhibitors etc.)
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Hairbrush
- Vaccination booklet (check the necessary vaccinations on the website)
- For contact lens wearer: spare glasses
- Passort + copy
- Debit card + credit card
- Cash – good to have some cash before arriving in Africa
- Daypack for excursions and walks
- Sunglasses
- Binoculars
- Flashlight and / or headlight (a mini Maglite type AA with white bright LED (s) is recommended)
- Spare light for flashlight and batteries
- Field bottle / water bottle
- Something to read (books, travel guide etc.)
Electronics
- Mobile phone
- Camera with spare batteries or second battery and memory – separate storage for the files is recommended in case your camera loses
- Charging cord 220V and / or 12V for film camera / battery charger (lighter plug)
- World plug (an adapter is sometimes available in stores on site)