THERON AFRICA SAFARIS Pty Ltd. SINCE 1999.

YOUR PACKING LIST FOR AFRICA

What to Bring

ESSENTIALS

  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun block (choose a high factor +30)
  • Mosquito repellent (DEET is popular)
  • Torch (and batteries)
  • Plug adaptors (bring a variety of plugs as there are many varieties: square pin, round pin, two prong etc)

OTHER ESSENTIALS

  • binoculars / field glasses
  • camera & video camera
  • cell phone with roaming capabilities (GSM system)
  • books & other reading material
  • accommodation bookings for before & end of safari

CLOTHING

  • Comfortable walking boots - preferably ones that you've used before your trip
  • Jacket
  • Warm underwear - for going out early in African winter mornings
  • Gloves & beanie hat - also for those early mornings
  • Long pants, zip off

MEDICAL

  • headache tablets
  • diarrhoea tablets
  • any personal medication
  • if you are bringing prescription medication, we recommend you also bring a copy of your doctor's prescription so as to avoid questions when you arrive
  • a useful precaution - document your medical problems, recent medical history and medications taken for your outfitter/PH. It will be of great help if medical treatment is necessary, but nothing is known about your particular problem and/or treatment

GUNS

  • guns/bow - remember to bring the weapon you are most familiar with
  • gun documentation See Importation of Fire Arms. (DOWNLOAD SAP 520 FORM)
  • ammunition
  • gun case
  • gun licenses OR proof of ownership of each firearm (obtainable from US Customs, for example)
  • export permits when you leave your home country
  • import permits - check with your PH/outfitter
  • knife

DOCUMENTATION (SEE USEFUL INFO)

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+27 11 465 6484