Essential Safari gear you need

A wildlife Safari is definitely a lifetime experience. The thrill, the experience and the memories make for a great vacation.

However, packing up safari gear can seem daunting whether you are new to it or a seasoned traveler. You will need to consider the climatic conditions of the place you plan to visit, the duration of your safari, the amenities you will be provided and the ones you would need to carry, the flight restrictions on baggage weight/type, so on and so forth.

Though there is a wide range of safari gear these days which make life so much easier while preserving the authenticity of the experience, you will need this handy list of essentials before you indulge yourself. While packing safari gear, follow the golden rule, “As light as possible”. You need to be smart and efficient. International flights and transfers and safari vehicles all have constraints on space and this list will help you weed out the non-essential things to ensure you carry only the required safari gear.

The Luggage

• Think mobility when it comes to picking up the luggage. There might be a lot of transfers involved between various modes of transports which will require lightweight luggage. But avoid the ones with wheels since the terrain on safaris might not be good for them.
• Always carry a daypack to keep important things close by.

Personal Supplies

• Sunblock
• Insect repellent
• Moisturizer
• Cleansers – hand sanitizers, wet wipes etc
• First aid kit with medication for common ailments and tropical ones as well

Safari Gear

Though your Safari operators will probably provide you with some or most of the safari gear, these few items should be on your list.

• Binoculars
• Emergency lights, flashlights
• Camera
• Travel safes and locks
• Plug adapters
• Camping gear like Pocket knife, compass, waterproof matches etc
• A water filtration system