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Explore Africa · exploreafrica.com.au
Safari & bush
- Neutral-coloured clothing: khaki, olive or beige; avoid bright colours and black/dark blue
- Warm fleece or jacket: winter mornings are cold on open game drives
- Wide-brimmed hat & sunglasses
- Binoculars
- Insect repellent (DEET): essential in malaria areas
- Soft-sided duffel bag: required for light-aircraft transfers; ~15–20 kg limit
- Headtorch: for unfenced camps at night
- Camera + spare batteries / power bank
Essentials
- High-SPF sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Refillable water bottle
- Universal / Type-M power adapter
- Power bank
- Lip balm & moisturiser: the bush is dry
- Phone with offline maps
Medical kit
- Anti-malarial medication: if visiting a malaria area
- Personal prescription medicines: in original packaging + a copy of the script
- Rehydration sachets
- Pain relief, antihistamine, anti-diarrhoeal
- Plasters & basic first aid
- Hand sanitiser
Documents
- Passport: valid 6+ months, with blank pages
- Visa / eTA / travel authorisation: as required per country
- Travel insurance details: must cover medical evacuation
- Yellow-fever certificate: if arriving via a risk country
- Flight & lodge confirmations
- Copies of key documents: kept separately / digital