- Sun protection: sunglasses, hat or baseball cap and sunscreen.
- 2 light long-sleeves (preferably with UV protection) and long pants to protect against mosquitoes and thorns on walking safaris
- shorts
- t-shirts
- 1 comfortable sweater
- flip flops
- Comfortable shoes
- Trekking shoes for bush walks
- Softshell or fleece jacket
- rain jacket
- socks and underwear
- sleepwear
- Microfiber towel (dries quickly and saves space)
- Sleeping bag on a camping safari
- Bikini or swim shorts
- binoculars
- camera and batteries
- pocket knife
- Headlamp (+ spare batteries)
- First-aid kit: plasters, Immodium Akkut, broad-spectrum antibiotics or malaria prophylaxis.
- Damp wipe (baby wipes are great, by the way)
- Sagrotan gel
- Bug spray with DEET (you can also buy it locally, which is often even better)
- Camelbak for longer hikes and bush walks
- travel journal
- Daypack
