Your pre-safari checklist

The safari packing list

Everything you need for a luxury African safari — and nothing you don’t. Soft bags only, layers over bulk, neutral over bright. Tick the extras that match your journey.

Soft bags only

No rigid frames or hard shells — duffels must squash into light-aircraft belly pods just 10in high.

15–20kg limit

Bush flights cap total luggage — including hand luggage and camera gear — at 33–44lbs per person.

Laundry daily

Nearly every camp includes same-day laundry — pack for 4–5 days no matter how long the trip.

Everyone

Clothing

Everyone

Health & sun

Everyone

Gear & documents

Gorilla trekking

Rwanda & Uganda add-ons

Kilimanjaro

Trekking add-ons

Beach

Zanzibar & islands add-ons

Bags packed. Where to?

Read the full packing guide in the Journal, or tell us your dates and we’ll send a checklist tailored to your exact itinerary.

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