SUGGESTED PACKING LIST
All hotels offer extremely quick laundry turnaround, usually within a couple of hours. It is certainly not necessary to bring a separate change of clothing for each day and evening, and it is recommended that you keep luggage to a minimum for your own comfort and ease of transport, especially if you are using light aircraft transfers.
Generally, casual comfortable clothing is suitable throughout the year.
The most practical items to pack for safari are:
- 3-5 changes of casual clothing
- Khaki, green, beige and neutral colors
- T-shirts
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Jeans or safari trousers for evenings and cooler days
- Fleece or sweater and a windbreaker for game drives (necessary, even in summer)
- Comfortable walking shoes È Sun block, sunglasses, hat, insect repellent - essentials!
- Binoculars and a camera are a must
- Tracksuit - good for sleeping in during winter months È Light, compact raincoat is a good idea for the summer
- Swimsuit, as most hotels/lodges have swimming pools È Towel, torch and sleeping bag for camping safaris (sleeping bags can be hired from most safari operators)
- Blouses with long sleeves (even in summer; they will protect you from the sun and from mosquitoes
Layers are most practical for the fluctuating day/night temperatures of Botswana. Dull and/or neutral colors are more suitable for safari, white is not practical. It is best to pack hardy, durable clothing
VERY IMPORTANT: packing space is limited on all modes of safari transport so you will need to restrict your baggage to 12-15kg (preferably packed in a soft bag) plus a reasonable amount of camera equipment
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