Botswana Packing Guide
Print and tick this Packing Guide List for a African Safari to Botswana
Over-packing easily heads the list of biggest travel mistakes. Some Airlines will allow only one bag / per passenger, weighing up to 23 kg in the hold. Passengers arriving with extra bags will pay heavy.
ESSENTIALSVisas, tickets, passport, money, etc, in a neck wallet
or money belt
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SUGGESTED CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT We recommend that you take comfortable, casual, wash-and-wear clothing such as short sleeve shirts and shorts for the summer months Good walking shoes or boots are also advised White and bright colours should be avoided During the winter months a windproof jacket is advisable Please take soft bags as these are easier for packing in the vehicles and Charter aircraft. Evening dresses are not necessary. Luggage is restricted to 12kg maximum per person for travel to Botswana in charter flights. |
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Botswana Map| PACKING CHECK LIST - for you to choose from. |
| BEFORE YOU GO: |
| Passport | Traveler's Checks | Airline Tickets | Student cards | ||||
| Visas | Credit Cards | Health Documentation | Emergency Info | ||||
| Visit Doctor | Foreign Currency | Extra ID | Photocopies of important documents | ||||
| Insurance Info | US or € Cash | Int'l Driver's License |
| HEALTH CARE NEEDS: |
| Band Aids | Antiseptic Toilettes | Calamine Lotion | Malaria Pills | ||||
| Adhesive Tape | Antibiotic Cream | Sunscreen: | Antacid | ||||
| Bandage | Insect Repellent | Tweezers | Foot Powder | ||||
| Birth Control | Antihistamine Cream | Scissors | Aspirin |
| Diarrhea Medi | Multi Vitamins | Cold Medicine | Tampons/Pads |
| WASH KIT |
| Soap | Washing powder - for clothes | Towel | |||||
| Shampoo | Shaving Kit | Contact Lens Preparation | |||||
| Deodorant | Toothbrush & Paste | Lotions/Skin Creams | |||||
| Mirror | Sink Stopper | Comb/Brush | |||||
| Toilet Paper | Q-Tips | Fingernail Clippers | |||||
| CLOTHING: Think light, durable, breathable & layers - cotton, wool, silk & polypropylene. |
| 1x Sun hat | 2 long sleeved shirts: | underwear and socks | |||
| 1 tracksuit | 5 T-shirts | swimming costume | |||
| 1 sweater | 2 pairs or jeans / trousers | 1 pair of sandals | |||
| 1 warm jacket | 3 x pairs of shorts | 1 pair of good walking shoes |
| SOME BASICS |
| Plastic Zip-Lock travel Bags | Money Belt/ Neck pouch for Passport | Camera & Accessories | |||
| Padlock/Keys | Tickets & Cash | Padded Case | |||
| Luggage Tags | Binoculars [ Good pair] | Lenses | |||
| Water Purifier or Iodine Tablets | Extra Batteries | Film - lots of it |
| MISCELLANEOUS: |
| Sleeping bag | Travel Alarm/Watch | Calculator | |||
| Flashlight & Extra Batteries | Sunglasses/Case/Strap | Journal | |||
| Candle | Voltage Converter | Pen | |||
| Water Bottle | Swiss Army Knife | Reading Materials | |||
| Door Jammer | Lighter/Matches | Bird and animal books |
| Travel Hair Dryer | Plastic bag for dirty cloths | Travel Guides/Maps |
| Rain gear (advisable from Nov to April) | Round pin plug adapter - 220 volts |
Bear in mind the following:
- Most safari camps / lodges and hotels provide basic toilet amenities
- Laundry can be done on a daily basis (and many camps provide this
service free of charge but hotels do charge a nominal fee)
- Mainly casual clothing is required
As no formal clothes are needed throughout most of southern Africa, we recommend that you limit your luggage to the basics. More formal attire is usually required only when staying in the more prestigious city hotel establishments or on any of the luxury trains. On a game safari, casual clothing is the order of the day.
Other:
Lots of patience,
A good attitude,
A friendly smile and enjoy
African Animals
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