Deciding to go for a safari in Africa is one of the best decisions one can make in their lifetime. Africa is special and different. You can be sure to have a great time observing unique tourism features including hills, towering mountains, thick jungles, different plant species, beautiful oceans, lakes, rivers and swamps. Africa is known for having more wildlife species than any other continent in earth but there is more to experience including friendly and welcoming people. It is also important to point out that the African economy is the fastest growing after Asia. An African safari allows you to see the changes occurring in the continent.
Packing List for a Safari in Africa
When about to go on a safari, you will want to consider packing the following items to have the most memorable and comfortable experiences. Some of the items we will be discussing may be so essential that traveling without them could mean delays at the airport or being stopped from entering a particular country altogether.
Enough Money: Travelers must travel with enough money or cash. They should also ensure that they have their Travelers cheques, bank cards or e-wallet apps which make accessing funds faster globally. Do not move around with a lot of cash on you because you could become a potential target for people with ill motives.
Travel Insurance: Tourists must make sure to have comprehensive travel insurance before setting off for their trip. This is very important in case of an emergency like sickness, accident and an urgent need for medical evacuation. Have your travel policy and contact details in case of any emergencies or claims. Just like the travel documents, your travel insurance documents must not be kept in your main luggage to avoid losing it.
Medications: Travelers with underlying health problems need to travel with their medications because getting them in some African countries may not be possible. Traveling with anti-malarial drugs is highly 
Communications Gadgets: Tourists must ensure that they travel communication gadgets like smart phones in order to keep in touch with their loved one’s back home. It’s also advisable that Travelers have with them important contact lists just in case of emergencies. The contact list is important in case you lose your phone.
The Clothing to Pack for a safari in Africa
When packing clothes, it’s important that you consider the weather and climatic conditions of the places you intend to visit. It’s also advisable that you pick out comfortable and durable clothing and footwear. Let’s discuss what to wear in more detail: –
Footwear: Tourists should consider packing comfortable and closed walking shoes that are ideal for nature walks in the jungles of some African countries or while on game drives. Travelers who intend to go for gorilla trekking or mountain hiking need to pack light and strong water-proof hiking boots. Every Traveler should have simple sandals to use while spending free time at tourist lodges or when swimming at the beach.
Jackets: Everyone visiting Africa for a safari should consider packing some light sweaters/jackets for the cold mornings and evenings. If you intend to visit during the wet seasons, packing heavy jackets, rain coats and warm hats will be of great help. A raincoat should always be in your hand bag because weather can be unpredictable with the current global warming. Always remember that countries that lie in deserts are hot during the day but very cold during the night. Plan accordingly.
Other important items to pack for a Trip to Africa.
Skin Protection: These include Eco-friendly insect repellent creams/sprays to help prevent mosquitoes and other vectors during your nature walks in the wild. Sunscreen is very important on hot days while anti-septro creams can help deal with minor scratches or insect bites got while out in the wild. To protect your lips and ensure that they are moist even on a hot day, travel with lip balms.
Binoculars: Every Traveler planning on an African safari must acquire a pair of binoculars. Binoculars are help with observing things from a distance. It is common to see families or friends with one pair of 
Communication Gadgets: Travelers need to travel with their earplugs, headphones, audio books and iPads to help keep them entertained or engaged during transfers or when resting after activities. Additionally, charging devices like plugs, adapters and power banks are important for keeping the gadgets/devices operational at all times.
Backpack: Travelers need to ensure that they have a light backpack or bag to carry along during their African safari. A backpack is ideal for carrying travel equipment, snacks, drinks, copies of travel documents, pieces of souvenir and more. While going out for demanding activities like mountain hiking and gorilla trekking, one can always hire potters to help with carrying any bags. Porters can be found at park offices or the starting point of a particular activity.
Maps, GPS and Compass: Travelers may need to install GPS apps on their smart phones to help them identify points of interest such as markets, restaurants and recreation facilities. A GPS app is very essential for Travelers who are driving themselves in a foreign country. A GPS app will help them locate their hotels or sites where particular activities are arranged.
In conclusion, anyone planning to go on an African safari must prepare in advance and ensure that they travel with all the important items required to have the best possible experience. Whereas we have listed many things to consider packing, one should avoid over packing. They should consider the most essential items that really matter. It’s important to avoid traveling with very expensive jewelry. One should also avoid packing all your items in one main luggage to avoid losing everything.