For Safari:

Clothing:

• 👕 Neutral / earth-tone clothing – Helps you blend into the bush & deters tsetse flies.

• 🧥 Layers, layers, layers – Breathable long sleeves (linen!) for sun protection + a fleece or puffer for chilly mornings.

• 👖 Walking pants – At least one long pair for mosquito-prone areas.

• 🧦 High socks – For gorilla trekking (tuck your pants into them).

• 🥾 Walking shoes or boots – Comfy shoes or sandals for safari; boots for gorilla trekking or Cape Town hikes.

• 🩴 Sandals or slides – Perfect for downtime at camp; see my ultimate safari sandals here!

• 🧢 Hat – Snug fit or with a chin strap for windy game drives (twin with me in an Adventurelust Safari Cap!).

• 😎 Sunglasses – Protect your eyes.

Accessories & Gear:

• 🧴 SPF 30+ sunscreen & lip balm – That African sun is intense!

• 🔭 Binoculars – 10x42 recommended for best game viewing.

• 📸 Camera – Key for crisp wildlife shots!

• ☔️ Light rain jacket – Most lodges supply ponchos; but just in case.

• 🎒 Daypack – For game drives and walks.

• 🧳 Packing cubes – Game-changer for separating city/beach gear from bushwear.

• 🔌 Adapters

  Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania: Type G
  South Africa: Type M or C
  Botswana: Type G, M, and sometimes D
  Namibia: Type M and D
  Rwanda: Type C and J

📌 All countries use 220–240V, 50Hz — check your device compatibility or bring a universal adapter!

For Beach & City:

• 👗 Lightweight beachwear

• 👙 Swimsuit & cover-up

• 🩴 Flip-flops or sandals

• 👖 Smart-casual wear – For Cape Town dinners & wine tastings.

• 🧥 Jacket or sweater – Even summer nights can get cool.

Other Essentials:

• 📲 Digital Esim - Install on your phone so you’re connected when you land!

• 📄 Passport – Valid for at least 6 months before your planned departure date, with at least 2 blank pages.

• 💳 Credit card + some cash for visas/tips/emergencies.

• 💊 Personal meds & basic toiletries – Lodges usually provide shampoo/soap.

• 💧 Reusable water bottle & electrolytes (use code KELLIE25 for 25% off) — stay hydrated!

• 😴 The ultimate black-out sleep mask for long flights & jet lag

• 🔋 Portable charger / power bank

• 🧾 Travel insurance – I personally use SafetyWing

• 📱 Offline entertainment – Download podcasts, playlists, books, and offline maps.

✈️ Visas & Entry Requirements

(Always verify with official sites for the latest info based on your passport, as policies may change!)

Apply online in advance where possible, and consult your travel doctor; yellow fever vaccination certificate required for East Africa & malaria precautions are recommended.

• Uganda: East Africa Tourist Visa (apply online in advance)

• Kenya: ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) (apply online in advance)

• Tanzania: Visa on arrival ($50 USD per person)

  • Zanzibar: Mandatory travel insurance ($44 purchase online in advance)

• South Africa, Botswana, Namibia: Visa issued for free on arrival for most nationalities; Yellow fever certificate only required if travelling from an endemic country

• Zimbabwe: Visa on arrival ($30 USD for U.S. passport holders; $75 USD for Canadian passport holders); yellow fever certificate only required if travelling from an endemic country

💵 Tipping Guidelines

(Use ZAR in South Africa & Namibia, USD elsewhere)

• $1 – Porterage & housekeeping (per service)

• $5–10 / R70–R200 per guest, per day – General lodge or camp staff

• $8–10 / R100–R200 per guest, per day – Safari guides & trackers

And most importantly… a sense of adventure. 😉✨

Tag @adventurelust.travel on your Instagram photos, I would love to share your adventures!

Ready, jet-set, safari style!!