Hunting Safari Gear Checklist
What to bring on your South African Safari?
Southern Camp: Prepare for temperatures that range from 5°to 20° Celsius (41° to 68° Fahrenheit) at night and 15° to 28°Celsius (59° to 82°Fahreneheit) during the day over the months of February to November.
Northern Camp: Prepare for slightly cooler temperatures ranging for -5°to 15° Celsius (23° to 59° Fahrenheit) at night and 1° to 20° Celsius (33° to 68° Fahrenheit) during the day over the months of February to November.
Below is a basic list of items to bring.
- A warm coat for the drive in the morning is required, as you often sit in the back of the truck and it can be very chilly.
- 2x Camouflage or green/brown shirts and pants (trousers)
- Camouflage hunting cap or hat
- Hunting boots
- 2x thick socks
- Binoculars
- Hunting rifle
- Ammunition
- Ammunition belt or pouch
- Casual Clothing – One outfit for use prior and after your safari
- Camera, flash and film – very important
- Any medical prescriptions
- Shaving and cosmetic kit
- Sun protection lotion and sunglasses
- Raincoat or waterproof jacket – it does rain in Africa from time to time.
