EQUIPMENT and CLOTHING
THINGS TO BRING: Print off this list and check the boxes as you pack to ensure nothing gets left behind.
(Remember your clothes are washed daily so you do not need as much as you would think.)
3 Long pants - NO LIGHT COLOURS
2 Long sleeve shirts - NO LIGHT COLOURS
2 Shorts - only for around camp and not in winter ( winter here is may - july )
2 Short sleeve shirts - NO LIGHT COLOURS
3 Socks
3 Sets of underwear
3 Handkerchiefs
1-2 Sweaters - only in winter
1-2 Warm jackets - NO LIGHT COLOURS
1 Cap - NO LIGHT COLOURS
1 Hat - NO LIGHT COLOURS
2 Pair of ankle high or taller, light boots
Thin raincoat - NO LIGHT COLOURS
Gloves/cold weather and leather
Balaclava / Ski mask - winter only
Traveling outfit
Long Johns - only in winter
Knee Pads
Elbow pads
Gators / leggings for grass seeds
Locks for your gun cases
Plastic , hard, lockable Pistol case for you ammo
Ear plugs for flights and shooting
Dr Scholls moleskin- in case of a blister
1 spare rifle and scope
Bipod for your rifle 28 " attachable and shooting sticks for standing shooting
Small back pack - NO LIGHT COLOURS
60 - 100 Rounds of Ammo/Rifle, soft nose and not solid copper type bullets, and no FMJ ammo.
Soft Case/Gun Bag/Sock for travel while hunting.
8 - 10 Power Binoculars-with a bino carry system (Cabelas has them)
Small knife
A good adjustable gun sling - NO LIGHT COLOURS
Ammo pouches for your belt or on your rifle stock
String (emergency tying of slings or belts etc)
Digital camera plus a large memory card
Video camera
110/220 Volt Adaptors-specifically for Africa (220 volt),
but most modern appliances these days can take both various voltages , which is usually it is written on appliance.
To charge anything from the USA, you need the USA 3 pin adaptor/s with 3 PINS to fit into South Africa wall socket.
but most modern appliances these days can take various voltages ,which is usually written on the appliance.
To charge anything from the USA, you need the USA 3 pin adaptor/s with 3 ROUND PINS to fit into South Africa wall socket.
Sun cream - high SPF
WEATHER / CLOTHING:
Plan your safari for cold weather. The temps at the same time of year in Tanzania compared to the Eastern Cape are completely different. Where in Tanzania it could be very warm, at the same time it may be very cold in the Cape, especially in the mornings.
If you must take shorts, buy the zippered type pants that you can pull the legs on and off. For hunting you will NOT want to wear shorts as the country is rocky and hard you may have to crawl, if you can crawl. The shorts are for camp, not in the field here. We CRAWL if you can, but if not your PH will get you in to the game and distance you can shoot at.
Again, please plan for it to be cold and if it’s not you can always take cloths off. NOT taking the right clothing could be a problem with our staff trying to find clothing that fits you. Think of hunting in the U.S. West in October/November and plan for the same.
Remember, most safaris are held in AFRICA'S winter and it can get cold here. Colors of hunting clothes should be greens, khaki, tans, and desert camo will also work. The dark greens/camo usually worn in the U.S. will stick out in most areas we hunt in South Africa. Light colors are NOT good.
Picutures of multi plug to take USA 2 or 3 pin plug and numerous other countries plugs for your devices - the large 3 pins fit into our SA wall outlets :

