What to pack 

Travel Documents 

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• Passport and visas: Ensure your passport is valid with sufficient blank pages - check it before booking and before you leave

• Check visa requirements​​

• Hard Copies of all important documents & copies saved to your phone.

  • Hard copies are required for taxidermy, permits, and emergency purposes.

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Hunting Gear 

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• Rifle and ammunition: Bring the rifle you are most comfortable with; for plains game, calibers 270–375 are recommended, and for dangerous game, minimum 375H&H with premium bullets

• Optics: High-quality binoculars, rifle scope, and a range finder for accurate spotting and shooting

• Knife or multi-tool: Essential for field dressing and general tasks

• Rifle transport: Hard lockable case for flights and a soft padded bag for travel between hunting areas

• Ammunition carrier or small ammo box to keep spare ammo organized and accessible

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Clothing and footwear 

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• Lightweight, neutral-colored clothing: Brown, beige, pale blue, or green to blend with the bush and stay cool.

  • Avoid bright colors, white, or black

• Long-sleeved shirts & long trousers: Protect against sunburn and insect bites

• Warm layers: Fleece jacket, gloves & warm hat for early mornings / evenings in the hunting truck

• Rain jacket: Useful for unexpected showers

• Footwear: Comfortable, worn-in safari boots or closed shoes for rugged terrain; sandals or flip-flops for camp use

• Swimwear most of our lodges have a pool/gym

• Optional: Gaiters for dusty or muddy conditions

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Personal Items

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• Sunglasses and sunscreen: Protect against sun and UV exposure

• Lip balm with SPF: Prevent sunburned, wind chapped lips

• Daypack: Light back bag to Carry water, snacks, insect repellent, and other essentials

• Camera or smartphone & chargers: Capture wildlife and scenery

• Flashlight or headlamp: Head torch fis great for nighttime use

• Contact lenses and glasses: Include spares and solution if needed

• Converter Plug: 220V

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Medical and Health 

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• Prescription medications: Bring enough for the trip, in original packaging with a copy of the prescription

• General antibiotics and chronic medications: For emergencies or ongoing conditions

• Malaria prophylaxis: If traveling to malaria-prone areas, take as prescribed - The Eastern Cape is not a malaria area

• First-aid kit: Bandages, antiseptic cream, blister dressings, analgesics, antihistamines, motion sickness tablets, and rehydration salts

• EpiPen: If allergic to insect stings

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General 

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• Microfiber travel towel, wet wipes, hand sanitizer

• Moisturizing cream and anti-chafing products

• Extra batteries or chargers for electronics