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Packing list Southern Africa: you have to take this with you

You're going on an adventure in Southern Africa, and what should absolutely not be missing from your luggage? Your tourist-proof khaki safari hat, a handy pair of binoculars, and of course, your malaria pills? Yes, yes, and yes! But that's certainly not all. To make sure you don't forget anything important, we've put together a handy and complete packing list for you. Check off and pack, and you're ready for the big adventure!

Charlie's Travels | Blog | Packing list Southern Africa: you have to take this with you

A deck of cards! It can still rain sometimes, and in Southern Africa you can’t get a pack of cards on every corner like in the Netherlands.

The absolute essentials

  • Your passport
  • You can get all visas on arrival in Southern Africa. Chat with your operations consultant to find out more about the requirements for Namibia and Mozambique
  • Insurance card
  • Certificate of vaccination
  • Your yellow book: though no vaccinations are mandatory, it’s good to have your book with you
  • If travelling with kids up to 18 years old, carry their birth certificate, showing both parents' names
  • Your debit card (don't forget to set it to 'World') and your credit card (you can almost always pay with it everywhere)
  • Your phone (well, in case you forget)
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Sunscreen
Paspoort

Medication

  • Malaria pills
  • Paracetamol
  • Anti-diarrhea
  • Painkillers
  • ORS-pocket squares
  • Disinfectant spray
  • Wet wipes

Clothing

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Raincoat
  • Sunglasses
  • Flip flops
  • Swimwear
  • (Beach) towel
  • Shorts and T-shirts/Tops
  • Warm jacket

Toiletries

  • Toothbrush & Toothpaste
  • Toilet paper
  • Face cleansing wipe
  • A comb or a brush
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Deodorant

Other essentials

  • Camera
  • Aux-cord for self drives
  • Powerbank
  • Padlock
  • Car charger
  • Deck of cards
  • Binoculars
  • World plug
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