Going on a self-drive safari, especially in Africa is such an amazing idea of how to explore the region, but before you get excited about the safari there are some things you should put in mind.
You will not need your amazing safari to get ruined by any problem related to what to pack. We know how it feels to be in a situation where you need to pack light and in the meantime, you don’t want to end up regretting yourself for the things you left behind.
So whether you are hoping to visit Kenya in particular or Africa in general for a self-drive safari, business trip, or any other reason, below are the packing tips and all the important things that you should carry with you for a successful and memorable trip.
First Aid Kit
First Aid Kit
Since everyone takes his/her life as a priority, then a first aid kid is one of the main things you should think about first when packing for a self-drive trip in Africa. This can help in case you get minor cuts or food poisoning. Even though most rental cars come with a first aid kit, it’s highly recommended that you also carry yours from home to be on the safe side.
Camera
Travel Camera
Investing in a safari means investing in your lifetime memories and you will need to capture the most interesting moments of your trip so that you can show those who remained at home how amazing your safari was. That is why a good camera is one of the most important things to pack. So bring your camera, and take a lot of photos that will make you remember the trip forever.
Driver’s License
Since you have chosen to go on a self-drive tour in a foreign country it’s better to carry your driving permit because it’s the main necessity to be allowed to drive in the country. The driver’s license will act as proof that you can drive and it will be needed by traffic offers in case you are stopped, and even most car rental companies request to first see an original copy of your permit before they give you a car.
Phone & portable charger
Since you will need to keep in touch with the people you left at home and even call the hotels and lodges for accommodation booking and even to keep the communication with the car rental agency in case of any breakdown of the car and you will also need to update your social media channels when you on the road that is the reason why you will need your phone to be active and its also advisable to buy a local sim card when you reach in the country. Then let your cell phone and a charger be one of the things to put in a bag when packing for a road trip.
Music
Music is one of the important things you should not forget when going on a self-drive trip especially when you traveling in a foreign country because you will hire a car in a foreign country and find that the radio is boring, there you can just insert the disc of your favorite music you selected from home and you chase the boredom. Seriously, what’s a road trip without music?
Good company
Traveling alone and in a foreign country is a bit scary and boring, just imagine that situation where you’re in a camper van the only thing you can hear is music and sounds of nature. I think it’s boring, you need good people to give you company, so it’s better when planning for a road trip that at least informs some of your best friends and enjoys together this will make the trip exciting and memorable and even you will save some money when you share costs with the friends.
Sunglasses
Most travelers choose to travel in the low season which is the dry season when the temperature is high in Africa and the sun here is hot like hell, you will need sunglasses to protect your eyes from the harmful UV rays. Sunglasses are a must!
Water
No, no, we can’t let you go out without ensuring that you have the proper means to keep yourself hydrated. So better to keep getting a cooler box and shop for enough water for your trip.
Now several things are liable to the location, duration, climate, and others yet the above-mentioned things are a must for having a memorable and amazing road trip.