The best packing lists for South Africa

A South Africa trip often combines safari, cities and coast, and the safari leg drives the packing. Muted colours like khaki, olive and beige are the convention; white turns dusty and bright colours stand out. Flights in small bush planes frequently require soft bags.

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Good to know for South Africa

The South African winter from June to August is dry in the north, which is exactly when game viewing is best. In an open vehicle before sunrise it is bitterly cold even when the afternoon reaches 25 degrees, so a hat, gloves and a windproof jacket are not an exaggeration.

Sockets are usually type M, a large three-pin with round prongs, increasingly joined by type N, at 230 volts. A standard European adapter often will not do here.

The currency is the rand and cards are accepted nearly everywhere. Mains water meets drinking standards in the metropolitan areas. One pair of binoculars per person prevents a lot of passing back and forth in the vehicle.

Lists from other travellers

Public packing lists, best rated first. Ratings and copies by other travellers decide the order.

  1. Kapstadt und die Garden Route German

    Für ein Paar, das mehrere Wochen mit dem Mietwagen von Kapstadt über die Garden Route fährt, mit Tafelberg, Küste und Wanderungen. Wanderschuhe, Zwiebellook gegen den Wind und den…

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  2. Luxus-Safari in Südafrika German

    Für ein Paar, das zwei Wochen in einer privaten Safari-Lodge in Südafrika verbringt, mit Pirschfahrten am Morgen und Abend. Gedeckte Farben, warme Schichten für die kühlen Fahrten…

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