What should you pack for Uganda Safaris/What should I bring with we? Generally, to any safari to be successful you need a general guide, comfortable, casual wash and wear clothes respectively. Take note of the recommended essentials on game viewing such as muted colors and game drives are usually done in the early morning and late afternoon which can be very cold especially in winter.
The most essential items to pack for safari includes;
Khaki trousers, beige and neutral colors ‘’dark blue and black clothing should be avoided as it attracts tsetse flies’’.
Shirts with long sleeves which can be ‘’wore even in summer, protect from the sun, mosquitoes and tsetse flies’’
T-shirts
Short
Jeans or safari trousers for evenings and cooler days.
A jacket and sweater are recommended for early morning and evening game drives.
Lightweight water proof jacket
Rain hat
Sturdy trousers
Swim and beachwear while at camp
Comfortable walking shoes
Strong waterproof walking boots ‘’comfortable for going up steep hills’’. During you trekking experience pants should be tucked into socks and boots.
Sun block, sun glasses, hat, moisturizer and lip slave are all useful.
Strong insect repellent
Pair of binocular and camera equipment
Small backpack to carry water and a packed lunch.
You should get prepared for the trip before accessing the final safari destination.
Camera and video which helps to take unforgettable photography since Uganda is blessed with stunning landscapes, colorful people and light.
Clothes and toiletries; On every safari, we recommend you to take the right clothes regarding to your choice of destination to visit.
Check the weather; Before you set off for any trip, we advise you to first find out what the weather will be because you may not need any serious cold weather gear at all and that’s is really helpful with the luggage limit.
Phone, Music, Table or Laptop; These are one of the essential packing lists such as your digital phone, music, table or laptop and their respective chargers, country specific adaptor plus, What Should You Pack for Uganda Safaris
Preventative Pharmaceuticals; While planning for the trip never forget to pack anti- malarial tablets or pharmaceutical tablets just in case the worst happens like; diarrhea, heartburn, headaches, insect repellent, hand sanitizer, bites, indigestion, sore throat, eye drops among others.
Lighter shades of natural colors like light stone which appear as white when in sunlight.
Black and dark blue; There is reason why black and blue safari clothing should not be worn. For example, tsetse flies.
White Clothes; This is the most visible color on safari and can easily seen by African wildlife from the mile away. Though white clothes can easily show up dust, so are best suited for evening wear.
Odds and Ends; Pack a good torch like the new LED miner’s light that fit on your head and makes your hands free also is a good option.
Hand Luggage bag; This is an essential item with enough space to pack your camera bag for travel documents, your prescription medication and glasses, binoculars and change of clothes.
Always mind about the restrictions on what can and cannot be taken on board an aircraft including flammables, liquids and sharp objects.
Note; You should know the type of safari activity you would like to do before you travel in Uganda.
Activities to do on Uganda Safaris includes; Gorilla trekking, Chimpanzee tracking, Game drives, Bird watching, Nature walks, Mountain climbing, Cultural visits, White water rafting, Kayaking, Boat cruise, Canoeing and many more.
Know the climate and weather seasons in Uganda; Overall, Uganda is blessed with two climate seasons that is Rainy season -long rains in March to May and short rains in the months of late October to November.
The dry season of which long dry season from June to mid -October and the short dry season from December to February.
The type of clothing to pack matters a lot for your safari in Uganda while considering weather season.
During the dry season, the climate weathers tend to be very hot with moderate rains.
Time to plan your safari; Amazingly, these tips will help you to figure what you need to pack for your safari. For more information you can contact us Achieve Global Safaris via email or call. However, we will be happy to help you decide on the best tour option.
