When packing for a safari you might add a pith helmet, khaki vest and leather boots to your checklist, like the old colonialists of the late 1800s. Alternatively, you might think that a giant camera and a week’s supply of water are the only necessary supplies. Well, both scenarios are off base. Before deciding what items to bring on safari you should first ask your lodge or camp for advice, then read this handy list.

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