Wheels up Monday - Any last minute advise for a first time safari

[Fire652]

well it finally has arrived. Been planning this trip for five years and booked two years ago. Going with limcroma so I know I’m have a top notch outfitter. Have my animals set and going for 12 days. I packed but did not over pack. Downloaded movies for the 16 hour flight and I am dialed in with my bow. Is there anything that you wished you had packed or thought would have been nice to have after you went on your first safari

 

[cls]

Good luck and shoot straight, take lots of pictures. Hope you have a journal so you can post a report for all of us that are stuck at home this year.

 

[cpr0312]

Very exciting! Best of luck!

Good that you didn't overpack. First safari I wish I would have kept a journal and brought a headlamp or small flashlight. Don't forget sunscreen and chapstick!

ENJOY!!!

 

[peras]

Enjoy your hunt!

 

[BRICKBURN]

Don't go over packing now.
Enjoy your hunt.

 

[Hogpatrol]

Noise cancelling headset. I got the Bose for a present and would not get on any aircraft without them. Also, the South Africa electrical outlet adapter.
Congrats on finally making it. Good Luck & safe travels.

 

[Shootist43]

Enjoy your hunt, take what Africa gives you. Even Warthogs can "jump the string."

 

[Red Leg]

Bose headset is a miracle thing - kind of like atomic energy or antibiotics. Take pictures of everything- not just hero shots.

 

[slam8031]

Have a great time and take extra memory cards for tons of pictures! Some type of insect material for your shoes /clothes is always a good idea.

And take extra money ...

 

[MAdcox]

Sounds like you got it all. Have a great trip.

The picture thing everybody is mentioning is 100% right. When I got home most of pictures were trophy shots, really wished I had taken more pictures of everything to share with my wife and kiddos.

 

[Therack]

Write down the days events every night in a journal. I even wrote down the food I ate and the names of people I met.

 

[sierraone]

My predecessor posters about covered it I believe. Whatever you take, you will probably take less on your second trip. Good luck on the trip. You will have the time of your life!!!

 

[LivingTheDream]

Write down everything, every night, makes great reading later on.

Enjoy every minute! Good Luck Brother!

 

[Dinsdale]

Great suggestions here.....$$$ being the best, noise cancelling head phones are a must for me on plane now, pics of everything, and make notes.

Relax, things sometimes happen on Africa time, roll with it and it all work out.

 

[Hogpatrol]

Travel insurance, medivac insurance, Global Rescue, Ripcord, etc. Don't leave home without it. Unless you are Warren Buffet, a catastrophic medical condition could cause you to live in a tent for the rest of your life.

 

[Nyati]

Relax and enjoy Africa, and yes, take tons of pics.

 

[MT Griz]

Everything has mostly been said. Go, have fun, shoot straight, and don't sweat the small stuff....things will work out....there is always time for a "new" plan. Soak in every moment. You will shortly be in Africa!

 

[johnnyblues]

Do what I do and write a daily report and upload it here. Everyone seems to enjoy that, makes us feel as where there with you. I remember my first safari for leopard I had members checking in the middle of the night to see if I connected. Have a blast!

 

[RogerHeintzman]

cold meds, an antibiotic and diarrea meds. You just never know.

 

[jacques smith]

Leave half of what is already packed home. Take a sense of humor and laugh often. Very best of luck to you