Complete Safari Packing List India

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8/21/20263 min read

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TRAVEL PREPARED

India beats with the rhythm of its people. We are diverse in our language, dress, believes, festivals, crafts and customs, united by a shared sense of belonging. Spirituality is deeply interwoven in our day to day lifestyle and every prayer, every meal and offering reflects India’s timeless essence – that our lives are interconnected and worth celebrating for.

From Himalayas to the sun kissed deserts, from lush green Sal forests, mangroves, rainforests to mesmerizing coasts, every corner of India tells a story. This vast landscape is home to some of our planet’s most iconic wild species – the majestic Royal Bengal Tiger, the Asiatic wild elephants, and the elusive Snow leopards.

If you are planning your wildlife safari and holiday trip to India, packing smartly will make all the difference as we ensure, you have more to take back as souvenirs. So, here’s a complete safari packing and travel essential list from Noah Safaris team for your reference.

TRAVEL LIGHT - NOAH CAMERA RENTALS

If you don’t want to carry heavy photography gear, especially for wildlife, you can rent cameras and lenses from Noah Safaris locally at Central India’s top national parks – Satpura, Bandhavgarh, Pench, and Bori.

FAQs - SAFARI PACKING LIST

Are you aware of Luggage restrictions on your Domestic Air Travel??

Once you land in India, for most of your domestic air travel to Wildlife lodges and Safari camps your Checked luggage/baggage allowance is 15 kgs and a maximum of 7 kg for Hand baggage.

Please note

For additional weight it is cheaper to Pre-book excess baggage online prior to your travel date

Always check baggage rules for individual airlines before flying, and keep your camera gear or valuables in your carry-on backpack.

Hats, Sunscreen & UV Protection

The Indian summer sun can be unforgiving and can cause distress, discomfort and sweating due to lack of acclimatization and coping up with heat. We always ask our guests to keep themselves hydrated during the entire summer trip and carry

Sunscreen with High SPF

A wide brimmed hat or Cap

Sunglasses with UV protection

Safari Clothing Essentials – What to wear on your Safaris?

Avoid fluorescent, bright or flashy patterns which can startle wildlife. Wear neutral tones like khaki, olive green, and beige for good camouflage

A fleece jacket or warm clothing is required for early morning drive during winters

Your itinerary might include beaches, cities, and historical sites, carry a few sets of non-safari clothing too

Laundry service are available in all our lodges, camps and hotels. Enquire the delivery time as at some remote locations it may take more than 24 hours as well

Safari Photography Essentials

In the Indian jungles, time moves very differently. The wildlife moments can be fleeting and unpredictable. So come prepared, and Carry

Camera with additional batteries

Monopod/Tripod or Bean bag for stability

Telephoto - prime/zoom lens (200 mm or above)

Binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) for bird watching and sightings

Medicines, Vaccines & Health Essentials

Indian weather drastically varies from cities to its forest landscapes. Its highly important to carry Generic as well as Prescribed medicines on a compact kit with yourself

First aid supplies

Insect repellent & mosquito rub/roll-ons

Oral rehydration salts (During peak Indian summers)

Malaria tablet and vaccine (Check with us before travel)

Travel & Tech Essentials

Head torch or Flashlight

Filtering water bottle or Steel bottles

Power bank, Camera and phone charger

Laptop, tablet, SSD hard drive, Lens cleaning kit

Universal travel plug adapters (In India we use Type C, D and M plugs)

ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS INDIA TRAVEL

We suggest to keep photocopies of all the below-mentioned documents and it is important to keep them in waterproof pouch.

Passport & Visa - Original ID proof - Credit or Debit cards and Cash in INR - Safari booking and trip itinerary vouchers

BE AWARE !!

Are you visiting any Religious sites in your trip/itinerary??

If your itinerary involves visiting cultural and religious places, we suggest to pack modest clothing, which ideally should cover shoulders and knees for both men and women (Preffered)

Enquire

WHAT NOT TO CARRY ON SAFARI

Strong Perfumes - Flash Photography Setup - Mobiles (Banned on Safaris) - Loud devices or Speakers - Drones