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The Ultimate Packing Checklist For Africa
The team at Luxika Africa • May 7, 2021
Travel essentials to Africa
Are you headed to any African country and wondering what to pack for your trip? Packing for a trip can be overwhelming, especially if it’s some place new. In this post, we’ll be sharing the travel essentials for Africa we think first time travelers should absolutely take along with them.
Appropriate Clothing Items
Seasons vary a lot in Africa, they even differ from one country to another. It’s important to conduct your research and pack appropriately for the season.
Also pack clothing items based on the activities on your itinerary. This is a no brainer: hiking shoes/boots for hiking and trekking activities, swim wears for the beach, rivers, waterfalls etc, and a pair of sandals or/and flip flops.
A Universal Charging Adapter
This is particularly important if you’re traveling internationally to adapt to the country's voltage and electricity port. A universal charger ensures you always stay connected without taking the risk to overload and damage your device.
Sanitary Travel Kit
In the past year, travel essentials have made a huge shift from what they used to be to what they are now. Be sure to include a basic first aid kit, hand sanitizers, disinfecting wipes, tissues and
masks. Do not omit insect repellent
if your destination is a tropical one, and sunscreen.
Travel Insurance
The importance of this item can not be over emphasized. It’s as essential as your plane ticket, passport, accommodation etc. You shouldn’t leave your country of origin without it, regardless of your destination.
Been to any African country before? What other travel essentials for Africa do you recommend for first time travelers?
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