Before Arrival
- Travelers/Health Insurance
- Flight Itinerary
- Valid Passport (and copy at home)
- Spending Money (for free time/days,
- extra meals, and souvenirs)
Resources
- South Africa Guidebook
- Laptop (if desired)
- Camera (with rechargeable batteries)
- Journal
Equipment and Clothing
- Traveling backpack
- Daypack
- Raincoat
- Umbrella
- Flashlight/headlamp
- Toiletry bag and toiletries,
- with any and all prescription meds.
- Towel
- Jeans/long pants (3)
- Long sleeved shirts (3)
- Sweater/sweatshirt (2)
- Short sleeved shirts (2)
- One nice outfit
- T-shirts (4)
- Shorts (1)
- Jacket (1)
- Undergarments
- Socks
- Sturdy shoes/sneakers
- Flip flops
Note on Packing: We will be traveling frequently in country including but not limited to an in country flight. Some South African airlines charge for baggage that weighs over 44lbs. Given these conditions we recommend you pack so you are well prepared but also keep in mind the weight of your luggage.
Weather: Please keep in mind that it is winter in South Africa from May to September. Temperatures will range from a low of 38 to a high of 70. An average daytime temperature will be around sixty depending on geographic location. Be prepared for rain and wind as well.
