packing list for a golfing safari : Golfing safaris are becoming more and more popular in East Africa with more and more people visiting the region to do both golf and a safari in the region. This is majorly because of the growth of the sport in the region with many professional tournaments happening in the different countries; hence attracting a number of professional golfers and golf lovers from around the globe. Who will definitely love to explore the region, hence joining golf and safari and giving us a golfing safari.
Some of these golf tournament and safaris include but are not limited to: –
- The magical Kenya golf open and safari in Kenya
- The Uganda golf open and safari in Uganda
- The Waitara Golf trophy and safari in Tanzania
- The Rwanda Golf open in Rwanda
Well, there are a number of things you need to know about a golfing safari, but in this article, we shall shine a light of what you need to pack for a golfing safari. This packing list works for any of the tournaments listed above and for all the different safaris in these different countries.
Before we even get into the list, when packing for the golfing safari, you need to keep in mind that the entire trip may take you about 2 weeks, so pack things enough for the two weeks. However, remember to be lightweighted to not be overburdened and to ease your transfers, plus if you are lightweighted you have enough room for souvenirs.
Since you are going for a golf tournament mainly, the golf equipment is key. And the golf equipment you will need includes but is not limited to: – Golf clubs, Golf balls, Tees and ball markers, Golf shoes, Golf gloves, Golf hats, Golf bags, rain coats for the rainy weather and Sunscreen for the sunny days.
In terms of clothing, bring the recommended clothing for golf and for safari think in the lines of neutral-colored clothes, moderately lightweight clothes, waterproof attires and rain coats, warmers, gloves, hiking boats and other things as advised by your tour operator.
For the entire trip also think of things like cameras, phones, binoculars, iPads or tablets, earphones, laptops if you want to keep up with business while on your safari and other gadgets you think you may need on this trip.
Of course, don’t forget personal items like toiletries, selfcare items Sunglasses, Insect repellents, First-aid kit especially Personal medications, clothing accessories and many other things.
Of course, when you are packing to visit any place remember your necessary identification and travel documentation which includes: – your passport, visas, safari bookings, accommodation reservations, vaccination certificates and others that may be specifically required by a particular country.
This is the basic list of what you need but we assure you there are many more things you many need that are specific to the country, golf tournament and safari you are going for. So be sure to consult with your tour operator or consultant about the items.
Just to shade some light on the safaris you may have on a golfing safari, they may include but not limited to: – primate safaris, wildlife savannah safaris, water safaris, hiking safaris, cultural tours and many more. And these are done in all the east African countries listed above.
