Tiger Safari Checklist
Essentials
Passport
Visa
Inoculations
Travel Insurance copies of the above
Camera Gear Insurance
Flights
Cash
What to pack:
Loose light neutral clothing
Ideally covering arms and legs to ensure protection from the sun.
Swimwear
There is a pool at the resort for cooling off in between the safaris.
Hats
These can be purchased from stalls just outside the reserve entrance. These are very important for added sun protection.
Snood
These can also be purchased outside the reserve entrance to protect against dust which is prominent on some routes.
Appropriate footwear
In October walking shoes suffice, but in spring sandals help with keeping cool.
Insect repellent
For added protection from mosquitoes, and flies that tend to land on skin on hot days.
Sun cream
Please base the factor on your skin tone.
Malaria Tablets
I take these as a precaution; tiger safaris as standard do not run on mosquito breeding season. Tadoba and Maharashtra is a low risk area but it is better to be prepared.
Sunglasses
The middle of the day can be beautiful and bright
Toiletries
Basics are available at the resort, but please pack what you will need just in case.
Diarrhoea tablets/antihistamines/painkillers
I normally take these as a precaution.
Small torch
This can be useful for navigating round the resort at night, especially when on autumn/winter safaris when the days are shorter.
Day bag
I take a small bad with me in the jeep containing essentials like insect spray, sun cream etc. We will have plenty of bottled water on the main game drives.
Any prescription meds
We will be at least 3 hours away from the nearest major pharmacy so please ensure you are topped up.
Binoculars
These are useful, but optional as the guide usually has a set.
Jacket
There is a very low chance of showers, but I normally pack something light in my camera bag.
Small first aid kit
Just something basic will be handy to keep with us.
Books/Tablet for travel
Very important for long flights. I normally read something tiger related to get me in the mood!
Power bank
Optional, and can come in handy for long flights if you are using a tablet/phone for reading. Most airlines now have USB charging support, and it’s worth checking.
Wet wipes
These have come in handy for wiping hands before having a snack, and also cleaning dust from cameras.
Plug adaptor
It is worth bringing a couple of two pin to UK 3 pin adaptors for charging batteries etc.
Eye drops
These are very useful for contact lens wearers.
Ear plugs/headphones
These can make the flight and road journey fly by!
Anti-bacterial gel
Again useful for cleaning hands and any small cuts.
Pen/paper – diary
These can come in handy for diary records.
Last but not least on the checklist… ME! Make sure you take me with you!