Tiger Safari Checklist

Essentials

  1. Passport

  2. Visa

  3. Inoculations

  4. Travel Insurance copies of the above

  5. Camera Gear Insurance

  6. Flights

  7. 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!