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Where to Go in 2026: My Picks
My 2026 picks: Uganda, Kenya, Australia and Zambia, plus Guyana and Northern Albania. Places that cap visitor numbers and still feel wild if you plan them well.
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Strict luggage limits, big temperature swings and specialist gear make safari packing easy to get wrong. This list covers what you need for East & Southern Africa, including gorilla trekking, walking safaris and internal safari flights.
Most safari flights (Kenya, Zambia, Uganda) allow:
I will confirm your exact weight limit before your trip.
Dress for comfort and in colors that blend in.
Choose greens, tans, browns, greys. Avoid:
For 5–10 days, pack:
A typical safari day:
Pack layers.
Trekking needs its own kit.
Porters are essential for comfort and safety, and hiring one supports the local community.
Optional but highly recommended:
Most lodges provide binoculars, but your own are worth bringing.
Most safari lodges have charging stations.
A soft duffel, neutral layers and good shoes cover most of it. Add the gorilla kit if you're trekking.
Every itinerary begins with a 20-minute planning call. From there, a $250 planning fee, credited in full toward your booked trip and non-refundable if you don’t book. I brief the property before you arrive — that's what the fee funds.
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