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What to pack for a safari?
The decision has been made, you go on a safari! If Ximuwu safari lodge is your only safari destination you don’t have to worry too much about your suitcases or bags, the connecting flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town do have a weight limit of 20 kgs in Economy class and 30kgs in business class, however excess baggage can be purchased at the ticket counter. However no bags heavier then 32kgs are accepted and must be shipped separately as cargo. In 2023 an extra kilo of luggage over weight limit with is ZAR 33 (2USD) plus 15% VAT. (Airlink)
If you like to visit other Game Lodges as well and you like to make use of private chartered flights please keep in mind that these airplanes are small and restrict often the luggage to 20kg and 5kg of hand luggage packed in soft bags.
But what to pack? First and for all look at our weather chart and find out in what season you travel.

In our summer period, October until March it is quite hot, if you like short trousers and or skirts please pack these but in case you come from May until September make sure to also pack something warm. A Bini in winter is comfortable the first couple of hours. If you’re going on a safari, it’s important to pack light and bring appropriate clothing and gear for the conditions you’ll encounter. Here are some essential items to consider packing:

Ximuwu has a small curio shop with Ximuwu branded hats, caps, shirts and Jackets as well as basic usb chargers, cables, standard memory cards, suncream and lip balm.
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