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This is a good source for adaptors. https://www.lightningbugelectric.com/about-us/blog/2021/april/what-plugs-are-used-in-different-countries-/ Just remember apple chargers can be used on both 110 and 220 current so all you need is an adaptor. Most of their chargers allows for the adaptor part to be removed and replaced and they have a great brick that allows for two cords to be plugged in. any other sort of electrical appliance would need a convertor. I believe Doha uses a G and Botswanna uses a G or a D plugs

You can get by with a minimum amount of clothing because most of the places we stayed at offered laundry services & they did a great job. Tauck gave us free laundry services throughout much of the tour. I’m not sure what they’re offering now, but it’s worth checking out. They’re strict about the luggage weight during the domestic flights.
They have very warm blankets in the vehicles, but I would highly recommend gloves. This was one of my favorite trips ever!

Mary, you are going to love this trip, one of my Top Five Favorites. I traveled in September as well and did COO - backpack and small carry on roller bag held everything I needed. Upon leaving Zambia, Tauck stored my roller bag and replaced it with a duffel which is necessary for the internal flights on small Cessnas that service the camps in Botswana. I was reunited with my roller bag at the airport in Maun en route to Cape Town. I was never cold enough for gloves, but I was happy to have two hooded jackets (one was a puffer that I slept in under the stars in the Kalahari - Tauck provided a hot water bottle that stayed warm all night). In my experience, it was cool but never cold in the early mornings and late evenings. Wishing you the best time!

Also, yes you do need a puffer vest for the Botswana trip, and a lightweight jacket with hood, I didn't need gloves. They provide blankets, which I did use.

Lma01, you are in for a fabulous adventure! My safari packing list: 3 convertible shirts, 3 pair long pants ( Columbia brand is great for wash and wear care ), one long sleeved and one short sleeved tee shirt in an easy care fabric, Tilley hat ( I like a hat that ties under the chin ), a closed toe shoe, a pair of Tevas, pjs, a puffy jacket that comes in a small pouch, a rain jacket with hood, a swimsuit ( the pool at the Royal Livingston is wonderful ) and there are other swimming opportunities at the lodges and the One and Only ),one “city smart”outfit ( I like black with scarves for pops of color, and you will want to be free of safari clothes in Cape Town, esoecially the night of the dinner in a lovely private home ). Always take an antibiotic and other otc meds to accommodate your personal health needs. I like laundry sheets for washing my “smalls”. The lodges provide free laundry service. I managed to fit this all into my carryon roller bag and backpack. Tauck gave us the duffel once we were in country. Tauck stored our suitcases for us, and we retrieved them in Maun before flying to CT. Heading home, I found the duffel to be helpful for packing dirty clothes and things I didn’t fear losing to a checked luggage snafu, and I used my carry ons for the “treasures” I purchased to remind me of a fabulous experience.. Leave your good jewelry at home, learn a few basic words in the local language, pack a smile and relax into the beauty, magic and adventure that is Africa. Have a great trip!

Lma01
read my report about your upcoming trip.

I dream of Africa ..(my experience)

Lma01 , Hi!

All True.
I have done 4 safaris, going on my # 5.- Namibia (not many animals as other countries but we'll see plenty of animals
for sure @ Etosha N'tnl park.
I did the one you're going next Sept. 2 years ago, it is EXCELLENT!! very complete. you have nature, animals- lots of elephants, the Bushman tribe and also culture @ Cape Town.
If you can stay 1 or 2 xtra days in Cape Town, you get to see a lot more , Sept. is good time for whale watching, flowers, wine tours etc..
If you need names- tours I could provide them.
Okay, to start Zambia is pretty and there is a most go! Elephant Cafe- were you interact with elephants, feed them etc.. also there is a rest. in site, excellent and best in Zambia.
I would recommend a pre day arrival, so you can relax and do the Elephant Cafe @ lunch time on the first day of the Tour- The welcome day.- Day 1.

Most take with you, in Sept. early morning temp. gets a little cold- sweater and a jacket with a scarf it's enough. Something like this is great. Blue & Black colors here don't matter- no Tesetse flies.

Nice comfortable tennis shoes, sandals for the lodges, insect repellant, sunglasses, all personal items, couple of shorts and a couple of safari long pants.
A hat if you don't want sunburn your face or head. I never used it. Camera, Phone with chargers

Sorry, I have to go. Ask any question.
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