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Travel Bag

WHAT TO PACK

PACKING LIST

When you do your online research, you get a lot of different information for all the W questions on traveling to Mozambique & South Africa. However, they’re not always reliable. From Mozambique Experience we recommend as follows:

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Clothing:

  • Lightweight, breathable clothing for hot weather

  • Light, long-sleeve shirts and pants for sun protection

  • Comfortable shorts and skirts

  • Casual dresses or outfits for evenings

  • Swimsuits and cover-ups

  • Light rain jacket or poncho (depending on the season)

  • Sandals, flip-flops, and comfortable walking shoes

  • Hat or cap for sun protection

  • Sunglasses with UV protection

  • Pajamas and underwear

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Essentials:

  • Passport and necessary travel documents

  • Visa (if required)

  • Travel insurance documents

  • Local currency (Mozambican Metical) and small amount of US Dollars or Euros

  • Credit/debit cards

  • Universal power adapter for charging electronics

  • Mobile phone and charger

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Personal Items:

  • Sunscreen with high SPF

  • Insect repellent

  • Personal medications and a basic first aid kit

  • Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.)

  • Hand sanitizer and wet wipes

  • Lip balm with SPF

  • Basic toiletries (shampoo, soap, etc.)

Electronics:

  • Camera, smartphone, or other devices for capturing memories

  • Power bank for charging devices on the go

  • Binoculars (for wildlife or scenic viewing)

  • Travel plug adapter

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Miscellaneous:

  • Reusable water bottle

  • Travel towel (quick-drying)

  • Travel pillow

  • Travel backpack or daypack for excursions

  • Ziplock bags for storing snacks and protecting electronics

  • Printed copies of important travel documents

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Health and Safety:

  • First aid kit with basic medications and bandages

  • Prescription medications and copies of prescriptions

  • Sunburn relief and after-sun lotion

  • Prescription glasses or contacts

Diving Gear:

  • Mask, snorkel, and fins

  • Wetsuit or drysuit (depending on water temperature)

  • BCD (Buoyancy Control Device)

  • Regulator with octopus and pressure gauge

  • Dive computer or depth gauge and timer

  • Dive watch or dive timer

  • Weight belt or integrated weights

  • Surface marker buoy (SMB)

  • Dive light (if diving at night or in darker areas)

  • Dive knife or cutting tool

  • Dive gloves (for cold-water diving

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Clothing:

  • Lightweight, quick-drying clothing for travel and non-diving activities

  • Swimsuits and rash guards for sun protection

  • Flip-flops or sandals for around the dive site

  • Safety and First Aid:

  • Dive insurance information

  • Personal medication and prescriptions

  • Basic first aid kit

  • Seasickness medication (if needed)

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Documents:

  • Certification cards (diver certification, nitrox, etc.)

  • Logbook for recording dives

  • Travel insurance documents

  • Personal Items:

  • Sunscreen with high SPF

  • Insect repellent

  • Lip balm with SPF

  • Hat with a brim for sun protection

  • Sunglasses with UV protection

  • Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.)

  • Hand sanitizer and wet wipes

  • Towel (quick-drying travel towel)

  • Personal identification (passport, driver's license, etc.)

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Electronics:

  • Underwater camera or underwater housing for photography

  • Camera batteries and memory cards

  • Power bank for charging electronics

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Miscellaneous:

  • Reusable water bottle

  • Small dry bag for personal items on the boat

  • Extra plastic bags for wet gear

  • Snacks for between dives

  • Dive flag or safety sausage

  • Seasickness bands or medications (if needed)

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Optional Items:

  • Dive watch or dive computer

  • Dive slate for communication underwater

  • Underwater writing board or notebook

Clothing:

  • Neutral-colored clothing to blend with the environment

  • Light, breathable long-sleeve shirts and pants for sun protection

  • Comfortable shorts for hot weather

  • Windbreaker or lightweight jacket for cooler evenings

  • Swimsuit (if there's a pool)

  • Comfortable closed-toe walking shoes or hiking boots

  • Sandals or flip-flops for camp

  • Wide-brimmed hat or cap for sun protection

  • Sunglasses with UV protection

  • Bandana or scarf for dust and sun protection

  • Pajamas and underwear

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Safari Gear:

  • Binoculars for wildlife viewing

  • Camera with extra batteries and memory cards

  • Travel tripod for steady shots

  • Flashlight or headlamp with extra batteries

  • Power bank for charging devices

  • Universal adapter for charging electronics

  • Personal Items:

  • Sunscreen with high SPF

  • Insect repellent

  • Personal medications and a basic first aid kit

  • Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.)

  • Hand sanitizer and wet wipes

  • Lip balm with SPF

  • Prescriptions and copies of prescriptions

  • Personal identification (passport, driver's license, etc.

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Miscellaneous:

  • Backpack or daypack for excursions

  • Reusable water bottle

  • Travel towel (quick-drying)

  • Travel pillow

  • Binocular harness or strap

  • Ziplock bags for storing snacks and electronics

  • Notebook and pen

  • Pocketknife or multi-tool

  • Travel insurance documents

  • Printed copies of important travel documents

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Optional Items:

  • Bird and wildlife identification book

  • Field guide for local plants and animals

  • Travel games or reading material

  • Hat with a chin strap for windy conditions

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