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Safari Industries' arm begins additional production at Gujarat Halol factory to almost double capacity

The production capacity of safari manufacturing ltd has increased from 1.25 lakh pieces per month to 2.25 lakh pieces per month. .

Safari Industries on Monday announced that its subsidiary Safari Manufacturing Ltd has commenced additional commercial production of luggage at its factory at Halol in Gujarat. The additional manufacturing of the luggage started on January 2 after the completion of various trial runs and increased productivity, the company said in a filing to the stock exchanges on Monday.

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Consequently, the production capacity of Safari Manufacturing has increased from 1.25 lakh pieces per month to 2.25 lakh pieces per month. Founded in 1974, Safari Industries is in the business of manufacturing and trading luggage and luggage accessories. There are two broad categories of luggage -- hard luggage and soft luggage.

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Hard luggage is mainly made of Polypropylene and Polycarbonate and manufactured in-house by Safari at its plant at Halol. Soft luggage is made of fabrics of various kinds. The company mainly imports the material for soft luggage.

In the September quarter, the company posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 25.93 crore as against a net profit of Rs 10.62 crore for the period ended September 30, 2021.

The company's total income rose to Rs 317.39 crore during the quarter ended September 30, 2022, compared to Rs 190.6 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago.

Shares of Safari Industries were trading at Rs 1700 apiece, up 0.28 percent on BSE at 10.41 am on Tuesday.

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Safari Industries India Ltd is an Indian travel goods and luggage manufacturer as well as retailer. The company was founded in 1974 to manufacture plastic moulded luggage. [1] It was promoted by Sumatichandra H. Mehta, incorporated in 1980 and converted into a public limited company in 1986. [1] [2] The company operates through retail stores and e-commerce channel. [1] Safari Industries is headquartered in Mumbai, India [3] with an employee count of about 1,000.

History [ edit ]

Safari Industries was founded in 1974 by Sumatichandra H. Mehta. and offered plastic moulded suitcases, briefcases and vanity cases among other products at the time. The company went public on 3rd February, 1986. In 2011, Sudhir Jatia, former Managing Director of VIP Industries acquired a controlling stake of 56.55% in the company. [4] The company’s operating profit has seen a 52% CAGR since the acquisition. [5] In 2015, Safari acquired various brands - namely Genius, Magnum and Genie owned by Genius Leathercraft Pvt Ltd, and ventured into the schoolbags and backpack section of the industry. [6] [7]

Finance [ edit ]

After a 2011 management change, the company experienced a sharp turnaround over the past few years. [8] Safari’s topline has shown a 40% CAGR to 355 crore as of FY17 (financial year of 2017), while profit has increased from 1 crore to 9 crore over the same period. Over FY12-17 (financial years of 2012-2017), the company’s operating profit too has seen a 52% CAGR against a fall of 9.5% over FY08-12 (financial year 2008-2012). [9]

In 2014, private equity firm Tano Capital, acquired a 20% stake in the company for 49.8 crore through a preferential allotment. Tano Capital is an alternative asset management firm founded by Chuck Johnson, former co-president of Franklin Templeton Investments and CEO of Templeton Worldwide. As of 2018, Tano Capital continues to hold over 14% stakes in the company. [10] Safari Industries (India) Ltd.’s current market capitalisation stands at Rs 1,200 crore. [9]

Malabar India Fund, an India-focused fund co-founded by Sumeet Nagar, made a bulk deal in 2017 with Safari and holds up to 8.5% stake in the company. [11] Safari is currently the third largest brand in the luggage industry with 14% market share in India. [9]

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The company produces plastic moulded luggage at its manufacturing unit is at Halol in Panchmahal district, close to Baroda, Gujarat. [12] With the booming demand for light and wheeled travel products, Safari has started selling polycarbonate and soft luggage, backpacks and travel accessories. [13] The company’s Gujarat facility has an installed capacity to manufacture over 90,000 pieces of moulded luggage per month, while soft luggage is outsourced. [7] After the acquisition of Genius and Genie in 2015, Safari started entered the back-to-school category with backpacks, messenger bags. [14] As of today, Safari manufactures and trades in wheel upright trolleys, duffels, rolling duffels, business cases, laptop satchels, tablet sleeves, casual and formal backpacks, backpack trolleys, as well as travel essentials and foldables. [2]

The Company also manufactures injection moulded plastic articles and vacuum formed plastic articles. [2]

It has a distribution network across 15 states in India with about 600 dealers, besides selling through tie-ups with Modern Retail and E-retail. [7]

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• ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Safari Industries (India) Limited: Private Company Information - Bloomberg" . www.bloomberg.com . Archived from the original on 2018-07-02.
• ↑ "523025.IN Company Profile & Executives - Safari Industries (India) Ltd. - Wall Street Journal" . quotes.wsj.com .
• ↑ "Former VIP Industries MD Sudhir Jatia Buying 56.55% In Safari Inds" . 7 September 2011. Archived from the original on 2 July 2018.
• ↑ "Stocks" . Bloomberg.com .
• ↑ Sen, Parama (18 July 2016). "The growing Indian luggage market packs a punch - Indiaretailing.com" . Archived from the original on 8 November 2017.
• ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "Safari to buy brands of bags-maker Genius Leathercraft" . 29 September 2015. Archived from the original on 2 July 2018.
• ↑ https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/safari-industries-(india)-ltd/infocompanyhistory/companyid- 13159.cms
• ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 "Safari Industries India Ltd Research Report - 21st Feb 2018 - Angel Broking" . www.angelbroking.com .
• ↑ "Tano Capital picking 20% stake in luggage maker Safari for around M" . 16 June 2014. Archived from the original on 2 July 2018.
• ↑ Market, Capital (31 October 2017). "Safari Industries (India) allots 15 lakh equity shares" . Archived from the original on 29 December 2017 – via Business Standard.
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• ↑ "Good quarter from Safari – Are luggage companies still a good bet after the stellar run?" . Moneycontrol . Archived from the original on 2017-12-17.
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Safari. What the Swahili call “journey”. And, every journey brings with it new experiences. A potpourri of sights, sounds and colours that captivate your senses and make their way to your album of memories. It is these memories that have inspired our Safari bags. Vibrant colours and the finest fabrics make travelling an absolute joy. The exquisite designs and easy-to-use functionality make every Safari bag an ideal travel companion. So, let’s start a new journey. A new memory. Happy Safari! Safari is in the business of manufacturing and trading of luggage and luggage accessories. There are two broad categories of luggage i.e hard luggage and soft luggage. Hard luggages are mainly made of Poly Propylene (PP) and Poly Carbonate (PC) and manufactured in-house by Safari at its Plant located at Halol, Gujarat. Soft luggages are made of fabrics of various kinds and are mainly imported by Safari

15 Best Safari Bags for your Next Adventure

Traveling on safari brings with it countless obstacles and situations that you need to be prepared for and having the right safari bags with you can help you to be ready, and to best enjoy your trip.

Safaris in Africa, Asia, or anywhere else in the world where you may choose to head off into the wilderness in search of wildlife, will ensure that you are encountering extreme weather conditions, be it rain, dust, mud, heat and cold, potentially all within the same day, so it’s imperative to choose safari bags that are able to withstand the worst that will be thrown at them.

There’s a lot more to reflect on too, and you’ll need to consider your style of travel, be it luxury safaris or budget safaris, expeditions, overland travel or charter plane flights.

Luckily, there are a lot of great safari bags out there to meet almost any requirements, and to help you decide what exactly you need, here’s our guide to buying the best products on the market.

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• Best OverAll Safari Bag: North Face Base Camp Duffel
• Best Budget Safari Bag: Osprey Packs Trilium 65 Duffel Bag
• Best Safari Bag for Women: Osprey Packs Fairview 70 Women’s Travel Backpack
• Best Safari Bag for Men: Osprey Packs Farpoint 70 Men’s Travel Backpack
• Best Woman’s Safari Bag for Hiking: Osprey Fairview 40  
• Best Men’s Safari Bag for Hiking: Osprey Farpoint 40
• Best Safari Duffel Bag: North Face Base Camp Duffel
• Best Safari Duffel/Backpack Bag: RAB Expedition Kitbag 80L Duffel Bag Blue 80L
• Best Safari Day Bag: Osprey Porter 46  
• Best Malti-Day Safari Bag: Osprey Packs Farpoint 70 Travel Backpack 
• Best Wheeled Safari Bag: Eddie Bauer Unisex-Adult Expedition Drop-Bottom Rolling Duffel
• Best Lightweight Safari Bag: Gonex 80L Packable Travel Duffle Bag
• Best Waterproof/Dustproof Safari Bag: North Face Base Camp Duffel
• Best Leather Safari Bag:   Komal’s Passion Leather 24 Inch Square Duffel Travel Safari Leather Bag
• Best Canvas Safari Bag:   Filson Medium Duffle – Waxed canvas
• Best Soft Side Safari Bag: Mountain Warehouse 90 Cargo Bag – 3 Ways to Carry All-Season Backpack Black
• Best Packable Safari Bag: Gonex 80L Packable Travel Duffle Bag

What Type of Safari are You going on?

The first thing to think about when you begin delving into the vast world of safari bags is what type of safari you are actually going to be going on. Different types of bags will be more suited for different types of safari, and the season you will be traveling.

If you are traveling across Africa in the rainy season, you will want to make waterproofing a priority. If you are a wildlife photographer and have a lot of equipment, you will want to ensure that your safari bags will provide adequate protection against dust and the elements.

Luxury travelers may want to ensure they have a fashionable yet durable bag that looks the part at their remote bush camp, while backpackers opting for cheaper safaris may want to have a more practical hiking or duffel bag to cope with the stress of long-distance, overland travel.

Practicality vs Style

Practicality vs style then is another important consideration to make. There are a lot of classic, leather-bound carry bags on the market that wouldn’t look out of place in the late Victorian era, and while they might look stylish, you might want to determine if it is the best fit for you.

Some of the most practical bags, however, won’t look the most stylish, but you can find some quality safari bags produced by outdoor companies as kit bags, that are suitable for almost anything.

Colour and aesthetics, while they may seem trivial, can be an important part of the buying process. Many bags that are specifically aimed at safari-goers may be brown, beige or green in color, to almost blend in with the classic safari environment.

Some travelers though, find it is more practical to have a brightly colored bag that they can actually find quickly amongst piles of other luggage when traveling by bus or plane.

Size Considerations

The size of your chosen safari bags will come down to a number of factors, but the most important thing to note is that your luggage needs to be suitable for air travel.

Likely, you will arrive at your destination via air, and if you are planning on visiting remote, luxury camps in the African savannah, then getting there will generally involve flying in small, charter aircraft that are very restricted by weight and size requirements.

Don’t overpack, and make sure your luggage fits the airline requirements. If you travel light and hand luggage only, then ensure your backpack or duffel is in line with ever-changing airline restrictions.

If you are planning on traveling overland as part of your safari, or are planning it as part of a wider trip, then you may want to choose a bag that is easy to carry around, that can fit in luggage compartments, or that you can easily walk around with.

Again, the size will depend on your individual requirements, but just remember, when you are on safari, it’s always best to pack light.

Material and Durability

The material that your safari bags are constructed from can make the difference between a terrible bag and a bag that will last you a lifetime of traveling.

You may want to invest in a waterproof bag , or at the very least be able to attach a rain cover to the outside, particularly if it is a backpack that you might be walking around with.

Luxury travelers may want to invest in specialized leather or canvas bags that not only look the part at your safari lodge in the wilderness but that will also be water-resistant and durable.

In the long run, unless this is a one-off trip, you will be better off investing money into quality products that will last. You don’t want your bag falling apart mid-flight, or on the taxi ride out of the airport, after all, you want it to last a lifetime.

Bag straps are another important aspect that you don’t want to overlook. If you are just traveling from one point to the next then you might be fine with just a holdall that you can pick up with one handle.

If you are hiking, backpacking or walking around a lot, then you’ll want to make sure your safari bags have adequate support, be it comfortable back straps, or even waist or chest straps to take the weight off your shoulders.

Many kit bags now come with a versatile number of straps, allowing you to instantly transform your handheld duffel bag into a backpack or a single strap, shoulder-worn bag.

You will also want to look at the number of pockets and different compartments that your bag has. If you purchase a basic duffel or kit bag, then the number of compartments is usually restricted to one open space, which can be fine if you aren’t too fussy.

If you want to separate your dirty laundry and your wet towels from your fresh, clean clothes, then this isn’t going to be an ideal situation.

As well as separate compartments you may also want safari bags that allow you space and different pockets for being organized. For instance, you may want pockets for toiletries, for your chargers and batteries, for your passport, or for your socks. The opportunities are quite endless really.

Best Types of Safari Bags and Product Recommendations

There is a great selection of safari bags out on the market right now, catering to all budgets, styles, designs, and needs. Here are a few of the most versatile types of bags to think about selecting for your trip, and a few specific product recommendations too.

Duffel Bags

Duffel bags and kit bags are great all-rounders that are perfect for the frugal traveler on a budget , making multiple, and varied trips each year. Modern kit bags can be incredibly versatile, with waterproofing, different outside straps that can be arranged to carry the bag how you feel is best or most appropriate for the situation, and a high level of resilience. 

Some of the best are made by outdoor companies and can come in many different capacities, from 40 liters up to 120 liters. The North Face makes excellent, quality, and great value kit bags, as do Rab , Mountain Warehouse and increasingly, many more well known outdoor brands too.

The Top Five Best Safari Duffel Bags:

• North Face Base Camp Duffel
• RAB Expedition Kitbag 80L Duffel Bag Blue 80L
• Mountain Warehouse 90 Cargo Bag – 3 Ways to Carry All-Season Backpack Black
• Osprey Packs Transporter 65 Expedition Duffel/Backpack
• Osprey Packs Trilium 65 Duffel Bag

Hiking Bags

Hiking bags are another fantastic, versatile choice that has long been the favored luggage-style of backpackers across the world. They can make for perfect safari bags, particularly if you are planning on hiking, or have an extended trip that will also take you on other adventures too.

Hiking bags come in many different sizes, with large capacities suitable for remote expeditions and small capacities which can make for perfect day hiking bags and carry-ons when flying.

Hiking bags have the added bonus of being designed for the outdoors, and if you pick a quality brand, you can also get lifetime warranties on your kit.

Osprey is a favorite amongst travelers, and they offer not only excellent hiking bags but also hybrid bags that cater to backpackers. Great examples are the Osprey Farpoint or the Osprey Transporter .

While you can get incredibly cheap hiking bags from sports outlets, it’s also best to invest in a quality product, with guarantees and reputation if you want it to last.

The Best Safari Hiking Bags:

• Osprey Farpoint 40  –  Men’s Best Safari Bag For Hiking
• Osprey Fairview 40  –  Women’s Best Safari Bag For Hiking
• Osprey Porter 46

Vintage Bags

Some of the most popular safari bags amongst luxury travelers or short terms holidaymakers are vintage bags. Not only do they look the part, but the best ones are made of quality leather or canvas, that is rugged, durable and able to stand up to the harsh requirements of the savannah while also looking great in the city.

Classic style safari bags are not for everyone, however, and they will be limited as to the variety and diversity of travel situations that they are handy in, but if you want a fashionable way to carry your luggage, then these are the bags for your safari.

Great vintage options include the excellent leather duffel bag by Komal , which retails at an incredibly affordable price, upwards to the canvas, bespoke designs from the likes of Ralph Lauren.

The Top Five Best Safari Vintage Bags:

• Travel Duffel Bag Waterproof Canvas or Leather  
• Filson Medium Duffle – Waxed canvas
• DRAKENSBERG Kimberley Long Weekender, canvas, buffalo leather
• Komal’s Passion Leather 24 Inch Square Duffel Travel Safari Leather Bag
• Komal’s Passion Leather 24 Inch Duffel Travel Gym Sports Overnight Weekend Leather Bag

Other Safari Items We Can Not Live Without?

Camera Gear: 

• Canon 6d DSLR Body
• Canon 100-400mm L Lens
• Canon ET-83C Lens Hood
• Canon 2x Extender
• OptiTech Sling Comfort Strap
• Rain Cover Coat Dust Proof Camera Protector (THIS IS A MUST)

Camera Bag:   Vanguard Alta Sky 45D .

Monopod: VEO2 AM-234 or the VEO CM-264 Carbon Fiber

Binoculars: Nikon Monarch 7   ( If you want to be able to spot and identify wildlife and birds then a good pair of safari binoculars are a must-have.)

• Cell Phone Binocular Adapter Mount (So you can take photos through your binoculars)

Safari Hat:  Panama Jack Men’s Mesh Safari Hat 

• Woman’s Safari Packable Khaki Summer Hat

Buff Headwear: BUFF Unisex Lightweight Merino Wool, Forest Night or  BUFF Unisex UV Multifunctional Headwear

Travel Insurance: Things can happen before your safari, while on your safari and after your safari while traveling home. Why not be protected with Travel Insurance? We have used Allianz Travel Insurance since our first trip together back in 2003. Simply use this link to get their travel insurance.

Not finding what you are looking for? Check out our favorite places to go shopping for travel gear.

• Shop Columbia – The industry leader in outdoor apparel and products; You can find anything from great jackets, gloves, hats, shirts, and travel pants.
• Shop REI – They offer some of the best outdoor gear around. We love REI since they have a year Love it or hate it no questions guarantee.
• Shop Moosejaw – Has a huge selection of outdoor gear at killer prices.

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The Best Safari Luggage

By Mara Balagtas and Lale Arikoglu

Choosing the right luggage for a safari can make or break the trip: One day, you might be rumbling along Botswana’s lush delta with nothing to protect your camera, and the next, you're boarding a tiny domestic aircraft that prohibits all suitcases with wheels. You'll need to pack light to adhere to strict weight limits, but still invest in something that can hold enough layers for warm days and cool nights, as well as a bag to hold all your gear while actually out on a game drive. Here, our picks of the best luggage to take on safari—from camera bags and dopp kits to backpacks and duffels.

All products featured in this story are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.

A backpack is going to be your best friend when you're out on a game drive all day. Choose one with plenty of pockets and compartments to hold everything from a change of clothes, to camera batteries, to sunscreen, and if you can, go for a roll top version that can be stashed away in your larger duffle when you don't need it.

Tumi Alpha Bravo Tyndall backpack ($495, saksfifthavenue.com ); Hobo River backpack ($298, hobobags.com ); Marni backpack ($1,090, eastdane.com ); Fjallraven Split Pack weekender bag ($175, backcountry.cocom ); Oakley roll top backpack ($93, amazon.com ); Herschel Supply Co. Heritage backpack ($65, herschel.com ).

Classic Duffel Bags

"You're usually on rough terrain once outside of the international airport, so wheels are not that helpful on safari," says West Coast editor Rebecca Misner. And given that most safari camps are only accessible by small propeller planes, hard-sided luggage is a no-go. Instead, invest in a soft-sided duffle that's roomy enough to hold everything you need for the week, but still meets all the requirements of your jumper plane.

Paravel Grand Tour ($365, tourparavel.com ); Anya Hindmarch Bespoke Walton suitcase ($1,550, anyahindmarch.com ); Wool & Oak Duffel Suitcase ($425, woolandoak.com ); Hobo Zeppelin Duffel ($598, hobobags.com ); Filson Large Rugged Twill duffel bag ($425, filson.com ); Ghurka Cavalier canvas duffel bag ($1,295, ghurka.com ).

While you still need all your beauty essentials (there's cocktail hour back at camp, after all), you don't want a dopp kit that takes up too much space. Opt for a soft one that can be squeezed easily down the side of a bag.

Prada cosmetic pouch ($525, prada.com ); Hobo cosmetic pouch ($78, hobobags.com ); Dolce & Gabbana Necessaire nylon case ($415, us.dolcegabbana.com ); Louis Vuitton Toiletry Bag 25 ($745, us.louisvuitton.com ); Bottega Veneta Intrecciato beauty case ($580, bottegaveneta.com ); Filson wash bag ($125, filson.com ).

Technical Duffel Bags

On safari, you never know what the day will bring. Find a bag that has a water-repellant shell and detachable straps that allow you to sling it over your shoulder—or even transform it into a backpack—at a moment's notice.

Patagonia duffel ($129, patagonia.com ); Best Made Co. SWS 100L roll top duffle ($198, bestmadeco.com ); Herschel Supply Co. Outfitter luggage ($140, herschel.com ); Cotopaxi Chumpi travel duffel ($110, cotopaxi.com ); Burton Backhill duffel ($109, amazon.com ); Eastpak Perce duffel ($77, selfridges.com ).

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Fanny Packs

Given that you've traveled thousands of miles to catch a glimpse of wildlife roaming free, you'll want your hands free to grab your camera at any given moment. Luckily, fanny packs are in vogue again—perfect for holding all your essentials.

VereVerto Convertible Mini Mox bag ($295, shopbop.com ); Patagonia Ultralight hip pack ($29, patagonia.com ); Clare V. belt bag ($345, nordstrom.com ); Marc Jacobs belt bag ($315, marcjacobs.com ); Paravel belt bag ($35, tourparavel.com ); Herschel Supply Co. 17 hip pack ($45, herschel.com ).

Camera Bags

You'll want a compact, sturdy bag to protect that new camera you splurged on. We love the Palma camera bag from ONA, which comes with a handy compartment to store your spare memory cards or lenses in.

Madewell camera cross body bag ($128, madewell.com ); Lo & Sons Claremont leather camera bag ($368, loandsons.com ); Ganni tech bag ($135, ganni.com ); Yeezy Season 6 crossbody bag ($119, endclothing.com ); ONA The Palma camera bag ($329, amazon.com ); Tumi Luanda Flight bag ($295, tumi.com ).

Safari Luggage With Luggage In The USA By Mara&Meru™

Mara&Meru™ gives expression to the wild in your veins™ by marrying hardcore technical outdoor-luggage with urban everyday-luggage. This versatile range of adventure-inspired luggage is just as at home on safari, in the mountains, or on the open plains as it is in the boardroom, on the high street, or a weekend away. 

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• Trousers & Shorts
• Jackets & Fleeces
• Safari Hats
• Beanies & Scarves
• Dresses & Skorts
• Shoes & Boots
• Socks & Ankle Gaiters
• Holdalls & Duffle Bags
• Weekenders & Carry-ons
• Backpacks, Satchels & Small Bags
• Toiletry Bags for Travel
• Totes & Champagne Coolers
• Business bags
• Luggage Trolley
• Pannier Bags
• Pet Feeders
• Locks & Scales
• Gift Vouchers
• Books & Maps
• Multi-tools
• Insect Repellent
• Torches (flashlights)
• Straps & Mounts
• Trophy Cameras
• Binocular Photography
• Cleaning Kits
• Essential Accessories
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• Anti-bacterial
• Wicking & QuickDry
• BUGTech™
• Roll-up sleeve tabs

Safari Backpacks, Satchels & Small Bags Read our Safari Backpacks, Satchels & Small Bags Advice Guide

• You will need a smaller safari bag to take with you on all safari activities - whether a few hours or a few days - including game drive safaris, walking safaris, horse riding safaris, mountain biking safaris, boating safaris, fishing safaris, canoeing safaris, and mekoro (dugout) safaris.
• Into this smaller safari bag will go any number of safari essentials such as sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, binoculars, waterproof jacket (assuming you are wearing your warm-layer safari jacket or fleece), a safari beanie, any books you want to take on safari with you, water bottle, perhaps your passport if you prefer to keep it with you - and any other personal effects you want to take with you on safari.
• The nature of your safari will determine which bag - or bags - you decide to take with you on your safari. For example, if you are only planning on going on game drives, then you will be fine to take any safari satchel, safari backpack, safari tote, or over-the-shoulder safari bag as you will just be walking with it from your room to the safari 4x4 and then placing it on the seat next to you. If you also want to do walks from the lodge (recommended), then you would need a safari satchel or safari backpack and, if you are on a proper walking safari, then you would need a safari satchel or safari backpack which you are happy to have over the shoulder or on your back for many kilometres or miles of walking.
• Your choice of smaller safari bag (or bags) could and should also double as your safari carry-on bag for flights to and from Africa. If you prefer a larger carry-on to carry some clothes, then take this bag in addition to your carry-on. Some brands of holdall/duffel luggage - such as the Mara&Meru™ Voyager range - also allow you to zip and lock the ideal safari satchel-backpack combination bag as an end pocket on to your main safari bag, which means that you simply unzip it when you get to your safari to use it as your smaller safari bag. That way you are able to check it into the aircraft hold for your international flight to Africa.

Number of smaller safari bags to pack for your safari: 1 x smaller safari bag per person.

Mara&Meru™ 3-in-1 Satchel, BackPack, Pocket (Adjustable Depth)

Safari toiletry bags for travel read our safari toiletry bags for travel advice guide.

• Most safari luggage does not have a built in area for a safari washbag - mind you, not many bags do - and so you should keep your toiletries separate to your clothes by using a safari washbag.
• If you prefer to travel with your own soap, then please select one of our washbags which comes with a wooden soap box so that you don't get soap on your toothbrush.

Number of safari washbags to pack for your safari: 1 x safari washbag per person.

Mara&Meru™ Canvas & Leather Selous Travel Toiletry Bag in Safari Tan

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Pampeano leather Bordado polo belt  

Made from top-quality Havana leather with brown stitching and an antique looking buckle, it’ll only get better with age – and this muted colourway is perfect for the savannahs. £95, birchwoodleather.co.uk

Arc’teryx Gamma MX jacket 

For cooler morning or sunset game drives, throw on this weather-resistant companion – it’s insulated with a comfortable and stretchy fit. £320, arcteryx.com

Field Notes Expedition waterproof notebooks  

Waterproof, tear-resistant and hard to lose thanks to their bright colour, these notebooks are ideal companions for jotting down observations on the go. £14.50 for set of three, birminghamdesign.shop

Swarovski Optik AX Visio

The world’s first AI-enabled smart binoculars (10x32), with integrated identification for birds and animals wherever you are in the world at the click of a button. £3,820, swarovskioptik.com

Toast cotton Island Gingham scarf

A lightweight cotton scarf like this is wonderfully versatile to protect head or neck from the sun as well as adding some warmth when it’s cool. £49, toa.st

Penelope Chilvers suede Hastings chukka boots

Smart enough for dinner at the lodge yet comfortable and robust enough for walking safaris, these handmade calfskin boots are perfect one-stop footwear. £289, penelopechilvers.com

Fjällräven Greenland shoulder bag 

Made from the Swedish brand’s hard-wearing  polyester and cotton G-1000 fabric, it’s a trusty travelling companion with easy access for binoculars and field guides. £135, fjallraven.com

Craghoppers NosiLife cargo trouser III

These are light and airy, quick-drying and very comfortable with a stretchy waistband. They also have a great pocket configuration – some with zips – to keep valuables safe. £80, craghoppers.com

Charles Tyrwhitt linen shirt

A relaxed-fitting lightweight linen shirt is a classic choice perfectly suited to warmer climes. £69.95, charlestyrwhitt.com

Columbia Unisex Silver Ridge III ball cap  

It’s made from sweat-wicking material with velcro to adjust the fit and curved brim to protect from the sun. £25, columbiasportswear.co.uk

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