There are so many spots to chose from when it comes to South African safari. You first decision to make is private game reserve or national park.
Take a look at some of our suggestions for National Parks in South Africa:
Layers - early morning and night game drives can get chilly so make sure you take layers, and even a wooly hat.
Light, long sleeved/long legged clothes - theres a reason people wear "safari" colours, but this doesn't mean you need to buy a whole new wardrobe. The main thing is NO BRIGHT COLOURS - these attract flies, stick to the neutrals.
Portable charger - you will constantly be taking photos so having a way to charge up your phone is essential.
Binoculars
Camera
If doing a self driving safari:
USB cable
Download google maps/spotify playlists - sometimes you just want some tunes as you're driving along and signal can be patchy around national parks.
Map of the national park that you are going to - don't worry you can buy one of those when you get to the national park (just make sure you do).
If going in a convoy of vehicles then walkie talkies! Game changer! They make the drive so fun and connects you to the other car(s) you're with, sightings, which road to take, even animal facts all communicated over the walkie.