In general, there is one item of safari gear that you should never be without on your trip - binoculars. Most often, all game that is seen on such African safaris are seen from a distance and as such a proper pair of binoculars is vital to have. Although many safari companies do provide binoculars, they might be a bit worn out from constant use and you might have to share them with others which means less game viewing time. Other important things to be carried along are a torch, a camera with some extra film and batteries, a small sleeping bag, a pillow and most important of all - additional money in case you really need to buy some souvenirs. 1. The specialist site Luxury Safaris features a variety of safari holidays throughout Southern and East Africa. The site offers some of Tanzania’s and Kenya’s most beautiful tented camps and lodges.