Our Gift Guide
We’ve put together some gift ideas for you adventurous safari loving people this holiday season!
We tried to link some items for ease, but some of the links may be broken or out of stock depending on when you get around to reading this ?! As always if you have any questions about what to pack on an upcoming trip or need us to weigh in on any binocular brand decisions we’re always here to help; Just ask!
Jay Recommends…
Lemtosh Sun - Sunglasses from Moscot
Everyday Backpack Zip – Camera backpack
REI Co-op Expandable Packing Cube Set (Small/Medium/Large) – Never travel without packing cubes
Merrell Alpine 83 Sneaker Recraft – Great everyday safari sneaker. Lightweight, comfortable, inexpensive.
Field Hat (Allgood Waxed Cotton Safari Hat) – Great hat for safari, but, not particularly stylish outside of the outdoors.
No Matter What Duffel 110 L or Peak Design Travel Duffel 80L (Sage) – Both are great value duffels.
Maven B.3 Binoculars (6×30 / 8×30 / 10×30) – Incredible quality, lifetime warranty, great alternative to Leica and Swarovski
L.L. Bean Northwoods Textured Fleece Full-Zip Sweater – Just saw these…great value for a wool fleece, and nice color options for safari
Sea to Summit Aeros Premium Traveller Inflatable Neck Pillow – This was a game changer for us. Totally worth the price!
Vuori Ripstop Pant - My go-to safari pants.
Brandi Recommends…
Blundstones - Sturdy tough and comfortable boots that look nice
Straw packable Hat - Cheap and cheerful and packs well
Cotton Travel Scarf - Versatile and good to have for added comfort on safari.
Wax Cotton Down Vest - LL Bean
Brooklyn Mid-Rise Ankle Pant - Comfortable and available in great safari colors
Sidai Designs - Amazing gifts for African style interiors and jewelry
Camp Snap Screen Free Camera - We’re just learning about this brand and we love their mission
Magnetic Hat clip - Clips to your bag allowing hands free when you’re not wearing it
Everyday Oil - Local brand to Western North Carolina and I never travel without it
Ubuntu Bracelets - Or the bags!
Gift by Giving…
We love to gift with more purpose and of course donating to important causes are always an alternative idea over the holiday season.
These are the organizations we personally love and stand behind — the kind of places where every dollar truly makes a difference. Many of our partners on the ground work closely with them, and if you’re traveling with us, we’re always happy to organize a visit or introduction. If you’ve been fortunate enough to meet any of these teams on safari, you’ll know exactly why they mean so much to us.
Elephant Havens – Botswana A grassroots sanctuary protecting and raising orphaned elephants, giving them a second chance at life in the wild. Their work is deeply hands-on and heart-forward — rescue, rehabilitation, and long-term conservation all rolled into one. If you’ve ever fallen in love with an elephant (and let’s be honest, who hasn’t?), this is an incredible place to support. 🌍 elephanthavens.org
Tusk One of Africa’s most respected conservation organizations, Tusk supports over 50 projects across the continent — everything from anti-poaching units and ranger training to habitat protection and community education. Their impact is broad, strategic, and meaningful, and many of our partners benefit directly from their work. 🌍 tusk.org/donate
Ewaso Lions – Kenya A remarkable conservation group working in Samburu to protect lions through community partnerships. They hire and train local warriors, women, and youth to become guardians of wildlife. Their approach is thoughtful, culturally rooted, and incredibly effective — and if you’ve spent time in northern Kenya, you’ve likely seen their influence firsthand. 🌍 ewasolions.org
Borana Conservancy – Kenya One of the gold standards for conservation in East Africa. Borana is home to thriving populations of black and white rhino and runs one of the most successful rhino protection programs on the continent. Their approach blends community partnership, tourism, conservation, and sustainability in a way that feels both holistic and deeply inspiring. 🌍 boranaconservancy.com
Gift an experience…
We also enjoy gifting experiences that feel more thoughtful and if you’d like to consider adding on an experience to an existing trip with Wander Africa. Maybe you want to add on a spa treatment or surprise the family with a hot air balloon over the Masai Mara or Serengeti, just reach out and let us know if you have any ideas, we’d love to help coordinate.
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