What Is a Safari Index Card?

A Safari Index Card is a quick-reference guide used by travelers, tour operators, and guides to summarize key details about a safari itinerary. It typically includes:

Destination: Parks/reserves being visited (e.g., Maasai Mara, Amboseli).
Dates: Travel duration and key activity timings.
Accommodations: Names of lodges/camps and room types.
Activities: Game drives, walks, cultural visits, etc.
Contacts: Guide/lodge phone numbers, emergency details.
Packing Notes: Climate-specific reminders (e.g., “warm layers for Mara mornings”).

Purpose:
✔ Helps travelers stay organized.
✔ Ensures guides and lodges are aligned on schedules.
✔ Often provided by tour operators as a printed/digital cheat sheet.