Victoria Falls is wild, wet, and unforgettable. From misty viewpoints and powerful waterfalls to adventure activities and changing weather, good preparation makes all the difference. This checklist helps you pack smart and enjoy your trip without worries.
š Travel Documents & Essentials
Make sure all official paperwork is sorted before you leave.
ā¢ š Passport (valid at least 6 months)
ā¢ š Cape Verde entry registration / Airport Security Fee (EASE)
ā¢ āļø Flight tickets / boarding passes
ā¢ šØ Hotel, guesthouse or resort confirmations
ā¢ š„ļø Inter-island ferry or domestic flight bookings (if island hopping)
ā¢ š§¾ Travel itinerary (digital + printed)
ā¢ š Copies of passport & documents (paper + cloud)
ā¢ š Travel insurance documents
ā¢ š Driverās license (if renting a car, quad or scooter)
ā¢ š± Emergency contacts list
ā¤ļø Health, Safety & Insurance
Cape Verde is safe and relaxed, but sun and heat require preparation.
ā¢ š©ŗ Travel health insurance
ā¢ š Personal medication (with prescriptions)
ā¢ š©¹ Basic first-aid kit
ā¢ š¦ Insect repellent (especially evenings)
ā¢ š§“ Sunscreen (SPF 30ā50, reef-safe preferred)
ā¢ š Sunglasses (UV protection)
ā¢ š§¢ Hat or cap
ā¢ š° Reusable water bottle
ā¢ š§» Hand sanitizer & wet wipes
ā¢ š”ļø After-sun or aloe vera
š Clothing & Footwear
Pack light, breathable clothes with protection from sun and wind.
ā¢ š Lightweight, breathable shirts & tops
ā¢ š©³ Shorts
ā¢ š Dresses / casual evening outfits
ā¢ š Long trousers (sun & evening breeze)
ā¢ š Swimwear (multiple sets recommended)
ā¢ š§¦ Socks
ā¢ š Comfortable walking shoes / sneakers
ā¢ š„¾ Hiking shoes (recommended for Santo AntĆ£o & Fogo)
ā¢ š©“ Sandals / flip-flops
ā¢ š§„ Light jacket or windbreaker (very useful on Sal & Boa Vista)
ā¢ š Sleepwear
ā¢ š§£ Scarf or shawl (sun & wind protection)
šļø Beach, Ocean & Outdoor Gear
Island life essentials.
ā¢ šļø Quick-dry beach towel
ā¢ š¤æ Snorkel mask (optional)
ā¢ š©“ Water shoes (rocky beaches & reefs)
ā¢ š Beach bag or daypack
ā¢ š± Waterproof phone pouch
ā¢ š§“ Lip balm with SPF
ā¢ š¬ļø Wind protection (cap or buff)
ā” Electronics & Tech
Stay connected ā even on remote islands.
ā¢ š± Mobile phone
ā¢ š Universal travel adapter (Type C & F usually work)
ā¢ š Extra charging cables
ā¢ š§ Headphones
ā¢ š¾ SD cards / cloud storage
ā¢ š” Offline apps (Maps, Translate, Ferry schedules)
šø Adventure, Hiking & Island Life
For exploring beyond the beach.
ā¢ š· Camera / GoPro
ā¢ š Power bank
ā¢ š§ Offline maps (very useful)
ā¢ š Daypack
ā¢ šŖ¶ Dry bag (boat trips & beaches)
ā¢ š Book or e-reader
ā¢ š Notebook or journal
š° Money & Payments
Cash is useful outside resorts and bigger towns.
ā¢ š³ Credit & debit cards
ā¢ šµ Cash (Cape Verdean Escudo ā CVE)
ā¢ š¦ Bank travel notifications activated
ā¢ š Wallet or money pouch
š§³ Miscellaneous Must-Haves
Small things that improve your trip.
ā¢ šŖ„ Toiletries & personal care items
ā¢ š§¼ Travel-size laundry detergent
ā¢ š¤ Eye mask & earplugs
ā¢ š¶ Music & podcasts downloaded
ā¢ š Small gifts or souvenirs
ā¢ š§ Open mind & island-time mindset š“
