This is a list of all the high-level planning activities and actions that we go through when planning a trip. You are most welcome to tailor it to your requirements and make use of it in planning your trips. We can provide a Google Docs/Sheets version, if required. Contact us.
Activities & actions |
1 month before departure |
| Reservation confirmation |
| Contact house- & pet sitters |
| Set up to-do list for sitters |
| Check travel containers contents |
| Compile a menu & wine list |
1 week before departure |
| Confirmation of scheduled activities |
| Buy groceries, meat & wine |
| Do gas refill |
| Charge mobile power banks |
| Check WiFi modem air time |
| Deposit toll fees in account/procure toll credits |
| Compile emergency contact details |
| Compile packing- & checklists |
| Study relevant photography tutorials |
| Prepare cameras |
| Prepare notebook |
| Reset and program GPS |
| Do technology data backups |
| Freeze cooler blocks |
| Compile game species checklists |
1 day before departure |
| Create email vacation rules |
| Print hardcopies of travel related documents |
| Perform 14-day weather check |
Day of departure |
| Check tire pressure |
| Buy perishables |
| Update expenses list |
| Withdraw cash |
| Buy provisions for journey |
| Load vehicle |
| Fill up with fuel |
| Clean vehicle windshield |
| Check vehicle coolant & oil levels |
1 day before return |
| Update diary/journal/notes |
| Compile lessons learned |
1 day after return |
| Do camera cleaning & preparation |
Within 7 – 10 days after return |
| Do blog updates |
| Do photo processing |
| Do photo publishing |
| Publish resort reviews/trip reports |