Packing for an AfroFuture trip is a different exercise than packing for a regular vacation — you're planning for a festival and a destination at the same time.

Festival Essentials

A portable phone charger is non-negotiable — you'll be filming more than you think. Comfortable, broken-in shoes matter more than anything fashionable; you'll be on your feet for hours.

Travel Documents & Money

Photocopy your passport and keep a digital copy saved offline. Notify your bank of international travel ahead of time, and carry a small amount of local currency in cash for markets and small vendors who don't take cards.

What to Wear

Layer for temperature swings between day and night, especially in destinations at altitude like Kigali or Marrakech. One statement outfit for the main event, comfortable everything else.

What You Can Leave at Home

Skip the guidebook — local recommendations from the festival's own community will get you further than anything printed in advance.