SAFARI PACKING LIST

If  this is your first time in Tanzania or safari , thin packing list below can help to be well prepared and comfortable during your adventure . But if you ended up forgetting to bring few things , don’t worry , you can still find some items in town before start your safari. Safari dress is casual and simple , does not require any special purchase . The emphasis should be on cool , loose and good coverage if you are sensitive to the sun .

  • In some areas like Ngorongoro highlands , it can get quite chilly at night so be sure to bring warmer layers .
  • It’s preferred that your daytime clothing be in neutral colors to blend in surrounding with the surroundings . 
  • In tsetse fly areas black and blue clothing is not recommended as the insects are attracted to this .

 

Please note , while camping you will not have access to electricity foe shavers or hair dryers. In hotels , you  will occasionally find 24 volt AC/55 – Cycle with three pin square “BRITISH “ type sockets so you will need to bring an adaptor for your appliances .

In some camps you will have access to inverters to charge phone and cameras batteries only .

  • Valid passport
  • Tanzania visa , available at the airport during arrival . $ 100 dollar for US citizens and  $ 50 for other countries passport holders   payable in cash .
  • Copy of flight itinerary .
  • Copy of travel and / or medical evacuation insurance .
  • Personal medical / dental insurance cards .
  • Credit card ( visa and master card are most widely accepted )
  • Cash in US dollars , bills must have been printed on 2004 or later .

NOTE THAT :Try to stay away from bright colors –    khaki and other neutral colors tends to work well .

  • Sweater or flees pullover to keep warm .
  • Sturdy boots or sandals
  • Sun hat
  • Sun glasses
  • T-Shirts or polo shirts , 3-5 depending on how often you want to change .
  • Long sleeve shirts ( light weight )
  • Shorts
  • Long trousers ( light weight )
  • Undergarments
  • Sleep wear
  • Socks
  • Travel towel
  • Light weight waterproof jacket ( May – Sep )
  • Bathing suit , some lodges have pools .

 

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

  • Camera and memory card
  • Binocular
  • Sunscreen
  • Hand sanitizer and wet wipes
  • Insects repellent
  • Personal toiletries ( soap , eye drops , shampoo , tooth brush etc)
  • Basic first aid kit and prescription medicines
  • Flash light or head lamp
  • Chargers and extra batteries for your camera and phone .
  • Power adopter to fit the UK style electrical socket
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  • Bring soft luggage such as duffel bag , hiking pack or sports bag . These are ideal for packing into a safari vehicle. Hard suit case can often be difficult to fit into the vehicle .
  • Bring your backpack to carry all your important items including travel documents , money , camera , medications and you should keep this pack with you all the times .
  • Keep all your luxury items such as hair dryers / straighteners , expensive jewellery , make up and bulky toiletries to an absolute minimum.
  • If you bring cash , devide it into different areas of your carry – on luggage , wallet and money belt just incase something happens to one of these carry items .
  • Leave some space in your luggage for the all important souvenirs that you will probably buy .
  • There are places where you can send packages home via DHL etc , however this can sometimes be an expensive option .

We advice that you bring at least few medication , even though our vehicle is equipped with first aid kit .  Here are few examples of what you may bring but we recommend you to see your doctor for more advice

  •  Eye drops
  • Moisturizer for treating sunburn
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Pain killers
  • Cold and flu medication
  • Bandage and plasters
  • Tweezers
  • Scissors