Tanzania Safari Packing List
What to take on safari?
When preparing for an African safari, the most crucial factor is moderation. While there is no need to be minimalist, you also do not want to bring a lot of unneeded luggage across Africa with you. Remember that safari passengers will ride with their bags in the safari vehicle throughout the excursion. Of course, you will leave your bags in your room if you stay in the same hotel or lodge for multiple days. As a result, bringing too much luggage may be inconvenient or even detrimental to wildlife viewing.
Based on years of guiding fantastic safaris, we’ve produced a packing list to help you pack just the right goods (but not too many!) for your incredible African safari in Tanzania.
The Ultimate Safari Packing List
Remember that you’ll be spending a lot of time in the safari car, watching wildlife. Walking safaris or cultural tours may be part of your safari itinerary, so bring sensible, comfortable, and strong walking shoes. Please save your high heels, designer sneakers, and platforms for another occasion. The weather in Tanzania can vary based on altitude and time of day. It is advisable to pack clothes for increased warmth, especially in the early mornings and late evenings.
Clothes
- 1 -2 long-sleeved shirts;
- warm sweater or light jacket (the temperature in the Ngorongoro falls to 0 degrees Celcius in the evening and in the morning);
- Regular, light shirts or T-shirts (preferably 1 pc for every day of safari);
- 1-2 pairs of light cotton trousers;
- Shorts or a loose skirt, for the ladies;
- swimsuit / trunks (most lodges offer a swimming pool);
- A hat, for the sun (visor or other cap is also acceptable).
You may note that many travelers on safari wear khaki or neutral colors, and avoid bright whites or fluorescent colors. There are several reasons for this: firstly, you will blend in with nature better by wearing neutral tones, whether you are walking or seated in the car; secondly, some areas of Tanzania are very dusty and khaki-colored items are less likely to show discoloration from the dust of the safari than white garments.
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Travel Documents
- Valid passport
- Yellow fever vaccination records/ certificate.
- Tanzania visa, available at airport upon arrival, USD $100 payable in cash only for US citizens or USD $50 for residents of UK/European Union and most other countries.
- Copy of flight itinerary.
- Copy of travel and/or medical evacuation insurance.
- Personal medical/dental insurance cards.
- Credit card (Visa and MasterCard are most widely accepted).
- Cash in U.S. Dollars (bills MUST have been issued in 2004 or later)
Highly recommended
- Camera and memory cards
- Binoculars
- Sunscreen
- Hand sanitizer and wet wipes
- Insect Repellent
- Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops etc)
- Malaria tablets
- Basic first aid kit and prescription medicines
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone etc
- Power adapter to fit the UK style electrical socket
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