Safari Packing List

• Lightweight, easily washable (cotton) clothes; subdued safari colors such as khaki, green, beige and neutral colors are recommended. This will also help to keep the tsetse flies away, which are usually attrated to dark colors.

• Long sleeved shirts for a cool evenings but also for protection from the sun and mosquitoes

• Long trousers for evenings and cooler days (zip pants can be very useful)

• Comfortable safari shirts and shorts (but not too short)

• A fleece or warm sweater for the early morning or evening game drives; particularly in the Ngorongoro Crater it can be chilly

• Lightweight waterproof jacket (especially during the rainy season)

• Comfortable hiking shoes

• (Hiking) socks, long enough to tuck your trousers in (and keep the tsetse flies out)

• Sandals or flip-flops

• Swim and beachwear

• Reef shoes to protect you from sharp rocks and coral

• Sun hat or cap

Note: please respect the (unwritten) dress code in public places and Muslim areas like the Swahili coast and Zanzibar. Read also our clothing tips in the Travel Tips for Tanzania!

• Sunscreen (water resistant and high SPF)

• After-sun lotion

• Insect repellent

• Anti-itching remedy against insect bite

• Wet wipes or antibacterial soap

• Malaria tablets (please consult your GP in advance)

• Personal small first aid kit with painkillers, (blister) patches, bandage, tape, anti-diarrhea tablets, re-hydration packs and any medication you normally use

Note: your safari guide will carry a comprehensive medical kit as well.

• Sunglasses

• Headlamp or flashlight (with extra batteries)

• Pocket knife (Swiss or Leatherman type)

• Binoculars

• Video and/or photo camera with lenses, memory disks, batteries and charger/power cord

• Lens cleaning cloth

• Bag to protect your camera from dust and rain

• GoPro with memory disks, batteries and charger

• Cell phone with charger

• Universal adapter

• Guide book(s) about the area you’re visiting and the flora and fauna

• Bird/mammal guide books for easy identification of the animals you will be seeing

• Small notepad or journal to write down your experiences

• Leisure book to read between game viewing or at the beach

• Passport (which is still valid for 6 months after your trip and has at least two blank pages)

• Tourist visa ( obtainable online or at the immigration service at the airport)

• Airline (e-)tickets (make sure that your name on the ticket matches with your passport)

• Copy of your travel itinerary

• Emergency phone numbers

• Medical insurance card

• Vaccinations certificate

• Doctor’s statement (if any medication is used)

• Bank and credit/debit card

Tip: make copies of your passport, visa, flight tickets, itinerary, travel insurance and emergency phone numbers in case of an emergency. Leave a copy at someone’s home and keep a copy in your baggage and/or email it to yourself (or save it in Cloud).