SAFARI PACKING LIST

Introduction

Prepare for your Tanzanian safari with our comprehensive packing list. Discover the must-have items for sun protection, comfortable clothing, footwears, travel documents and others essential gears to ensure a safe and memorable adventure.

Clothing

  • T-shirts
  • Shorts
  • Cotton dresses
  • Cotton pants
  • Long sleeved clothes
  • Jeans
  • Safari trousers to protect from sunburn and insects’ bite
  • Wide brimmed hats
  • Scarfs, Bandanna, Sarong
  • Warm clothes (jackets, sweaters, pullovers, wraps) for cooler evenings and even for game drives
  • Depending on the season of your visit, you may need a raincoat.

Footwears

  • Comfortable footwear
  • Walking shoes and socks
  • Open sandals during warmer months.

Documents

  • Your Tickets,
  • Passport + Visa
  • Travel Insurance (Optional)
  • Itinerary
  • Extra cash o US Dollars is preferred o Many lodges don’t accept cards

Personal care

  • Prescribed medications
  • Preventive or emergency (OTC) medicines (in case of headaches, diarrhea, indigestion, sore throat, cold, nose block so on)
  • Skin protectors like Sunblock and lip balm (with an SPF of at least 15)
  • Sunglasses
  • Wet tissues / Face Wipes
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Other personal toiletries

Others

  • Camera with extra pair of batteries
  • Binoculars
  • Insect repellents like creams or patches
  • Snacks (if required, we provide 3 meals a day during the safari. If you want additional snacks then that should be carried by you)
  • Headlamp
  • Sleeping bag linen for hotter nights
  • UK Power adapter