Tanzania Safari Packing List

What to pack for a safari isn’t just about the clothing, either. There’s a lot of little quirky things about traveling to Tanzania that you need to know before you go. If this is your first time in Tanzania or your first time on safari, this packing list below can help to be well prepared and comfortable during your adventure. If you do forget a few things, don’t worry, you can pick up most everyday items in town before you leave.

Travel Documents

Valid passport
Yellow fever vaccination records/ certificate.
Copy of flight itinerary.
Copy of travel and/or medical evacuation insurance.
Personal medical/dental insurance cards.
Personal medical/dental insurance cards.
Cash in U.S. Dollars (bills MUST have been issued in 2009 or later)
Credit card (Visa and MasterCard are most widely accepted).
in cash only for US citizens or USD $50 for residents of UK/European Union and most other countries.

CLOTHING

Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm
Rain coat and rain trousers (During rainy season Mar – May and Oct – Dec)
Thermal underwear, gloves and warm hat (during May – Sept)
Travel towel
Sleepwear
Socks
Underwear
Shorts & Long trousers
Long sleeve shirts (light weight)
T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5 depending on how often you want to change)
Sun hat & Sun glasses
Sturdy boots or sandals

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

Others tips

Bring soft luggage such as a duffel bag, hiking pack or sports bag. These are ideal for packing into a safari vehicle. Hard suitcases can often be difficult to fit into the vehicles.
Bring a backpack to carry all of your important items including travel documents, money, camera, medication etc. You should keep this backpack with you at all times.
Keep luxury items such as hair dryers/ straighteners, expensive jewellery, make up and bulky toiletries to an absolute minimum. If in doubt, leave them out.
If you plan to bring cash, divide it into different areas of your carry-on luggage, wallet and money belt just in case something happens to one of those 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.

Experience & Enjoy

OUR SAFARI HOLIDAY TOURS

Our itinerary ideas are designed to be as personalized as you wish, crafted around your unique interests and desires. While these suggestions offer a glimpse of what’s possible, think of them as just the beginning. Your trip will be specially created to reflect your individual preferences and make your experience truly one-of-a-kind. Let us turn your vision into reality and craft an adventure that’s uniquely yours.