What to pack for a Tanzania safari



What to pack for a Tanzania safari

What to pack for a Tanzania safari should be among the key aspects to consider when planning for a budget camping safari to Tanzania; this should evidently be done as weather patterns differ from month to month.

Clothes

  • Long-sleeved shirts and trousers: temperatures can drop at night and it keeps mosquitoes away and protects you from the sun.
  • Shorts
  • T-shirts
  • Rain jacket
  • Fleece jacket/ warm sweater
  • Socks
  • Hat: to protect your face from the sun
  • Nice outfit  for dinners or when you spend time in a city
  • Sarong: very useful for women to wrap around if you need to go to the toilet in the bush or after a swim.
  • Swimsuit
  • Sunglasses
  • Daypack: a small one that you can take with you on daily tips the best thing is to wear layers of light breathable clothes. Mornings and evenings can be quite cool in Tanzania while during the day it can become pretty hot. Choose neutral colors to keep the bugs away and don’t scare off the wildlife.

Footwear

  • A pair of sneakers or trail runners: hiking shoes are only necessary if you are going to climb a mountain, otherwise, choose lighter shoes.
  • Flip-flops or sandals: comfortable when you relax at your accommodation, go swimming or take a shower.

Toiletries

  • Pack the usual things like soap, toothpaste, shampoo, and conditioner, etc.
  • Sunscreen
  • After-sun lotion
  • Bug spray/ insect repellent with DEET
  • Lip balm with SFP
  • Wet wipes: if you have to go to the toilet or clean anything during your safari.

Medical Kit

  • Antidiarrheal medications
  • Anti-malaria medications
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Painkillers like aspirin
  • Nose spray
  • Eye-drops: it can be very dusty on the African plains
  • Plasters and anti-bacterial medicines
  • Tweezer

Gadgets/electronics

  • Camera
  • Charger or/and batteries
  • Extra memory card
  • Headlamp/flashlight
  • Phone: a lot of accommodations offer free WIFI
  • Universal plug converters
  • Binocular

Note: pack valuable electronics in a waterproof bag to protect it against dust and rains.

Documents

  • Passport: valid a minimum of 6 months prior to entry.
  • Yellow fever health card: they can ask for it upon arrival at the airport.
  • Visa: you can buy it upon arrival at the airport in Tanzania for USD 50.
  • Credit card
  • Cash dollars: note that in Tanzania only US bills newer than 2006 are accepted.