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Tanzania Safari Packing List
Packing List for Your Safari Vacation to Tanzania
Planning a safari vacation to Tanzania is an exciting adventure, but packing for it can be a bit daunting. To ensure you’re fully prepared for your journey, we’ve created a comprehensive packing list. This guide will help you pack all the essentials so you can enjoy your safari without any worries. Remember, the key is to pack light, versatile, and practical items.
THE COMPLETE TANZANIA SAFARI PACKING LIST
Keep in mind that much of your safari experience will be spent in a safari vehicle, observing wildlife. However, you might also join walking safaris or cultural tours, so it’s essential to pack practical, comfortable, and sturdy walking shoes. Reserve high heels, fashion sneakers, and platforms for other occasions. Tanzanian weather can vary based on altitude and time of day, so packing layers for extra warmth, particularly for chilly mornings and evenings, is a smart choice.
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 2006 or later)
Clothing
Remember, it’s not a fashion show out there, so be a bit more practical when choosing your safari wardrobe. Try to stay away from bright colours – khaki and other neutral colours tend to work well. It is probably best if you dress in layers since it can get cold, but also very hot.
- Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm
- Sturdy boots or sandals
- Sun hat
- Sun glasses
- T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5 depending on how often you want to change)
- Long sleeve shirts (light weight)
- Shorts
- Long trousers
- Underwear
- Socks
- Sleepwear
- Travel towel
- Thermal underwear, gloves and warm hat (during May – Sept)
- Rain coat and rain trousers (During rainy season Mar – May and Oct – Dec)
Footwear
- Sturdy, comfortable shoes, preferably waterproof. They will get dirty.
- Tennis shoes or sandals for lounging in the evening
- Comfortable, breathable socks
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
Sleeping, for camping safaris
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad and repair kit
- Tents are supplied by Toto Africa Adventures.
- Foam sleeping pads are provided by Bush Lion Tours.
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