Tanzania safari packing list
A Tanzania safari is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. From the wild natural landscapes to the magnificent animals that roam the land, Tanzania is a destination for those looking for adventure like no other.
Luggage , Camera & gadgets
- Duffle bag instead of suitcase (soft cases fit better in the jeep than hard cases)
- Smaller day backpack for personal belongings
- Travel adapter (English 3-plug)
- Photo camera / video camera
- Different lenses
- Camera memory card, battery and charger
- Phone & phone charger
- Ipad / tablet & charger
Important documents
- Passport (valid for at least 6 months)
- E-visa
- Ticket / boarding pass
- Cash (US Dollars)
- Bank cards
- Vaccination certificate for Yellow fever and Covid-19
- Travel insurance policy
Clothes
- Long pants, for evenings or early mornings
- Shorts/ skirts/ dresses
- T-shirts, polos, short sleeve tops
- Long sleeve shirts for evenings or early mornings
- 1 or 2 sweaters, for evenings or early mornings
- Underwear, socks & nightwear
- Shoes (sneakers, hiking shoes)
- Slippers / sandals
- Belt, scarf, jewelry
- Swimwear
- A laundry bag (no plastic)
Accessories & Medication
- Toiletries
- Contact lenses / reading glasses
- Hat, cap, headband, scarf (against the sun and dust)
- Sunglasses
- Suncream/protection, also for lips (min factor 30)
- Mosquito repellent (DEET)
- First aid kit: thermometer, painkillers, plasters, iodine, disinfectant wipes, gauze.
- Malaria prophylaxes
- Personal medication
- Reading books / e-reader
Useful Safari must-haves
- Binoculars (8×32 or 10×42)
- Flashlight
- Pocket knife (handy during the picnic lunch)
- Tasty snacks or energy bars (you will get good meals, but some people like their own snacks as well)
- Travel alarm clock (or telephone)
- Tanzania guide / wildlife books / bird books
- Puzzle booklet or other entertainment for in the jeep
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