Packing list for Tanzania Safari
Things to pack before you go on safari
Planning a Tanzania safari means packing smart for game drives, varying temperatures, and remote lodges.
Essentials include neutral-colored clothing (khaki, olive, tan), a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen for daytime heat,
plus a warm jacket or fleece for chilly early-morning drives and evenings, especially in the Ngorongoro Crater highlands.
Pack comfortable closed-toe shoes, insect repellent, binoculars, a good camera with extra batteries, a reusable water bottle, and basic medications.
Choose a soft-sided duffel bag for small-plane transfers between parks. A well-prepared
packing list ensures comfort
throughout your Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire safari adventure.
Travel Documents
- Valid passport
- Yellow fever vaccination records/ certificate.
- Tanzania visa, available at the Airport or any border upon arrival, USD 100 payable in cash
only for US Citizens or USD 50 for residents of the 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 2009 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
- Sunglasses
- T-shirts or polo shirts (3-6, depending on how often you want to change)
- Long-sleeved shirts (lightweight)
- Shorts
- Long trousers
- Underwear
- Socks
- Sleepwear
- Travel towel
- Thermal underwear, gloves, and warm hat (during May – Sept)
- Raincoat and rain trousers (during the rainy season, March- May and October-December)
Highly recommended
- Camera and memory cards
- 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. - Other items we rent or provide to you from our Office