Packing for a Tanzania Safari is vastly different than packing for just about any other trip, and it’s often a challenge for first-time safari-goers. Not only do most safari-goers have weight restrictions on bush flights, but you also have the challenge of knowing which types of clothes to wear on safari are appropriate. So what should be included on the Tanzania Safari Packing List?

Clothes/ Safari Wear:

  • 1-2 pairs of smart/casual trousers
  • 3-4 pairs of shorts
  • 7 Shirts/T-shirts (any combination)
  • 1 light cotton dress/sarong for the ladies
  • 1 jersey for the evenings (April to August)
  • 1 tracksuit (April to August)
  • 1 windbreaker rain jacket (December to March)
  • 1 warm jacket (May to September: winter nights can be very cold!)
  • 1 pair of walking/running shoes
  • 1 pair of sandals/thongs/rafting or canoeing shoes
  • Underwear and socks
  • 1 swimming costume
  • 1 sun hat
  • 1 towel

Baggage:

  • 1-liter water bottle (essential)
  • 1 torch + batteries (essential)
  • 1 roll toilet paper
  • Bath soap, toothbrush/toothpaste
  • Shampoo & hair conditioner
  • Deodorant
  • Comb/hairbrush, nail brush
  • Razor & blades (preferable battery-operated shaver)
  • Suntan lotion/Sunblock
  • Lip balm
  • Hand cream & moisturizing cream
  • Insect repellent
  • Tissues or disposable moist tissues (e.g. Wet Ones)
  • Washing powder, plug for the sink
  • Washing line (length of cord) pegs
  • Plastic bag (to pack wet/dirty clothing)
  • Sunglasses
  • Spectacles (if worn) – some people have trouble with contact lenses & dust
  • Pen for immigration formalities
  • 1 notebook
  • Multi-purpose knife (e.g. Swiss Army knife)

Personal Medical Kit :

  • Plasters
  • Aspirins/paracetamol
  • Anti-diarrhea pills and laxatives (consult your pharmacist for advice)
  • Throat lozenges
  • Antiseptic cream
  • Insect bite cream
  • Eye drops
  • Anti-malaria tablets (refer to MALARIA section)
  • Any other medicines & toiletries you regularly use
  • Energy bar drink for canoeing safari
  • Rehydrate powder/sachets

Though these might be obvious, it wouldn’t hurt to add these items to your packing list. After all, we’re all bound to forget a thing or two, and some of these will definitely not be available in the shops.

 

Many Tanzania Safari Faq’s we come across involve queries related to carrying passports, visas, and other items. You need to carry your passport, Tanzania Travel Insurance, and other important travel documentation is very important for your to travel.

 

Now that you know everything about Safari Packing List Tanzania, start planning your Tanzania Safari Tours today!