General Packing List
- • In general, pack lightly. Leave room for gifts and souvenirs. Soft sided luggage packs more easily into the safari vehicle.
- • Always carry passport, airline tickets and money on your person.
- • In case luggage doesn’t arrive the same day you do, put enough clothing and supplies for the first day.
- • If taking a domestic flight luggage weight restrictions range between 15-20 kgs (33-44 lbs) total per person.
- • If climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro or Mt. Meru, additional supplies will be needed.
Footwear
- • Sturdy, comfortable shoes, preferably waterproof. They will get dirty.
- • Tennis shoes or sandals for lounging in the evening
- • Comfortable, breathable socks
Clothing
- Shorts, midthigh or longer
- • Lightweight, breathable pants
- • Short sleeved shirts, cool and breathable (neutral colours are best, avoid black, dark blue and bright red)
- • Bathing suit if staying at a lodge with a swimming pool or if visiting Zanzibar
- • Long sleeved shirt or sweater for evenings
- • Rain jacket or rain poncho
- • Women: Lightweight dress/skirt that covers knees (for visiting villages), shoulders should be covered also in the village.
- • Men: short sleeve shirts with collars (for visiting villages or evening dining at the lodges).
- • Keep valuable jewellery to a minimum
Other
- • Sun hat
- • Maps, guidebooks
- • Scarf (for dust and/or sun)
- • Batteries
- • Sunglasses
- • Binoculars (2 pair are standard in each vehicle - Nikon Monarch 8x36)
- • Money (small Tanzanian bills and/or small US bills for small purchases and tips.
- • Journal/notebook, pencil and pen
- • Pocket knife tips
- • Electricity adapter
- • Energy bars and snacks
- • Headlamp or flashlight
- • Playing cards, games, books, Frisbee
- • Camera, film (film is available but expensive), mini tripod
- • Mementos for guides and other travellers
- • Personal music device
- • Video camera, tapes
- • Travel pillow
Toiletries
- • Small towel
- • Roll of toilet paper (for some public restrooms)
- • Soap
- • Toothbrush and toothpaste
- • Hand-wipes
- • Lotion
- • Glasses, contacts, solution
- • Comb, mirror
- • Shampoo (without heavy fragrance)
- • Unscented Deodorant (use cologne/perfume sparingly, if at all, in case it might attract bees or other insects)
First Aid
- • Ibuprofen
- • Antiseptic cream
- • Band Aids
- • Bandages and tape
- • Sunscreen (SPF 15+)
- • Diarrhoea medicine
- • Anti-malaria pills
- • Antibiotics
- • Insect repellent
- • Antihistamines
- • Lip balm with sunscreen
- • Prescription drugs
