Preparation
WHAT TO WEAR ON YOUR TANZANIA SAFARI
When planning what to wear on Tanzania safari it is advisable to consider as much as possible wearing light colors, though white is not encouraged and more especially during the dry months because it can be quite dusty, and so they will get dirty easily. Wear whatever is comfortable. It is recommended to have a sturdy pair of broken-in trail shoes, boots, or sneakers. It is preferable to dress in layers and wear clothing that will wick away perspiration and keep you dry and comfortable
HERE ARE THE TOP THINGS TO BRING WITH YOU ON A SAFARI
- Passport
- Plane tickets
- Travel Insurance Policy & Emergency Contact Numbers
- Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate (if applicable)
- Safari itinerary
- U.S. dollars in large and small denominations ($20, $50 & $100 bills should be issued after 2005)
- Credit cards and ATM bank cards
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen and lip balm
- Small flashlight or headlamp
- Insect/Mosquito repellent
- Eye drops and extra contact lenses or spare glasses (if applicable)
- Anti-bacterial hand sanitizer
- Tissue paper and small travel towel (washrooms in Tanzania often don’t have toilet paper or paper towels)
- Camera, extra memory cards, batteries, and charger, if applicable
- UK plug adapter and transformer/voltage converter, if applicable
- Ziplock bags for toiletries, camera equipment, snacks, etc.
- Personal toiletries
- Small first aid medical kit including Tylenol or ibuprofen, antimalarial pills, cold and allergy medicine, itch medication, band-aids, stomach ache remedy, antibiotic cream, diarrhea medicine, prescription antibiotic for travelers diarrhea (Ciprofloxacin), and any prescription medications.
RECOMMENDED SAFARI CLOTHING TO BRING
- T-shirts and tank tops
- Long-sleeved shirts (for protection from sunburns)
- Shorts
- Light long pants or convertible long-short pants
- Warm fleece pullover or jacket
- One swimsuit
- Cotton socks and underwear
- Pajamas
- One pair of comfortable walking shoes
- One pair of sandals or flip-flops
- Wide-brimmed hat
- Bandana (for dust)
- Heavy sweater, gloves, and toque if traveling in the cold season
CLOTHING FOR ZANZIBAR
Please dress modestly when sightseeing in Stone Town or visiting anywhere outside the beach resorts in Zanzibar. Women should not wear sleeveless or revealing tops and short skirts or thigh-high shorts (Capri trousers or at least knee-length shorts are fine). Men should wear shirts, pants or knee-length shorts.
Not much, remember our trips are all-inclusive. We do suggest you bring appropriate clothing to fit the season and a day pack to carry extra snacks and water. The luggage you can bring on safari vehicles or smaller planes is limited, and a lot of lodges and camps offer laundry services, so there is no need to bring different clothes for each day of your trip.
Bringing the right clothing and personal items on your Tanzania safari not only keeps you safe and comfortable but also increases your enjoyment of the many adventurous activities available during your travels
Planning a family-friendly Tanzanian safari took a long time for our family. We wanted to make sure everything was perfect and went smoothly. The planning stage took a little over a year. But nothing could prepare me for the organization it required when it came to packing!
Clothes
- Long-sleeved shirts and trousers: temperatures can drop at night, and they keep mosquitoes away and protect you from the sun.
- Shorts
- T-shirts
- Rain jacket
- Fleece jacket/ warm sweater
- Socks
- Hat: to protect your face from the sun
- Nice outfit: for dinners or when you spend time in a city
- Sarong: very useful for women to wrap around if they need to go to the washroom in the bush or after a swim.
- Swimsuit
- Sunglasses
- Day pack: a small one that you can take with you on daily tips the best thing is to wear layers of light breathable clothes. Mornings and evenings can be quite cool in Tanzania while during the day it can become pretty hot. Choose neutral colours to keep the bugs away and don’t scare off the wildlife.
Footwear
- A pair of sneakers or trail runners: hiking shoes are only necessary if you are going to climb a mountain, otherwise, choose lighter shoes.
- Flip-flops or sandals: comfortable when you relax at your accommodation, go swimming or take a shower.
Toiletries
- Pack the usual things like soap, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, etc.
- Sunscreen
- After-sun lotion
- Bug spray/ insect repellent with DEET
- Lip balm with SFP
- Wet wipes: if you have to go to the washroom or clean anything during your safari.
Medical Kit
- Antidiarrheal medications
- Anti-malaria medications
- Hand sanitiser
- Painkillers like aspirin
- Nose spray
- Eye-drops: it can be very dusty on the African plains
- Plasters and anti-bacterial medicines
- Tweezer
Gadgets/electronics
- Camera
- Charger and/or batteries
- Extra memory card
- Headlamp/flashlight
- Phone: a lot of accommodations offer free Wi-Fi
- Universal plug converters
- Binocular
Note. Pack valuable electronics in a waterproof bag to protect it against dust and rain.
Documents
- Passport: valid a minimum of 6 months before entry.
- Yellow fever health card: they can ask for it upon arrival at the airport.
- Visa: you can buy it upon arrival at the airport in Tanzania for USD 50.
- Credit card
- Cash dollars: note that in Tanzania only US bills newer than 2006 are accepted.