SAFARI PACKING LIST
If you’ve never been to Tanzania or been on a safari, the packing list below can help you be well-prepared and at ease while on your experience. Don’t worry if you forget a few things; you can pick up the majority of necessities in town before you depart
Travel documents
Current passport Records of or certificates for yellow fever immunization. Tanzanian visas are obtained at the airport upon arrival and cost US$100 for US nationals (payable in cash only) or US$50 for citizens of the UK/European Union and the majority of other nations. A copy of the flight schedule. A copy of your travel insurance and/or medical evacuation coverage. Cards for personal health/dental insurance. A credit card (Visa and MasterCard are most widely accepted). Cash in U.S. Dollars (bills MUST have been issued in 2004 or later)
Clothing
Keep in mind that the safari is not a fashion show and choose your clothing accordingly. Avoid using bright colors; instead, khaki and other neutral hues frequently work well. You should usually wear layers because it can get both hot and cold.
To stay warm, wear a sweater or fleece pullover.
Sturdy sandals or boots
A sun hat
Sun protective eyewear
Polo shirts or t-shirts (2-5 depending on how often you want to change)
Long-sleeved clothing (light weight)
Shorts
Lengthy pants
Underclothes Socks
Sleepwear
Portable towel
A thick hat, gloves, and thermal underwear (during May – Sept)
Rain boots and rain pants (During rainy season Mar – May and Oct – Dec)
Very highly advised
Memory cards and cameras Binoculars Sunscreen Wet tissues and hand sanitizer Bug repellent Personal care products (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops etc) Tablets for malariaA standard first-aid kit, and prescription drugsHeadlamp or flashlightChargers and additional batteries for your phone, camera, etc.Power adaptor for use with UK-style outlets
Other advice
Bring soft luggage, such as a sports bag, duffel bag, or backpack. To fit these in a safari truck, they are perfect. It can frequently be challenging to accommodate hard luggage inside the automobiles.
Bring a backpack to carry all of your essential belongings, such as money, cameras, prescription drugs, and travel documents. You should always carry this backpack with you.
Limit your use of luxuries like hair dryers and straighteners, pricey jewelry, cosmetics, and large amounts of toiletries. When in doubt, omit them.
If you intend to bring cash, separate it into distinct compartments of your carry-on bags, wallet, and money belt in case one of those carry items becomes damaged.
Leave room in your suitcase for the essential keepsakes that you will most likely purchase. There are locations where you can use DHL or other services to ship packages home, however this can occasionally be an expensive alternative.
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