General Packing List

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. A fanny pack or moneybag that hangs around the neck works well.
• In case luggage doesn’t arrive the same day you do, put enough clothing and supplies for the first day in your carry­on luggage.
• 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

Note: Laundry service is available at most lodges either at a nominal cost or free of charge in some cases.
Baggage

• Day pack, for you to carry
• Large waterproof duffel bag or backpack

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. Larger US bills and/or travelers checks for bigger purchases)
• 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)

Documents

• Passport (with visa stamp or completed visa application with $50 or $100 US cash, exact change)
• Yellow fever certificate (REQUIRED if travelling from or through an endemic zone )
• Medical and Travel Insurance
• Address book

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