If this is your first time in Tanzania or your first time on safari, this packing list below can help you to be well-prepared and comfortable during your adventure. If you do forget a few things, don’t worry, you can pick up most everyday items in town before you leave.

Travel Documents

• Valid passport
• Yellow fever vaccination records/ certificate.
• Tanzania visa, available at the airport upon arrival, USD $100 payable in cash only for US citizens or USD $50 for residents of the UK/European Union and most other countries.
• Copy of flight itinerary.
• Copy of travel and/or medical evacuation insurance.
• Personal medical/dental insurance cards.
• Credit cards (Visa and MasterCard are most widely accepted).
• Cash in U.S. Dollars (bills MUST have been issued in 2006 or later)

 
Clothing

Remember, it’s not a fashion show out there, so be a bit more practical when choosing your safari wardrobe. Try to stay away from bright colors – khaki and other neutral colors tend to work well. It is probably best if you dress in layers since it can get cold, but also very hot.

• Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm
• Sturdy boots or sandals 
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5 depending on how often you want to change)
•  Long sleeve shirts (lightweight)
•  Shorts
•  Long trousers
•  Underwear
•  Socks
•  Sleepwear
•  Travel towel
•  Thermal underwear, gloves, and a warm hat (during May-Sept)
•  Raincoat and rain trousers (During rainy season Mar-May and Oct-Dec)

Highly recommended

• Camera and memory cards
• Binoculars
• Sunscreen
• Hand sanitizer and wet wipes
• Insect Repellent
• Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc)
• Malaria tablets
• Basic first aid kit and prescription medicines
• Flashlight or headlamp
• Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone, etc
• The power adapter to fit the UK-style electrical socket

 
Others tips

• Bring soft luggage such as a duffel bag, hiking pack, or sports bag. These are ideal for packing into a safari vehicle. Hard suitcases can often be difficult to fit into vehicles.
• Bring a backpack to carry all of your important items including travel documents, money, camera, medication, etc. You should keep this backpack with you at all times.
• Keep luxury items such as hair dryers/ straighteners, expensive jewelry, makeup, and bulky toiletries to an absolute minimum. If in doubt, leave them out.
• If you plan to bring cash, divide it into different areas of your carry-on luggage, wallet, and money belt just in case something happens to one of those carry items.
• Leave some space in your luggage for the all-important souvenirs that you will probably buy. There are places where you can send packages home via DHL etc, however, this can sometimes be an expensive option.