Packing for your first African safari can be quite challenging. What do you need? What kind of clothes do you bring? Don’t stress too much about what one should pack. Just keep it simple and lightly. On most of Tanzanian safaris it going to be sun, so park lightweight clothes and good sun protection. The luggage you bring on safari is limited and It should be noted that the luggage limit person on domestic flights is 15-20 kg person (checked in and hand luggage).

  • Sturdy, Comfortable shoes preferably waterproof.
  • Tennis shoes or sandals for lounging in the evening
  • Comfortable, breathable socks

  • Pants (Zip-off pants are preferable)
  • Shots, Mid-thigh or longer
  • Long-sleeved shirt or sweater for evening
  • Short-sleeved shirts, cool and breathable
  • Sport bra for women (road can be bumpy)
  • Rain jacket and pants or Poncho

  • Day pack for you to carry
  • Large duffle bag or backpack (20kgs /44lb max for internal fights)

  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping pad and repair kit
  • Tents are supplied by Africa Sights Safaris at no charge

  • Water bottles, and water purifications tablets or purifier
  • Water bottles is available for purchase at the Hotel and Local Markets
  • Sun hat with a brimmed
  • Sunglasses with straps
  • Bandana (for dust, etc.)
  • Money (USD or Tanzania Shillings Bills)
  • Headlamp
  • Camera
  • Binocular
  • Maps, guidebooks
  • Notebook, pencil and pen
  • Pocket knife
  • Electricity adapter
  • Energy bars, hard candy, snacks and comfort foods
  • Playing cards, crossword puzzle, games, books, Frisbee, football, kite
  • Chocolate or pens for village children, momentous for guides and other travelers
  • Sewing kit
  • Salt, pepper, spices for bland food
  • Business card
  • Alarm clock
  • Calculator (for currency conversion)
  • Swim suit for hotel swimming pool

  • Toilet paper (and baggie to carry used paper while walking)
  • Small towel
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Hand-wipes (moist towel for cleaning)
  • Lotion
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Comb, mirror
  • Deodorants
  • Shampoo, conditioners

  • Passport
  • Yellow fever certificate
  • Tanzanian Visa
  • Medical Insurance
  • Covid19 certificate if possible
  • Address book
  • Vaccination records
  • Airline tickets
  • Cash, traveler cheques, credit cards
  • Maps, guidebook
  • Make copies of passport, TZ Visa, Airline tickets/schedule, travelers cheques numbers, leave a copy with someone at home and put a copy in a separate place in your luggage and email them yourself. (Google Docs)

  • Ibuprofen, Aceteminophen, or Paracetamol
  • Throat losenges
  • Bandaids
  • Moleskin
  • Sunscreen (SPF 15+)
  • Lip balm with sun screen
  • Insect repellent
  • Disinfectant, Antiseptic cream
  • Bandages and tape
  • Diarrhea medicine
  • Antihistamines
  • Ace bandage
  • Melatonin (1-3mg) or other sleep aid
  • Malaria pills (talk to your doctor)
  • Antibiotics (talk to your doctor)
  • Prescription drugs (talk to your doctor)
  • Diamox (talk to your doctor)

  • Games, toys, books
  • Swim toy
  • Gift for local kids

  • Swim suit and cover up
  • Beach sandals
  • Reef shoes (for sharps rocks and coral)
  • Underwater camera
  • SCUBA/Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins and wet suit)

  • Shoes
  • Any warm clothes
  • T-shirts
  • Hats
  • Nerf football, Frisbees
  • Candy
  • Pens, School Supplies
  • Energy bars

  • U-shaped neck pillow (blow-up)
  • Book/magazine
  • Toiletries
  • Snacks
  • Water