We would recommend the Proper Packing List for all your safari tours or trekking in Tanzania. It will provide you with a clearer picture of what you actually need on Safaris To Tanzania.
No matter how daunting this packing for Tanzania may be, you will get a clear idea through this list of essential travel items-Clothes to pack
What clothing you will pack depends on the time of the year and your itinerary. You will experience different weather conditions in Tanzania and should pack your clothes according to this.
During the daytime, you may feel dry and hot weather but remember the evening and the mornings usually feels cold. So backpack in every possible way.
What clothing you will pack depends on the time of the year and your itinerary. You will experience different weather conditions in Tanzania and should pack your clothes according to this.
During the daytime, you may feel dry and hot weather but remember the evening and the mornings usually feels cold. So backpack in every possible way.
WOMEN
MEN
KIDS
TOPS
- Safari shirt
- Hooded safari jacket
- Fleece zip-up jacket
- 3 short sleeve shirts
- 2 long-sleeve shirts (styles with tabbed, rollable sleeves are most versatile)
- 3 cotton t-shirts
- Fleece pullover
- Safari shirt
- Lightweight jacket
- Soft-shell water-resistant jacket
- Breathable short sleeve shirt
- Moisture-wicking tank top
- Two long-sleeve shirts
- Two short-sleeve shirts
- Fleece jacket
- Anti-insect safari shirt
- High-neck/turtleneck shirt
- Knitted cotton polo shirts
BOTTOMS
- Lightweight, water-resistant safari pants
- Linen drawstring pants
- High-rise athletic leggings
- High-rise moisture-wicking leggings
- Zip-off safari pants
- Water-resistant hiking pants
- Two pairs of zip-off safari pants
- Jeans (optional, for colder nights)One pair shorts
ACCESSORIES
- Sunglasses with polarized lenses
- Buff wrap to protect your face from dirt or to keep your hair out of your face
- Scarf to wrap yourself on cold morning and evening game drives.
- Sunglasses with polarized lenses
- Buff wrap to protect your face from dirt or to keep your hair out of your face
- Sun hat
- Swimsuit and goggles
Normal Cold Medicine
In case, you do catch a bug, you may need cold medicine like aspirin.
An Antihistamine
keep an antihistamine like Benadryl to save from insect bites.
Diarrhea Medicine
keep some antidiarrheal medicine with you while packing for Tanzania Safari.
Painkillers
You should keep painkillers in your First Aid box, it may be needed.
Malaria Pills
while visiting Tanzania, don’t forget to bring malaria pills with you to avoid the risk of malaria.
Insect Repellent
As you are going to visit the Tanzanian bush, you should use insect repellent while on safari. So, don’t forget to keep it.
Pro Tips: In your medical kit, keep medications that have been personally recommended by your doctor.
From the above, you got to know the detailed packing list for your Safari In Tanzania Now let’s talk about the unnecessary things to avoid while packing your luggage. Because from the start, we have said about travel light to Tanzania.
Don’t pack lots of cloths
You are going on an African safari, remember! So you need to pack as light as you can and don’t need to pack many clothes. Always take a few lightweight clothes because your maximum time will be spent in the national parks doing safari activities.
Don’t take excessive electronics
There is no need to bring excessive electronics while on your Safari To Tanzania.
Though Tanzania is a safe country, still there is a risk of small robberies on the streets of Tanzania.
So, better don’t bring any unnecessary electrical items to avoid any kind of theft.
Don’t carry lots of cash
It’s highly advisable not to carry too much cash with you while you Visit Tanzania. It can be a reason for headaches for you.
There are ATM systems available throughout the country except in some rural areas. So, you will have not any problem accessing cash once you get there. So, instead of much cash, you should carry your ATM card and your debit card as well.
Don’t bring expensive jewelry
Keep in mind that you are going to another place for a vacation and bringing expensive jewelry can be a risk for you. You may face any kind of unusual attacks or may lose them while traveling.
So, we would suggest you not bring any expensive ornaments with you to avoid such kinds of incidents.
