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Preparing for an African safari differs significantly from packing for most other journeys, presenting a challenge for first-time safari adventurers. Not only do travelers typically encounter weight restrictions on bush flights (often limited to around 15 kilograms or 33 pounds per person, inclusive of camera gear and carry-ons), but there’s also the puzzle of determining the most suitable attire for the safari.

EStarting on Tanzania Safari Tours is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. However, orchestrating a Tanzania Safari necessitates careful planning, particularly when compiling the optimal Safari Packing List. Balancing various factors such as weather conditions, planned activities, and duration alongside the persistent weight restrictions can pose a considerable challenge.

Fret not, as Kiliamanjaro Fair Deal a dependable and pragmatic Safari Packing List tailored for Tanzania, designed to ensure you’re fully equipped for the ultimate Tanzania Safari experience. tailoring them to adapt to the rocky and dusty African wilderness, the harsh circumstances, and the bumpy roads, ensuring maximum comfort while also providing our clients with the greatest safari experience possible.

The list is a bit long and therefore, if some of the items won’t be applicable to your trip you can just ignore them.

  • Valid passport
  • Yellow fever vaccination records/ certificate.
  • Tanzania visa, available at airport upon arrival, USD $100 payable in cash only for US citizens or USD $50 for residents of 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 card (Visa and MasterCard are most widely accepted).
  • Cash in U.S. Dollars (bills MUST have been issued in 2006 or later)
  • Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm
  • Sturdy boots or sandals
  • Sun hat & Sun glasses
  • T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5 depending on how often you want to change)
  • Long sleeve shirts (light weight)
  • Shorts & Long trousers
  • Underwear
  • Socks
  • Sleepwear
  • Travel towel
  • Thermal underwear, gloves and warm hat (during May – Sept)
  • Rain coat and rain trousers (During rainy season Mar – May and Oct – Dec)
  • 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
  • Power adapter to fit the UK style electrical socket

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The excursions featured on our website serve as sample itineraries reflecting our annual plans. However, these are not the only fixed programs we offer. You can use these itineraries as a starting point and customize your vacation by adding or combining elements. Alternatively, you have the option to design a completely unique tour by incorporating your preferred components.