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Your Ultimate Tanzania Safari

YOUR COMPLETE TANZANIA SAFARI PACKING CHECKLIST

Key items to bring for comfort and readiness during your African adventure

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Clothing

  • Neutral-colored clothing (khaki, beige, green)
  • Light, breathable long-sleeve shirts
  • Convertible hiking pants
  • Fleece or jacket for chilly mornings
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Camp sandals
  • Wide-brimmed hat
  • Swimwear (for lodges with pools)
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Essential Gear

  • High-quality binoculars (8x42 recommended)
  • Camera with zoom lens (70-300mm ideal)
  • Portable power bank
  • Headlamp with red light mode
  • Compact daypack
  • Waterproof dry bags
  • Universal power adapter
  • Reusable water bottle
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Health & Safety

  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate
  • Malaria prophylaxis
  • Complete first aid kit
  • High-SPF sunscreen
  • Insect repellent (DEET 30%+)
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Motion sickness tablets
  • Personal medications
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Important Documents

  • Passport (valid 6+ months)
  • Tanzania visa (or eVisa printout)
  • Flight tickets
  • Travel insurance details
  • Vaccination certificates
  • Emergency contact information
  • Credit cards (Visa/Mastercard)
  • Cash in USD (small bills)
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Additional Essentials

  • Field guidebook
  • Travel journal and pen
  • Playing cards/travel games
  • Lightweight scarf/shemagh
  • Zip-lock bags (various sizes)
  • Small flashlight
  • Ear plugs
  • Eye mask
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Seasonal Essentials

  • Rain jacket (November-May)
  • Warmer layers (June-August)
  • Dust mask (dry season)
  • Heavier sleeping bag (winter months)
  • Cooling towel (summer months)
  • Extra water storage (dry season)

Key Packing Tips

Safari operators typically enforce weight restrictions (15kg/33lbs for light aircraft transfers). Soft-sided luggage is preferred, as hard suitcases are not allowed on safari vehicles or small planes.

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Most international flights allow 23kg checked baggage + carry-on
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Domestic flights typically limit to 15kg including hand luggage
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Leave excess luggage at Arusha/Dar hotels if needed
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Use travel-sized toiletries to conserve space
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