Clothing

• Lightweight, breathable shirts (neutral colors like khaki, beige, olive — avoid bright colors & dark blue/black that attract tsetse flies)

• Convertible trousers/shorts for flexible comfort

• Light fleece or sweater (early mornings & evenings can be chilly)

• Light rain jacket / windbreaker (especially during rainy months)

• Wide-brim hat or cap for sun protection

• Comfortable walking shoes or trainers

• Sandals or flip-flops for camp/lodge wear

• Light scarf or buff (dust and sun protection)

Gear & Accessories

• Daypack for water, snacks, camera

• Binoculars (8x or 10x magnification for wildlife spotting)

• Camera with zoom lens (extra batteries & memory cards)

• Sunglasses (polarized preferred)

• Reusable water bottle

• Headlamp or small flashlight (with extra batteries)

• Power bank for charging devices in remote camps

• Travel adapter (Tanzania uses UK-style plugs – Type G)

Personal Items

• Sunscreen (high SPF)

• Insect repellent with DEET or picaridin

• Personal medications (bring more than you think you’ll need)

• Basic first aid kit (plasters, antiseptic, painkillers, anti-diarrheal tablets)

• Hand sanitizer & wet wipes

• Lip balm with SPF

Travel Documents

• Passport (valid for at least 6 months beyond travel dates)

• Visa (if required — check entry requirements before traveling)

• Travel insurance documents

• Yellow fever certificate (required if coming from certain countries)

• Itinerary & booking confirmations

Optional but Useful

• Swimsuit (some lodges have pools)

• Light gloves & beanie (if visiting in June–August)

• Travel journal for notes & wildlife sightings

• Field guidebook for birds or mammals of East Africa

Tip: Most Tanzania safaris have a 15–20 kg luggage limit in soft bags if flying on small bush planes. A duffel bag + small backpack works best.