Safari Checklist || Kei Tours and Safaris

Safari Checklist

Packing for your first African safari can be quite a challenge. What do you need? What kind of clothes do you bring? Don’t stress too much about what to pack. Just keep it simple and pack lightly. The luggage you can bring on safari vehicles or smaller planes is limited, and a lot of lodges and camps offer laundry services, so there is no need to bring different clothes for each day of your trip. On most Tanzanian safaris it’s going to be sunny, so pack lightweight clothes and good sun protection. This is our advice on what you need for a safari in Tanzania.

CLOTHES

Long-sleeved shirts and trousers: temperatures can drop at night and it keeps mosquitoes away and protects you from the sun.
Shorts
T-shirts
Rain jacket
Fleece jacket/ warm sweater
Socks
Hat: to protect your face from the sun
Nice outfit: for dinners or when you spend time in a city
Sarong: very useful for women to wrap around if you need to go to the toilet in the bush or after a swim.
Swimsuit
Sun glasses
Daypack: a small one that you can take with you on daily tips the best thing is to wear layers of light breathable clothes. Mornings and evenings can be quite cool in Tanzania while during the day it can become pretty hot. Choose neutral colors to keep the bugs away and don’t scare off the wildlife

FOOTWEAR

A pair of sneakers or trail runners: hiking shoes are only necessary if you are going to climb a mountain, otherwise, choose lighter shoes.
Flip-flops or sandals: comfortable when you relax at your accommodation, go swimming or take a shower.

TOILETRIES

Pack the usual things like soap, toothpaste, shampoo, and conditioner, etc.
Sunscreen
After-sun lotion
Bug spray/ insect repellent with DEET
Lip balm with SFP
Wet wipes: if you have to go to the toilet or clean anything during your safari.

MEDICAL KIT

Antidiarrheal medications
Anti-malaria medications
Hand sanitizer
Painkillers like aspirin
Nose spray
Eye-drops: it can be very dusty on the African plains
Plasters and anti-bacterial medicines
Tweezers

GADGETS/ELECTRONICS

Camera
Charger or/and batteries
Extra memory card
Headlamp/flashlight
Phone: a lot of accommodations offer free WIFI
Universal plug converters
Binocular

Note. Pack valuable electronics in a waterproof bag to protect it against dust and rains.

DOCUMENTS

Passport: valid a minimum of 6 months prior to entry.
Yellow fever health card: they can ask for it upon arrival at the airport.
Visa: you can buy it upon arrival at the airport in Tanzania.
Credit card.
Cash dollars: note that in Tanzania only US bills newer than 2006 are accepted.

Safari Checklist