What To Pack For A Tanzania Safari [Safari Packing List]. No matter how many safari tours you’ve been on before or if this is your first time, you should know exactly what to bring with you. Along with making sure you get the most out of your Tanzanian tour, you should also make sure you are ready for anything that might happen.

Don’t worry if you can’t think of everything you need to bring with you; we’re here to help!

What to Bring on Safari

This Tanzania trip packing list will show you what you need to bring and why you should bring it.

Now let’s begin.

Money and travel documents

Even though this seems like something you should bring with you, it’s easy to forget if you are in a hurry. The following papers and money are what you will need:

There’s no doubt that you should get your passport before you leave, but sometimes it’s hard to remember. If you want to remember to bring your passport, write it down somewhere you will see it often, like on the bathroom mirror or the fridge. This will help you remember. You should also make sure that your passport is still good for at least six months.

Ticket for a plane: Even though this is a clear must-have, it’s still easy to forget when you’re in a hurry.

Visa: E-visas are advised because you can order them ahead of time, and they can help you avoid any problems you might have getting a real visa when you get to Tanzania. They are, however, available when you get to the country if you need them.

Travel insurance: This insurance will cover any problems that may arise during your trip to Tanzania, such as cancellations, flight delays, evacuations, theft or loss of property, and any medical bills that you may need.

Covid-19 documentation: Starting in January 2023, travelers will not need any Covid-19 evidence (vaccination and/or PCR-test) to enter or leave the country.

Currency: It’s best to be as ready as possible with your money, so bring a mix of cash, debit or credit cards, and checks. US dollars are the only currency that can be used in Tanzania as long as they are not older than 2006. They can be used in most of the country’s big businesses. Also, you should bring Tanzanian shillings with you because they are commonly used in smaller businesses.
Variety of Clothes

There is no such thing as a certain wardrobe for a trek in Tanzania because you never know what the weather will be like.

Tanzania has both wet and dry seasons. The dry seasons are from January to February and then again from June to October. The wet seasons are from March to May (which is the wettest month) and then again from November to December.

Even though it’s not likely to rain on a trek in the dry season, you should still bring a few jackets just in case.

If not, wearing light clothes will be fine. If it’s going to rain, you should wear heavier clothes like scarves and thicker coats.

Also, there are some clothes that you should always bring with you, no matter what time of year you travel:

Shirts with long sleeves
Pants Shorts
Jacket that keeps water out
T-shirts
Socks
Sweaters to keep warm
Swimwear
Hats
In general, neutral-colored, light clothes are a good choice for a trek. But remember that layers are your best friend!

Strong and comfortable shoes

You may be walking a lot on your safari, especially if it’s a walking safari, so make sure you wear shoes that are easy on your feet.

Being ready to get your sneakers dirty is a good idea. On the other hand, you need hiking boots that are strong and give your ankles a lot of support.

Please remember to bring your sandals or flip-flops if you want to relax at the beach before going on your tour.

First Aid Kit

A simple first-aid kit will help you stay healthy and avoid accidents on your trip.

You want to make sure you have enough of the important things, like daily painkillers and medicines to keep you from getting sick or having diarrhea. You can still enjoy your trip this way, even if you have to deal with health issues.

Here are some of these essentials:

Medicines that kill germs
Medicines that fight malaria
Medications for diarrhea
Stick-ons
Sticky tape and bandages
Tape that sticks
Hand lotion
Adrenalin
Spray for the nose
It doesn’t matter how small your first aid kit is as long as it has everything you need to treat cuts, bruises, and allergic responses.

Things for the bathroom

When it comes to toiletries, you should bring the same things you do on other trips, like The following:

Toothbrush
Soap, shampoo, and hair conditioner
Mouthwash and deodorant
Towels for trips
Lotions for hairbrushes

Personal care items for women (if needed)

While you’re on safari, bugs will be around, so make sure you bring strong bug spray along with these other things to keep from getting swarmed or bitten!

Protecting the sun

During your trip, you will also need to remember that you will be outside for a long time, so it is important to bring sunblock.

Bring both sunscreen and lotion for after the sun.

Tech and electronics

Along with your phone, you will definitely want to take pictures of the things that happen to you on safari, so a camera should be on your list of must-haves.

Don’t forget to bring extra batteries, a charger for your camera (or your phone!), and a memory card. Universal plug adapters and glasses are also important.

If you are going to be in Tanzania during the rainy season, make sure that any tools you bring are always safe.

It might be helpful to give them extra protection or waterproof bags to keep them in.

Baggage

For all of your things, make sure you have all the different types of storage you need. The following could be part of this:

Backpack tote bag that doesn’t leak
Bags for the day that zip up
Using these different types of luggage will help you separate your everyday things from your safari-specific things.

Last Thoughts: What Should You Bring on Your Tanzania Safari?
Now you have everything you need for a Tanzanian tour!

Always keep things in order and plan everything out before you go. That way, you’ll remember everything you need and have a great time on your trip.