What To Wear On A Tanzania Safari – The Ultimate Guide. First, good news: you probably already have most of what you need at home. Still, our suggestions for what to wear on a Tanzanian safari are the same all year, but they change based on whether you’re going to climb Mount Kilimanjaro or visit the famous Zanzibar Island.

First, this piece will tell you everything you need to know about what to bring and wear on your Tanzania safari. Before we look at clothes, let’s talk about the weather, which is a great way to start a chat.

How will the weather be?

This is the best time to visit Tanzania because of the wildlife. The dry season lasts from late June to early October. In the Serengeti, the best times to see the wildebeest giving birth and migrating are in late January and early February. The “long rains,” which are also called Tanzania’s main wet season, last from about March to May.

Clothes that are good for safari

Wear clothes that are loose, comfy, and easy to wash. You should only bring what you need because most hotels and camps will wash your clothes for a small fee. You don’t have to dress up for safaris because they are relaxed. In fact, you’ll look great even in your practical safari clothes.

You should bring clothes so that you can adapt to changing weather. Depending on the time of year, early morning game drives can be pretty cool, while daytime temperatures can get pretty hot. If you want to avoid getting tsetse flies, don’t wear dark blue or black clothes. Instead, wear gray or khaki-colored clothes.

It is important to bring sunglasses, bug spray, sunscreen, and hats with wide brims. To avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes at night, you should wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, socks, and bug spray. Make a list of all the clothes you need to bring on your Tanzania tour and what to wear. That way you can look at it while you pack for your trip.

Tank tops and T-shirts
Shirts with long sleeves
Shorts
Light long pants or pants that can be changed from long to short
A warm fleece jacket or sweater
A bandana
If you’re going somewhere cold, bring a heavy jacket, gloves, and a hat.
One swimsuit for the Indian Ocean or the pool at your hotel.
Socks and underwear made of cotton
Underwear
One pair of walking shoes that are easy to wear
One set of shoes or flip-flops
Hat with a wide brim
Sunglasses

Extra Things You Should Bring on Your Trip

Tip #1: When you go to Tanzania, only bring the things you really need. It’s also likely that you can get something back home if you forget it. These are some extra things you should bring on holiday that you can cross off your list.

Paperwork, money, and other things you need
Cards for shopping and ATMs
Certificate of Getting a Yellow Fever Shot if Needed
There are big and small US bills.
Passports and plane tickets
Policy for Travel Insurance
Need Help Phone Numbers
Plan for the safari
Lighter or flashlight for small areas
If needed, a charger, extra memory cards, batteries, and a camera
Ziplock bags for food, toiletries, camera gear, and other things that are good for you
Cover-up and lip balm
Repellent for bugs
Eye drops and extra glasses or contact lenses in case you need them
Hand spray that kills germs
Toilet paper and a small towel for traveling
Personal hygiene items
Kit for first help
Tylenol
Pills that fight malaria
Medicine for colds and allergies
Itch medicine
Stick-ons
How to treat stomach pain
Cream for antibiotics
medicine for diarrhea
Prescription medicine for diarrhea caused by traveling
Medicines on prescription

What Should You Wear in Zanzibar?

It’s best to wear something simple if you want to see Stone Town or any other part of Zanzibar besides the beach resorts before your tour. Women shouldn’t wear short skirts, shorts that reach the thighs, shirts without sleeves, or shirts that show a lot of skin. But Capri pants or shorts that reach the knee are fine, as are long dresses and skirts. Men should wear shorts or pants that reach the knee.

Can-brings for your Zanzibar beach vacation

You already have a swimsuit, sunglasses, and a fancy hat in your bag. What else should you bring to this almost too-beautiful-to-be-true island? It depends on how you plan to spend your time there.

Keep a journal and write down what you did, what you saw, and the animals you met on your trip.
If you want to snorkel or dive, this is the best way to take pictures of all the tropical fish you see, metaphorically speaking.

Read a book. Picture yourself lying on a white sand beach, listening to the waves, and reading a good book. We think these are good places to learn more about Tanzania.
Those headphones are handy for when you want to listen to your favorite music or podcasts at the beach.