What to Pack for Your Camping Safari in Tanzania

Packing the right items ensures you have a comfortable and enjoyable safari experience. Here’s a checklist to help you prepare:

Clothing & Accessories

✔ Warm clothes (for chilly mornings and evenings)
✔ Light, breathable clothing (neutral colors are best for game drives)
✔ Comfortable sneakers or hiking shoes
✔ A hat or cap to protect from the sun
✔ Sunglasses (preferably polarized)
✔ Lightweight rain jacket or poncho

Toiletries & Personal Items

✔ Towels & a small travel pillow
✔ Toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, and deodorant
✔ Wet wipes & toilet paper
✔ Moisturizer & lip balm (the air can be dry)
✔ Mosquito repellent (bug spray)
✔ Sunscreen (high SPF recommended)

Gadgets & Essentials

✔ Binoculars (if possible, for better wildlife viewing)
✔ Camera or smartphone with extra batteries & memory cards
✔ Flashlight or headlamp with extra batteries
✔ Power bank for charging devices

Other Useful Items

✔ Small backpack for daily essentials
✔ A refillable water bottle
✔ Snacks (energy bars, nuts, or dried fruit)
✔ Medication (any prescribed medicines, plus painkillers, antihistamines, and motion sickness tablets)
✔ Travel documents (passport, insurance, and permits)

💡 Note: If you have large luggage, you can leave it at our office or your hotel and take only a small bag for your safari.