🧳 Essential Travel Documents

• Valid passport (with at least 6 months before expiry)

• Visa (if not already obtained online or on arrival)

• Travel insurance documents

• Vaccination certificate (especially Yellow Fever, if required)

• Flight tickets / e-tickets

• Safari itinerary and accommodation confirmations

• Copy of passport (digital & printed)

👕 Clothing (Neutral Colors: khaki, beige, olive, brown)

• 2–3 short-sleeve t-shirts / tops

• 2–3 long-sleeve shirts (for sun & bug protection)

• 1 light fleece or jacket (for early morning & evening drives)

• 2–3 pairs of lightweight trousers or safari pants

• 1 pair of shorts (for warmer days at camp)

• 1 casual outfit for evenings at the lodge

• Light scarf or buff (to block dust during drives)

• Swimsuit (many lodges have pools)

• Undergarments & socks (quick-dry are best)

• Pajamas / sleepwear

👟 Footwear

• Comfortable walking shoes or trail runners

• Flip-flops or sandals (for lodge/camp use)

🧼 Toiletries & Personal Care

• Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss

• Travel-sized shampoo, conditioner, soap

• Sunscreen (high SPF)

• Lip balm with SPF

• Moisturizer (sun & wind can dry out skin)

• Deodorant

• Razor

• Sanitary products

• Insect repellent with DEET or picaridin

• Wet wipes / facial wipes

• Tissues / toilet paper (small pack)

• Hand sanitizer

🧰 Health & Safety

• Any prescription medications (+ copy of prescription)

• Anti-malarial medication (consult your doctor)

• Pain relievers (e.g. Panadol, Ibuprofen)

• Anti-diarrhea tablets (e.g. Imodium)

• Motion sickness tablets (for bumpy drives)

• Electrolyte powder or tablets

• First aid kit (plasters, antiseptic, etc.)

📸 Electronics

• Phone & charger

• Power bank

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

• Camera, batteries, memory cards

• Binoculars (optional but highly recommended)

• Flashlight or headlamp (for camp nights)

📚 Extras

• Reusable water bottle

• Small backpack or day bag

• Safari hat or wide-brim hat

• Sunglasses (with UV protection)

• Travel journal & pen

• Zip-lock bags (for snacks, small items, or keeping electronics dust-free)

🧺 Optional but Helpful

• Travel laundry soap or detergent

• Travel pillow for flights or long drives

• Guidebook or wildlife checklist

• Snacks (especially if you have dietary preferences)

• Dollar bills or Tanzanian shillings (for tips, small purchases)