What to bring on a safari
What to bring on a Safari
Good equipment is extremely important for your success, safety, enjoyment, and comfort during your trip. Please, read the following carefully about what to bring to your safari. Feel free to contact us if you have questions or just for advice.
For your safari and trekking, we recommend you to travel light. Your clothes should be comfortable and casual. Opt for neutral colors. Remember that you will be in the wild so your clothes will most probably get dusty, which means you will be less conspicuous on neutral colors. Do not bring a lot of extra changing clothes because you can easily get your clothes washed without having to carry extra luggage. Bring polar clothing and jackets because during the mornings and evenings the weather can get cold (The temperature can go down to 15 degrees Celsius).
Bring long sleeves and pants because they will prevent you from getting insect bites. We recommend you bring a light cloth scarf to wear around your neck to protect your face from dust. Bring a swimsuit, some lodges having pools. Walking shoes or hiking boots are essential for hiking and safari walking. Also bring sandals or open shoes for evening hours. Finally, bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a sunhat to protect you from the intense sun of the equator.
In Arusha and Zanzibar, know that the population is predominantly Muslim, so please be open minded about your presentation. Avoid short clothes (skirts extending beyond knee length) and also dress to cover your shoulders but do not worry as swimwear is allowed on the beach!
We recommend packing in a travel bag made of soft material or a backpack that can be compressed in the car. Do not bring any rigid suitcase. Take into consideration that many of the domestic flights limit the weight of the luggage to 20 kg in the hold and 5 kg in the cabin.
Other essentials: binoculars for wildlife observation, a camera to immortalize magic moments, a British type adapter, a solar battery charger, a flashlight or headlight, sunscreen SPF 60, a protective balm for the lips, an insect repellent (DEET 25% minimum), your toiletries, and antibacterial towels individually wrapped for general hygiene.
Preparation guide – Check-list for Safari Trip
Documents and others
– Passport
– Visa
– Money (US currency)
– Medical insurance and local vaccination
– Medication (malaria)
– Carnet or proof of vaccination
Clothes and accessories
– Sun hat
– Bandeau / bandana
– Sunglasses
– Lightweight shirts (two or more)
– Sweater or sports shirt
– Jacket
– Bathing suit
– Underwear
– Hiking shorts
– Pants (two)
– Socks
– Walking shoes or hiking boots
– Flip flops or rubber sandals
Equipments
– Water bottle
– Binoculars
– Camera and extra batteries
– Adapter
– Sports bag and/or camping backpack
Toiletries
– Toothbrush and toothpaste
– Comb
– Shampoo
– Feminine hygiene products
– Foot powder, hand cream, laundry soap, etc.
– Sunscreen SPF 30
– Lip Balm SPF 30 or more
– Flashlight or headlight
– Pocket knife
– Hygienic clothes
– Contacts or glasses, spare glasses
– Insect repellent
