Wildlife Safari Packing List

Clothing for Your Wildlife Safari Trip in Tanzania

Going on a Wildlife Safari in Tanzania is one of the world’s great travel experiences. Few other places can offer so much natural diversity. To get the most from your experience, thorough preparation is important. The packing list below highlights recommendations for clothing, personal care items, accessories and essential documents to optimize your comfort and safety during the safari. If you have any questions, please contact us

Note: For your game drives, it is important to choose neutral-colored attire—think shades of tan, green, or grey—and steer clear of overly bright or dark colors. This approach helps you blend into the natural surroundings, minimizing disruptions to wildlife and reducing the risk of attracting certain insects. While you’re relaxing at your accommodations, you may wear any colors you’d like.

  • T-shirts/wicking tops
  • Shorts/lightweight pants
  • Sandals/slip-ons
  • Loose long-sleeved shirts
  • Undergarments and socks
  • Baseball cap
  • Warm sweater/fleece/jacket
  • Closed shoes or boots
  • Warm knit hat

Personal Care & Toiletries

  • Sunscreen
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Personal items(i.e. contact lenses and solution, sanitary napkins, etc.)
  • Lip balm
  • Deodorant
  • After sun / skin moisturizer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Accessories & Other Items

  • Sunglasses
  • Water Bottle(Reusable)
  • US Dollars(dated 2009 or later) for additional purchases at lodges/camps and tipping
  • Baseball cap
  • Closed shoes or boots
  • Warm knit hat

Personal First Aid Kit

  • Insect repellant
  • Pain-relievers
  • Anti-diarrhea tablets
  • Antihistamines
  • Anti-malaria medication
  • Prescription medications

Written Documents

  • Copy of passport and visa
  • Immunization records / yellow booklet
  • Health & travel insurance documents

We recommend bringing a well-packed daypack for long game drives to make your experience as comfortable as possible. Consider including essentials like:

  • A battery-powered fan
  • A cooling towel
  • A portable phone charger
  • An insulated water bottle
  • Advil
  • Bug spray
  • Snacks
  • Sunscreen

These items will help you stay cool, prepared, and energized throughout your adventure.

PLEASE NOTE: Plastic bags of any sort are not permitted in Tanzania. Please do not pack in plastic bags or bring them for wet clothing. This ban also applies to duty free bags from items purchased on your trip to Tanzania. Per the requirements by airlines for carry-on liquids, one quart-size plastic bag per person is permitted.