Travel guide · packing list

Pack light. Pack squashy.

Luggage rides on the roof of the safari vehicle, so a soft, lockable, waterproof bag beats a suitcase every time.

01 — Two colour rules

This one catches people out.

  • Avoid blue. It attracts tsetse flies. Bright colours and white are also poor choices on a game drive.
  • Camouflage clothing is illegal in Tanzania for civilians. Leave it at home — people have been arrested for it, and it is not worth the conversation.

On the inbound flight, checked luggage sometimes arrives after you do. Anything you cannot do without on day one — medication above all — goes in your hand luggage.

02 — Safari

Neutral, layered, soft-sided.

Clothes. Sun hat or cap · t-shirts · long-sleeved shirts · light cotton shorts · at least two pairs of long trousers · sandals or flip-flops · swimsuit for the lodges · a warm scarf, because evenings get cold · a jacket suited to safari · hiking or walking shoes. Sportswear if you are walking; a sports bra is worth packing for the rougher tracks.

Kit. Camera and video gear · memory cards and spare batteries · a torch or headlamp with spares · padlocks · sunglasses · sun block and lip balm · wet wipes and hand sanitiser · toiletries · a small pocket knife · a neck pouch or fanny pack · something to read · your passport, visa, tickets, money and itinerary.

If you wear contact lenses, bring glasses too — a safari is dusty and lenses dry out fast.

On the Camping tier all camping gear is provided; you do not need to bring any of it.

Climbing as well?

The mountain list is different and depends on your route and the season. Tell us which climb you are booked on and we will send the current one.

No deposit and no obligation — we reply with a suggested route, the lodges at your tier and the real per-person price. We do not pass your details to anyone else.