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Packing for Safari

Packing for Safari

PACKING FOR SAFARI

PACKING FOR YOUR TANZANIAN SAFARI

LUGGAGE: NOTES ON FOR TANZANIA: It is strongly recommended that you use a soft- • Arusha, Northern Tanzania: sided carry or and a small piece of Pleasant days and cool nights. Cold in the hand luggage such as a or small rucksack Ngorongoro Crater rim (over 2000 m) so warm (which is convenient for use on game drives to clothing is essential, but layered clothes would be contain your camera gear, binoculars, sunscreen advised so as to be able to ‘peel’ layers once on and , particularly if on an all-day game drive). If the crater floor. your trip includes domestic air travel, it is important to remember that travel by light aircraft has a strict luggage restriction of 15 kg per person including hand • Southern Tanzania and Coastal region: luggage. The weight allowance is a requirement of all Hot and humid. The Selous seldom gets cold, for light air travel for space and safety reasons. example. A lightweight pullover or sweat is sufficient and only in June/July. If you are a keen photographer with extra photographic equipment, please advise us in advance, as an extra • Specialist clothing: seat may have to be reserved. For those climbing Mount Kilimanjaro or Meru, or diving off the coast of Tanzania or Zanzibar, SUGGESTED CLOTHING/PACKING LIST: specialist clothing may be needed. (General for safari & beach) • 1 or 2 pairs Long ( for evenings CLOTHING DO’S AND DON’TS: + something for game drives) and/or (trousers Bright, light color and white clothing is not advisable that convert to are good) for safaris, particularly for walking safaris as animals • 2 or 3 pairs Shorts (and/or 1 or 2 for ladies) • 1 or 2 Long sleeved see mostly in black and white. Safari clothing should • 2 or 3 Cotton T-shirts or short sleeved shirts be in neutral or bush colour. Please note that army • At least 1 Pullover//fleece (warm / camouflage or military is not permitted in anorak or in some countries) almost all African countries. • Specialist clothing if doing a Kilimanjaro climb or diving off the coast. (Please note the above In Muslim areas (particularly in Zanzibar and Pemba) luggage restrictions) please wear respectful clothing, e.g. cover knees & • Bathing and or shoulders, don’t wear revealing clothes, especially • Personal items such as underwear, and , when in villages and cities. and personal toiletries • Bush Hat with brim for sun protection & small neck : (cotton) Do not bring your best designer clothing on safari. • Good walking (running/tennis shoes are fine). Most safari establishments offer laundry services (either Heavy hiking are not necessary unless on a climb. included or for a nominal fee) and laundry is always • or other sensible shoes hand washed and ironed by coal iron. No responsibility • and prescription as back up for is taken for damage to clothing in most cases, so it’s lens wearers strongly advisable to opt for sensible clothing in cotton • Basic Medical Kit - a few essentials in a small or linen. Laundry is generally returned on the next day bag. eg: Paracetamol, band aids, Imodium, Anti- depending on the weather conditions. histamine, Insect repellent for skin (lotion or spray), disposable moist tissues, zip lock . Most lodges Please note that most safari establishments have male provide insect spray. staff who do hand washing. It is traditionally taboo • Flashlight with spare batteries (head torch is very to wash ladies’ underwear. Please bring a small tube useful) of travel wash, although most safari establishments • Personal binoculars for each traveller! provide soap and/or washing powder in the bathroom, • Camera bag (with spare battery, memory cards & to do your personal smalls. multi adaptor)

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