Packing & Baggage

Each client is limited to 44 pounds (20 kilos) baggage on the aircraft. Your baggage should be packed in soft duffel bags to fit into the small luggage compartments of the aircraft and vehicles used within Tanzania.

It is easier to travel on safari packing two bags; one containing clothing and equipment to change/use in the evenings at camp, and another smaller bag for items needed during the lunch stops: - camera, sunscreen, scarf, raincoat and so on.

• Good quality sunglasses - preferably polarized.

• Sun hat

• Golf-shirts, T-shirts and long-sleeved cotton shirts

• Shorts

• Long trousers/slacks

• Underwear (sports bra recommended on game drives as the roads can be bumpy and uneven) and socks

• Good walking shoes (running/tennis shoes are fine)

• Sandals

• Swimming costume

• Warm Anorak or Parka, scarf & gloves (it can get cold at night and early morning)

• Light rain gear for the rainy months 

• Camera and video equipment and plenty of film and spare batteries we recommend 300mm lens

• If you wear contact lenses, we recommend that you bring along a pair of glasses in case your eyes get irradiated by the dust

• Binoculars highly recommended

• Relevant bird book if you are a keen birder

• Personal toiletries

• Malaria tablets (Malarone)

• Moisturizing cream, lip balm & suntan lotion

• Insect repellent e.g. Tabard, Rid, Jungle Juice, etc

• Basic medical kit (aspirins, plasters, Imodium, antiseptic cream and Anti-histamine cream etc)

• Tissues/"Wet Wipes"

• Visas, tickets, passports, money and important documents

• Waterproof/dustproof bags/cover for your cameras.

• A good torch and spare batteries.

• Padlocks for your luggage during international and regional flights

• Please note that bright colors and white are NOT advised whilst on safari.  We advise that you wear neutral colored clothes – brown, tan, khaki, green etc