The below Packing List is supplied as a general guide on what to take on your safari. Where possible luggage should be kept to a minimum due to the weight /space restrictions. However, you will be able to store your extra luggage at our office during your safari.
Documents:
- Passports (with visa entries)
- Health cards (vaccination certificate)
- Airline tickets
- Cash (Tanzania is still largely a cash economy. Credit Cards are only excepted at lodges/hotels)
- Credit Cards (VISA, MasterCard and / or American Express)
- Photo-copy of passport / visas / insurance papers
Clothing
The list given below is a basic indication of what you should bring. We recommend that you bring khaki and green coloured clothing. Bright colours should be avoided while on safari. Please note that camouflage-patterned clothes are illegal because they are worn by local soldiers.
- Trainers / Walking shoes
- Flip flops
- Hat
- Jacket / Windbreaker
- Sweater / Sweatshirt / Fleece jacket
- safari trousers / chinos
- safari shorts
- sport socks
- short sleeve shirts
- long sleeve shirt
- t-shirts
- Nightwear
- 1 pair casual trousers (men) evening outfit (women) – for evening
Toiletries & Medicine
- Malaria prophylaxis
- Prescription drugs (also bring the generic names for these drugs, good idea to pack 2 separate lots)
- Motion sickness pills
- Insect repellent (containing DEET for mosquitos)
- Sun Screen (SPF 15 or higher)
- Lip Balm
- Shampoo / Conditioner
- Deodorant
- Toothpaste / Toothbrush
- Hair Brush / Comb
- Electric / Hand Razor
- Hand Lotion
- Hygiene Supplies
- Wear sunscreens and cover up during the hottest time of day – between 11am and 3pm.
Other Supplies
- Sunglasses / Case
- Prescription glasses (and a spare pair)
- Flashlight (small with extra batteries)
- Batteries (for electronic equipment)
- Converter plug set if needed (the electricity supply is 240 Volt, 50 Hz). Sockets are usually 3 pin and are of the square variety.
- Alarm clock
- Money pouch
- Binoculars
- Day pack
- Favourite road snacks
- Books / Magazines / Journal
- Tube of Travel Wash (for small items of laundry)
If you have further questions please do not hesitate to contact us at info@amkaafrika.com or Whatsapp us directly at +255 767 707352
Asante sana,
The Amani Hostel Team
