What should you pack for a trip to Tanzania?

For a trip to Tanzania, pack cotton clothing for the heat, warm outfits for the mountains, hiking shoes, a first aid kit, mosquito net, camera, and a waterproof bag for your documents.

Essential Clothing and Equipment

  • Cotton clothing : light summer outfits that breathe well in the heat
  • Warm clothing : sweaters and long-sleeved shirts for the central mountains and Mount Kilimanjaro climb
  • Rain gear : essential during the wet season
  • Hiking shoes : suitable for safaris and trekking
  • Mosquito net : nighttime protection against mosquitoes

Health and Safety

  • First aid kit : including blister care and personal medications with prescriptions
  • Complete toiletries : sunscreen, sunglasses, beauty products
  • Waterproof pouch : to protect identity documents, credit card, chargers and travel insurance

Practical Equipment

  • Camera : to capture your safaris and landscapes
  • Small backpack : for day excursions
  • Foldable bag : to bring back crafts and souvenirs
  • Book : for long transfers between parks