What to pack for a Tanzania safari
By Stéphanie, Founder11 August 20256 min readTravel Tips
1. Clothing: three or four neutral tops, two pairs of trousers,…
Clothing: three or four neutral tops, two pairs of trousers, one fleece, one light waterproof, a wide-brimmed hat and closed walking shoes. Laundry is available at most lodges.
2. Avoid bright white, black and dark blue
Avoid bright white, black and dark blue. Dark blue attracts tsetse flies in the woodland areas around Tarangire and the Western Corridor.
3. Essentials: binoculars, sunscreen, insect repellent with DEET, a headtorch, a…
Essentials: binoculars, sunscreen, insect repellent with DEET, a headtorch, a refillable water bottle, spare camera batteries and any personal medication in its original packaging.
4. Use a soft duffel bag, not a hard case; light…
Use a soft duffel bag, not a hard case; light aircraft transfers cap you at around 15kg including hand luggage.
5. For Eyasi mornings, add long trousers and a fleece
For Eyasi mornings, add long trousers and a fleece. It is genuinely cold before sunrise.
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Stéphanie, Founder
Published 11 August 2025
