Safari Packing List

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What to expect

Packing for your first African safari can be quite a challenge. What do you need? What kind of clothes do you bring? Don’t stress too much about what to pack. Just keep it simple and pack lightly. The luggage you can bring on safari vehicles or smaller planes is limited, and a lot of lodges and camps offer laundry services, so there is no need to bring different clothes for each day of your trip. On most Tanzanian safaris it’s going to be sunny, so pack lightweight clothes and good sun protection. This is our advice on what you need for a safari in Tanzania.

Please make sure to lock all of your bags when travelling and to obtain travel insurance prior to departure. It is recommended that you travel with a set of clothes and essential items in your carry-on bags in case of luggage being lost – security measures at airport check in are the same as international airports – Do not carry lighters, pen knives, nail scissors in carryon luggage as it will be removed and destroyed. Bush2Beach Safaris offers secure storage rooms / safes where luggage & valuables can be left for a certain part of a safari if returning to Arusha (ie: If climbing Kilimanjaro or heading to the beach climbing/beach gear can be left whilst on safari and delivered to the lodge/hotel prior to your return). Soft sports type bag(s) are handy when on safari (suitcases are large and do not pack well in the vehicles.) On most small aircraft there is a luggage allowance of 15kg and again big suitcases do not always fit in the luggage compartment under the plane – please request full details if unsure.