Explore Unforgettable Tanzania Safari Tours
This checklist, will help you mark off the items that you need to take along and choose the appropriate option.
Below is a list of items we recommend that you bring on safari. It is crucial that you bring sunglasses and protective clothing since the car roof will be open during game drives. Bring a hard-brim hat that offers more protection from the sun as a floppy-brim hat will not hold firm when the car is moving.
There are no luggage weight restrictions on safari but try to limit your luggage on safari. Excess luggage is placed on the front roof of the car, and high luggage piles may limit your game viewing. It is always possible to leave excess luggage in the hotel in Arusha.
Essential Packing Tips for Your Tanzania Safari Tours
This checklist, will help you mark off the items that you need to take along and choose the appropriate option.
Below is a list of items we recommend that you bring on safari with Matukio Adventures. It is crucial that you bring sunglasses and protective clothing since the car roof will be open during game drives. Bring a hard-brim hat that offers more protection from the sun as a floppy-brim hat will not hold firm when the car is moving.
There are no luggage weight restrictions on safari but try to limit your luggage on safari. Excess luggage is placed on the front roof of the car, and high luggage piles may limit your game viewing. It is always possible to leave excess luggage in the hotel in Arusha. We recommend that you keep a small day pack in the car that contains the following items: rain gear, 2 liters of water, camera, film, binoculars, guide books, sunglasses, lunch, extra layer, passport, money and any other item that may be required during the game drive. Explore the wonders of the wilderness with Tanzania Safari Tours.
This is due to the fact that you will not have access to the luggage on the roof until you reach the lodge/Bush Camp in the evening. You will also have an opportunity to buy souvenirs or indulge in luxury safari experiences, so you may plan for the purchases as you wish.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
- Valid passport and Visa
- Photo copy of passport
- Airline ticket
- International health card with immunisations (yellow fever)
- Travel insurance
- Medical insurance
- US$ cash / credit card
- Small lock to lock zippers together
- Small diary and pen
First AID
- Aspirin
- Imodium
- Valoid
- Painkillers
- Bandages
- Throat lozenges
- Eye drops
Accessories
- Toilet kit (soap, tooth brush, toilet articles, handy wipes, etc. It’s best to bring small trail size containers.)
- Towel
- Sun screen and lip protection (SPF 30)
- Ziploc bags to protect camera, binoculars and other such things from dust
- Money belt
- Insect repellant spray
Clothing
- Neutrally coloured clothing
- 4 – 5 short sleeve t-shirts
- 2 – 3 pairs of shorts
- 2 sweaters or sweatshirts
- Socks
- Underwear
- Hankies
- 2 pairs of casual trousers
- 2 long sleeve shirts
- Lightweight rain jacket
- Fleece jacket
- Walking shoes
- Lightweight shoes
- Swimsuit
- Warm sleeping outfit for camping safaris
- Wide-brimmed hat
Other accessories
- Camera, lenses and extra film, where applicable (ASA 200 film recommended)
- Binoculars
- Pocket knife
- Insect repellant
- Reading and writing material
- Snacks
- Sweets
- Nuts
- Video camera
- Video tapes (if applicable)
- Battery packs
- Tri-pod
Experience the Adventure of a Lifetime with Tanzania Safari Tours
If bags get misplaced at the airport on arrival
We hope you don’t lose your bags, but this happens sometimes. If your bags do not show up, do the following:
Report the problem to your air carrier INSIDE THE AIRPORT at the Baggage Claim before passing the CUSTOM and fill out the required paperwork. Request compensation for your inconvenience (often $50.00 for emergency purchases and a bag with simple toiletries and a tee shirt). Ask them when they expect the bag will arrive and tell them where you will be based on your itinerary. Leave the keys with the airline so they can clear the bags through customs. Ask the airline to go with you to advise Customs Officer that bags were lost so there will be no problems further in getting your bags cleared when they arrive. Inform our staff from Matukio Adventures so we can work with the airline to get your bags to you at the earliest convenience. Experience the adventure of a lifetime with Tanzania Safari Tours.
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