Clothing
- Neutral-colored lightweight shirts (long & short sleeve)
- Comfortable trousers & shorts
- Fleece jacket for chilly early mornings
- Lightweight rain jacket
- Wide-brimmed safari hat
Footwear
- Comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes
- Sandals or flip-flops for the lodge
- Lightweight, breathable socks
Photography & Tech
- Camera with a telephoto lens (200mm+ recommended)
- Extra memory cards and batteries
- Universal travel adapter
- Binoculars (one per person highly recommended)
Health & Toiletries
- High SPF sunscreen and lip balm
- Strong insect repellent (DEET)
- Personal first aid kit (painkillers, anti-diarrhea)
- Prescription medications (including malaria prophylaxis)
Documents
- Passport (valid for 6 months minimum)
- Tanzania Tourist Visa (printed)
- Yellow Fever Certificate (if arriving from endemic country)
- Travel Insurance details
Luggage Restrictions on Bush Flights
If your itinerary includes a domestic light aircraft flight (e.g., flying from the Serengeti back to Arusha), please be aware there is a strict luggage allowance of 15kg (33 lbs) per person, inclusive of hand luggage, and bags MUST be soft-sided to fit in the small cargo holds.
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