Tanzania Safari Tips

For sometime we’ve been refining our craft, driven to overdeliver. The result? An almost impossibly all-inclusive safari, as this list tries to show. Here are just the beginnings of The Tremendous Safaris Difference, we have tried to answer some common asked questions to help you out understand the procedure during our safari:

Safari Tips

General Packing List

⦁ We highly recommend you to pack as light as possible. Always remember to leave space for souvenirs and gifts.
⦁ You should ensure that you have all the travel documents including passports, visas and money in your person.
⦁ A small pouch or a bag that hangs around the neck is recommended.
⦁ Strong and comfortable shoes, preferably waterproof are highly recommended.
⦁ Cotton and breathable socks.
⦁ Sandals or flip-flops

For the domestic flight here are the luggage restriction:

⦁ Fastjet: hold baggage of up to 20kg and Handbag of 6kg per passenger.
⦁ Precision Air, hold baggage of up to 20kg and Handbag of 6kg per passenger.
⦁ Small Chartered and scheduled flights (Coastal Aviation, Flight Link, Air Excel, Regional Air, Safari Link
⦁ Tropical Air and Zan Air), hold baggage of up to 15 -20kg per passenger.

Luggage:

⦁ Waterproof Soft-sided bag of up to 20kg
⦁ Waterproof Backpack or small bag that you can hang around the neck

Travel Documents:

⦁ Valid Passport and Visa
⦁ Flight tickets
⦁ Your Safari Program
⦁ Medical and Travel insurance
⦁ Address book
⦁ US$ cash / Credit Card

Dressing:

⦁ Casual and loose fitting clothing like short/long sleeved shirts (camouflage clothes are recommended)
⦁ Lightweight breathable pants
⦁ Long-sleeved fleece or sweater for evenings and/or early mornings.
⦁ Night dresses/pajamas
⦁ Sun hats and scarf for the dust
⦁ When visiting the village, women should avoid short pants or sleeveless blouses/shirts or short skirts that do not cover the knees out of respect for the local customs and traditions.

Toiletries:

⦁ Small towel
⦁ Toothbrush and toothpaste
⦁ Soap (bar or gel soap), conditioner and shampoo with less fragrance
⦁ Body Lotion
⦁ Facial tissue and normal wet tissues
⦁ Comb and small mirror
⦁ Anti – bacteria gel, hand- wipes and Kleenex

First Aid Kit

⦁ Pain killers e.g. aspirin or Panadol (prescribed by your physician)
⦁ Insect repellent and mosquito repellents.
⦁ Crème for itches and rashes (i.e. Benadryl itch relief stick)
⦁ Cold and allergy medicine
⦁ Bandage, gauze and tapes
⦁ Malaria pills
⦁ Stomachache medicines
⦁ Diarrhea medicine
⦁ Prescription antibiotics effective against a wide range of bacteria
⦁ Antihistamines
⦁ Ibuprofen
⦁ Prescription Medications
⦁ Multi vitamins

Electronics:

⦁ Camera, extra batteries and charger, memory cards, mini-tripod
⦁ Flashlight and headlight
⦁ UK plug adapter and transformer / voltage converter, if applicable
⦁ Personal music device

Other

⦁ Maps, guidebooks
⦁ Binoculars
⦁ Money
⦁ Sunglasses, sunscreen and lip balm
⦁ Candies and snacks
⦁ Playing cards, games and reading material
⦁ Travel pillow