The below Packing List is supplied as a general guide on what to take on your safari. Where possible luggage should be kept to a minimum due to the weight /space restrictions. However, you will be able to store your extra luggage at our office during your safari. 

Documents: 

• Passports (with visa entries)
• Health cards (vaccination certificate)
• Airline tickets
• Cash (Tanzania is still largely a cash economy. Credit Cards are only excepted at lodges/hotels)
• Credit Cards (VISA, MasterCard and / or American Express)
• Photo-copy of passport / visas / insurance papers

Clothing

The list given below is a basic indication of what you should bring. We recommend that you bring khaki and green coloured clothing. Bright colours should be avoided while on safari. Please note that camouflage-patterned clothes are illegal because they are worn by local soldiers.

• Trainers / Walking shoes
• Flip flops
• Hat
• Jacket / Windbreaker
• Sweater / Sweatshirt / Fleece jacket
• safari trousers / chinos
• safari shorts
• sport socks
• short sleeve shirts
• long sleeve shirt
• t-shirts
• Nightwear
• 1 pair casual trousers (men) evening outfit (women) – for evening

Toiletries & Medicine

• Malaria prophylaxis
• Prescription drugs (also bring the generic names for these drugs, good idea to pack 2 separate lots)
• Motion sickness pills
• Insect repellent (containing DEET for mosquitos)
• Sun Screen (SPF 15 or higher)
• Lip Balm
• Shampoo / Conditioner
• Deodorant
• Toothpaste / Toothbrush
• Hair Brush / Comb
• Electric / Hand Razor
• Hand Lotion
• Fem. Hygiene Supplies
• Wear sunscreens and cover up during the hottest time of day – between 11am and 3pm.

Other Supplies

• Sunglasses / Case
• Prescription glasses (and a spare pair)
• Flashlight (small with extra batteries)
• Batteries (for electronic equipment)
• Converter plug set if needed (the electricity supply is 240 Volt, 50 Hz). Sockets are usually 3 pin and are of the square variety.
• Alarm clock
• Money pouch
• Binoculars 
• Day pack
• Favourite road snacks
• Books / Magazines / Journal
• Tube of Travel Wash (for small items of laundry)

If you have further questions please do not hesitate to contact us at info@amanihostel.com   or Whatsapp us directly at +255 767 707352