Oribi Adventure Travel - Tanzania Safari Packing List

General Safari Packing List:

Clothing:
• Long sleeved lightweight shirt for protection from the sun
• Sweater/ jacket and pants for cold temperatures experienced at night
• Hat
• Bathing suit (those staying in lodge/hotel with a swimming pool & would want to swim or at the beach)
• Socks
• Belt
• Sandals for wear during safari
• Lightweight hiking shoes
• One nice pair of shoes
• Short pants
• Sunglasses
• Reading glasses (if you wear contacts bring glasses as it can be very dusty)
• Remember: Bring enough clothing for the entire safari

Personal Items:
• Sleeping bag (if on a camping safari)
• Sunscreen/ Sun block
• Lip sun block
• Toiletries such as toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo
• Ziploc bags for camera and toiletries
• Ibuprofen
• Bug repellant

Other Items:
• Camera and film. 300 mm lens recommended. Bring plenty of film as you might not be able to find the desired speed or brand We recommend at least 3 rolls of film per day on safari.
• Extra camera batteries
• Flashlight
• Binoculars for personal use (some safari vehicles may have a pair)
• Locks for baggage
• Video camera
• Travelers checks or currency
• Wildlife guide books
• Small backpack
• Money belt
• Snacks

CAUTION - Zanzibar:
If going to Zanzibar, please be advised that it has a high Muslim population, and long dresses are strongly recommended. Try to avoid clothes that show much of your body, or “skin-tight" clothes unless you are at the beach. Muslims are more often offended by seeing skimpy clothing.

KILIMANJARO CLIMBING PACKING LIST
Important equipment to bring	Additional equipment as required
* waterproof rucksack & daypack (optional waterproof cover) * Sleeping Bag (comfort temperature down to -10 degrees Celsius) * inflatable sleeping pad/mat * Hiking Boots: This is the most important item on the list. You'll need a comfortable/waterproof pair of hiking boots which offer plenty of support. Make sure they are broken in before you get to Kilimanjaro! Light trainers might also be useful * warm heavy weight gloves/mittens * wide brimmed hat * warm scarf * snow-googles/sunglasses * sweaters/jumpers * trekking pants and jacket (wind- and waterproof) * long sleeved shirts * 2 to 3 pairs of shorts * several pairs of socks * set of thermal underwear (top & bottom) * sun protection cream * 2 x 2 litres water bottles (camel bags preferably) * headlamp(plus spare batteries & bulb) * first aid kit and insect repellants * toiletry requirements * water purification tablets	* walking poles * waterproof anorak or raincoat * pair of gaiters * balaclava (woollen sock that fits over the head with slits for only the eyes and mouth) * pair of light loose fitting cotton trousers * warm jersey/sweater (wool) * 2 - 3 packets of moist towelettes. * whistle * some plastic bags * roll mats and insolation pads * travel pillow * Swiss army knife, stuff to fix the sleeping mat, journal and pen, duck tape

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