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Travel essentials
  • Passport (Photocopy To be carried on  safari)
  • Travel insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • US$ cash / credit card

Clothing

Your clothing should be lightweight, breathable,hand-washable, and quick-drying.
  • Shorts, mid-thigh or longer
  • Long pants (zip-off pants are very useful)
  • Short-sleeved shirts
  • Long-sleeved shirts
  • Undergarments, socks
  • Sport bras for women (roads can be bumpy)
  • Rain jacket and pants or rain poncho
  • Sun hat with brim and chin strap
  • Bandana (for dust, washing, etc.)
  • Belt
  • Pajamas
  • Swimsuit (and cover up for women)
  • Sweater, jacket, windbreaker
  • Clothes line, sink stopper, detergent

Footwear
  • Sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, closed toe, preferably waterproof
  • Comfortable, breathable socks

Other accessories
  • Head light to move around in campsites
  • Camera, lenses and extra memory Cards
  • Video camera
  • Sunglasses with straps
  • Eyeglasses, contacts, solution
  • Binoculars
  • Pocket knife
  • Notebook, pencil and pen
  • Playing cards, games, crossword puzzles, books, frisbee, football, kite
  • Energy bars, hard candy, snacks, and comfort foods
  • Duct tape (can be wrapped around water bottle)
  • Matches or lighter
  • Cash, travelers checks, credit cards (including some small bills, U.S. dollars must be newer than 2002)
  • Guide books, maps, language books
  • Backpack to put your essentials accessories
  • A duffel bag to keep your changing clothes and other accessories (20kg/44lb max)
First Aid
You really only need one first aid kit in your travel group, so coordinate with your travel companions.
  • Ibuprofin, Aceteminophen
  • Bandaids/plasters
  • Disinfectant, antiseptic cream, antibiotic ointment
  • Gauze bandages and tape
  • Throat losenges
  • Vitamins
  • Diahrea medicine
  • Antihistemines
  • Ace bandage
  • Melatonin, Acetazolamide, or other sleep aid
  • Malaria pills (talk to doctor)
  • Antibiotics (talk to doctor)
  • Prescription drugs (talk to doctor)

Toiletries
  • Soap
  • Shampoo, conditioner
  • Shaving supplies
  • Nail clippers, file, brush
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
  • Deodorant
  • Moist towelettes (handi-wipes)
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Lotion (Badger foot balm is also helpful)
  • Hairbrush, comb, mirror
  • Small towel and washcloth
  • Toilet paper
  • Facial tissue
  • Sunscreen
  • Lip balm with sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Q-tips
  • Sewing kit
  • Feminine products
  • Cosmetics

Electronics

Store electronics in sealed water-proof bags (double bagged if possible)
  • Headlamp or flashlight
  • Camera, lenses, filters, memory disks (you will not be able to download)
  • Video camera, tapes/disks
  • Tripod
  • Cell phone
  • Batteries
  • Alarm clock
  • Electricity adapter

Kids
  • Games, toys, books
  • Swim toys
  • Gifts for local children

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  • Home
  • MT. KILIMANJARO CLIMB
    • ITINERARIES & ROUTES
    • KILIMANJARO GUIDE
  • Zanzibar Holiday
  • SAFARIS & OTHER
    • SAFARIS
    • Mt. Meru Climb
  • Tips
    • About Tanzania
    • Travel Information
    • VISA APPLICATION
    • Lodge or Camping Safari?
    • Parks information
    • Safari Checklist
    • Mt. Kilimanjaro Checklist
    • Terms and conditions
  • Contact Us