5 Days - Tanzania Camping Safari To Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater

What To Take: Luggage Allowance And Clothes

It’s true: nothing can fully prepare you for the experience of an African safari. But that doesn’t mean you can’t try. I mean, you’ve already got the proper attitude—love for wild things, sense of adventure, risk-taking—but the real question I know you’re asking is: how many pairs of underwear should I pack?

Well, we’re not going to advise you on undergarments but we have put together a list of the Top 10 Essential Items to Pack for your Safari.

These recommendations come from decades of safari experience, from the experts who guide them and the clients who ride them. Take a look:

Favorite Shoes: Sturdy shoes are important for safari, but don’t sacrifice comfort just because you think overbuilt commando boots are necessary. They’re not. Your favorite hiking shoes or active footwear will work just fine.

Shawl/Sarong: This might be the most undervalued but over-appreciated article of clothing to have on safari. On crisp mornings, my shawl turned into a scarf. At midday, it helped with shade and dust. A sarong or shawl is an all-purpose addition to your packing list that will come in handy in approximately 50,000 different ways. I promise.

Clothing: Colors, Wind, and Warmth: For clothing, choose lightweight, moisture-wicking materials, and think natural colors (olive, tan, etc.) that won’t distract wildlife or attract tsetse flies (bugs love bright colors!) Also, you may be imagining safari like this: hot and dry, from dawn until dusk. This isn’t the case. Early morning and late afternoon game drives are some of the best times for wildlife viewing, and it’s not uncommon for these times to be a little chilly. Don’t forget to pack a warm, lightweight jacket, raincoat, and windbreaker (think open-air 4WD safari vehicle!)

Ngorongoro & Serengeti:These are vast landscapes teeming with more world-class wildlife than you can imagine, and its drama can sometimes unfold at a distance. Even when that pride of lions is disemboweling a wildebeest next to your safari vehicle, a pair of binoculars can really heighten the experience—to witness those razor-sharp teeth, the eyes, the texture. Not we supplies binoculars so you do not need pick up a modest pair before you go.

Functional Bags:While on safari, having the ability to access your things quickly is critical (“I see a cheetah! Quick, hand me the binoculars from my bag!”). Choose a combination of a trusted daypack and a larger, weather-resistant bag that can withstand the elements and constant packing/unpacking.

Camera Extras: Batteries, memory cards, plug converters, lens cleaners—better to gather these before you arrive as they might be hard to find in country. Who wants to spend precious safari time trying to find the right plug-in adapter, anyway?

Headlamp: With early morning game drives and relaxing evenings at your bush accommodations, it’s always helpful to have a reliable source of light. I find headlamps to be the most convenient option because they enable you to be hands-free as you rifle through your bag for that windbreaker, bird guide, or snack. They’re cheap, minimal, and incredibly handy, too.

Sunscreen: This is the thing about safaris: once you’ve become immersed in this landscape, you’ll want to seize every waking moment—it’s just too big and beautiful not to. But that means long days, and long days mean several hours in the elements at a time. Strong sunscreen is an absolute must.

Covid-19 Measures

The health and safety of our travellers and staff is our main priority and this is an essential measure to protect our travellers and our people at this time.

Ø Tours or activities will not consist of more than 4 guests per safari vehicle(capacity 7), unless private arrangements have been made in advance.

Ø A safe distance of one meter between clients will be maintained whenever possible.

Ø The use of masks is obligatory. The client must bring their own mask.

Ø Alcohol gel will be available before, during, and after the service.

Ø All those taking running the service (guide, driver etc...) will wear a mask throughout its duration.

Ø All those taking running the service (guide, driver etc...) will wear gloves throughout its duration.

Ø The temperature and wellness of all those taking part in the service will be monitored daily, excluding and maintaining in quarantine any who display fever or symptoms.

Ø The transport used will be disinfected before and after each service and deep-cleaned every 24 hours.

Ø Showing your voucher on your phone will be enough, and it is not necessary to print anything.