Africa

Required

Malaria prophalaxis
Plane ticket
Credit cards (MUST have pin #, request this from credit card co 1.5 months in advance)
Passport that will not expire less than 6 months after RETURN to USA
Immunization record with proof of yellow fever vaccination
Copies of passport, credit card, immunization record and any ID or important documents brought with you
Emergency contact information
Traveler’s checks (pay for safari with checks as well)
Cash - ¼ to ⅔ of total

Recommended

Luggage

One large touring backpack (preferable to one suite case)
One small day pack (if necessary)
Covered luggage tags (avoid casual observance of info by unsavory individuals)

Clothes – Tanzania is hot and humid or midly hot and humid

Sturdy (broken in), sneakers, walking, or hiking shoes
Sandals or flip flops
Swimwear (bikinis for ladies)
Medium warmth fleece
Plastic bag type poncho for minimal use
Socks for 9 days
Underwear for 9 days
Lightweight sleepwear, if necessary

Women

Light weight pants to go out with (khaki over jeans)
Ankle length skirt (recommend you buy in Tanzania)
One or two breezy, light long sleeve shirts
T-shirts (1 to 3), cool ones
Shorts for safari/hiking

Men

Light weight pants
Shorts for safari/hiking
Button down shirts or other type of shirt to go out with
T-shirts (1 to 3), cool ones


Toiletries – TRAVEL SIZED!

Shampoo / conditioner – travel sized
One hand towel, not a bath towel
Razor and cream – travel sized
Soap and holder is not necessary, it’s usually provided, unless you camp
Hair gel, make up
Personal hygiene
Toothbrush and paste – travel sized
Deodorant
Floss

Other

Name cards (like a business card)
Hidden travel money pouch
Camera (an extra inconspicuous camera is a good idea as well if bringing a fancy one)
Film (1 roll per two days, 200 ASA for safari, 400-800 for zanzibar)
Extra batteries
Multi-plug adaptor for Africa with charger (Africa is 240 volts – English sockets)
Tylenol & Motrin
Immodium (my favorite) or pepto
Perscription and medication if you are taking medication
Handwipes and hand sanitizer gel (1 or 2)
Mosquito repellent – Min 7% Deet, max 28% (don’t fool with others no matter how good you think they are)
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Baseball, sun hat or bandana
Small fleece pillow (if camping)
Silk / cotton sleeping sac (if camping or paranoid about sleeping area. Ask me about this if interested)
Travel alarm clock
Tiny flashlight (Mini-Maglite or smaller)
Photos of family, friends, home if you would like to interact with locals
Two large zip-lock bags
Grocery sized plastic bag for laundry
Plastic-bag type poncho – the cheap/lite kind only

Gifts (small) for people you meet

Not pens, candy, money, cheap watches
Something unique, like a deck of cards with American symbols on it
Something that interests you, like bumper stickers, Farside Mug, T-shirt
Small toys for kids

For flight

Earplugs
Travel pillow
Book
Gum

What to Leave Behind

Copies of your passport, credit card, vaccination record, plane tickets, and other important documentation
Record of serial numbers of your travelers checks