Safari Clothing
- Lightweight, easily washable (cotton) clothes; subdued safari colors such as khaki, green, beige and neutral colors are recommended. This will also help to keep the tsetse flies away, which are usually attrated to dark colors.
- Long sleeved shirts for a cool evenings but also for protection from the sun and mosquitoes
- Long trousers for evenings and cooler days (zip pants can be very useful)
- Comfortable safari shirts and shorts (but not too short)
- A fleece or warm sweater for the early morning or evening game drives; particularly in the Ngorongoro Crater it can be chilly
- Lightweight waterproof jacket (especially during the rainy season)
- Comfortable hiking shoes
- (Hiking) socks, long enough to tuck your trousers in (and keep the tsetse flies out)
- Sandals or flip-flops
- Swim and beachwear
- Reef shoes to protect you from sharp rocks and coral
- Sun hat or cap
Safari Equipments
- Sunglasses
- Headlamp or flashlight (with extra batteries)
- Pocket knife (Swiss or Leatherman type)
- Binoculars
- Video and/or photo camera with lenses, memory disks, batteries and charger/power cord
- Lens cleaning cloth
- Bag to protect your camera from dust and rain
- GoPro with memory disks, batteries and charger
- Cell phone with charger
- Universal adapter
- Guide book(s) about the area you’re visiting and the flora and fauna
- Bird/mammal guide books for easy identification of the animals you will be seeing
- Small notepad or journal to write down your experiences
- Leisure book to read between game viewing or at the beach