Casual, comfortable and easy to wash clothes are highly recommended. The goal is to pack as lightly as possible since most lodges and camps launder clothes for a small fee. Safaris are informal, therefore there is no need to dress up. Plan to dress in layers so you can adjust to the temperature changes since early morning game drives can be quite cold depending on the time of year and daytime temperatures can get warm. Stick to neutral colours or khaki colours and avoid wearing dark blue or black clothes because these colours tend to attract tsetse flies. Wide brimmed hats, sunscreen, sunglasses, and insect repellent are necessary to bring. After sunset, we recommend that you wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, socks and spray insect repellent to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.
T-shirts and tank tops, Shorts, Long-sleeved shirts (for protection from sunburns), Light long pants or convertible long-short pants, Warm fleece pullover or jacket, one swimsuit, Cotton socks and underwear, Pajamas, Cotton socks and underwear, one pair of comfortable walking shoes, one pair of sandals or flip-flops, Wide-brimmed hat, Bandana (for dust), Heavy sweater, gloves, and toque if traveling in the cold season (June – August)
Please dress modestly when sightseeing in Stone Town or visiting anywhere outside of the beach resorts in Zanzibar. Women should not wear sleeveless or revealing tops and short skirts or thigh-high shorts (Capri trousers or at least knee-length shorts are fine). Men should wear shirts, pants or knee-length shorts.
Essential items for your safari adventure include passport, plane tickets, travel insurance, emergency contact numbers, yellow fever vaccination certificate (if required), safari itinerary, U.S. dollars in various denominations, credit cards, sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, flashlight or headlamp, insect repellent, eye drops, extra contact lenses or glasses, hand sanitizer, tissue paper, travel towel, camera, extra memory cards, batteries, charger, UK plug adapter, ziplock bags, personal toiletries, first aid kit, including medications like Tylenol, ibuprofen, antimalarials, allergy medicine, band-aids, stomach ache remedy, antibiotic cream, diarrhea medicine, prescription antibiotics (like Ciprofloxacin), and any other necessary medications. Carry these in your carry-on to avoid issues with checked luggage delays or loss. For optimal wildlife sightings, embark on early morning game drives starting at 6:00 am when animals are most active and lighting is ideal for photography. Your safari guide will arrange breakfast boxes for your convenience.
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