 Packing for a trip to East Africa can be an anxiety-filled experience for first-time travellers, especially with the range of gear on offer at outdoor outfitters. When it comes down to it, packing for a trip to Tanzania is much like preparing for any adventure destination – bring sturdy shoes, bathing suits, and comfortable clothes. Don’t worry if you happen to forget necessities like sunscreen and insect repellent – they’re easily purchased in the supermarkets and pharmacies of most towns.
That said, what do you bring? Here are just a few suggestions – above and beyond the obvious – to make sure you’ll be prepared:
- A camera and telephoto lens if you’ve got one – it’s better for wildlife shots
- Insect repellent
- A good sun hat and waterproof sunscreen
- Sunglasses with a cord
- A photocopy of your passport, important phone numbers, credit cards, driver’s license, medical insurance, and tickets
- Good walking shoes and a pair of sandals for relaxing at the end of the day
- A bathing suit and beach or pool wear
- Any prescription medication you are taking, and anti-malarial prophylactics
- An extra bag to bring shopping home in
Try to travel light – weight restrictions on charter aircraft can be quite low, and bags can become quite heavy under the African sun…
Visas
Most visitors to Tanzania require a visa to enter the country. Three month single-entry tourist visas are available at Tanzanian embassies in your country, price subject to nationality.
Although you can purchase a visa at the airport and at border crossings, it is advisable to obtain one prior to arrival. If you leave the country to travel to Kenya or Uganda during the three month period, you do not have to buy another visa.
Transit visas for overland travellers on their way to another destination are also available. |
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