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 What To Bring
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…
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