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  • Tanzania Packing List
    • Extra luggage can be left in a locked storage room at your hotel for no charge.
    • Valuables can be left in a safe deposit box at your hotel (typically $1/day).
    • It's best to leave all jewelry at home.
    • Print a copy of your reservation and place it inside your checked baggage for identification purposes while you are traveling.
    CLOTHING
    Your clothing should be lightweight, breathable, hand-washable, and quick-drying.
    • Shorts, mid-thigh or longer
    • Long pants (zip-off pants are very useful)
    • Short-sleeved shirts
    • Long-sleeved shirts
    • Undergarments, socks
    • Sport bras for women (roads can be bumpy)
    • Sweater, jacket, windbreaker
    • Rain jacket and pants or rain poncho
    • Sun hat with brim and chin strap
    • Bandana (for dust, washing, etc.)
    • Belt
    • Pajamas
    • Swimsuit (and cover up for women)
  • FOOTWEAR
    • Sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, closed toe, preferrably waterproof
    • Tennis shoes, sandals, dressy shoes, and/or flip flops
    • Comfortable, breathable socks
    BAGGAGE
    • Suitcase or duffel (20kg/44lb max for internal flights)
    • Day pack for daily activities and easy access (rain cover is nice)
    • Waterproof plastic bags for storing clothing and gear (ziplocs work)
    • Packing cube, compression bag, clear toiletry bag for airplane
    • Money belt, security pouch, document organizer
    ELECTRONICS
    Store electronics in sealed water-proof bags (double bagged if possible).
    • Headlamp or flashlight
    • Camera, lenses, filters, memory disks (you will not be able to download)
    • Video camera, tapes
    • Tripod
    • Cell phone
    • Batteries, chargers
    • Alarm clock
    • Electricity adapter
    FIRST AID
    You really only need one first aid kit in your travel group, so coordinate with your travel companions.
    • Ibuprofen, Aceteminophen
    • Band aids/plasters
    • Disinfectant, antiseptic cream, antibiotic ointment
    • Gauze bandages and tape
    • Throat lozenge’s
    • Vitamins
    • Diarrhea medicine
    • Antihistamines’
    • Ace bandage
    • Melatonin, Acetazolamide, or other sleep aid
    • Malaria pills (talk to doctor)
    • Antibiotics (talk to doctor)
    • Prescription drugs (talk to doctor)