Packing list

TANZANIA PACKING LIST – CLIMBING

Safari

Climbing

Safari

Climbing

Safari Packing List

It is important to keep luggage to the barest minimum on safari as possible.

Luggage should be of round squashy type rather than suit cases that are difficult to fit into jeeps, try to use something that is

lockable and waterproof as luggage often end up loaded onto the roof of your Safari vehicle.

For budget camping, all camping gear will be provided.

Please Note:

On your inbound flight it is common that your checked in luggage arrives later after you have arrived, for some reasons.

Therefore donʼt check in items that you absolutely need on arrival. (e.g. Medicine).

Clothes

• _Sun hat / a cap_
• _T-shirts_
• _Long sleeved shirts_
• _Light shorts (cotton is preferable)_
• _Long trousers (at least two pairs)_
• _Sandals / flip-flops_
• _Swimsuit (for hotel and lodges)_
• _Warm scarf as it can get cold in the evenings_
• _A jacket which is suited for safari_
• _Hiking / walking shoes_
• _If you are going hiking sportswear is preferable_

_For women: a sports bra can be preferable e.g. for hiking or safari_

_Note: Bright or white colors are not recommended for safaris. Try avoiding blue as it attracts Tsetse flies. Camouflage_

_clothing is strictly illegal in Tanzania try avoiding them so as not to get arrested._

Safari equipment & supplies

• _Camera and video equipment_
• _Memory cards and extra batteries_
• _If you wear contact lenses it would be safer to bring extra pair of glasses as it is dusty on safari on therefore might_

_dry out your contact lenses_

• _A good torch or headlight and spare batteries_
• _Padlocks for your luggage_
• _Deodorant_
• _Sunglasses_
• _Lip balm_
• _Sun block_
• _Swiss pocket knife_
• _Wet wipes and hand sanitizer_
• _Toothbrush/toothpaste/dental floss_
• _Cotton swap and cotton pads_
• _Razor and shaving cream_
• _Fanny pack or neck pouch_
• _Reading books if desired_
• _Visas, tickets, passports, money and any important documents_
• _Your safari itinerary_
• _ID-card_
• _Emergency phone numbers_
• _Insurance police_
• _If camping: A towel e.g. a microfiber towel as these can be compact packed and is fast drying_
• _If camping: Shower gel/shampoo/conditioner_
• _If camping: A small mirror_

Medical supplies

_Medicine: We advise you to pack any basic medication that you may need as advised by your doctor_

• _Insect & Mosquito repellant_
• _Sun block and after sun lotion_
• _Antiseptic cream_
• _Malaria tablets_
• _Pain killers_
• _Motion sickness tablets_
• _Anti-diarrhea medicine_
• _Cold/flu tablets_
• _Anti-histamine tablets_
• _Prescribed medicine (must be packed in your hand luggage)_

_Documents: Securely bind all your travel documents together, make extra copies of your passports, travel insurance,_

_tickets, id card and leave some copies at home and take some with you, it is also a good idea to scan all of these_

_documents and e-mail them to your personal account, so you can access them anywhere in case of an emergency._

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Climbing Packing List

It is important to keep luggage to the barest minimum on the climb as possible.

Items such as camping facilities (Tents, Tables, Chairs, Mattress) are inclusive of the package fee therefore not listed above.

Please Note:

We have all necessary gear needed for your climb at a reasonable rate in case you donʼt want to buy any at your home town.

Please request for the price list if interested.

Clothes

• _Shorts_
• _Hiking trousers (2)_
• _Warm trousers (1)_
• _T-shirts_
• _Thermal bottoms – protects outer layers from moisture (at least 3)_
• _Thermal tops – protects outer layers from moisture (at least 3)_
• _Fleece jackets – worn on top of thermal top for more warmth and wind protection (1)_
• _Fleece trousers – worn on top of thermal top for more warmth and wind protection (1)_
• _Wind and waterproof jacket (1)_
• _Down jacket (1)_
• _Rain jacket (1)_
• _Rain trousers – Insulation layer (1)_
• _Warm hat – protection from the cold (1)_
• _Gloves – protection from the cold (1 pair)_
• _Glove liners – protection from the cold (1 pair)_
• _Balaclava – protection from the cold on the summit (1)_
• _Warm socks (at least 2 pairs)_
• _Light weight socks (at least 4 pairs)_
• _Gaiters – protection from water and mud (1 pair)_
• _Scarf_
• _Poncho, big enough to cover daypack_
• _Cloth bags (eg drawstring gym bag), for separation and waterproofing of gear (note that plastic bags are banned in_

_Tanzania)_

• _For women: Sports Bra (Preferably synthetic)_

Footwear

• _Sneakers – for travel and easy walking_
• _Hiking boots_
• _Sandals for base camp, they should be large enough for socks_

Equipment List

• _Day pack with waterproof cover_
• _Back pack_
• _Sleeping bag_
• _Sleeping bag liner_
• _Trekking poles (1 pair)_
• _Sunglasses_
• _Water bottle/camelBak_
• _Head torch_
• _Thermos_

Personals

• _Soap, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, Q-tips, floss, hairbrush_
• _Toilet paper_
• _Wet wipes_
• _Ear plugs_
• _Nalgene bottle to pee; helps when you donʼt want to leave your tent during the cold nights_
• _Towel – preferable microfiber as these dry faster_
• _For women: Tampons/sanitary towels_
• _For women: Feminine hygiene wipes_
• _For women: Panty liners can help keep underwear fresher longer_

Personal food items

_Note: we provide three meals a day prepared by your personal chef, so this is purely if you wish to have some extra snack_

_while hiking._

• _Granola bars_
• _Candy bars Healthy meal bars_
• _Fruit juice supplements_
• _Ginger cookies or tea bags; helps reduce Acute mountain sickness (AMS)_

Medical items

• _Lip Balm or Chap sticks or Vaseline_
• _Water purification tablets_
• _Small personal first aid kit (should be simple and light); Aspirin, first aid tape, plasters (band aid)_
• _Anti-diarrhea tablets_
• _Skin blister repair kit (antiseptic cream)_
• _Acute mountain sickness (AMS) tablets such as Admil/Acetazolamide/Diamox – Diamox is highly recommended with_

_minimum side effects, but be sure to try them before hand to be sure if there arenʼt any allergic reactions._

• _Analgesics; Ibuprofen, Paracetamol, Aspirin, Tylenol etc._
• _Cough and cold medicine_
• _Sore throat medicine such as strepsils_
• _Antibiotics for stomach infections (advice with your doctor)_
• _Elastic knee support especially for those with knee problems during steep gradients_
• _Malaria medicine_
• _Insect repellent with Diethyltoluamide (preferably 30%) can be worn both during the night and during the day for_

_protection from yellow and dengue fever carrying mosquitoes._

_Note: For contact lenses wearers, bring extra supplies. As there is a lot of dust, you might want to bring glasses as a backup._

Extras

• _Pocket Knife_
• _Cloth bags for keeping dirty or wet gear (note that plastic bags are banned in Tanzania)_
• _Large Ziploc bags for storing mobile phones, journals, medical certificates etc._
• _Base camp entertainment such as playing cards, iPods etc._
• _Camera – you will need to sleep with your camera during the night and place it in your jacket during the day._
• _Extra cash in small bills preferably for small items, gratuities and for tipping as well._
• _Cloth pegs so as you can hang your wet clothes behind your backpack for drying if you wish to do so._
• _Matches_
• _Insulating tape also for repairs_
• _Watch preferably cheap and luminous for the summit trail_
• _Journal and pen_
• _Extra batteries and memory cards_

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