Safari packing list - essentials

Clothes - Fleece top for cool mornings and evenings shirts/t-shirts, sun hat, longer length shorts, long trousers to cover up in the evenings (mosquito time), light windproof/waterproof jacket (can be cool in the evenings and Ngorongoro Crater floor)
Small towel
Sport sandals, light hiking boots, trainers or slip-ons
Sleeping bag if camping (1 or 2 season)
Day pack, large enough for your day time items e.g. water bottle, sun hat, glasses, sun block etc
Sunglasses
Binoculars
Watch or alarm clock
First aid items e.g. anti-histamine, lip salve, mosquito repellent, antiseptic, after-sun, Imodium (or something similar for mild diarrhoea), rehydration powder (especially if going on a walking safari), Paracetamol/Asprin and any prescription medications you may be taking e.g. anti-malaria (the driver/guide will also be carrying a small first-aid kit)
Personal toiletry items (preferably biodegradable)
Contact lenses and/or prescription spectacles
Antiseptic gel or wet wipes for freshening up
Torch and spare batteries/bulb
Note book and pen
Pocket knife
Camera and spare batteries
Small plastic bags
Energy snacks and drinks
Handkerchief
Cash in US$ or Tanzania shillings for tips and small notes or coins for incidental purchases (Massai Morani may ask for small money for permission to take photographs)
Money belt

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