5-Day Tanzania Safari Through Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro and Manyara

These are simple and lightweight. They are recommended for travellers wishing to join a group tour or budget camping trips.

With hands-free mobility and ultimate versatility, backpacks are recommended for budget travellers wishing to join group or camping safaris.

The wheels are nice, and there is no need to carry your luggage. These bags are recommended for private and lodging safaris. They are not recommended for camping or group tours where space will be limited.

While there is sufficient room in our safari vehicles for your travel bag, it's always handy to have a more manageable bag that you can keep with you in the vehicle.

Nights and mornings in East Africa can be cold, so it's always good to have something a little warmer to throw on until the sun warms the plains up. Note: evenings and nights can get to 6 degrees in Ngorongoro.

Much of your safari takes place within your safari vehicle, so you'll need a comfortable pair of shoes, sandals, or boots. However, shoes or boots can be essential if you've added any walking safaris to your itinerary or want to cover your skin to prevent sunburn and insect bites (tsetse flies).

Perfect for both sun protection and to ward off hungry mosquitoes, long trousers are also a good option for a cold morning or evening.

If you're staying in nicer lodges, you'll also want these for dinner and drinks at the end of a long day.

The sun in East Africa can be quite intense, so sunglasses are a good protective measure and have the benefit of reducing glare while you are game-viewing.

Sun protection should be a priority while you're on safari. While your vehicle provides shade, having the top up for game-viewing means you'll be exposed to the elements. A good hat is a great way to avoid horrible burns or heatstroke.

Having wet wipes is generally recommended given the dusty roads while on safari, but for those going camping it is essential to have wet wipes, body wipes in lieu of a shower, and wipes for the bathrooms, as the camping grounds may not be highly sanitary.

These items are essential to keep your breath fresh and are not provided on a camping trip. Those opting for mid-range lodges, however, have no need to pack these items.

It can get very sunny on a safari, so sunscreen is recommended.

While lodges provide toilet rolls, the same can't be said for those on camping safaris. Toiletries tend to be missing from public bathrooms.

For those going on a camping trip, bathroom facilities are public, so slippers are essential if you do decide to take a shower, as clogging drains can be an issue.

For those going on camping trips, it is essential to carry a towel with you.

A valid passport will be required to enter the country, and visas will also be required. You can get one online.