1. Shirts with long sleeves for a chilly evening and even in summer.

2. Golf Shirt/T shirts

3. Shorts or light skirts

4. (Safari) trousers for evenings and cooler days

5. A fleece or thick sweater is recommended for early morning and evening game drives & for use at the Ngorongoro Crater

6. Lightweight waterproof jacket

7. Swim and beachwear, when visiting the beach.

8. Comfortable walking shoes

9. We suggest that ladies do not wear shorts in cities, particularly in Muslim areas. The same applies for public areas on the island of Zanzibar.

10. Swimwear is fine on the beach or around the pool, but not appropriate in town. Topless sunbathing is prohibited.

1. Sunblock with high SPF. Hat, moisturiser and lip-salve are all essentials.

2. Malaria tablets if applicable - please seek advice from your physician or local travel clinic.

3. Basic medical kit containing plasters, travel sickness tablets, antiseptic cream, antihistamine cream, pain relieving tablets for headaches, indigestion tablets, eye drops, medication for upset stomachs, rehydration sachets and after-sun moisturiser. If you have any allergies i.e. insect stings, or an asthma condition, please make sure you bring enough of your required medication with you.

4. Strong insect repellent.

1. A good quality pair of sunglasses.

2. If you wear contact lenses, bring enough solution & a pair of glasses.

1. A good camera with zoom function.

2. Carry with you plenty of memory cards/film and batteries.

3. A dust proof bag ensures your camera is safe from the dust whilst on safari.

4. A pair of binoculars will enhance your game viewing experience

5. Please don’t forget to ask permission before taking a photograph of any East African resident. There could be a charge for this.

6. A small flashlight.

The local currency in Tanzania is the Tanzanian Shilling and in Kenya - the Kenyan Shilling. You can either change money at a Bureau de Change or bank which you will find at the major airports & towns. ATMs are available there too..

US Dollars are widely accepted in sites frequented by tourists. We advise our guests to take money in the form of US Dollars cash, bring some small denominations too for tipping purposes. Note that USD bills must be newer than 2009. Credit cards are accepted at larger shops & restaurants but note that often a surcharge (approximately 5%) is levied

Most nationalities can obtain their Tanzanian visa upon arrival at a fee. Make sure you bring US Dollars in cash in US $20 and US $50 bills to pay for your visa. However, some Tanzanian Embassies recommend that you obtain your visa before arrival. When applying for your visa in your home country you might be asked for means of financial support, please fill in “Pre-arranged by UK/US (or any other country) Operator.” Occasionally there are long queues at Immigration upon arrival so obtaining a visa beforehand might speed up your entry into Tanzania. Note that obtaining the correct visa is every traveller’s own responsibility so we strongly advise you to check with your local Tanzania Embassy for the latest regulations before arriving in Tanzania.

Please note that your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your departure from Tanzania. You need at least 4 unused consecutive blank pages

We recommend making copies of all important travel documents. Should you lose a travel document, a copy will speed up the process of acquiring a replacement document. Leave one copy at home and put one copy in your main luggage.

When Zanzibar is your first entry point into Tanzania, you will have to either buy or show your Tanzanian visa upon arrival. If you are flying from mainland Tanzania to Zanzibar, you do not need another visa but you may have to show your passport upon arrival in Zanzibar.

Note that in the past every traveller had to pay USD 20 departure tax when flying out of Zanzibar International Airport. This is NO LONGER necessary, all departure taxes are now included in your ticket.

It is obligatory to show a Yellow Fever Certificate upon entering Tanzania/Zanzibar if you have come from a Yellow Fever infected area. If you are travelling directly to Tanzania without passing through such areas, it’s advisable but not obligatory to have a Yellow Fever vaccination. If you can not have the Yellow Fever Vaccination for medical reasons, ensure that you carry a signed letter from your medical practitioner with you upon entering the country. It is every traveller’s own responsibility to obtain the correct vaccinations which will allow you entry into Tanzania – please check with your local travel clinic or physician for up-to-date advice.

Please consult your physician or local travel clinic for an up-to-date list of required vaccinations for travelling to remote places in East Africa

Please check with your local travel clinic or physician what the latest requirements are for travelling in a malaria area. It’s best to prevent getting bitten by mosquitoes which are at their most active during dusk and dawn. Cover up during those periods and apply mosquito repellent liberally. Do not forget your ankles.
If, despite taking recommended drugs, you feel unwell and feverish, seek medical advice.

It is a booking condition that all our guests have valid Travel Insurance, please check that you are covered for medical emergencies, curtailment of your trip due to unforeseen circumstances & loss of belongings. Ensure proper insurance for your camera/video equipment.

We often get asked ‘what should we tip?’ The simple answer is that you should tip as you wish, with no obligation whatsoever. What we do say is that tipping is very much welcomed and is normal here in Africa, and our staff very much appreciate any extra contributions. Once again we say that you should only tip as a reward for excellent service. It is also the custom to tip local guides for excellent service.