Expedition 2008 Tanzania - What To Bring

All camping equipment is provided, you only need to bring your personal belongings!
The less you take the less you have to pack! You will be traveling in the heat and camping in the cool, so bring clothes for all climates, rough stuff is best. The best type of carrier is a rucksack (with an internal frame) or a kit bag. You will have the opportunity to recharge daily the batteries of your camera.

Money

Cash: 750 USD or Euro
Credit Card: Visa or Mastercard
Travelers cheques

Medical kit

Vaccination booklet
Headache tablets
Plasters
Malaria tablets
Insect repellent containing Deet

Toiletries

Toothbrush and toothpaste
Soap (in a container)
Razor gear
Towel
Shampoo

Clothes

Cotton socks
Light Shirts
Jeans/long trousers
Underwear
Sweatshirt/jumper
Shorts
T-shirts
Swimsuit
Skirt
Sandals
Walking shoes
Small day-pack or bag to carry your daily items

Sun Protection

Sunglasses
Hat or cap
Sun cream

Photo Equipment

Camera
Min. 200 mm lens
Spare batteries or charger
Films or memory cards
Flash

Other Equipment

Money belt or pouch to hold money, passport, etc.
Strong Torch and spare batteries (Maglite)
LED torch
Head torch (Petzl)
Water bottle at least 1.5 litre
Pocket knife (Swiss Army Knife)
Binoculars

The easiest and best way to travel is as lightly as possible, taking just what is necessary. Most people make the mistake of bringing too much luggage.

 
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