We recommend comfortable light clothing for the day and something warmer for the evenings, which can be chilly in the northern highlands. Comfortable walking shoes are a must for those planning on walking in the parks (must be booked in advance). You will further need a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
You can find a more detailed list of items to take in our article "What to take on Tanzania safari?"
In short - Tanzania is absolutely safe for tourists. Tourism provides a large part of the country’s foreign income and the local authorities take matters of security very seriously. Moreover, Tanzania is one of the most politically stable countries in the region and Tanzanians are very friendly as a people.
This said, some criminality does exist, just as it does everywhere else. We, therefore, recommend that you exercise common sense and follow the rules below:
Avoid the dangerous parts of any town- these are mentioned in most books and your guide will be happy to point them out.
Do not leave your belongings unattended.
When planning to take photos in towns, it is best to bring along a guide. This is not so much in the interests of safety, but, rather to facilitate communication with the locals, who are – for cultural reasons – not always happy about being photographed and often do not speak English.
After dark it is best to avoid walking. Instead, use taxis for all your travel within town. These are best organized by your tour operator or hotel reception.
We highly recommend that you have your travel insurance regardless of what foreign country you may be visiting. If you are planning a Kilimanjaro climb, make sure that climbing emergencies are covered in your policy at height no less than 6,000 meters. If necessary your Tour Manager will assist with purchasing such insurance.
Picnic lunch. Late afternoon drive to Lake Manyara arriving in time for dinner and over night.
The great Serengeti. En route enjoy game viewing and stop for a picnic lunch. Arrive at Seronera Lodge time to relax before dinner and overnight.
Set off on a game-viewing extravaganza, spending the whole day game viewing in Africa ' s most spectacular wildlife ' play-ground!'
When Wildlife is most active! After breakfast continue game viewing until lunchtime. Lunch will be followed by a drive to Ngorongoro Crater with an "optional tour of Olduvai Gorge". Dinner and overnight on the crater rim at one of the park's excellent lodges.
Descending onto the crater floor for game viewing, Late afternoon drive to Lake Manyara for DAYS CAMPING dinner and overnight.
Enjoy game viewing Lake Manyara National Park with a picnic lunch. Late afternoon drive back to Arusha.