Everything you need to know to prepare for your private Tanzania with Kenny safari

Passport & Visa:

• Passport valid minimum six months from your departure date from Tanzania
• Visa required for most overseas nationals
• Recommended to apply on line prior to departure from your home country
• Visa fee not included in your quote

Travel Insurance:

• Comprehensive cover is essential, include air evacuation

Luggage:

• Travel light, a small soft case or rucksack is ideal

Clothing & Packing Essentials:

• Think layers, early mornings and evenings can get chilly, whilst the days can get hot
• Neutral colours are best whilst on safari; green, tan, brown
• Long-sleeve shirts & long trousers for evenings and mosquito protection
• Lightweight waterproof jacket for rain/chill
• Swimwear optional for campsite pools, the beach and hot springs
• Change of underwear for each day
• Washing powder may be useful too

Camouflage Clothing:

• It is illegal in Tanzania for non-military personnel to wear camouflage clothing – do not bring

Toiletries & First Aid:

• Shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, sunscreen, lip balm, hand gel
• Personal first aid kit: painkillers, antidiarrheal medication, plasters

Mosquitoes:

• Bring strong repellent and/or mosquito wristbands
• Consider antihistamines if prone to bites

Not Essential but Useful:

• Torch
• Travel adaptor (three-pin sockets are the norm)

Binoculars:

• Essential for wildlife viewing, but Kenny provides extras if needed

Camera & Accessories:

• Zoom lens recommended for SLR
• Extra memory cards & batteries

Water:

• Tap water not safe to drink
• Bottled water is included and carried in the jeep

National Park Entry Fees:

• Fees included in your quote
• Contribute to conservation & park protection
• Prevent overcrowding

Talk to Your Safari Guide & Driver:

• You decide the pace of the safari
• Ask for stops, slow drives, or wildlife waiting
• Kenny’s guides and drivers are experienced and knowledgeable

Currency:

• Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) only available locally
• Kenny can assist with the best exchange rates

Tipping:

• Kenny pays drivers & chefs fairly
• Tipping is not compulsory – it is not a hidden extra as with other safari companies
• Guests may tip if they wish, but all guide, driver and chef costs are included in your quote

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