There are also two rules that many people discover too late. In Tanzania, civilians are not allowed to wear camouflage clothing, and plastic bags are prohibited\u2014even in your suitcase.<\/p>\n
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The Five Rules of Safari Attire<\/h2>\n1. Savannah colors, but without dark blue and black<\/h3>\n
The best colors are khaki, beige, sand, light brown, olive green, and gray. They hide dust, don\u2019t attract the attention of animals, and don\u2019t draw insects. However, there are three groups of colors to avoid:<\/p>\n
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- Dark blue and black.<\/strong> These colors attract tsetse flies<\/strong>, which are abundant in parks such as Tarangire, Ruaha, and Nyerere. The tsetse traps you see along the trails are, in fact, blue and black sheets.<\/li>\n
- White and neon colors.<\/strong> White turns brown after an hour on the trail. On walking safaris, white and bright colors make you visible from a distance, and some guides ask you to change your clothes.<\/li>\n
- Camouflage.<\/strong> In Tanzania, including Zanzibar, military-style patterns are reserved for the armed forces. A camouflage garment may be confiscated, and even backpacks with military-style patterns can cause problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
2. Dress in layers<\/h3>\n
The safari begins at dawn, when temperatures on the highlands can drop below 10 \u00b0C. By noon, temperatures easily exceed 28\u201330 \u00b0C. The solution is to dress in layers:<\/p>\n
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- a breathable T-shirt underneath;<\/li>\n
- a long-sleeved shirt;<\/li>\n
- a lightweight fleece;<\/li>\n
- a windbreaker.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Throughout the day, you\u2019ll take off and put on layers one at a time. The coldest spot of all is the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater<\/a>, at about 2,300 meters, where you\u2019ll need a proper jacket in the evening, especially between June and August.<\/p>\n
3. Long sleeves despite the heat<\/h3>\n
Long shirts and pants, made of light cotton or technical fabric, protect against sun, dust, brambles, and insects. In the evening, they are especially useful against mosquitoes, so they are also helpful against malaria, along with repellent and the prophylaxis recommended by your doctor. We discuss this in our guide to vaccinations and prophylaxis for Tanzania<\/a> . Convertible pants, with zip-off legs, are very convenient.<\/p>\n
4. Comfortable shoes, not heavy hiking boots<\/h3>\n
During a jeep safari, there\u2019s very little walking, so closed-toe sneakers or light hiking shoes are sufficient. High-top hiking boots are only needed for walking safaris on rough terrain or for climbing Kilimanjaro. Be sure to pack a pair of sandals for the lodge and the beach.<\/p>\n
5. Soft-sided bags and light luggage<\/h3>\n
On the small planes that connect the parks, the baggage limit is usually 15\u201320 kg per person, including carry-on luggage. Bags must often be soft-sided, without a rigid frame. Even if you\u2019re traveling only by jeep, a soft-sided bag fits better in the vehicle. Rules and tips on domestic flights can be found on our page about Tanzanian airports<\/a>. Almost all lodges offer laundry service\u2014either for a fee or included\u2014so you can pack fewer clothes than you might think. Some accommodations do not wash underwear for cultural reasons: you\u2019ll usually find detergent in your room so you can wash it yourself.<\/p>\n
How to Dress According to the Season<\/h2>\n
- White and neon colors.<\/strong> White turns brown after an hour on the trail. On walking safaris, white and bright colors make you visible from a distance, and some guides ask you to change your clothes.<\/li>\n