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Ultimate Trans Africa Expedition

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Cairo to Cape Town Nile Trans

16 weeks From GBP 2395 More about this trip
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Johannesburg to Nairobi

7 weeks From ZAR 16195 More about this trip
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Cape Town to Nairobi Epic

6 weeks From ZAR 12995 More about this trip
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Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

5 weeks From ZAR 11695 More about this trip
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Victoria Falls to Nairobi and Gorillas

5 weeks From ZAR 12995 More about this trip
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Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg

26 days From ZAR 8995 More about this trip
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Dar Es Salaam to Nairobi

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Victoria Falls to Nairobi

21 days From ZAR 8395 More about this trip
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Dar Es Salaam to Victoria Falls

15 days From ZAR 5795 More about this trip
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Victoria Falls to Dar Es Salaam

15 days From ZAR 5795 More about this trip
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Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam

10 days From ZAR 6495 More about this trip
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Zanzibar and Game Parks

10 days From ZAR 6495 More about this trip
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Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking

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Serengeti National Park

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Holiday in Tanzania - What to Buy for your Holiday to Tanzania?


So you’ve just booked your holiday in Tanzania – now you're wondering what to buy for your holiday in Tanzania? Aside from your regular packing, you will also need to stock up on some basic supplies for your travel adventure to ensure that you are well prepared.

The most important item you will need is a good, durable backpack for your luggage. These should be large enough to carry your belongings, but compact enough to carry around with you. This will save you a lot of space, time and effort, and make your travels much easier. A good moneybag is also essential to keep your valuables safe and out of sight.

A basic snorkeling kit is a good idea for those wanting to take advantage of the beautiful waters around the coast or Zanzibar. These are light, easy to fit into luggage and will save you having to hire one at the beach. A cheap, disposable underwater camera is also recommended to capture the myriad underwater wonders. A first aid kit with basics such as bandages, headache pills, band-aids, nausea and diarrhea pills and insect repellent is essential.

8 Tanzania Overland Tours recommended for you

  • Ultimate Trans Africa Expedition

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    London to Cairo

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  • Zanzibar and Game Parks

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