Base Camp Tanzania - Base Camp Site LTD. is a member of the Tanzanian Association Of Tour Operators - we offer camping and lodge safaris to the worlds most famous wildlife reserves. Serengeti, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Oldupai Gorge, Olduvai Gorge, Arusha National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, Ol Doinyo Lengai or the fabled spice Island of Zanzibar. Those are travel destinations in Tanzania / Africa for a safari or to climb one of the highest mountains (mountain hike).  
Things to bring
- tips and adv. for Tanzania -
backpacker
Health requirements
  • Yellow Fever Certificate. only when coming from a infected country. (ABSOLUTE NECESSITY FOR ZANZIBAR)
  • Binoculars.
  • Anti malaria prophylactics
  • Small medical kit for cuts & grazes
  • Sunglasses.
  • Contact lens wearers may be bothered by dust, it is advisable to bring glasses just in case.
  • Anti-diarrhea tablets (Imodium)
  • Sun block.
  • Insect repellent {with deet}
  • Cool cotton clothes.
  • A warm sweater.
  • Light raincoat.
  • Water bottle.
  • Wide brimmed hat.
Dont forget!
  • Film & batteries. (Slide film is very hard to buy in Africa. Please make sure that for slide(dias) pictures you bring plenty with you!)
  • Torch or headlamp
Money

Although most major Hotels accept credit cards.
For things purchased, the rates for obtaining cash via credit cards are very high.

Therefore it is advisable to bring travelers checks and plenty of cash.

LUGGAGE

Space is always at a premium whilst on safari!
It is therefore advisable to bring your luggage in a
mediumsized holdall + one daypack + your sleeping bag (mattresses provided).
PLEASE NO SUITCASES!
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