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What to Pack

Generally, casual comfortable clothing is suitable throughout the year. The most practical items to pack are:

· Khaki, brown, white and beige colours

· Light cotton tops and cotton trousers/shorts in summer

· Long sleeved blouses/shirts for game drives, they will protect you from the sun and from mosquitoes

· Safari trousers for evenings and cooler days

· Fleece or sweater and a warm jacket for game drives (and at Ngorongoro Crater)

· Swimwear is a must for the beach and at Kleins and Grumeti which have a pool

· A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen

· Comfortable walking shoes

· For climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and Meru, thermal underwear, light layers, sweater, warm jacket, good socks and sturdy boots

When visiting Zanzibar, it is important for women to dress modestly out of respect for Muslim cultural beliefs, men should not wear shorts on the main island and women should wear dresses that cover their shoulders and knees. This does not apply on Mnemba Island.

Guidelines on tipping

Although tips are optional, and should depend on the level of service provided, we would like to point out that tipping is customary in Kenya and Tanzania. Our detailed pre-trip briefing advises you on tipping for your particular trek but, as a rough outline, you should allow between $5 and $10 per day on the mountain. 

Gifts are very much appreciated, but they are not seen as substitute for tips, and are sometimes sold for cash. If  you want to donate something to the porters, we suggest that warm clothes, T-shirts, and shoes are always useful.

You might want to bring some pens (rather than sweets) for the children you  meet at the foot of the mountains.

Our staff are carefully briefed not to pressure anyone for tips or equipment and are salaried at a level that does not make them dependent on receiving tips or gifts.