Serengeti National Park guide
🇹🇿 Packing List
What to pack for Serengeti National Park
In September, Serengeti National Park is typically warm, typically dry (16°C - 28°C). Pick the month you travel and the list changes with it.
Serengeti National Park essentials
- Safari casual. Neutral colors (khaki, green, brown). No bright colors. Layers for temperature changes.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
- Photocopies / phone photos of passport and tickets, stored separately
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A light jacket for evenings
- Light summer clothing
- Sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
- Layered outfits you can add or remove as the day warms
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Camps maintain good standards. Drink bottled water.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type D/G plugs, 230V. Lodges have power (sometimes solar/generator).
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Local currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) / USD widely accepted
Local know-how
- Local SIM: Limited coverage in park - some areas only.
- September highlights: Mara crossings continue