What Kind Of Clothing Should I Pack?

Casual, comfortable clothing is suitable throughout the year. Due to the high altitude on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater it can be cold at night (even in summer); therefore it is very important to pack warm clothing for the nights. The most practical items to pack are:

• Khaki, brown, white, green and beige colors.
• Light cotton tops and cotton trousers/shorts in summer
• Long sleeved blouses/shirts for game drives, safari trousers for evenings and cooler days
• A fleece or sweater and a warm jacket for game drives in the early morning(and at the Ngorongoro Crater)
• Swimwear is a must for the beach
• 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.

*Please note: brighter colours like blue or red are proven to attract insects while the tan range of colors show dirt less obviously and also do not absorb heat as much as darker colors.