Packing lists
Packing list for Zanzibar in August
What to pack for 3 days in Zanzibar in August: clothes, shoes and essentials for the season.
Clothing
Lightweight short‑sleeve shirts- Breathable long‑sleeve shirt
- Quick‑dry shorts
- Loose cotton trousers
- Swimwear
- Packable rain jacket
Footwear
- Comfortable walking sandals
- Closed‑toe walking shoes
- Water‑resistant flip‑flops
- Lightweight socks
- Sandals with good grip
- Travel shoe bag
- Insect‑protective shoe covers
Toiletries
- Sunscreen SPF 30+
- Travel‑size shampoo
- Travel‑size conditioner
- Body wash
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Deodorant
Health & First Aid
- Prescription medications
- Antimalarial tablets
- Travel‑size first‑aid kit
- Insect repellent (DEET)
- Hand sanitizer
- Motion sickness tablets
- Water purification tablets
Electronics
- Smartphone
- Phone charger
- Universal travel adapter
- Portable power bank
- Camera
- Memory card
- Headphones
Documents & Money
- Passport
- Visa (if required)
- Travel insurance documents
- Printed itinerary
- Credit cards
- Cash in Tanzanian shillings
- Emergency contact list
Accessories & Comfort
- Wide‑brim hat
- Sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle
- Travel pillow
- Eye mask
- Earplugs
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