It never gets really cold in Tanzania, so lightweight clothing, preferably cotton or linen, is recommended. While on a game viewing safari, avoid brightly coloured clothing; stick to whites, beiges, khakis, and browns. There may be long days sitting in safari vehicles, so it is advisable to wear light comfortable clothing such as short-sleeved shirts and cotton/linen trousers or shorts. Denim will become too hot and extremely uncomfortable.

The evenings will be chilly, so long-sleeved shirts and trousers should be worn. A sweater may be needed. These will also help prevent you from being bitten by insects. A hat should be worn at all times outside. The sun may sometimes not feel hot, but it can still easily burn, especially if it is cloudy and overcast.

On the beaches and within the confines of hotels, normal swimwear is acceptable, but nudity is not.

As over a third of the population in Tanzania is Muslim, it is therefore not etiquette for ladies to walk around in public displaying their legs and shoulders. Remember to dress modestly as short shorts, short dresses, see-through clothing, miniskirts, vests, bralettes, crop tops, tank tops, and tops that expose a lot of cleavage will be frowned upon.