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Packing List Recommendation

BELOW IS A GENERAL GUIDE ON WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR SAFARI. “Less is more” is the secret to successful safari packing - pack light and you’ll save yourself many headaches. There are efficient laundry services at all lodges and hotels.

LUGGAGE & BAGS

  • Space is limited in safari vehicles and your journey may include travel on light aircraft, which restricts

  • luggage weight max 15 kgs (30 lbs) – including hand luggage.

  • Small to medium-sized duffel bags or solid, soft-sided luggage work best. There is no room for large, hard cases – easier to stack in safari vehicles and small planes.

  • Small backpack and small carry-on bag

  • Depending on your itinerary you can store excess luggage at our offices or your hotel in Nairobi.

  • Padlocks for luggage during international/regional flights.


THE ESSENTIALS

  • Passport & necessary visas

  • Vaccination certificate (including Yellow Fever Certificate, where needed)

  • Airline tickets

  • Credit cards & accepted currency

  • Important personal documents

CLOTHING – WHAT TO WEAR:

Comfortable Safari clothes in neutral colours such as brown, tan, beige, khaki, green. Avoid white because of the dust from the savannah. Recommended items:

  • Trousers (khakis, cargo pants/similar)

  • Shorts / comfortable skirt

  • Tee-shirts – long & short-sleeved

  • Shirts / blouses – short-sleeved and long-sleeved

  • Fleece and/or puffa/gilet

  • Cardigan, pullover/sweater or sweatshirt - light to medium-weight

  • Light scarf & gloves (early mornings, late nights)

  • Wind-breaker or light rain jacket (GORE-TEX recommended)

  • Footwear – good walking shoes, gym shoes, hiking boots, Sandals for in-camp

  • Underwear and socks (a sports bra provides good support during a bumpy game drive)

  • Sleep wear (light weight sweats double up well)

  • Swim suit (if visiting properties with swimming pools and at the coast)

  • Sun hat with a brim. African sun can be strong

  • Sunglasses – good quality

  • Flip flops for pool or shower

    Remember urban attire if staying on in a city. And beach attire if heading to the coast.
    Jeans are not recommended as they take long to dry and are heavy to pack

EQUIPMENT 

  • Pair of binoculars. Night vision goggles are a nice extra for nocturnal game drives

  • Camera & video equipment and lenses to suit your level of expertise

  • Waterproof/dust-proof bags/cover for your cameras

  • Supply of memory cards or film

  • Small flashlight/torch and reading head-lamp with extra batteries & bulb

  • Aluminum re-usable Water bottle

  • Mobile phone & charger. Power bank is useful.

  • Chargers & country-specific plug prongs and adaptors

  • Travel alarm clock/phone with alarm

  • A good book

  • Bird Field Guide/App – if a keen birder

  • You can leave your hair dryer at home – camps have these available 
    in room/on request.

GENERAL

  • Sunscreen & sunblock

  • Insect/mosquito repellent (high Deet level) & afterbite relief gel/cream

  • Personal toiletries

  • Prescription medicines

  • Contact Lens & extra pair of prescription glasses 
    (dust can be irritating)

  • Malaria tablets (if applicable)

  • Basic personal medical kit (asprin, plasters, Immodium, 
    antihistamines etc).

  • Unscented moisturizing cream/lotion

  • Lip balm

  • Travel tissues & “Wet wipes”, hand-sanitizer

  • Leave expensive jewellery and watches at home 
    – better safe than sorry