Sweet Kenyan Safari: Pack

packing Sweet Kenyan Safari: Pack

Packing list

duffle bag or soft-sided rolling suitcase (TSA approved baggage lock)
2-3 shorts
3-4 T-shirts/short sleeve shirts
2 light weight long sleeve shirts (for cool mornings and mosquito protection)
2 light weight long pair of pants or trousers
5 changes of underwear and socks
pajamas
ear plugs (if you require these)
rain protection gear
fleece jacket and/or warm jacket
wide brimmed hat/baseball cap
warm hat (for cool evenings)
tevas/keens/chacos/flip flops for camp or light hiking
good pair of hiking shoes
bathing suit
2-3 bandanas (many uses)
sunglasses, prescription glasses and a spare pair
wet wipes and/or packets of tissue
snacks like energy bars, dried fruit or nuts
insect repellant (citronella)
sunblock
toiletries: shampoo, lotion, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc. (try to avoid strong scents)
medications, including vitamins, antibiotics, Emergen-C, Airborne
personal first aid kit (Immodium, Pepto Bismol, Band-Aids, Neosporin, etc.)
flashlight with new batteries (and extra batteries)
travel alarm clock
converter & adapter plug for plugging in camera & video camera batteries and anything else you may need to recharge
plastic Ziplock and 2 plastic trash bags
camera with film, 2-3 rolls /day, extra memory cards/sticks, extra batteries or recharging gear
binoculars (you’ll regret it if you don’t bring these and good ones)
book or two to read
personal journal
day pack to carry on plane and on safari
moneybelt
mini-folding suitcase in case of souvenir overload
travel documentation (passport, visa and certificate of vaccination)
air tickets or copy of itinerary (extra copy of ticket and passport, kept separately from originals)
cash (small denominations are best like $1, $5, $10 and $20 bills for tipping and spending, approximately $500)
travel insurance information

Please remember: Neutral colors are best for safari. White is appropriate for evening attire. Avoid jeans and cotton clothing. Light, quick drying pants, shorts and tops are best.

Please note
It is a good idea to pack your travel documents, medications and valuables in your carry-on luggage.
You should call your credit card company to notify them that you traveling out of the country, what country and the dates of travel.

Important
We are allowed 15 kilograms (approximately 33 pounds) per person for baggage because of the small planes on the internal flights, so please pack carefully. Each of us can only bring ONE duffle bag and ONE carry-on bag. This is strictly enforced. If you’re luggage is overweight, you could incur monetary penalties or your luggage may have to go on another flight.

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33 Comments

3 Comments

Jessica
02/10/09
11:30 pm

I am just wondering why cotton clothing is not recommended and what fabrics you recommend instead?

Lynda Kretlow
06/28/09
11:52 am

Hello,
my first time on your site. Sweet!!!
i have been on safari before. one recomendation is for day and night drive especially night because it’s dark however still dusty, bugs etc. Safty glasses. People were amazed and blown out when they saw me with them. Great idea. especially early morning and dusk in the jeep, completely prote`cted my eyes, while others around me strugled with dust and bugs. i highly reccomend. also safty glasses come in some cool styles. mine had mini flashlights on both sides of rims.The trackers/guides really liked the safty glases as well.
Lynda Kretlow

Jody
08/16/09
10:21 am

Jessica, We recommend lite fabrics, that also wick moisture, to keep the weight down on your packed luggage. Cotton is fine if you can keep your luggage under the 30lb. weight limit.

Lynda, The safety glasses are a cool idea. I’ll remember this for my next trip.

See you on the Sweet Safari,
Jody, (Your Safari Guide)

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