When going on safari, it’s best to pack light using soft-sided travel bags that you can carry easily. Hard-case suitcase and trolleys may not fit easily into safari vehicles and may get damaged on dirt/gravel pathways in the African bush. You can always wash clothes if you are going on a longer trip.
Bring sturdy clothes and equipment that can withstand a rough journey on bumpy roads. Avoid white and very light colors, as the dust from the African bush is likely to make your clothes look gray. Natural colors such as brown and khaki are ideal.
The sun can be very intense, so make sure to bring appropriate sun protection. At sunset, however, temperatures usually drop significantly, so you’ll also need a warm change of clothes.
Specifically, we recommend you to bring the following items. Please adjust the number of individual items of clothing to the duration of your safari and be sure to add any items of a personal nature that you might need.
Bags:
- Duffel bag or big backpack as main piece of luggage
- Small backpack for the day
Clothing:
- Light rain jacket
- Warm pullover (mornings and nights can be cool)
- 2 sweatshirts or light pullovers
- 2 long trousers; comfortable
- 2 shorts
- 2 short-sleeved outdoor shirts or T-shirts
- Pyjamas
- Underwear and socks
- Swimsuit
Shoes:
- Solid sneakers or light hiking boots
- Comfortable flip-flop or sports sandals
Sun Protection:
- Sun screen/sun block
- Hat or cap with protective screen
- Sunglasses
Gadgets:
- Camera and accessories (batteries, memory cards)
- Adapter
- Phone/tablet; paper notebook and pen
Toiletries & Medication:
- Toiletries
- Prescription glasses and medication
- First-aid kit (medicine for insect bites, diarrhea, etc.)
- Other items of personal nature
- Insect repellent
- Malaria prophylaxis
Documents & Other:
- Cash (USD), credit card
- Passport (valid for at least 6 months)
- Flight tickets
- Vaccination card (required for Kenya and other countries where yellow fever vaccination is mandatory)
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