What to pack for your Safari

Clothing

•Comfortable t-shirts (I recommend 1 for each day plus 2 extras)

•3 Long Sleeve Shirts

•Fleece or comfortable sweatshirt

•Set of pj’s

•Light Waterproof jacket

•Hat

•Sunglasses

•Beanie or hat

•Pants  - I recommend leggings or hiking pants. Pants that convert to shorts are great for the changing temps throughout the day.

•Bathing Suit

•Sneakers

•Comfortable shoes that are easy to take on and off while you are on game drives.

•Socks & Underwear

Other

  • Duffel Bag to allow more room in the vehicle when traveling.

  • Kenya Plug Adapter

  • Headlamp or flashlight

  • Phone Charger

  • USB Power Bank

  • Backpack

  • Microfiber towel

  • Books or Movies for kids

  • Binoculars

  • Personal Packed Snacks

  • Neck Pillow

  • Beginner Camera Gear – If you want to purchase a nice camera for the trip here are my recommendations:

•Nikon Z 50 this package comes with 2 lens

•Nikon 50-250

•Sigma 150-600

•1-2 extra batteries

•Mount Adapter for Sigma lens

•3 SD Cards

•Canon r10 with lens

•Lens adapter

•Sigma 150-600

•2 extra batteries

•3 SD Cards

Toiletries

  • Insect Repellent

  • Sunscreen minimum 30

  • Deodorant

  • Moisturizer

  • Hand Sanitizer

  • Wet Wipes

  • Anti- Malaria Medication ** This is up to you

  • Toothbrush & Toothpaste

  • Hairbrush

  • Shampoo & Conditioner

  • Lip Balm

  • Basic Medicine

  • Tylenol, Cold/flu tablets, Anti-histamine

  • Bug bite cream

  • Hydration tablets

  • Personal Medication

  • Small First Aid kit with bandaids, creams for cuts

  • If allergic to bees make sure to bring an Epi Pen

Other

  • 2 Copies of Visa

  • 2 Copies of Passport

  • Passport

  • Yellow Fever Card

  • COVID Vaccine Card

  • US Cash $250 per person – you will be able to use a credit card to pay for most things. This would be for purchases at local villages.

  • In the US You can also order local currency through your bank. If you do this I recommend no more then $100 per person in shillings. You can use the remaining shillings for tipping.

  • Credit Card with no international fees. Visa and Mastercard are more widely accepted.

  • US Cash for Tips – Recommendation

  • $5 pp per day for hotel staff

  • $15 pp per day for Guide/Driver/$20 pp if traveling solo