What to pack for the Kenya safari
You have planned for a safari for a very long time and the time is here you are ready to take your flight. But, hold on. You need to have your packing list for the Kenya safari fully checked for all the important things you need to enjoy your safari in Kenya. Either way, what to pack for a Kenya safari can make or break your safari experience.
If you are lost and not sure what you need in your packing list for a Kenya safari, here is what you need to pack to enjoy your safari.
Traveling Documents.
Traveling documents are very necessary if you are visiting Kenya for your safari or any other function. They will not only enable you to travel but also help you identify yourself to the local authorities. You need to have documents such as:
- passport
- Flight ticket
- Travel Insurance
- Itineraries
Prescription Medicine. If you are under medication, your medicine is very important. Make sure you carry all as per the doctor’s prescription.
Camera, and Binoculars
During your safari in Kenya, you need to keep those beautiful memories. Capture every moment with a clear shot of every trip. Kenya has beautiful scenery, magical landforms, and beautiful animals and birds. Memories of the safari will be best stored in a photo.
A pair of binoculars is very important during game viewing. you will have a wonderful experience while viewing all types of wild animals. right from the smallest to the largest.
Clothes and Shoes
No one will ever forget to carry clothes. Granted! but what kind of clothes do you need to pack in preparation for a Kenyan safari to various destinations? Here is the kind of clothes you need to pack for a Kenyan safari.
At night, Kenya can be so cold so you need to pack warm clothes more so if you are going to camp. While on a game drive put on light clothes with natural colors. Colors that are not ‘shouting’ for these will scare away wild animals. jungle green, beige, or brown colors are recommended during the safari. You don’t need to pack a lot of clothes for the safari since laundry services are available at the lodges and camps.
You also need the right shoes in your packing list. Depending on the things you will do during your safari, you will need safari boots, walking shoes, and preferably light ones for the city tours. If you are going for a bush-to-beach safari, you will need sandals to walk on the beach.
Check the weather.
You don’t need to pack the weather, but you need to know what the weather looks like at your safari destination. You can ask your agent or you simply check online and pack accordingly. If the weather is cold, you will be required on your packing list to include a heavy jacket, gloves, and a bennie.
Electronic gadgets.
Phones and tabs, earphones, headphones, and their respective chargers with country-specific adaptors should never be missed on your safari packing list.
Torch(Flashlight)
A good torch will serve you perfectly during the night since in Africa at night it is very dark. A rechargeable torch will sufficiently serve you throughout the safari.
Are you a reading person? Well, carry your favorite book, journal, and diary. Enjoy the read while relaxing reminiscing on the experience and recording every moment of your safari.
Toiletries.
Though luxury lodges and camps have toiletries and shower gels, carry with you your personal grooming stuff. Toothpaste, toothbrush, lotion, bath gel towel, handwash, sanitizers, sunscreen creams, and anything for your personal use.
Money. A lot of money!
Money is king and once you have it, you have your way, you will enjoy the best meals, and hospitality from people and you will always have everything sorted without much hustle. Tipping is not mandatory but a 20-dollar tip will see you getting the best experience you ever imagined. Money will open ways for you.
Lastly, pack loads of sense of humor and patience.
Kenyans can be a bit slow in handling some things. Don’t lose your temper, and don’t be in a rush, this is Africa so don’t be in a hurry. Kenyans are accommodating. Wonderful people, always wear some sense of humor and you will never be bored during your Kenya safari.
Now that you have your safari packing list ready, can we go for a safari? We have Kenya safari packages that you might be interested in. Check them out and let us know what you choose so that we can make your safari memorable.