Kenya Tours - Travel and Tour tips on what to pack for your safari

1. What to pack for a safari?
1) The lodges supply towels and toiletries so no need to pack them.
2) Shorts and t-shirts or light trousers for the daytime. Bright colours alert the animals, so stick to
neutral tones like beige, khaki, stone and brown.
3) A pair of good walking boots if planning any walking safaris
4) A Cap or wide brimmed hat to shade you from the sun
5) Plenty of high factor sun cream
6) A good pair of binoculars and a camera ofcourse if you are a photo freak, carry your extra zoom
lenses, plenty of film/ empty memory card and battery charger
7) Long trousers (or skirt for ladies) and long sleeved shirt for the evening as protection from
mosquitoes
8) Mosquito repellant for areas of bare skin (Mosiguard (natural) or Jungle Formula (containing
DEET) are good products).
9) A fleece for the early morning and evening game drives as it tends to get a bit chilly especially
in the highlands and the Masai Mara.
10) A light weight waterproof jacket in case of a sudden shower
11) Swimming costumes as most of the lodges have swimming pools.
12) A book on East African Birds and Wild life to allow you to identify what you see on safari and
from your lodge.
13) Good pair of sun glasses as you are on the equator where the sun is very powerful.
14) A pack of wet wipes.
15) A small maglight or torch.(flashlight)
16) A bottle of drinking water in your hand baggage. (Easily purchased in Kenya)
17) Toilet roll and plastic bag to put the non-organic stuff in.