The secret to successful safari packing is “less is more”. Pack light and you'll save yourself many headaches. Space is limited in safari vehicles and your journey may include travel on light aircraft, which restricts luggage weight to 10-15 kgs (30 lbs).
Small to medium-sized duffel bags or soft-sided luggage works best.
There is no room for large, hard cases.
Depending on your itinerary you could possibly store excess luggage in Nairobi.
There is efficient laundry service at all lodges and hotels.
Jeans are not recommended as they take long to dry and are heavy to pack.
If you can live without it, leave your hair dryer at home.
PLEASE leave expensive jewellery and watches at home.

Clothing
- 2 pairs trousers (khakis or similar)
- 1 casual skirt for women
- 1 or 2 pair shorts
- 1 “smart casual” or dressy evening attire (can be pantsuit for women)
- 2 tee shirts
- 1 long-sleeved tee shirt or turtleneck
- 1 or 2 short-sleeved shirts or blouses
- 1 long-sleeved shirt or blouse
- 1 light to medium-weight cardigan or pullover sweater or sweatshirt
- Ladies might well want to pack a Pashmina
- 1 wind-breaker or light jacket (gortex is excellent)
- 2 pairs of shoes
- swimming suit
- underwear & socks for 3-5 days (women: a jog-bra is good for bumpy roads!)
- sleep wear (light weight sweats double up nicely)
- flip flops for pool or shower
- personal toiletries etc. including adequate sanitary necessities

General
Passport, visas, vaccination certificate, airline tickets, credit card, money
Day pack or small carry-on bag
Binoculars
Camera equipment and specialised lenses to suit your level of expertise
Adequate supply of memory cards or film – take more than you think you will need
Hat for sun protection
Sunglasses
Extra pair of prescription glasses (important for contact lens wearers as well)
Malaria prevention medication * very important *
Personal First Aid Kit including necessary prescription medicines
Insect repellent
Sunscreen & unscented moisturising lotion
Lip balm
Travel tissues & “Wet Ones”
Small flashlight (torch) with extra batteries & bulb
Travel alarm clock
Photocopy of airline tickets and passport

Optional
Plastic zip-lock bags
Bandanas
Laundry detergent
Field guides to mammals, birds and plants
Pocket knife
Nail file and scissors

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