When packing for your dream safari, choose comfortable, versatile clothing that can be layered to account for changes in the weather throughout the day.
You should bring at least one warm hoodie or jacket as it can get chilly, in the Safari Jeep, in the morning and at the end of the evening game drive.
Earth tones colors such as khaki, brown, and tan are recommended, as they blend in well with the surroundings if you are doing activities such as walking safaris.
But if you are in the safari vehicle, animals see the vehicle as one big obstacle rather than individual people, so the color of your clothing is not as important.
Having said that, it’s best to avoid white or light-colored clothes, as it can get dusty driving around. And camouflage can be considered unlawful in East Africa as it is worn by the local forces, best to avoid it.
keep in mind luggage allowance, especially if you have internal flights, as there are weight limits on how much baggage you can take with you. Most lodges and camps provide laundry services.
If you are in a malaria area, it’s recommended to wear long-sleeved tops, trousers, and closed shoes, which also help protect you from the African sun.
Documents
- Passport
- Visa
Clothing guidelines
- Flip flops or sandals
- Comfortable hiking boots or trainers
- Dinner outift(Option)
- T-shirts
- leggings
- Long-sleeve shirts
- Sweatshirt or fleece for when it gets chilly in the morning an
- lightweight raincoat
- comfortable shorts
- Cotton trousers/pants
- Socks
- Underwear
- Pajamas
- Swimsuit
- Pair of sunglasses (preferably with UV protection)
- 1 sunhat to protect from the hot African sun.
- 1 warm woolen hat
- 1 swimsuit
- Pair of lightweight, durable walking shoes or hiking boots
- Pair of flip-flops or sandals (for wearing around camp)
- Money belt or neck wallet. Theft in major cities like Nairobi can be common. Protect your cash, credit card, passport, and phones by securing them in a neck wallet or money belt that can be worn underneath clothes,
- Convertible Travel Pants like these pants from Clothing Arts.
- Toiletries
- Waterbottle (although most camps will provide you with drinks or waterbottles)
- Personal toiletries, including travel size shampoo, conditioner, soap(this is optional as all our camps will provide for you),
- deodorant, moisturizer, toothpaste, and toothbrush
- Lip balm
- Sunscreen (minimum SPF 30+)
- Antiseptic gel (for washing your hands when there’s no water around)
- Sanitary products for ladies
- Mosquito repellant
- Malaria pills
- Antihistamines for bug bites and allergic reactions
- Painkillers, e.g. aspirin or Tylenol
- Antiseptic cream
- Band-aids (optional every camp and drivers have one)
- A spare pair of glasses for those that wear contact lenses (it’s often too dusty to wear them comfortably)
Electronic devices
- Camera
- Spare memory cards
- Spare camera battery
- Binoculars (if you have them, otherwise your safari guide will likely have a pair you can borrow)
- Spare AA and AAA batteries
- Universal travel adapter.
- Outlet adapters
- A lock for your luggage, Always pack your valuables such as your camera in with your hand luggage.
- Phone or Go Pro for those quick shots and videos
Pack for a purpose
If you want to make a positive difference during your time away you can pack a few extra items such as pens and pencils.
What not to bring
Plastic disposable bags have been banned in Kenya.
US dollars printed before 2006
Jewelry, we strongly recommend leaving valuables such as jewelry at home.
