Kilele Climb Tours

What Should Pack For Kenya Safari

Safari trips are amazing adventures! However, in order to fully enjoy your African holidays, it’s important to know what to pack for safari. We have made a list for you. Just make a printout and double-check the list.

Documents

  • Passports (with visa entries)

  • Passports (with visa entries)

  • Health cards (vaccination certificate)

  • Airline tickets / E-tickets

  • Cash & Travellers’ Cheques

  • Credit Cards (VISA, Mastercard and / or American Express)

  • Photo-copy of passport / visas / insurance papers

Clothing

On safari, khaki and green coloured clothing are recommended and bright colours are best avoided (fine for the coast and Nairobi).

  • Waterproof light rain jacket

  • Warm sweater / Fleece jacket

  • 2 pairs safari trousers / chinos

  • 2 pairs safari shorts

  • 4 pairs sport socks

  • 3 short sleeve shirts

  • 1 long sleeve shirt

  • 2 t-shirts

  • Nightwear

  • Swimwear

  • 1 pair casual trousers (men) evening outfit (women) – for evening in the city

Medicine &Toiletries

  • Malaria prophylaxis

  • Prescription drugs (also bring the generic names for these drugs, good idea to pack 2 separate lots)

  • Motion sickness pills

Other

  • Insect repellent (containing DEET for mosquitos)

  • Sun Screen (SPF 15 or higher)

  • Lip Balm

  • Shampoo / Conditioner (if you have a preferred brand otherwise shampoo provided by most hotels, camps)

  • Deodorant

  • Toothpaste / Toothbrush

  • Hair Brush / Comb

  • Electric / Hand Razor

  • Emery Boards / Tweezers

  • Hand Lotion

  • Feminine Hygiene Supplies

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