TRAVEL INFORMATION
Packing Guide
Packing Guide
Packing the right gear and clothing will ensure you are comfortable, safe and ready to enjoy every moment of your safari. Below is a comprehensive guide to help you pack smart.
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CLOTHING
- • Neutral, earthy colors (khaki, tan, olive, brown)
- • Lightweight, breathable fabrics
- • Long-sleeved shirts & trousers for sun and insect protection
- • Warm layers (fleece/sweater) for early mornings and cool evenings
- • Rain jacket or lightweight windproof poncho
- • Wide-brim safari hat or baseball cap
- • Comfortable walking shoes or trail runners
- • Sandals / flip flops for relaxing around the lodge
- • Moisture-wicking socks & underwear
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ESSENTIALS
- • Daypack / small backpack for daily game drives
- • Reusable insulated water bottle
- • Polarized UV sunglasses
- • High protection sunscreen (SPF 30+ or 50+)
- • Hydrating lip balm with SPF
- • Insect repellent containing DEET (30%+)
- • Hand sanitizer & biodegradable wet wipes
- • High-magnification binoculars (8x42 or 10x42)
- • Camera & extra high-speed memory cards
- • Power bank & universal multi-country adapter
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TOILETRIES & PERSONAL CARE
- • Toothbrush & biodegradable toothpaste
- • Shampoo & conditioner (eco-friendly)
- • Body wash / gentle moisturizing soap
- • Hydrating skin lotion & after-sun moisturizer
- • Roll-on or stick deodorant
- • Feminine hygiene products
- • Shaving kit & compact grooming tools
- • Personal prescription medications in original packaging
- • Basic first aid items (painkillers, anti-diarrheal, plasters, rehydration salts)
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DOCUMENTS & MONEY
- • Passport (valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages)
- • Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) / Visa copies
- • Comprehensive travel insurance policy documents & 24/7 hotline
- • Flight e-tickets & confirmed safari itinerary
- • International credit / debit cards (Visa & Mastercard widely accepted)
- • Cash in small denominations USD (post-2013 bills) or local currency (KES/TZS/UGX)
- • Yellow Fever vaccination card (if arriving from endemic country)
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ELECTRONICS
- • DSLR / Mirrorless camera with zoom telephoto lens (e.g. 70-300mm / 100-400mm)
- • Spare camera batteries & high-speed memory cards
- • Smartphone with offline maps & charger cable
- • High-capacity power bank (10,000mAh - 20,000mAh)
- • UK Type-G 3-pin square plug adapter (standard in East Africa)
- • LED headlamp or compact flashlight with red-light mode for camps
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OPTIONAL BUT USEFUL
- • Field notebook & pen for wildlife journal
- • East Africa wildlife & birds field identification guide
- • Kindle / e-reader for downtime in camp
- • Inflatable neck travel pillow for long transfers
- • Noise-canceling earplugs for light sleepers
- • Washable breathable laundry bag for separated safari gear
- • Favorite energy bars or dried fruit snacks for long game drives
- • Neutral, earthy colors (khaki, tan, olive, brown)
- • Lightweight, breathable fabrics
- • Long-sleeved shirts & trousers for sun and insect protection
- • Warm layers (fleece/sweater) for early mornings and cool evenings
- • Rain jacket or lightweight windproof poncho
- • Wide-brim safari hat or baseball cap
- • Comfortable walking shoes or trail runners
- • Sandals / flip flops for relaxing around the lodge
- • Moisture-wicking socks & underwear
- • Daypack / small backpack for daily game drives
- • Reusable insulated water bottle
- • Polarized UV sunglasses
- • High protection sunscreen (SPF 30+ or 50+)
- • Hydrating lip balm with SPF
- • Insect repellent containing DEET (30%+)
- • Hand sanitizer & biodegradable wet wipes
- • High-magnification binoculars (8x42 or 10x42)
- • Camera & extra high-speed memory cards
- • Power bank & universal multi-country adapter
- • Toothbrush & biodegradable toothpaste
- • Shampoo & conditioner (eco-friendly)
- • Body wash / gentle moisturizing soap
- • Hydrating skin lotion & after-sun moisturizer
- • Roll-on or stick deodorant
- • Feminine hygiene products
- • Shaving kit & compact grooming tools
- • Personal prescription medications in original packaging
- • Basic first aid items (painkillers, anti-diarrheal, plasters, rehydration salts)
- • Passport (valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages)
- • Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) / Visa copies
- • Comprehensive travel insurance policy documents & 24/7 hotline
- • Flight e-tickets & confirmed safari itinerary
- • International credit / debit cards (Visa & Mastercard widely accepted)
- • Cash in small denominations USD (post-2013 bills) or local currency (KES/TZS/UGX)
- • Yellow Fever vaccination card (if arriving from endemic country)
- • DSLR / Mirrorless camera with zoom telephoto lens (e.g. 70-300mm / 100-400mm)
- • Spare camera batteries & high-speed memory cards
- • Smartphone with offline maps & charger cable
- • High-capacity power bank (10,000mAh - 20,000mAh)
- • UK Type-G 3-pin square plug adapter (standard in East Africa)
- • LED headlamp or compact flashlight with red-light mode for camps
- • Field notebook & pen for wildlife journal
- • East Africa wildlife & birds field identification guide
- • Kindle / e-reader for downtime in camp
- • Inflatable neck travel pillow for long transfers
- • Noise-canceling earplugs for light sleepers
- • Washable breathable laundry bag for separated safari gear
- • Favorite energy bars or dried fruit snacks for long game drives
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OUR TIP
Pack light! Most safari flights have strict luggage limits (15kg soft bag recommended). Laundry services are available at most lodges.
