The dress code on safari is relaxed, and the secret to successful safari packing is “less is more”.
Packing for a stay at one of our luxury safari camps in Kenya focuses on comfort, practicality, and suitability for wildlife environments. Our safari packing guide covers the essentials to bring:
This packing guidance applies year-round, with additional layers recommended during cooler months and early morning game drives.
We suggest ‘layering up‘ for game drives, as it is much cooler in the early mornings and you can remove layers as the day heats up. The temperature also drops slightly in the evenings, so it’s a good idea to bring a warm fleece and covered shoes for night-time.
Either comfortable walking shoes or lightweight hiking boots are appropriate for all safari activities.
For protection against the sun, a brimmed hat, sunscreen and sunglasses are also suggested. A pair of binoculars for use on game drives is highly recommended. Be sure to bring a camera, possibly with a zoom lens and enough memory card space, as the photo opportunities will be endless.
Other items to consider include sunscreen, face cream and lip balm with a good SPF, mosquito repellent, toothbrush, toothpaste and sanitary items. Please note that we provide the following eco-friendly amenities across our camps and lodges: shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, body wash and hand wash. We also provide cotton buds, cotton wool, laundry powder, dressing gowns and slippers.
A power bank and any charging cables you require, your camera, spare batteries, extra memory cards, and binoculars (especially if you have a keen interest in birds). Binoculars are available for hire at USD 10 per day from Governors’ Camp and Loldia House. Guests at Il Moran and Governors’ Mugie House will be issued with one pair per tent for the duration of their stay. We provide hairdryers in guest rooms where they can be supported, e.g. Loldia House and Governors’ Mugie. At our Mara camps, we provide hairdryers from the main reception desk to be used in specific areas that can support high-powered appliances (please ask a manager about this when you are in camp).
Our guests receive a complimentary branded water bottle on arrival, which can be refilled from Reverse Osmosis filtration units around our camps. Our guests will have an unlimited supply of purified water, even on game drives. Providing guests with a reusable bottle is part of our conservation ethos, as we work to eliminate single-use plastics.
If you have any questions or concerns about travel to Kenya or your stay with us, please do not hesitate to email us at [email protected].
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