Finally confirmed and reserved your safari to Kenya and now all that’s left is packing, it can be intimidating just think of the things to pack for a Kenya safari tour but luckily we at Nairobi Car Rental Services are ready to offer you some packing tips featuring essentials, clothes & gear to mention but a few. Check out our packing list and see what is essential and what to leave out for a safe, comfortable and money-saving safari.
Face mask & Sanitizer – These two are now regarded as the most important items to pack for any trip. The deadly COVID-19 virus has taken many lives and is important to follow the SOP’s if you want to enjoy a safe and comfortable safari in Kenya or any other destination or that matter. You can pack up to 5 face masks and around 2 to 3 sanitizer bottles.
Clothes – Pack few lightweight clothes around 3 to 5 outfits, most of the lodges, camps and hotels in Kenya offer free laundry services. Khaki and tan earth colors are most ideal for safari while bright colors like purple, red & blue are not good as they can scare away animals.
Other important clothes to pack include waterproof jacket, hat, long sleeves shits and trousers for bush walks.
Shoes – Pack one pair of lightweight walking shoes and hiking boots if you plan on doing some trekking. Pack some open saddles which you can use when not in the park or outside.
Toiletry bag – A dopp kit or toiltery bag is an essential part of any road trip as it contains portable body hygiene and toilet products. Items to pack in the dopp kit include malaria tablets, anti-nausea tablets, cough drops, aspirin tablets, suntan lotion, insect repellent, potable sanitizer, hair brush, tooth brush, tooth paste, tissue paper.
Gear – Pack only gadgets you will need for the Kenya safari adventure and these include a phone, tab or laptop, camera, extra battery, chargers , light weight binoculars, sun glasses & small flash light. Remember these gadgets can add alot of weight to your luggage so be very picky with what you are packing for the safari.
So if you planning a safari in Kenya in 2021, then you should only pack what is very useful and leave out some things. To book a Kenya safari package online simply send us an email to info@nairobicarrentalservices.com, we look forward to giving you a memorable trip worth every penny you pay.
