The Complete Kenya Safari Packing List: Everything to Pack, Book & Arrange Before You Fly Out
You've booked your Kenya safari. The excitement is real and so is the nagging feeling that you're going to forget something important. Don't worry. After years of helping travellers prepare for adventures across the Maasai Mara , Amboseli, and Tsavo, we've put together the most practical, no-fluff packing guide you'll find. Think of this as advice from a friend who's done it many times, not a generic checklist. Clothing & Gear: Pack for the Season, Not the Season You Wish It Was Kenya has two distinct safari seasons, and what you pack should reflect whichever one you're visiting in. During the dry season (July–October and January–February) , mornings on the savannah can be genuinely cold; we're talking 12–15°C at dawn in the Mara. By midday that same landscape bakes at 30°C or more. Layering is everything. Bring lightweight long-sleeved shirts in neutral, earthy tones (olive, tan, and khaki, not bright colours that startle wildlife or attract ins...