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by Tallchick80

Make sure to take secure luggage, and luggage that you can easily identify. You must make absolute SURE that your bags are locked. Also take care when you arrive, it happens all of the time that people will steal your bags right off the baggage belt. Wear light clothing that will allow your skin to breathe. White, beige, and khaki clothes are best. Bright clothes are discouraged on safari, as they may startle the animals. Bring sandals, as well as good walking shoes. The heat can be overwhelming, and some parts of Kenya are dry as bone, and others HUMID. When in humid areas, be sure to take malarone, or another precautionary anti-malarial medication. Malarone is good, but if you suffer from depression, it can cause side effects. Also, it never hurts to carry around precautionary antibiotics. You can buy most drugs at any pharmacy in Kenya without a prescription. It's more than likely...

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BE PREPARED!!

by mickeyjane1

TROPICAL WEAR, LIGHT WATERPROOFS IF TRAVELLING IN RAINY SEASON, SUNGLASSES , SANDALS. COMFORTABLE SHOES FOR WALKING ROUND THE PATHS ARE VERY UNEVEN. INSECT REPELLENT - A MUST!!SUN PROTECTION CREAM - HIGH FACTOR!!MOST TOILETRIES ARE NEEDED TO BRING FROM HOME U CAN GET THEM HERE , THERE IS A SPA SHOP IN DIANI, BUT ITS BETTER TO BRING THEM. FILM, CAMERA, BATTERIES BOOKS FOR LAZING AROUND THE BEACH OR POOL, PENS AND SWEETS OLD CLOTHES, OR SHOES TO GIVE TO THE LOCAL KIDS,

Overlanding in Africa- assume there are no shops!

by Buckz

Squashable easy to carry stuff Sandals for daytime, boots for dusk and after. Lots and lots and lots of Film. Spare battery. You may not take alot of Photos, but on safari you will never know what you will come accross- We saw vultures at Dinner, Leopards fighting, Cheeetah cubs playing. When you are facing something you will NEVER see again, you film budget goes out the window. Even for digital users- the best stuff happens at dawn and dusk, seen through long lenses- so you won't know which ones are really sharp until you get home, so you won't be able to clean up the memory card as you go along. BUG SPRAY, DETE.have a few spare pens, have one in sight when bartering. DO NOT give pens or sweets to children begging, it encourages begging. Make your donations to charities who will distribute the stuff fairly.

On overland trips, creature comforts can be scarce

by Buckz

Luggage space is limited on overland trips, so pack carefully. Hand Sanitiser, bite cream, anti septic wipes. If you are going for a long time, you will run out of most of these, but by that stage you will be immune to most ails. Africa doesn't really do twilight- 12 hours light and 12 dark are their thing, and when you are many many miles from a street light it gets really dark, and a head torch is a real advantage, to eat, read and as for venturing near a "long drop" toilet in the dark.... Secret stash of small chocolate bars.- for days when the dinner isn't great.

Mosquito repellant

by SamuiDean

Long sleeved shirts and trousers (pants) worn during the evenings help to reduce the chances of being bitten by mosquitos. Bring plenty of mosquito repellant. This is a malaria region. Seek medical advice before travelling, you will need malaria tablets.

What to bring...

by Maeve_81

First of all, don't forget to bring some good walking shoes and good socks. Don't bring to much clothing, it's going to be dirty in a second and everythings smells directly. Do bring some Febreze. Don't forget to bring some long sleeve t-shirts, you'll need them. Malaria pills, DEET (and lots of it), a mosquito net and don't forget to bring toilet paper for the first days of your journey, later you'll find toilet paper everywhere. Lots of film or at least a 512 MB card for your digital camera. Bring pens, penicls, colorbooks, balloons, ... for the children. Another good idea is to bring old t-shirts, baseball caps, ...

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Bring tons of film!

by butterfly_girl

Try to travel light, especially if you are going on a safari since you will be driving from one place to the next. Hat, comfortable shoes, shorts Bring some cipro in case you get sick. Also, some antibacterial handwipes are good to have. There are so many photo opportunities in Kenya, from animals, to people. You will want to bring lots of film and a panaromic camera is a must (even a throw away type will do). Bring some pens to give away to the local people. The children really would like pens, hats or t-shirts from your country.

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Always see to it you have the right maps.

by mauritsh

Remember you always carry to much. If you travel around, take these canvas bags, they can fit in almost everywhere. Ladies you don't need stiletto's here. Good walking shoes or sportshoes will do This is difficult for most of us. For me toothbrush and paste are a must. Toiletpaper is very handy. Get rid of aftershaves and lotions. In some places they have never heard of it. All right, around your neck. Don't show of with hughe camera's. Keep them in the bag. Not too much please, just the necessary stuff. Insurance papers, phone numbers.Take your shots in time, don't forget the tablets. If you get Malaria take Fansidar immediately ( 3 tablets).

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by call_me_rhia

a real must if you're even remotedly thinking of having a walk on the coral reef at low-tide is a pair of water-shoes. Flip-flops are useless and offer no protection As all Kenya is high risk of malaria, take some malaria tablets with you: Malarone is the one that gives you the lightest side effects, I believe. Most people are led to believe that a profilaxis isn't essential - but you'll change your mind after hearing the tales of some of the locals If you go on a safari an absolute must is a camera with a decent zoom: some animals are shy and stay kind of far from your van/jeep. On top of that vehicles mustn't leave the dirt roads. Bring binoculars, too - for distant animals: I would have never seen the lion - if it hadn't been for binoculars As far as I know, topless swimming/sunbathing is not allowed - and even if it is, it's asking for trouble Pack some dollars to enter and...

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Pack light

by kcochran111

A small backpack is all you'll need, as well as your camera bag. Africa is HOT and HUMID, even in the winter! ONE pair of convertable pants are ideal, as is ONE long sleeved shirt. Light-weight breathable t-shirts and shorts are essential, as are hard-soled hiking boots. BRING A HAT- the African sun is a scorcher! Malaria pills NEED to be taken before the trip. Check with your doctor a couple months prior. Lots of film, as well as long-range zooms to get the best animal shots. Camping in the safari preserves is wonderful. Guided tours will usually provide tents and sleeping mats, but you may need a light-weight sleeping bag. Water, water, water!

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Q:  i want to go to kenya for 5 months with my 3 children and husbin im wondering what are so wonderful sites to see? 

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A: Hi Why don't you start by reading the many travel pages on Kenya that VT members have already compiled? As you're a new member, you may not yet be aware how to do this.... 

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