Packing Checklist - What to Take on Safari in Kenya

Figuring out exactly what to take on safari in Kenya is often the most stressful part of the whole trip, mostly because you're trying to balance being a practical adventurer with the reality of strict luggage weight limits. If you've started looking at those tiny bush planes that hop between the Mara and Amboseli, you probably already know that your massive hard-shell suitcase isn't going to make the cut. You need to be strategic, but you also don't want to find yourself in the middle of the savannah wishing you'd brought an extra pair of socks or a better pair of binoculars. ...

May 19, 2026 · 6 min · Colby Radovan