Kenya Safari CheckList

I finished packing for my safari trip today. Per trip guidelines, I packed light and kept to a soft duffel bag or back pack, since there's not much room in the puddle jumper that'll be landing on the small airstrip near the big game reserve in Masai Mara. Here's what I threw together (hopefully, I have everything!) :

GINA'S KENYA SAFARI CHECKLIST:

• worn but sturdy large backpack Check.

• tourist passport Check.


• plane tickets Check.


• anti-malaria pills Check.


• camera Check.


• sunglasses Check.


• international cell phone Check.


• travel cell phone charger Check.


• LED miniature lantern Check.


• LED pocket sized flashlight Check.


• sports watch with alarm clock Check.


• book light for night time tent reading Check.


• new Twilight Director's Notebook Check.


• iTouch iPod for tunes and movies Check.


• vanity mirror Check.


• insect repellent Check.


• whistle (to alert for help) Check.

binoculars Check.

good hiking / traction shoes Check.

wide brim hat Check.

proof of yellow fever vaccination Check.

chewing gum Check.

soap, shampoo, and conditioner Check.

toothbrush, holder, toothpaste, and floss Check.

contacts, case, and cleaning solution Check.

pocket size first aid kit Check.

rain poncho Check.

bottled water clip fastener Check.

emergency plastic heat blanket Check.

Last things to pack will be my clothes, which I'll stuff on top: cargo pants, long sleeve t-shirts, sweatshirt, and reversible lightweight fleece / rain jacket, etc. It's supposed to be the dry season, but one never knows. It's winter in southern Africa now. Temperatures are in the 70s F by day, and 50s F at night; the PERFECT safari weather in my opinion. Last minute things to get - $50.00 USD for my tourist visa that I'll have to get when I fly into Nairobi, as well as some Kenya Shillings (KES) for tips and incidentals. I think I'm pretty much set! Just 5 more days to go!