The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum.

You must bring the following items:

Strong shoes or walking boots

Socks

Underwear

Lightweight trousers / pants

Shirts (at least one long-sleeved with collar) and T-shirts

Jacket

Sunhat

Eyewear – Sunglasses

Small padlock (to lock your KE trek bag)

Small daypack 20 to 25 litres

Torch (flashlight)

Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)

Water bottles 1 litre / 1 quart (x2)

Washbag and toiletries

Antibacterial handwash

Basic First Aid Kit including: A broad spectrum antibiotic, antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), painkillers, plasters (band-aids), insect repellent, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite).

The following items are optional:

Pocket-knife (remember to pack sharp objects in hold baggage)

Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)

Camera and batteries

Travel clothes

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