Ethiopia to Kenya via the Omo Valley
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:
Lightweight boots or strong walking shoes
Trainers or sandals
Socks
Lightweight trousers / pants
Warmer trekking trousers / pants
Underwear
T-shirts
Lightweight UV and insect-proof ‘safari’ shirt
Warm fleece jacket or jumper
Lightweight windproof/waterproof jacket
Sunhat
Eyewear - sunglasses
Daypack c.20 litres – 1200 cu in
Head torch (lamp) with spare batteries
Basic First Aid Kit - refer to trip dossier for details
Insect repellent (DEET)
Sun protection (including for lips)
Water bottle 1 litre / 1 quart
3 season sleeping bag (Rated to 0ºC)
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Small towel
Selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag contents dry)
Small padlock (to lock your KE trek bag)
The following items are optional:
Travel washing line
Spare laces
Shorts
Sleeping bag liner
Swimwear (for hotel pools)
Binoculars (for the game drive)
Camera with telephoto lens (at least 200mm recommended)
Pen-knife
Nailbrush
Travel clothes
Notes
A camping mattress is provided
