On Foot in the Serengeti
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:
Hiking boots
Trainers / sneakers or sandals for camp
Socks
Underwear
Trekking trousers / pants
Waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
Windproof/waterproof jacket
Thermal baselayer shirts (2 short sleeve, 2 long sleeve)
Shirts or T-shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Sunhat (wide brimmed)
Warm hat
Eyewear - Sunglasses
Lightweight thermal gloves
Small padlock (to lock your trek bag)
Selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag contents dry)
Daypack c. 30 - 40 litres / 2000 - 2500 cu. in.
Head-torch / head-lamp with spare batteries
Basic First Aid Kit - refer to trip dossier for details
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc)
Water bottles 1 Litre / 1 Quart (x2)
Wash bag and toiletries
Small towel
Antibacterial handwash
3 season sleeping bag (for June – August departures)*
2 season sleeping bag (for Sept – May departures)*
Thermarest or similar sleeping mat*
The following items are optional:
Spare laces
Trekking poles
Insect repellant – (DEET)
Camera, media, spare batteries
Penknife (remember to pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Sleeping bag liner
Shorts
Travel clothes
Notes:
Items marked * can be hired through KE Adventure Travel. Please make all hire requests at least 6 weeks prior to the trip departure date.
