The Ultimate Family Safari Packing List (What Parents Forget)
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The Ultimate Family Safari Packing List (What Parents Forget)

The Hard-to-Find Items

You can buy sunscreen in Nairobi. But these items? Bring them with you.

Must-Have Items

ItemWhy You Need It
Comfort SnacksGoldfish/Cheerios are hard to find. Bring their favorites.
Downloaded ContentWiFi exists, but streaming Netflix can be slow. Download iPads BEFORE you leave.
Binoculars (Kid Size)If they can't see, they get bored. Get cheap 8x21 binoculars.
Warm FleeceMornings are 12C (53F). Kids get cold in open cars.

Clothing Strategy

Layering is key.

6:00 AM: Winter Coat + Beanie
10:00 AM: T-Shirt
6:00 PM: Fleece

Don't worry about buying special "Safari Khaki" clothes for kids. Bright colors are generally fine inside a vehicle (animals don't care), though avoid bright blue/black if Tsetse flies are present (ask us!).

Spacious living area to spread out your gear
Spacious living area to spread out your gear
Plastic Ban: Kenya has a strict ban on single-use plastic bags. Do not pack shoes/laundry in Ziploc bags or grocery bags. You can be fined at the airport.

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