Essential packing advice for safaris and trips to Uganda and Kenya East Africa with Real Africa adventures 

Documentation:

You must take an up to date passport. If your passport is old you must check and make sure it does not expire while you are in Africa. The expiry date of your document has to be at least 60 days after you return from the trip.

You will need a visa to enter Uganda, Kenya and nearly all African countries. It is advisable to acquire your visa in your country of origin before you travel. However, you can get visas on entry in Uganda at Entebbe airport. Check for entry requirements to other countries or contact us for more details. You must keep all your documents in a safe place at all times.

Record details of your travel documents before you leave. Note credit card numbers, traveler's cheques etc. and write down procedures and telephone numbers in case of loss. Make copies of your passport and other personal documents, and package separately. Nominate a family member or a trustworthy person in your home country to assist you should your documents be mislaid. Remember to have your passport, boarding card and other necessary documents to hand. They should be easily accessible when you board your flight and in your destination country

Baggage:

Suitcases are very difficult to move and can be quite heavy. It is advisable that you take limited baggage that you will find easier to carry. If you do take a suitcase, you will need a spare backpack which you can use when you go on Safari or move upcountry. You must make sure that the backpack you choose is right for your back.

Clothing Guide:

MEN'S/BOY'S CLOTHING TIPS

• 1 pair of comfortable shoes that would be worn to a nice restaurant or hotel
• 1 pair of sandals to use at the guest house.
• 3-4 pair of socks
• 1 sweater or light jacket
• 2 long sleeve casual shirts
• 1-2 pair casual trousers
• 1-2 pair of shorts
• 1 belt
• 1-2 swimming suits
• 3-4 T-shirts
• 1 pair of sturdy shoes or walking boots for hiking
• 1 Smart shirt (tie optional)
• 1 rain coat
• 1-2 hats (This is very important for sun protection)
• 1 pair sunglasses
• Prescription glasses if used with back-up pair suggested (note: contact lenses are difficult to use on safari due to the high amount of dust.)
  
  WOMEN'S/GIRL'S CLOTHING TIPS
• 1 pair of comfortable shoes that would be worn to a nice restaurant or hotel
• 1 pair of sturdy shoes or walking boots for hiking
• 1 pair of sandals to use at the guest house.
• 3-4 pair of socks
• 1 sweater or light jacket
• 1-2 swimming suit
• 1-2 pair of long casual Trousers
• 1-2 pair of shorts
• 1-2 belts
• 3-4 casual short sleeve blouses
• 2 long sleeve casual blouses
• 1 A rain coat
• 1 pair sunglasses
• 1-2 hats (This is very important for sun protection)
• Prescription glasses if used with back-up pair suggested (note: contact lenses are difficult to use on safari due to the high amount of dust.)

Toiletries:

• Toothpaste / toothbrush / mouthwash
• Shampoo / conditioner - (You can purchase these items in Africa too)
• Soap and anti-per spirant
• Shower gel
• Tissues
• Towel/ hand towel

Hand Luggage:

• Guide book
• Reading book
• Personal money (pound sterling or US dollars)
• Indigestion/ diarrhoea/ travel sickness tablets
• Travel sweets
• Travel game
• Small note pad and pen (always handy)
• Snacks/ packed lunch for coach journey

Medical:

• Mosquito repellent
• Malaria tablets
• Pain killers
• Antiseptic cream/gel Plasters Wet wipes Sun cream - High factor at least 15 - 20 Anti-diarrhoea tablets
• Iodine tablets
• Ear plugs (optional)
• If you use prescribed medicine, you must take enough to last the time you will spend in Africa
• Take some syringes and needles in case they are needed when you go to very remote places

Other:

• Your up-to-date passport
• Visa for destination country
• Handheld fan(The small battery operated ones do the job well)
• Good pair of sunglasses
• A good camera and enough film Extra batteries, though you can always buy photographic items in Uganda or Kenya. Binoculars are optional but recommended
• An alarm clock
• Small torch
• Gifts for schools / orphanages
• Small games (cards etc .. )
• For people who wear glasses or contact lenses, it is advisable that you take some spare ones and cleaning solutions.
• Spare plug sockets for electric razors.

PLEASE NOTE: The electricity supply in East Africa is 240 Volts AC.

Camping Safaris (backpacking)

• Two or three medium size towels
• Soap (in a plastic soap dish for easy travel)
• Shampoo
• Sleeping bag
• Warm clothing for the evenings
• Torch
• First aid kit
• Rain coat