Packing Information for Kenya/Tanzania Safari - Pack your sense of adventure - it takes up no space!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ธ.ค. 2019
- You can go on a 19 day safari with one airline approved carry-on bag....and one personal item (the one that fits under the seat in front of you.
Safaris are about the amazing experience of things that have previously on existed on your tv or in your dreams....not a fashion experience - the lions think you look delicious in everything you wear!
Adding link to awesome duffel like the one I use: shop.highsierra.com/travel/du... - บันเทิง
Thanks for all the great advice. We are going to Kenya and Tanzania in July. I love photography, too and am taking my Nikon Z6 with 2 lenses (wide angle and telephoto).
Awesome, Robin!! I will be there next July, too (July 14 - August 1 - and - for those reading this with malice or thievery in you heart, my husband and dogs stay home). It's a private, custom tour (Using Go Ahead). If we are there at the same time, we'll have to say hello in person!
Feel free to reach out if you need any further information - I'm happy to share.
If you can pull it off, bring two bodies to avoid changing lenses...that dust is terrible for our cameras. I'd love a Z6! Nice camera!
Great tips !!!
Will be heading there soon. Didn't know about the plastic bag ban stuff until now. I need to rethink my way of packing and not getting into trouble. Thanks much.
Hey, Steve - you can bring re-usable plastics - the packing bags are just fine. They ask that you take them back with you even if you don't need them.
You are going to have a great trip!
@@kellygast 👌
Just got the medium ll bean bag as you suggested. I really liked the way you bag opened up so nice and wide at the top . The bag I got doesn’t open like that. I guess they don’t make that bag anymore .
Kathy, the bag you have is perfect!
You are right, though, they no longer offer the bag from this video. Disappointing, but...my travelers did have great success with they bag you just purchased!
Hi Kelly, that is super helpful thanks. Can you just confirm if I am okay to take a bag which has soft sides and a soft top, but has a flat firm floor with wheels and a pull along handle that remains within the bag when not in use. (I think that is what you are using in the video). I have read that you need Squashy bags on the small aircraft that take you on internal flights and for the Jeep transfers. What is your advice?
Yes, perfectly fine!!
I would love to see your Amazon list. Would you share. Also how do you compress those bags? I was looking at compression packing cubes since they don’t need a vacuum sealer but maybe you have bags that work without? Do you have suggestions on types of pants/shirts??
Sure, Tammy! Here is the link...I will continue updating over the next week or so, but it's fairly complete as-is 🙂
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2M3EWFYEVFXED?ref_=wl_share
Very helpful video! What about shoes? I didn't see mention of those. And where did you get that rolling duffel bag?
NM about bag ... I now saw it's the LL Bean medium one. I'm still curious about the shoes you recommend.
@@interiordesigner2544 Hi!!! The ones I recommend are called: Women's Jungle Moc Slip-On Shoes
They are comfortable, no slip, and no tie (so, no laces to trip over or tangle)....
They are widely available...even on Amazon
Thank you for these tips! Any suggestions for a bag similar to yours. I have been looking for a medium sized rolling duffel.
Tiffany!! I'm sorry I missed this question! Do you still need some guidance? I do have suggestions, if you still need some help :-)
@@kellygast Thanks, yes please send some suggestions. I purchased one that I am going to try out on a trip before our safari, but I would like to have some other options in case this one does not work. Thanks again for any advice!
Here you go, Tiffany! This is the one I recommend to my travelers: www.llbean.com/llb/shop/904?originalProduct=126207&productId=1819867&attrValue_0=Navy&sku=1000096012&pla1=0&qs=3153478&gclid=Cj0KCQiA3-yQBhD3ARIsAHuHT66ksu3Vyxio9Jgrf7JOKDfv0U0j_4NvfckmFYHuhgIwyoCeYwImh-oaAiyeEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&SN=flyout_test05&SS=B
@@kellygast Thanks for the suggestions!
I would like to see some recommendations on good compression bags. I have used many in the past but they never lasted very long before splitting or refusing to compress. I am going on this trip with Go Ahead next September. A teeny tiny battery powered vacuum would be an amazing addition to the compression bags. I wonder if any exist? I will begin my search.
Oh, Deborah! I'm happy to help you with this!! Will you remind me over the weekend...I manage a medical practice, and it's a little nuts duringthe week!! I can send you my email message thru FB messenger, if you'd like!
@@kellygast I am not one to sit around worrying about something. I researched a ton and ended up purchasing the Space Saver bags. I selected a set of six smalls. Supposedly they will each fit 5-6 sweaters, so I figured that would be perfect for a carryon. I will be giving them a test run next month when I go on the Go Ahead tour of the Albequeque Balloon Fiesta and tour of National Parks. It's a 12 day trip so this should make for a perfect opportunity to see if these bags hold up and do what they say. PLUS, they come with a travel pump to suck the air out instead of having to roll them. It's a win! I am also practicing only taking a carry on. This should be interesting.
@@DeborahMLloyd awesome!!!! So sorry I was at work, but those sound perfect! Let me know how they do for you!!! And photos of the balloon fest!!!!!
@@kellygast I sure will! That little pump worked great.
A couple of questions: 1) In your Amazon list, you have both the Bagail packing cubes and compression bags. Do they serve different purposes? 2) You mentioned shampoo when you listed liquids. I typically don't pack shampoo because virtually every place I stay (albeit stateside) has shampoo in the room. Is this not necessarily the case?
Hi! Cubes VS compression bags are just a personal choice. I prefer the bags, but many prefer the cubes. You will learn that plastic bags are banned, but this only pertains to single use bags. You can use the compression bags, no problem...just take them with when you .eave the country...yes, it seems most lodges now offer shampoo...but not 100%..bring a tiny bit just in case...or stock up at a lodge that has some :-)
Do you use the 200-400 on a full frame or crop sensor?
d7100 is aps-c
Sorry I missed this!! I use it on full frame 🙂
I need bug stuff and sunscreen! I cant put it in my carry on. Any suggestions?
@missypuffin8985 I'm SOO sorry I missed this!!!
Here is my info on packing liquids for carry-on travel....I hope I'm not too late :-( th-cam.com/video/1pkgUbMFedI/w-d-xo.html
I looked on Amazon for the window tripod but couldn't find it. What's the name of it?
Hey, Jan - do you mean the beanbag one?
Yes
Here you go! www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017J4DD3A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hi, do you need water bottle with filter and a hat with a bug net?
Hi! Are you traveling with an outfitter - or have you booked independently?
If you are using an outfitter (or booking through Go Ahead, who will hire an outfitter for you) you will not have to worry about water, at all.
With any outfitter, you will be provided a nice re-usable water bottle (of course you'll use it there, but also ends up being a nice memento). You will also be provided endless, clean, delicious water.
A couple of recommendations: Do not eat fruit or vegetables - almost without exceptions. The only safe one I have found is banana...and one's I sanitize before peeling with hand-sanitizer, then peel it myself. Same with an apple or orange.
It is not worth jeopardizing such a once-in-a-lifetime trip by eating something that looks beautiful...but makes you miserable in the Serengeti - with minimal bathroom access...you get the picture.
Also - ZERO ice in any drinks. Not worth it.
I've been doing Kenya & Tanzania since 2013 - the recommendations are based on real experience 🙂
A hat is recommended - but - if you are traveling with an outfitter, most of them "gift" you a hat. Go Ahead does provide a hat to each traveler. :-)
@@kellygast Many thanks! I have booked thru Gate1. I went to South Africa and Botswana a few years ago, however, my first time going to east Africa. Thank you again.
@@gunvantishah5386 Awesome!! You will have a fabulous experience...it should be more like Botswana than S.A. - much more a safari experience than SA
@@kellygast and just ordered a medium LL Bean bag too!
We were told that we were not allowed to bring any plastic bags into Africa. That there was a $40,000 fine for 10 years imprisonment.
Single use bags are not allowed. Reusable ones are absolutely fine. My bags were inspected in Kenya this June and had no problem. They ask that you ,are sure to take them back home with you.
I was told no wheels
That is incorrect, outdated information. Wheeled duffle are preferred.
What about a Laptop ?
You certainly can bring one - all the lodges have wifi. I don't, but it's just my preference...
@@kellygast thanks Kelly !!
You are most welcome!
Now there are no plastic bags of any kind allowed.
We had no trouble at all last month...they just need to be reusable. :-) safe travels!
What about binoculars
If you bring them, make sure it's a compact pair. Most things are pretty close up on the safaris in East Africa.
But a small compact pair will not be useless :-)
No women. Thanks.
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