An ultimte road-trip to Kenya is a must plan and achieve in a life time. Kenya is known for
her breath-taking savannah land scape, the beautiful sight of Amboseli National Park where
you can also glimpse at the iconic Mountain Kilimanjaro.
Having a trip in the pride of Africa creates unforgettable beautiful moments, especially when
you have the right 4×4 vehicle so that you worry less about any kind of terrain, and when you
pack the right things for your trip. These are some of the things you need for your trip to
Kenya.
Important documents to pack
A valid passport: As a visitor, you must have a document that shows your legal existence in
the country and your passport can validate your stay.
Driver’s license: Especially on a self-drive, one must have a valid driver’s license from your
home country or acquire an international driving license.
Car rental agreement: You must have your car rental agreement from your company that
permitted you to carry out different activities with their vehicle including border crossing.
Essentials to have in the car
First aid kit: Every one any where is very prone to accidents and being ready for such
contingencies is a must. The first aid kit must include: anti-malarial medication, anti septic
cream, tweezers, scissors and many more
Jumper cables: When the 4×4 vehicle batteries mal-function during your self drive in any
country, you may be required to jump-start your car with the help of a good Samaritan who
may offer to help you.
However, the Samaritan may not have a jumper cable so it is very important to carry your
own for your trip.
Fire extinguisher and warning triangle: During a 4×4 off road safari in East Africa, it is a
must have as you cross borders. This is important for in case of fire out breaks and the
warning triangle alerts in coming traffic and the extinguisher helps put down small vehicle
fires.
Cooler box: For keeping eats and drinks fresh, the cooler box is very important during a
safari as they can be very hold especially in certain months.
Reliable spare tyre: It is incumbent of every one engaging in a self drive in East Africa to
have a spare wheel in the car, alongside a tire jack and wheel spanner because with out them,
it is very hard for some one else to help you with removing and fitting the car.
Jerry can: This is very important especially when the vehicle runs out of fuel. It helps you
go to the filling station and harbour the fuel or you can use it to carry extra fuel for your road
trip.
Car jack and wheel spanner: During your self-drive safari, it is important for you to have a
car jack for it is strong to lift the car and a spanner to un screw nuts. With these, the smallest
puncture can alter the process of your trip.
GPS navigation system and offline maps: It is important to have GPS navigation for easy
route tracking, that is in areas where network is very good. Offline maps are of great
significance when one is in remote areas where network is not stable.
Flash light: It is important to pack a rechargeable flash light for a trip to Kenya as it helps in
performing is emergency checks at night and setting up the camp. This is because batteries
may drain quickly.
Important clothes to pack
Hiking boots: These facilitate easy and comfortable movement when you are engaging it a
hike since it is for long hours.
Jacket: In the wild, nights can be un imaginably cold, so a jacket will keep you warm
Sun hat/ cap: This is to shield yourself from direct sunlight
Light weight t-shirts and shorts: This brings comfort during tourism activities you may carry
out in Kenya especially in the dry season.
Sunglasses: These can be for both fashion and shielding eyes from direct sun light
Trousers: These can be worn if one is intending to hike since they protect the skin from
scratches
Camping gear: In case you are to have stops in national parks during your road trip in
Kenya, you ought to carry sleeping bags, tents, utensils, camping chairs and tables and many
more
Gadgets
Binoculars: These are for sighting far objects
Memory card: to keep record of the adventure incase phones run out of space
Camera: For snapping interests
Power bank: to recharge your gadgets
These mentioned items will enable you achieve your ideal road-trip in safety and comfort,
creating memories for you in the Pride of Africa.