Kenya Travel Guide

Here are some helpful hints for packing and other tips for your journey. You will receive your travel package approximately 2-3 weeks prior to the departure date. This contains your travel documents, name badge, spotter tags, and other items you will need for your tour. Please pack light, as there is limited space on the tour bus. You can bring one suitcase weighing 50lbs or less that will be transported underneath the bus and one backpack/daypack that will fit under your seat. This will also meet the airline's requirements for luggage.

What to Bring

  • Passport - Don't forget it!
  • Kenya Visa - You will receive it in your package if you purchased your visa through Signature.
  • Baggage allowance is limited to 30lbs per person on the smaller planes.
  • Power adapter - You will receive one in your package.
  • Power converter - You will need a converter for small appliances or CPAP machines.
  • Comfortable clothes - Keep it casual and simple.
  • Good walking shoes - You will walk a lot every day on this tour.
  • Hat, sunglasses & sunscreen - Protect yourself from the African sun.
  • Journal & Pen - You will receive these in your package.
  • Travel Insurance - Don't forget to bring a copy of your policy.
  • Medications - Bring extra prescription meds in case of delays.
  • Cash - Bring US Dollars for snacks and small purchases.

What to Know!

  • Have a good attitude! Don't let the little things bother you.
  • Airline seats are assigned at check-in for group tickets.
  • TSA precheck numbers and frequent flyer numbers can only be added at check-in.
  • Get to know your guide. They will be your best friend during the tour.
  • Don't be late! The bus or jeep will leave without you.
  • Stay with the group! Never wander off by yourself.
  • Always wear your name badge. Your name badge is your ticket to get into the sites & restaurants.
  • Let your credit card company know where you will be.
  • Put the spotter tags on your luggage. These are color-coded with your name badge and your bus.
  • ATMs are available to withdraw local currency if needed.
  • Only do your shopping at approved locations.
  • Drink lots of water! Water is available at all locations.
  • You can store your larger suitcase at the hotel while on safari.
  • Use the safari camp laundry service and pack fewer clothes.
  • Pack extra clothes and all medications in your carry-on backpack in case of lost or delayed luggage.

Be smart with your smartphone!

  • Phone Camera - Make sure you have enough storage on your phone for all of your photos.
  • Use WhatsApp - It's the best free app for international texting and talking. Make sure your friends and family have the app too.
  • WiFi is available at the hotel.
  • Keep your phone in Airplane Mode unless you purchased an international plan through your carrier.
  • Keep photos of your passport and other travel documents on your phone.
  • Remember the time difference when calling or texting home. Kenya is several hours ahead of USA time.

Weather in Kenya

  • Click here for the weather forecast for Nairobi.