Required documents and resources.

Passport
eVisa for Kenya (It must be printed in color.) No electronic version will be accepted.

Learn more about the requirements:
https://www.kenyanevisa.com/faq/print-a-kenya-evisa/
Health Surveillance Form. Obtain at:
https://ears.health.go.ke/airline_registration/
Upload your PCR test results to:
https://africacdc.org/trusted-travel/

Here's a document with step-by-step instructions on how to upload to the Global Heaven or Trusted Travel site. Both are the same thing and all data is managed by PANABIOS.
Trusted Traveler Instructional Document
Have all documents printed and available. Your airline may send you an e-mail requesting the upload of all your Covid-19 related documentation few days prior to departure.

What you wear is important.

As we mentioned in our meeting, temperatures can be a bit cold early in the morning and late into the night. This is due to high elevation of nearly 7,000 feet in some areas of the Masai Mara. August is one of the coolest months with temperatures ranging from 68-80°F during the day and 52-60°F at night. Make sure to wear warm clothes that you can remove as it warms up. Remember long sleeves and long pants are highly recommended.

Things you should not forget.

Small first aid kit
Headlamp or flashlight to move around the lodge at night.
Binoculars
Reusable water bottles. Plastic bags are banned in Kenya. So whatever plastic you bring must come back with you.
Snacks that you can eat in between meals.
Any medications you may need that are legal to travel. Bring your prescriptions.

We all need power!

Electric current in Kenya is 240V at 50hz. and it uses type G receptacles. Most of our gear including battery chargers, laptops and phone chargers contain switching power supplies that can handle dual voltage. To know if your equipment would be compatible, all you need to do is review the label on the device. Make sure that the AC IN values go from 100-240V as shown below.

If your device can handle dual voltage then all you need is Plug Adapter type US (Type A) to Type G pictured below. A voltage converter is not necessary.

You can also purchase a traveling kit such as this one here which contains various outlets and USB charging ports. Power outlets may be limited to 1 or 2 per room and we tend to have a lot of things to charge. This can be fixed by bringing a 110-240V power strip like this one here. You will need to add a US to Type G plug.

To learn more about power requirements go to:
https://whatplug.info/from/usa/to/kenya

Some other devices like hairdryers can't be used this way and will require a voltage converter.

Be A Smart Traveler

It goes without saying that we should always be careful when around other people. We must respect their traditions and welcome them as much as they welcome us. Kenyans are very friendly and generous. They are also highly educated especially around Nairobi. Kenyans like to share and are very family oriented.

Regardless, we should always be alert and avoid putting ourselves at risk. Avoid expensive jewelry or flashing expensive equipment as it can attract the wrong type of people.

Let's go have some fun and learn more about Kenyan culture!!!