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An Impala – Masai Mara<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The below safari essentials list is supplied as a guide on what to pack for Masai Mara Safari. Please ensure where possible that you keep your luggage to a minimum due to the weight \/ space restrictions of 15kg total weight allowance per person (including carry-on bags) on light aircraft and local airlines flying to and from Masai Mara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s not to say that you can’t travel with luggage more than 15kg when you are headed to Masai Mara, its only a strict requirement when using an aircraft to get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also depending on your travel arrangements most of your luggage can be left at you Nairobi hotel before heading to the Mara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When packing for a Masai Mara safari, we recommend using soft-sided luggage for convenience and flexibility. Most safaris begin with a flight to Kenya’s international airport, followed by transfers on smaller safari planes to reach the lodges. These smaller aircraft have limited luggage compartments, necessitating the use of safari duffel bags that can easily be manipulated to fit into tight spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon arrival at the airstrip near your safari camp, your luggage will need to be transferred to a safari vehicle. Soft-sided bags are more manageable and can easily fit into the vehicle’s storage areas. For these reasons, it’s advisable to avoid hard-shell suitcases, as they are heavier and less suited to the safari environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, we have recommended some soft sided and duffel bags that are perfect for your Masai Mara safari adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its important to note that in 2017, Kenya implemented a law prohibiting the distribution of single-use plastic bags<\/a> \u2014 the type commonly provided by grocery stores and other retailers for carrying purchases. This legislation was motivated by the significant impact of plastic pollution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of Kenya’s environmental initiative, the ban extends to single-use plastics in pristine environments<\/a> that host a variety of iconic flora and fauna like Masai mara, including disposable plastic water bottles. Plastic pollution represents one of the most severe threats to global environmental health. Single-use plastics are contaminating ecosystems ranging from rainforests to the deepest parts of the ocean. When ingested by fish and livestock, plastic waste eventually enters our food chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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