Kenya advice
I’m going to Kenya this summer.
What clothes should I pack for the weather?
Actually Kenya is about 10 degrees colder than Tokyo. At night it will go down to 12 degrees.
Do you think I should drive in Kenya?
How should I get around?
Many websites say tourists should avoid driving in Kenya. The roads are often in a bad condition and local drivers can be dangerous. There are many potholes and few lights at night.
You should hire a local driver. The cost is around $30-$50 a day.
I plan to go on safari but I don’t have a nice camera. Should I buy one for the trip?
I don’t think I need a nice camera in my normal life. Do you have one? Do you want to buy one?
I plan to go on Safari. What clothes should I wear?
sleeves
colour
material
General advice:
Wear long sleeves and long pants to protect yourself from mosquitoes
Avoid dark blue and black clothes because they attract Tsetse flies (which can bite)
Avoid bright unnatural colours because they will affect the animals
You can’t wear camouflage in many African countries because you look like the military
Brown, beige, green, and grey are best
White will get very dirty because of the dust
Wear light clothes that can be handwashed and dried quickly