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What to pack for Kenya in April
Typical April, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 77°F, lows 61°F, rain 26 of 30 days
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Sunset lands around 6:35pm. Wind averages 9 mph. There is paperwork on this one, so start with Before you go.
Packing for
Essentials
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Rain shell (hardshell jacket)
26 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.
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Sunscreen SPF 50
UV index of 8.9 burns skin in under fifteen minutes.
Polarized sunglasses
Glare off water and pale soil strains unprotected eyes.
DEET or picaridin repellent
Insects thrive in 77% humidity and rural areas.
Travel first aid kit
Remote terrain far from clinics makes cuts and sprains risky.
Filter water bottle
Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day.
Plug adapter for G
This country runs on Type G. Get one with USB-C so you're not fighting over the single outlet.
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Days last 12 hours and cameras drain batteries fast.
Before you go
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Recommended
14 items
Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
Swimwear
Wide-brim sun hat
Permethrin-treated clothing spray
Oral rehydration salts