10/31/2026
Packing for Kenya taught me something I didn’t know I needed to know. 🧳
Kenya has banned disposable plastic bags, and visitors are asked to leave them out of their luggage completely. That means the grocery bag you’d normally toss your shoes in stays home, and so does the plastic bag from duty-free.
As a travel advisor with Savvy Travel Group, I love these little details. They’re exactly the kind of thing I want my clients to know before they zip their suitcase, not when they land. Here’s what’s going in my bag for this trip:
👜 Fabric pouches and packing cubes instead of plastic bags
🧥 Layers, because early game drives and a sunrise balloon ride start cool
💧 A reusable water bottle, because skipping single-use plastic doesn’t stop at bags
🌿 Neutral clothing that blends into the bush
📓 A notebook for everything I want to share with you when I’m back
I like the ban, too. It’s a good reminder that responsible travel starts before we leave home.
What’s one thing you never travel without? Tell me below. I’m always collecting good packing ideas.
