What to Bring to Mpala

We recommend that you bring:

• Warm weather clothing for the daytime (shorts, tshirts)
• Trousers and a sweater for the chilly evenings
• Raincoat or poncho for the rainy seasons
• Powerful flashlight with plenty of batteries, or preferably, a rechargeable flashlight
• Band-Aids
• Neosporin, Lomotil, Pepto-Bismol, Aspirin or equivalent
• Prescription medication that you may need
• Toiletries you will need, including toothpaste, shampoo, etc.
• Insect repellant
• Sunscreen
• Hat for sun protection
• Lip balm
• Sunglasses
• Water bottle
• Penknife
• Daypack
• Binoculars
• Cameras and film
• Spare spectacles, if you wear them
• Hiking boots
• Sturdy sandals
• Pleasure reading and/or biology books to read and donate to Mpala’s library
• VHS Videos to watch in the evenings and donate to Mpala’s video collection

Nanyuki is a relatively big town, and much is available there, from toiletries to batteries.

We provide:

• Mosquito netting
• Towels
• Linens
• Laundry service

(See also: Facilities)