The weight limits on internal flights in Kenya are only 12 to 15 Kilos. Given that our Peli cases fully loaded are about 18 Kilos, this presents a challenge. Each extra Kilo can cost at least US$10 per flight, which obviously add up! The check-in desk weighs all your kit; check-in bags and "hand huggage". There is no getting around this.
For our August trip we have invested in Domke Photo vests. The idea being that just before checking in we load up the pockets with camera bodies, batteries, short lenses and anything else that is small and heavy. We think we can get away with about 8 kilos a vest, which should save us several hundred dollars. Given the vests cost about US$100 each, that is a good return on the inVESTment!
We will let you know how we get on!
Julie and Adam
Tricks for weight limits on internal flights in Kenya - 15 July 2007
