Submitted by andycarter on Mon, 23/06/2008 - 19:08
Hi,
We are on Kenya Wildlife & Water 4 Aug 2007.
Could you let me know the availabilty of electric power at the various stops (to charge cameras, mp3s, gameboys etc.)?
I'm just deciding whether to get a camera with a rechargable battery pack (need mains power to charge it) or with disposable batteries (no mains required, but may need to buy more batteries en route).
Ta
Andy
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Re: Gadgets / Kenya Wildlife & Water
Hi, just a quick update to close this one off. The solar charger worked well (charged before departure) until it was depleted. The weather in Nairobi / Masai Mara was overcast so didn't provide enough 'oomph' to fully recharge. By the time it was sunny (on the coast) there were British 3-pin plugs in the rooms or the resort, so the charger wasn't necessary!
In conclusion, a wind up charger may have been more useful for this particular trip I think...
Cheers
Andy
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Hi Andy
Would love to hear from you after your Kenyan Wildlife and Water trip in August. Good/bad things, suggestions, comments etc.
It would be very useful.
You must all be looking forward to it - as it's not far off now. Have a great time.
Many thanks
Jane
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Hi Andy,
Don't worry, I'll let you off![[Wink]](wink.gif)
It seems like a very good idea and it's good that you have already tested one so know that it works okay.
Regards,
Brendan
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Hi
I'm going to give the following a try while out there [url=http://www.wavemaker.co.uk/SolarChargers/FreeLoader.asp]http://www.wavemaker.co.uk/SolarChargers/FreeLoader.asp[/url] Seems to charge my son's Gameboy ok in the UK bleary sunshine!
Cheers
Andy
P.S. Don't know whether you allow product recommendations on the forum - if not, I won't be upset if you delete this!
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Re: Gadgets / Kenya Wildlife & Water
Hi Andy,
Thanks for your questions.
You will have access to powerpoints at various stages of your tour. My advice would be to take a combination of both standard batteries and a charger so that you always have a supply of batteries on the occasions when you are camping but do not rely on inefficient batteries throughout, thus cutting down on the weight of your luggage.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Brendan