Kom Ombo guide
🇪🇬 Packing List
What to pack for Kom Ombo
In April, Kom Ombo is typically hot, 19 to 35°c (19°C - 35°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
Kom Ombo essentials
- Weather: Hot, 19 to 35°C
- Sun protection
- Loose, modest clothing required when entering the Kom Ombo Temple complex. Cover shoulders and avoid shorts. Scarves available for rental at the entrance for a nominal fee.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light, breathable cotton clothing
- Sun hat and sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle (stay hydrated)
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Cruise food is safest option.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: N/A for visit.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
- Forex card or local currency
- Local currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP)