Transport in 9 seater safari minibuses. WITH MAXIMUM OF 7 PERSONS
For Tanzania Transport in a 4×4 Vehicle Max 6. Park Entrace Fees and Camping / Accommodation Fees. All campsite equipment.
Roomy two person tents in Masai Mara and Amboseli, Accommodation in a luxury Lodge at Samburu and Tsavo West. Hotel in
Nakuru and Mt. Kenya. Three meals a day. 1 litre of Mineral Water per person per day for Kenya Safaris
Public transport to Mombasa applicable to BCTS 2 , 6, 6A 7, 11 and 10
Sleeping bag or we will provide you a blanket (no charge).
Personal spending money for drinks and swimming.
Small suitcase or rucksack as storage space on our buses is limited (luggage can be stored in our left luggage office, free of charge).
Sturdy safari clothes, jeans, T-shirts, jumper or anorak for cool evenings and early mornings. Torch , Towel, Insect repellent, Insect spray.
Film and batteries for the duration of the safari.
Balloon safari- US$ 450 per person. We can book it for you at our offices.
Buy your Flight Ticket
Before departure, you will be required to buy an appropriate flight ticket to and from your tour destination. Double check your flight departure and arrival day, time and flight number and ensure that we are supplied with these details well in advance. These details will be very important to facilitate your arrival meet and greet service.
It is important for you to get health advice before you depart from your country. Malaria is endemic to certain areas of Kenya, notably by the coastal region and western Kenya. However, visitors to Nairobi and the higher altitudes should also be taking prophylactic treatment. Treatment should start one week before entering the country and continue throughout the duration of the visit and for six weeks thereafter.
Anti malaria tablets and any over the counter drugs can be purchased in chemists and pharmacies in major centres. Other medication should include panadol (or any other effective pain reliever as headaches can be caused by the glare of the sun and tiredness). Anti-diarrheal medication such as Imodium, throat lozenges, band-aid, insect repellent and antibiotic cream for cuts and scratches. The appropriate tanning or sun-blocking lotion is also essential. Main towns have good hospital care and Nairobi has excellent medical facilities.
-It is a common courtesy to tip your driver, guide, and porter when on safari. The following list is a guide – as always you should tip based on your satisfaction with service. All amounts per person, per day (per event):
Driver/guide: US$5-10 per day
Porters/waiters: US$1-2
Mount Climbing rates: When climbing Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro there is at least one senior guide, a cook/junior guide, and an average of two porters per client. In a group of 8 it will be typical to have one senior guide, one cook, and 16 porters. Therefore, on a six-day ascent expect to pay $90 in tips per person – or more if you feel a particular person went above and beyond the call of duty. All amounts shared by group, per day:
Senior guide: US$20-30 per day
Junior guide/Cook: US$10 per day
Porter: US$5 per day
At least one major credit card (ATM cards will work in most cities – but it’s easier if connect your VISA/MC to your bank account for use in the automatic teller machine
Clothing is a matter of taste, and laundry service is provided at all hotels/lodges during the safari (not on Kilimanjaro), Days are warm and nights are cool so dress accordingly. If you wish to purchase some special “safari” clothes, here is a recommended list:
– Wear tan, beige or light sage green clothing (these colours hide dust, don’t look dirty).
-Women will want to have at least one long casual skirt (cotton/canvas/khaki or whatever is easy-care in hot weather) to wear during day-tour trips, out of respect for local culture.
-Teva sandals are all around great footwear, or tennis shoes are okay for beach and bush, however you just don’t want them to be brand new white.
-Use packing plastic smush bags to store sweaters/fleece, bulky clothing (these seal out the extra air and make sweaters more compact).
-3 pairs of pants (2 for the field, 1 for evening) pants can be the kind that zipper off into shorts (such as Expeditio), or blue jeans.
-Long casual khaki button-down dress or skirt (okay for day wear & evening in the bush or lodge, can be brought in lieu of the 1 or 2 pairs of pants mentioned above).
-3 shirts (stone/light moss/sage-colored, not white colored) (2 for the field, 1 for evening)
-2 under T-shirts, 7 pairs underwear, 7 pairs khaki-color cotton socks (enough for about 1-3 weeks in the field, can wash these out).
-Shoes (brown color to match evening dress or casual khaki dress)
-Fleece jacket for early morning/sunset game drives
Bathing suit, bikini, swim goggles (white water rafting, swim at hotel/resort)
Packing: mountain climbing
-Hiking boots (required), should be waterproof and reasonably warm (Kili has snow at the summit but crampons or specialized boots are not necessary)
-Warm hat, gloves, for freezing temperature
– Rainproof shell (top and bottom) – wear over fleece jacket at top of mountain for extra warmth
-Long underwear, sock liners (4 pair)
– Sub-zero weather sleeping bag, camp pillow
-Flashlight (or head lamp)
– Playing cards
-Granola or energy bars for snacking on the trail
Remove your watch and jewellery in big cities to avoid being a target. Never wear an external money pouch or use a wallet in your pocket or have a loose backpack. Keep things inside your clothing and out of sight. Nairobi is like any major city in the world be it New York, London or Paris. Take care of your valuables concealing jewellery and watches and hold handbags tightly when walking on streets. Gold neck chains can be snatched with ease and it’s not advisable to wear them. Keep valuables in the hotels safe. Do not leave money, passport, jewellery or watches in the rooms or tent; you carry them with you at all times. Be careful late at night in town or whilst on a lonely beach. Africa is a wonderful place, but as in any poor economy, there are those hungry enough to steal for their dinner.
The amount of money in any currency brought into the country is not limited. Only change your money at the hotels, in official banks and bureau de change. Travellers checks, US Dollars, and major credit cards are widely acceptable. However, you should change some small amount into local currency to use for tipping and buying curios. The currency in Kenya is the Kenya shillings and is divided into 100 cents.
Nairobi, Mombasa and other principal towns have banks with a bureau de change. Banking hours are 0900am to 3.00p.m, Monday to Friday and 9.00a.m to 11.00am on the first and last Saturday of the month. Banks at the Jomo Kenyatta international airport are open 24hours
Standards of hygiene in hotels and lodges are high. Salads are safe at international hotels and lodges; Fruits you can peel are the safest to eat. Tap water in Nairobi is safe to drink, as it has been purified and filtered. Ice too is safe in Nairobi. However, outside Nairobi purchase mineral water or use filtered water found in carriers in most hotels and lodges. The local Kenyan beer is an ideal thirst quencher too.
Shop hours are from 8.30am to 12.30pm and from 2.00pm to 5.00pm Mondays to Fridays and 8.30am to 12.30pm on Saturdays. Tourist shops usually remain open beyond these hours and through lunch hour. Bargaining is particularly used in markets and curio shops. Requesting for the final best price is almost expected and starts off knowing you are being charged tourist prices and end up paying what you think the item is worth to you. Do not purchase game skins, trophies or elephant hair bracelets. These items are prohibited as hunting was banned in 1976.
Ask for permission before photographing local people. Your driver/guide will assist you in this and will possibly help you agree on modelling fee. Do not take photographs of any official buildings such as airports; military installations, border posts or roadblocks. Wildlife can easily be photographed you just ask the driver to stop and ask any questions you may have about the animals, terrain, people and their culture. It is advisable to carry your cameras in dust-proof bags on safaris, especially in the dry season. Films are available in hotels and lodges but it is advisable to stock up in Nairobi as there is variety and are cheap.
Phones and fax facilities are available in Nairobi, Mombasa, Mount Kenya Safari Club, most lodges/Tented Camps and major towns. E-mail services can also be found from lodges and also hotel (ask at the reception).
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