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KENYA, UGANDA, TANZANIA  
KENYA, UGANDA, TANZANIA
KENYA, UGANDA, TANZANIA
KENYA, UGANDA, TANZANIA
KENYA, UGANDA, TANZANIA
KENYA, UGANDA, TANZANIA
KENYA, UGANDA, TANZANIA
KENYA, UGANDA, TANZANIA
KENYA, UGANDA, TANZANIA
KENYA, UGANDA, TANZANIA
KENYA, UGANDA, TANZANIA
KENYA, UGANDA, TANZANIA
KENYA, UGANDA, TANZANIA
KENYA, UGANDA, TANZANIA
KENYA, UGANDA, TANZANIA
KENYA, UGANDA, TANZANIA
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East Africa: - Due to its location - close to the Equator, night and day are
almost equal all year round. The coast is often hot and humid. Mornings in the central Highlands
can be cool while in the North and North East, the days are dry as it is neither too hot nor too
cold. In general the long rains are from April to June and the short rains occur from late October
through November. July and August are generally the coolest months and most popular time for travel.
Indian Ocean Islands: - The rains are from November to April with occasional
cyclones during this time. The dry season is from May to October and ideal for a beach holiday.
Southern Africa: - In general the rainy season is from late November to April.
Take normal precautions as in any other countries worldwide. Keep a close watch on
your handbags, wallets, and cameras at all times. Avoid walking at night, use reliable
taxis recommended by hotels. Place all valuables in safe deposit boxes at hotels and
lodges and only carry necessary amounts of cash. Wear as little jewelry as possible
if any and never leave valuables in hotel rooms or in an unattended vehicle.
Take normal precautions as in any other countries worldwide. Keep a close watch on
your handbags, wallets, and cameras at all times. Avoid walking at night, use reliable
taxis recommended by hotels. Place all valuables in safe deposit boxes at hotels and
lodges and only carry necessary amounts of cash. Wear as little jewelry as possible
if any and never leave valuables in hotel rooms or in an unattended vehicle.
Visitors arriving from yellow fever and cholera infested areas must have a valid vaccination certificate.
Please bear in mind that you may require the vaccine if you travel to multiple destinations in Africa.
Malaria is rare in the highlands but prevalent in the hot and humid low altitude areas around the coast,
lakes and grasslands. Prescribed dosage of Malaria Prophylactics is recommended and most are required to
be taken week(s) before travel, during your stay and after your return home (consult your doctor, pharmacist).
We recommend you to carry an insect repellent.
It is safe to swim in the sea and swimming pools but NOT in lakes, rivers and open reservoirs as they may
be infested with bilharzias parasites.
Drinking water from these places is not advisable.
Drinking bottled water is recommended.
We advise you to take emergency evacuation coverage and comprehensive travel insurance.
Personal possessions, cameras and films may be imported temporarily without a permit or duty. However
professional video equipment, tape recorders, radios, musical instruments, filming equipment may require
a customs bond to ensure that these goods are re-exported. Firearms require special permit that must be
obtained prior to arrival. Customs officials on arrival and departure normally inspect baggage. Please
adhere to baggage limitations by the airline for international carrier. Domestic carrier allows only
10-15 kilos in soft bags depending on the carrier. Excess baggage charges can be quite expensive.
Airport departure taxes are generally included in the ticket cost for international flights
however there are exceptions for some places such as Zanzibar, Zambia and also for local
flights (e.g. internal flights to game parks in Kenya, Tanzania etc which will be advised
when booking a tour).
It is illegal to depart or enter most of the African countries with anything other
than nominal amounts of local currency. In general there is no restriction to the
amount of foreign currency a visitor may import provided that it is exchanged through
authorized dealers only. It is essential to retain a receipt for each transaction to
re-exchange the local currency on departure. Well known credit cards, travelers'
cheques are widely accepted. It is a legal offence to deface local currency. Please
bear in mind that there maybe a surcharge for the use of credit cards.
Banking hours are generally 09h00 - 15h00 Monday to Friday (except public holidays).
Most hotels and lodges change money outside these hours.
The normal checkout time is 10h00 therefore rooms may not be ready for habitation until 12h00. If one
is arriving very early morning, we recommend that rooms be reserved from the preceding night (an extra
night). Dayrooms are generally reserved from 10h00 - 18h00.
Children are generally welcome at most places however please check before booking
the tour as there are restrictions at some lodges and certain activities also have
restrictions for younger children. Please carry enough baby food and accessories,
as these may not be available on safari. Special meals for babies cannot be
guaranteed.
Clothing should be comfortable and casual on safaris. Light weight and light colour clothing is suitable
for the bush. We recommend long sleeves for protection for mosquitoes in the evening and sun protection
during the day. Certain restaurants and hotels may require smart casual dress and a tie for the men. At
high altitudes, where early mornings and evenings can be chilly, warm sweaters, socks and comfortable
shoes are recommended. Hat, sunglasses, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, combs, suntan lotion, swimwear,
small first aid kit, a flashlight, an alarm clock, films, camera, batteries, notebook are some items which
should not be forgotten when packing for your trip. Most hotels and lodges offer laundry services, therefore
limit your luggage to a soft, and preferably water proof duffel bag of 12 kg (27 lb) for safari. We strongly
recommend that luggage is limited to one piece per person. A soft duffel bag for safari is strongly recommended.
All city hotels provide secure storage for left luggage. Journeys on light aircrafts do not permit more than
15kgs (33 lb) per person. At Tree hotels in Kenya, only a small overnight bag is permitted, and rest of the
luggage is stored at the base hotel (storage is secure). We do not accept any liability for loss or damage
to luggage whilst on safari and clients are strongly recommended to effect personal luggage insurance before
leaving home.
Clothing should be comfortable and casual on safaris. Light weight and light colour clothing is suitable
for the bush. We recommend long sleeves for protection for mosquitoes in the evening and sun protection
during the day. Certain restaurants and hotels may require smart casual dress and a tie for the men. At
high altitudes, where early mornings and evenings can be chilly, warm sweaters, socks and comfortable
shoes are recommended. Hat, sunglasses, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, combs, suntan lotion, swimwear,
small first aid kit, a flashlight, an alarm clock, films, camera, batteries, notebook are some items which
should not be forgotten when packing for your trip. Most hotels and lodges offer laundry services, therefore
limit your luggage to a soft, and preferably water proof duffel bag of 12 kg (27 lb) for safari. We strongly
recommend that luggage is limited to one piece per person. A soft duffel bag for safari is strongly recommended.
All city hotels provide secure storage for left luggage. Journeys on light aircrafts do not permit more than
15kgs (33 lb) per person. At Tree hotels in Kenya, only a small overnight bag is permitted, and rest of the
luggage is stored at the base hotel (storage is secure). We do not accept any liability for loss or damage
to luggage whilst on safari and clients are strongly recommended to effect personal luggage insurance before
leaving home.
Electricity in most African countries is 240 volts/50 cycles therefore for most 110 appliances
you will need an adapter for the proper plug configuration and converter for the correct current.
Most of the tented camps do not have outlets in the tent and some hotels and lodges have power
only in the early mornings and evenings.
Films of common type are generally available at safari camps, hotels and lodges even in remote
areas though the cost is usually higher than in your home country. Please bring a plentiful
supply of special films as these will be difficult to obtain. For wildlife photography a 35mm
single reflex camera with telephoto lens of 200mm or 300mm is recommended. Large lenses, which
require a tripod stand, are impractical as one cannot step out of the vehicle in game parks.
An ultraviolet filter, water and dustproof covers and spare batteries are essential. A pair
of good quality binoculars is a great asset.
Taking photos at airports, near military installations, State House, state lodges, soldiers,
prisons, prisoners, policemen, The President and his convoy or national flag is prohibited.
We suggest that you ask your driver for the other countries before taking any pictures.
Travel insurance is highly recommended. All travelers should have an adequate accident,
baggage, medical evacuation and interruption insurance before the tour begins. Carry all
insurance documents and emergency numbers on the trip at all times.
Tipping is not included in your quote and is completely at your own discretion. Our
general recommendation is to tip moderately. Below is just a guideline for tips per person:
- 10% of your bill at restaurants
- $1 to porters and waiters
- $5-10 for safari guides
- $3-8 for driver/guide
Africa is well known for its art and handicraft markets where one can find beadwork,
carvings, local sarongs, spices, teas and coffees. Most hotels and lodges have souvenir
shops. Local drivers and guides offer useful tips for shopping.
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