Safari Helpful Tips

1.  WHAT TO BRING

• • A. CAMERA to capture memorable memories
  • Pair of binoculars as our land is wide and Vast
  • Favourable clothes. You need shorts,tshirts or light trousers for day time. Neutral tones like baige, khaki and brown don’t show dirt and dust.
  • Wide Brimmed hat- shade from the sun and should have straps to avoid been blown off
  • Walking boots for the bush walks and mountain climbing also for your safety while walking
  • RE-USABLE water bottle
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2. KENYAN VISA

To apply visit https://evisa.go.ke/evisahtm

YOU NEED THE FOLLOWING

• • Scanned copy of your passport, the page with your photo
  • Scanned copy of your passport photo
  • Copy of your safari program
  • Your email
  • Your telephone number
  • Your home address
  • Your spouse full names
  • First point entry in Kenya e.g airport
  • Charges are USD 51 plus credit card charges

If you’ve booked your safari with us, we can assist in application

3. WHAT I NEED TO KNOW BEFORE MY TRAVEL TO KENYA

• • Kenya has 02 seasons, DRY and WET
  • Long Rains (Wet Season): March – May
  • Short Rains (Wet Season): October – December
  • Dry Season: January – February and June – September

4. KENYAN CURRENCY IS KENYA SHILLING KSH.

• • There are exchange bureaus and banks where you can change foreign currency.
  • Ensure to carry clean, uncut and not marked notes for the foreign exchange.
  • ATMS are also easily available for all major credit/debit cards

5. HEALTH AND SAFETY

• • Emergency number in Kenya is 999 toll free
  • Ensure you have all your vaccinations up to date
  • Consult your doctor before travelling and especially if visiting malaria prone areas in Kenya

Dos’ and DONTs’

• • Don’t buy items of endangered animals
  • Try to use local currency always
  • Don’t photograph people without their consent
  • Don’t carry valuables around
  • Don’t give a bribe