Some of our safaris combine a landrover photographic holiday with a section on horseback. They provide an even balance between traveling by car and some real outdoor ‘bundu’ (bush) bashing in the saddle. On most safaris you can expect to see the Big Five and at least 30 different mammal species.
Our partner emphasizes the ethos of eco-tourism.

Camps and Guides
We provide large heavy-duty canvas tents (100 sqft floor space) with flysheets, camp furniture, beds, bedding, gas lights, showers and canvas ‘loos’ in traditional style. The dining tent or canvas awning is supplied with tables and chairs for gracious meals in camp. Meals are prepared by qualified African chefs and served up by well-trained stewards. Each safari is accompanied and managed by a professional ‘hunter’ guide.

General Information

Passport/Visa:
A valid passport is required. Currently, no Visas are required to enter Kenya, but it is mandatory for Tanzania. If you have any queries, please, contact your nearest Kenyan Consulate.

Medical:
You must ensure you are covered by a complete holiday medical insurance.
Malaria: Protection is imperative. Get advice on medication ahead of time. Paludrine daily is the accepted prophylactic. Yellow Fever inoculation is required.

Money:
Traveler’s checks and major credit cards are honored at major hotels, safari lodges, larger shops and restaurants in Kenya. You can convert shillings back into foreign currency on departure, upon presentation of your receipts to a bank at the airport.

Theft:
Take good care of your valuables, especially money and traveler’s checks. In the lodges MEVER leave any valuables in your room or in your safari vehicle even for a short moment. We cannot accept responsibility for them.

Tipping:
Tipping is not compulsory in Kenya. However, if you are happy with the service, any gesture of appreciation will be enthusiastically received!

Airport Tax:
Airport departure tax is currently US$20 per person payable on departure from Kenya in foreign currency (cash) only. Shs 100 departure tax per passenger is payable for internal flights.

Voltage:
Voltage throughout the country is 220-240 AC. Most of the safari vehicles have a cigarette lighter socket operating on a 12 V system. In private tented camps there is no electricity. Lodges and private houses will have electricity – bring adapter plugs.

Photography:
Visitors should respect the attitude of the local people towards photography and only use their cameras if they have permission from the ‘models’ to do so. Never try to ‘steal’ a photo against the will of the person concerned. Let your guide help you negotiate terms before you start shooting! It is a good rule never to take photographs of border posts, personal in uniform and of course military installations.

Food and Water:
Meals include full English breakfasts with fresh local fruit, buffet or picnic lunches, and table d’hôte dinners. A range of imported and local wines is available along with a selection of local beers and sodas. Although tap water is reasonably safe, we recommend that whenever possible drink bottled water.

On Safari:
The best times for viewing animals are in the cool hours of the early morning and late afternoon. Therefore our usual routine will be to rise early, before leaving camp on a game ride or drive. We will stay in the camp in the heat of the day or rest up in the bush if on a long day’s ride.

Dangers of the Bush and Park Regulations:
Although the animals may seem completely unconcerned by our presence they ARE wild and they ARE dangerous.

• DO NOT walk outside limits of the camp.
• DO NOT get out of the safari vehicle without first consulting your guide.
• DO NOT climb out onto the roof, etc. of the safari vehicle to photograph or view animals.

All the above are against Park regulation. It is also against regulations to drop litter, to play loud music in the bush or to attempt to provoke some ‘action’ from an uncooperative animal by hooting, whistling, banging the side of the vehicle, etc.

What to Bring:
For ease of storing, soft duffle bags are preferable. Please keep it small and remember luggage does get bashed about, so not too splendid.

• Summer clothing in safari colors, with something warm for cold evenings. Sweatshirt and light cotton bush jacket.
• Proper riding boots, breeches and riding gear.
• A good pair of covered shoes for walking (trainers).
• A brimmed hat and sunscreen, swim suit, binoculars, sunglasses.
• Insect repellant.
• Torch and spare batteries.
• A camera with telephoto lens and double the amount of film you think you will need. Standard lens recommended on the trail.
• Prescription glasses – two pairs in case of breakage or loss. Those who wear contact lenses are advised to bring their glasses as well – dust can be a problem.
• Last, but probably most important, a willingness to accept the fact that in Africa everything works in slow motion, so lots of patience and a good sense of humor.

Liability and Insurance

Our partner is insured against legal liabilities arising from any injuries which might be received by passengers whilst in its vehicles.

If you have booked a horseback riding safari or a walking expedition, it is imperative you take out a personal accident insurance to cover any claim related to injury resulting from any form of accident in the bush.

This form of recreation is considered a dangerous sport and must be covered by your insurance broker at home. You cannot take out accident insurance after having arrived in Kenya.