1. What documents are required before arriving in Kenya?
eTA -This is a travel authorisation document that has replaced the Kenyan Visa. It can be purchased before arriving to Kenya by using this link https://www.etakenya.go.ke
Traveling to Kenya and Uganda you will require an East Africa visa using link EAST AFRICAN VISA
2. How much spending money do I need to take on safari?
About $100 per day in the Mara and third party facilities, unless you would like to go for more activities. For staff tip see question 8.
3. If I want to come on my own, is there a single supplement to pay?
In the Mara, yes. But it’s very little, at $30 per day. As for third party accomodation facilities, maybe.
4. How about bugs and creepy-crawlies?
A huge emphasis has been placed on making our facilities as bug-proof as possible. The cottages are sprayed each night, and I make sure you cover up. Bites are very few and far between.
5. What about stomach upsets or illness?
The advantage of operating and using only our facilities allows us the flexibility to react to any situation. I can honestly say that I cannot remember the last time we had to change any day as a result of a stomach upset. I operate a strict hygiene policy, and in the main any bugs you may pick up will be from the other people we meet (shaking hands), or touching souvenirs – so remember to bring plenty of wet wipes and sanitizers!
6. What electrical charging facilities are there in camp?
We have a 240v system in camp which will cater for all your laptop, camera battery and phone charging requirements. Make sure you have your chargers with you. UK 3-pin plugs are standard.
7. How do I get there?
Flights are available from London Heathrow, Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels and the Middle East to Nairobi. Australians and New Zealanders often connect through South Africa or the Middle East.
8. Staff Tips:
We distribute tips amongst all the staff and a guide amount would usually be around $10 per day for each client. It is, of course, up to your discretion and, as the staff always say, it comes from the heart!
9. Do you take children?
Yes, as long as they are over 10 years old – unless you book the safari exclusively. (I have had 10 year olds who would put most adults to shame!) The safari charge for children under the age of 12 years is 50% of the adult fee.
10. What vaccinations do I need?
You will need a yellow fever vaccine for Uganda safari if you are below 60 years of age. Proof of a minimum of two vaccinations against Covid-19 is no longer mandatory. The malaria vaccine will be available shortly, until then keep taking the malaria pills. In this day and age you don’t need a rabies vaccine. For more details please refer to the Medical Information section of this site.
11. Can you cater for special diets?
All food is made fresh daily and as long as you have let us know your requirements well in advance, there is usually no problem at all to accommodate your diet.
12. What clothes should I wear?
Bush life is hard, but you will need far less clothing than you imagine. However, due to the number of guests arriving with dirty laundry from other safari, and therefore taking advantage of our free laundry service, we have now raised the laundry fee to $1 per item. Please spend some time reading the Personal Kit information. The only other point I would add is to ensure you split your clothes between bags, so if one goes astray at the airport you will have enough to continue (airlines don’t generally deliver to the bush!). Please remember to bring your own choice of toiletries.
