GENERAL TRAVEL INFORMATION
Visa and Health Regulation:
Visa requirements vary from time to time and should
be checked with nearest tourist office of diplomatic
mission. Health certificates are required but these
vary with country of origin and should be checked
with relevant authorities. Yellow fever and cholera
vaccinations are recommended. Anti malaria
medication should be started prior to arrival.
Photography:
Films and batteries are available at most lodges but
in restricted stocks and sizes so it is suggested
you bring your own supply. A 200 mm to 300 mm
telephoto lens is recommended for game and bird
photography.
Much of East Africa is generally warm, minimal
humidity and cool evenings. Temperatures vary with
altitude.
Clothing:
Cotton, linen dresses, light slacks and short
sleeved shirts are recommended. Bring a warm
sweater, as nights can be chilly at high altitudes.
Comfortable walking shoes, swim suit, sun glasses,
suntan lotion, flashlight and an alarm clock will
complement your safari gear.
Hotel Check in/check out:
Check out time is usually 1000 hours. Hence check in
cannot be guaranteed before 1100 hours unless room
is reserved from night before. Day rooms up to 1800
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Accommodation and Meals on Safari
Lodges:
Rooms are singles, doubles, triples and suites.
Lodge facilities include lounges/bars with log
fires, dinning rooms and viewing platforms. Most
lodges have outdoor swimming pools.
Tented camps:
These range from simple luxurious and provide
spacious twin beds with mosquito netting, private
bathrooms and verandas.
Meals:
On safari, meals are provided on full board basis.
There is full English breakfast. Lunch is often
buffet style set out with salads, cold and hot
starters and hot main dishes. Dinner is 3-5 courses
with a combination of dishes.
Getting around
BORDER POSTS:
The major crossing point between Kenya and Tanzania
is at Namanga, which is open 24 hours a day. Other
crossings include Lunga Lunga and Taveta. The
Ethiopian border post of Moyale is becoming
increasingly dangerous because of civil fighting.The
border was closed for a while but has now reopened.
For those with four-wheel drive vehicles, a more
adventurous route to the west near Lake Turkana is
quite popular. Ask the locals for advice before
trying this route. There is no border post on either
side of the border crossing so you'll have to get
your visa stamped in Nairobi. Malaba and Busimia are
the main Ugandan border posts. At present there are
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