Serengeti Cheetah in the Kopjes *

Letters with pertinent updated information as well as photo tips from several sources will be periodically mailed upon receipt of deposit.

Upon arrival at the airport you will be greeted and assisted by our tour leaders and local tour operators.

There will be a pre-tour briefing for all clients reviewing the itinerary with suggested Do's & Don'ts to make your trip more pleasurable. Questions will be answered during this time.

Your driver/guides, local people, are well trained and most knowledgeable about the flora and fauna encountered during your tour. They speak both Swahili and English.

The roads of Africa are somewhat notorious. They range from acceptable to very poor. Vehicles used are the Nissan 9 seat safari buses equipped with a pop up roof. However, no tour will be booked with more than 7 people per bus which provides everyone a window seat. The Ngorongoro Crater is the exception when 4x4's are used with 5 people to a vehicle.

Once in Africa, any additional services or excursions can be arranged with our local tour operators.

All flights leaving East Africa will be reconfirmed by our local operators before departure.

Remember to schedule an extra three days of travel time for your Safari. This will allow for your flights to and from East Africa.

Visas are needed for entry into both Kenya (KENYA EMBASSY) and Tanzania (TANZANIA EMBASSY).  You can obtain these visas at their consulates in either New York City, NY or Washington D.C..
One other way to obtain a Kenya visa is when you arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.  The visa office there is open 24 hours a day.

The departure tax for Kenya is now included in the price of your airline ticket.

With the exception of the tribal villages and small business shops, Credit Cards are accepted almost everywhere in East Africa. Some cash is good to have on hand.

On Safari, baggage is limited to one medium-size suitcase or duffle bag and a moderate amount of hand baggage (one day pack and a camera bag).

The landscapes in each park differ. Even the Serengeti and Masai Mara are diverse and bring their own separate pleasures.

Keep in mind that weather in East Africa is as unpredictable as elsewhere in the world. There are a couple of rainy seasons. The heavy rains generally range from April to May with light rains usually in October and November. While the roads may be impassable during the rainy season, the landscape can be lush and full of bloom.

Items included are: indicated meals, lodging, indicated in-country air transportation, all ground transportation, guides and park fees. All your lodging will have clean rooms with private showers and toilets.

Items not included are: airfare, beverages, items of a personal nature (laundry can be done in the lodges), tips and visas.

Please check further references at your library and/or your local book store.

Maasai Warrior Dance*

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