• Do not exchange money on the street. It is illegal.

• Do keep your passport and money and valuables on you all the times. You can check valuables into security boxes at the hotels and lodges.

• Do not walk around the towns in Kenya and Tanzania at night. Please take a taxi instead. Always let a tour member know where you are going off to do your own thing. Please take the same care and common sense precaution that you would in any other part of the world

• Do not get involved with "hustlers" in the cities. You may hear a bad luck story, which is designated to get you to donate to some cause.

• Do not expect all hotels and lodges to make international calls back at home. Expect to pay about US$ 10 per minute for a long distance call. For cheaper options, you can go to an internet cybercafe and make international calls though Internet phones. The rates are quite competitive.

• On a safari, be prepared for bumpy and dusty roads. These can be irritating to the contact lenses wearers. Eye drops and an extra pair of glasses are sensible protection.

• Pack light. Laundry facilities are available throughout your safari at extra cost. Remember your weight limit on your return from East Africa.

• Be on time when you meet at your mini-vans for game viewing drives.

• Our equitorial sun is strong. Too much can cause dehydration, nausea, dizziness and headaches. We strongly recommend that you wear sunscreens and a hat, as well as a strong pair of dark glasses. All the lodges, with the exception of the 'tree hotel' have swimmming pools. When sunbathing use common sense.

• Do not take photographs of the locals without permission. Never take photographs of the military, policemen in uniform, the President or Government officials.

• Always keep your camera loaded and ready for action. You never know when it is going to start.

Safari Tipping Tips

The following should only be used as a guideline. For outstanding personal service, you may decide to give a higher tip

• Porterage                    -   US$ 1.00 per Bag

• Dining room staff         -   US$ 1.00 per person

• Your driver guide         -   US$ 2.00 - 5.00 per person per day3