Safari Check list

Passports
All visitors to Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar are required to have a valid passport to enter the respective countries. Passports must have at least 6 months left before expiration by the end of your safari. They must also have at least 2 blank or unused pages for customs’ stamps.

Visas: US/Canada/UK passport holders visiting Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar are required to obtain visas before they can be allowed in to the country.

 Kenya Visa's: Safari visitors can obtain a single entry tourist visa valid for 3 months at a cost of $50.00 per person. This can be obtained in advance at your local Kenya Embassy or upon arrival at the airport in Nairobi.Visa fees are subject to change; please visit the Kenya Embassy in the US website for up-to-date information: http://kenyaembassy.com/visa.html

 Tanzania/Zanzibar Visa's: Safari visitors can obtain a single entry tourist visa at a cost of $100.00 per person. This can be obtained in advance at the Tanzania Embassy closest to you or upon arrival at the Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar airports or border points such as Namanga or Isebania. If you are visiting both Tanzania and Zanzibar, you do not need separate visas for each country.

Visa fees are subject to change; please visit the Tanzania Embassy in the US website for up-to-date information: Tanzania Embassy Visa Information

Health: First, be sure to take precautions against malaria. Check your doctor or public health service for the right prophylaxis. Start taking your tablets before you depart. Yellow fever, hepatitis, and tetanus vaccinations are also recommended. Again, check with your doctor. We have taken the above regimen for years with excellent results.

Health insurance: Check with your insurance agent to determine if you are covered in foreign countries. If not, it may be wise to purchase a special policy to cover you through this trip or purchase travel insurance.

Travel Insurance: This type insurance covers trip cancellation or interruption, medical coverage while traveling, emergency medical evacuation and protection against baggage loss, theft or damage.

Clothing: Summer clothing is worn throughout the year although, at times, a light jacket or raincoat may be necessary on dawn or dusk safaris. A sweater also comes in handy. On safari, wear neutral clothes, grey, beige or khaki—bright colors may alarm the animals.

Highlight this one on your safari checklist. Sensible walking shoes or sneakers are highly recommended. Casual wear is the norm during your African safari. If you sun burn, easily, we suggest you wear long sleeves and, of course, a hat. In some hotels and restaurants, particularly in the cities, men may be required to wear a jacket and tie (very rare). Sunglasses and that hat plus swimsuits and sandals should be packed for the pool or beach. Laundry service is available at most lodges so you don’t have to bring large amounts of clothing.

Other: Here are some extras on our safari checklist to really help you out: Don’t forget the camera, camcorder and a plentiful supply of film and spare batteries. Sunburn lotion, mosquito repellent, lip balm, a small flashlight, anti-diarrhea medicine, general antibiotics, aspirin, anti-histamine tablets and antibiotics, aspirin, anti-histamine tablets and band-aids are also suggested. If you are taking prescribed medicines, please ensure that you have an adequate supply for the duration of your trip. Books, pencils, crayons and candy are very welcome as gifts to the children of the local villages that you may pass or visit while on safari.

Spectacles & Contacts: On safari be prepared for bumpy and dusty roads. These can be an irritant to contact lens wear. Eye drops and a spare pair of glasses are a sensible precaution.