Baggage
One soft-sided bag and one smaller piece of hand luggage per person are recommended. In total these should not weigh more than 15kgs for most East Africa domestic flights and 12kgs on smaller charter flights. This allowance includes camera equipment. Suitcases and other heavier items can usually be stored in city hotels while on safari.

Children
Children are welcome throughout Africa,
however, some accommodation does not
accept children under 12 years old. Many of our safaris can be tailor-made for families. See our Family Safaris on Page 80.

Check-in/out Times
Rooms are generally not available for
occupation until 13:00 hours. Check-out is
normally 10:00 hours. Early check-in, late
departure or day rooms can be arranged for a supplement.

Clothing
Dress is usually informal and should be
comfortable. Some lodges have a dress code, but this is quite liberal, with some restrictions on shorts and swimsuits in the evening. Essential items are a wide-brimmed sun hat and earthy coloured long-sleeve cotton shirts, shorts and casual trousers.

Currency
US Dollar and Pound Sterling travellers’
cheques and most major credit cards are
acceptable. Please use official money-
changing bureaux and avoid street-dealers.

Drinking Water
You will find many differences of opinion on what is safe and what is not. We recommend that for peace of mind, you drink bottled or specially filtered water.

Electricity
The supply in Africa is 220-240v and plugs three-pin square or round. Apart from a few of the bush camps and mobile safaris, all accommodation has some form of permanent electricity, albeit sometimes erratic. If you have a video camera, make sure your battery charger is of the same voltage.

Food and Drink
With freshly-grown vegetables, herbs and fruits and a wide variety of good quality meats and local fish, food on safari is usually above people’s expectations. Imported and locally produced alcoholic spirits, beer or wine are also readily available.

Health
Always consult your doctor well before
departure. Malaria is prevalent in Africa and we cannot stress too highly the importance of taking the correct precautions against it.

Insurance
Adequate travel insurance is a condition of booking. Please ensure that insurance includes medical, repatriation and baggage damage/loss charges.

Language
English is widely spoken in cities and tourist areas, however, other European languages are less commonly understood. Multilingual driver-guides can be supplied if required.

Photography
Always take enough film and spare batteries, as both are usually expensive. Also, bring a dust-proof bag to cover equipment. A polariser is useful in bright conditions. For good bird and animal photography, a 200mm lens is the minimum recommendation. Please always ask permission before filming local people.

Security
Africa is no different from anywhere else in the world. By following common-sense rules you should travel without incident. Excessive displays of jewellery, electronic/camera equipment or cash will attract unwelcome attention. Always use the room safe or leave valuables with management. We also recommend that you do not walk around unfamiliar streets at any time.

Telecommunications
City hotels and large lodges generally have international communication facilities, however, please check the charges. Most remote accommodation does not have telephones and can only be contacted at certain times of the day by radiophone. Some cell phones do have coverage in Africa.

Tipping
Tips are always appreciated if the job has been well done. They are best shared directly or through a staff tip-box. Small denomination currency always comes in handy for these purposes.

Visa Requirements
Please consult the appropriate embassy or high commission on entry visa requirements.

One Last Word of Advice
Some of Africa’s charm is its slower, more relaxed pace of life. Local people are generally polite, hospitable and always eager to assist, however, may not always understand everything in your terms. If you always remember your patience and sense of humour, you will depart with wonderful lasting memories.

General Information
A Price Guide accompanies this brochure.
Detailed itinerary for each safari is available.

•All safaris include an English-speaking
driver-guide, guaranteed window seat and
hotel tax/service charges.
•Tanzania safaris are all available from
Nairobi. Travel to and from Arusha is either
by scheduled flight or road transfer. See
Price Guide for supplementary charges.
• Some itineraries may be amended to fit in with the best wildlife viewing.
•All safaris can be combined with visits to
the coast or climbs up Mount Kilimanjaro.
• Hot-air balloon safaris in the Serengeti or
Masai Mara are possible. It is usually wise
to pre-book these before departure.