FAQS

For safari holidays, it’s always best to pack as lightly as possible for easy traveling between safari accommodation. *Pack comfortable casual clothes which are easy to wash. Laundry is often included at safari lodges and camps. *For game drives, wear muted colors such as khaki, beige and stone so you blend into the environment. *Take into consideration the timings of game drives. Most of the game drives either begin in the early morning or in the late afternoon going into the evening. During the cooler months the weather is cold at this time of the day, so you need to pack warm clothes, such as a wind-proof jacket, fleece jacket, beanie, scarf, and gloves. *At other times you’ll need protection against the heat as well as mosquitoes. So don’t forget sunscreen and sun hats and pack light weight long-sleeved shirts and long trousers to cover up. *Also pack a swimsuit for your stay as many safari lodges have a swimming pool. *You’ll require walking shoes or comfortable footwear for safari.

Kenya is 3 hours ahead of GMT time. GMT + 3

Passports are required by all foreign visitors and must be valid for at least 6 months after the intended length of your trip. It is essential to have at least two blank, consecutive pages for each country you will be visiting. This excludes Amendment and Endorsement pages. This is serious , if you do not have the required blank pages, you could be denied boarding of your flight before you even start your trip! Visas may be required for KENYA depending on the nationality of your passport. It is is your responsibility to check the entry visa requirements with the individual embassy of each country you intend visiting prior to departure. Some visas are available upon arrival, however we do recommend where and if possible to obtain them prior to departure as there can be longs lines to get visas on arrival. MULTIPLE ENTRY VISAS to KENYA are not available upon arrival and must therefore be obtained through a Kenyan Embassy or visa service before you leave on your trip. If you are a parent / guardian traveling with a minor (aged 18 or younger), you must be in possession of a certified letter of consent from the non- accompanying parent or guardian. VISA STAMPS IN PASSPORTS UPON ARRIVAL IN EACH COUNTRY: PLEASE CHECK THE DATES THAT THE OFFICIALS STAMP IN TO YOUR PASSPORTS TO MAKE SURE THE ALLOTTED TIME FOR YOUR STAY IS CORRECT BEFORE YOU WALK AWAY FROM THE COUNTER. ON OCCASION PEOPLE HAVE BEEN GIVEN INCORRECT INCREMENTS OF TIME TO STAY IN THE COUNTRY CONCERNED CREATING A LOT OF UNNECESSARY AGGRAVATION AND INCONVENIENCE. We also suggest that before you depart on any international trip that you take a photo of the information page of your passport as well as any visas on your cell phone and share with a family member or friend via text or email in case you lose your passport!

For safari holidays, it’s always best to pack as lightly as possible for easy traveling between safari accommodation. *Pack comfortable casual clothes which are easy to wash. Laundry is often included at safari lodges and camps. *For game drives, wear muted colours such as khaki, beige and stone so you blend into the environment. *Take into consideration the timings of game drives. Most of the game drives either begin in the early morning or in the late afternoon going into the evening. During the cooler months the weather is cold at this time of the day, so you need to pack warm clothes, such as a wind-proof jacket, fleece jacket, beanie, scarf, and gloves. *At other times you’ll need protection against the heat as well as mosquitoes. So don’t forget sunscreen and sun hats and pack light weight long-sleeved shirts and long trousers to cover up. *Also pack a swimsuit for your stay as many safari lodges have a swimming pool. *In addition, you’ll require walking shoes or comfortable footwear for safari.

The official Kenya's currency is Kenyan Shilling (KSH). Foreign currency can be easily converted to the local currency in banks and Bureau De Change.

All travelers above the age of 12 years arriving into the country through any point of entry will be required to show proof of either COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 PCR test conducted not more than 72 hours before departure.