An African Safari is an unforgettable travel experience, it touches something deep within us and it is an experience that will never be forgotten.

Patience
Africa is generally very relaxed and laid back, and you may find that the service in some places may be slower that what you are used to.

Wild animals
Please note that all wild animals can be dangerous and you should not wander off on your own whilst on safari.  No animal is tame and must at all times be treated with respect and not approached unless with an authorised professional guide.

Insurance
It is a condition of booking that all clients are adequately insured for their trip.

Language
Kiswahili otherwise known as Swahili is the ‘lingua franca’ of Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar and Uganda. English is very widely spoken in Tanzania, particularly in tourist centres, hotels, lodges and main cities.

The People
The indigenous people of the country are friendly and hospitable.  They are rightly proud of their country, so be sensitive as you would be anywhere in your travels.  In Swahili speaking countries, the traditional greeting is “Jambo” and the response “Mzuri” (fine) - even if you are not! 

Electricity
The mains electricity supply is 240 volts, 50 cycles.  On safari, many lodges and tented camps operate their own generators which offer intermittent electricity.  We recommend taking a small flashlight.

Film
We strongly recommend that you take sufficient film for your trip.  ASA 400 film is a good film for safari, and a lens of at least 300mm is recommended.

Zanzibar
There are many tours that you can take locally, one of the best is a day long boat trip to see the Dolphins on the south coast.  The best operator for this is Adventure Afloat who can be contacted (care of the Mbweni Ruins Hotel) on 255 54 31832.  For spice tours and city tours we recommend Maya Tours on 54 33108

Communications
Your final itinerary will have all the contact numbers you will need whilst on holiday.  If some-one needs to contact you urgently we would be delighted to forward a message.  Vodaphone mobile phones now work in Kenya and Tanzania, though these are not cheap to use.

Tipping
We recommend a tip of US$10 per day for your driver guide and $5 each per day for the cook and camp staff when camping for mobile safaris.  For lodge based safaris and beach locations we recommend a tip of $5 per day per room.