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East
Africa Travel & Safaris kenya tours to Tanzania Uganda & Zanzibar
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Kenya
safari holidays
with Mt Kenya
climb,Kenya Budget camping
and lodge road wildlide safaris + Hotel
bookings and airport shuttle
transfers
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Travel
information ,asked Safari questions
to Kenya and Tanzania
East
Africa Residents Safaris-To Kenya and Tanzania Parks
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Answers to questions on Kenya and Tanzania safaris
| What is included in the safari price? |
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- Accommodation as detailed in the itinerary (hotel, lodge, camp).
- All meals no
- ted in the itinerary. Each day generally includes Breakfast,
Lunch, and Dinner buffets consisting of both western and local
dishes.
- Transportation in a minivan fitted with a pop-up roof for game-viewing
and photography. Every passenger is guaranteed a window seat.
Your driver (who is also your guide) speaks English and has in-depth
knowledge of the flora, fauna, landscape, and culture of East
Africa.
- Minivans are outfitted with two-way, long range high frequency
radio communications equipment.
- Each minivan carries safari accessories including wildlife books,
beanbags to support cameras on car doors and window sills, binoculars,
a first-aid kit, an ice-chest, and a fire extinguisher.
- Bottled mineral water during game drives.
- Park entrance fees and game drives as noted in the itinerary.
- All government taxes, levies, and fees.
- All arrival and departure transfer fees between airports, hotels,
parks, etc.
- Twenty-four hour stand-by contact telephone number.
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| What is not included in the safari
price? |
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- Domestic and international airfares and departures taxes.
- Personal communications charges for telephone calls, faxes,
email, etc.
- Tips and gratuities for hotel, lodge and camp staff and for
your driver/guide.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. (Bottled mineral water
is provided in the minivan while on game drives.)
- Laundry services.
- Holiday supplemental fee over the Christmas/New Year Holiday.
- Between meal snacks, additional entrance fees to reserves, parks,
attractions, and events not included in your itinerary.
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| What shots do I need before I travel? |
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| The Kenyan government only requires immunization
against yellow fever. In addition, we strongly recommend immunization
against malaria. Be sure to consult your family doctor and ask if
he or she recommends any additional immunizations or shots for you
or your family. For detailed, up-to-the-minute information on immunizations,
shots, and health and safety advisories for travelers, visit the Centers
for Disease Control Traveler’s Health website. |
| What are the departure dates? |
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| www.eastafricatravelguide.com
safaris are not prescheduled safaris with fixed departure dates. Our
safaris are customized to fit your schedule. When you choose a safari
package, you’ll be asked to select a departure date. In other words,
let us know when you’d like to visit East Africa, and we’ll do our
best to accommodate you. The itineraries available here are our most
popular, but by no means fixed. We can adjust destinations, lodging,
etc to fit your budget and schedule and preferences. |
| When is the best time to go on safari? |
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| July through August and the month of December are
the busiest times in Kenya and Tanzania. Lodges and parks can be crowded
with tourists and reservations often must be made six to eight months
in advance. July and August also happen to be the months when the
wildebeest visit the Maasai Mara. Travel at other times of the year
is easier, depending on the weather. East Africa is hottest from February
through March. The heaviest rain falls March through May, with lighter
rains occurring in November and December. |
| What should I pack? |
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| When you book with www.eastafricatravelguide.com
we’ll provide a detailed list of what to bring and what to leave behind.
Briefly, do bring comfortable, mild temperature clothing (it’s not
as hot in East Africa as many people think) and comfortable shoes.
Don’t bring jewelry or anything else you’d really miss if lost. |
| How many other people will be on
the safari? |
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| Only members of your group will be on safari with
you. We do not offer safaris to solo travelers. Groups must consist
of a minimum of two travelers. Minivans carry a maximum of six passengers,
while 4x4 safari jeeps carry four. |
| Is there a discount for children? |
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| Children ten and younger are charged at 70% of
the adult rate when sharing a room with two full paying adults. If
a child shares a room with one adult or with another child, the full
adult rate applies. |
| What are the accommodations like? |
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| The best way to learn more about our camps and
lodges is to review the detailed day-to-day itineraries. Each day
on the itinerary includes a link to a detailed description of the
lodge or camp,. Lodges and camps range from simple and clean to elegant
and refined. |
| What are the meals like? |
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| The meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are primarily
European style buffets with African influences. |
| What kind of vehicle will we be
traveling in? |
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| Our classic safari vehicle is a purpose built six-seat
minivan specially designed for the terrain. It comes complete with
a pop-up roof for easy game viewing and plenty of windows for unobstructed
views of the landscape |
| What is Kenya.com’s cancellation
and refund policy? |
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While any cancellation is regrettable, significant
planning and administration resources are committed long before departure
and as a result, an administration charge is applicable for each cancellation.
Upon receipt of written notice of cancellation, we will refund any
fees you have paid for your safari less administration expenses as
follows:
- Ninety days or more prior to departure: Full refund less $300
per traveler.
- Eighty-nine to thirty days prior to departure: Full refund less
33% of the safari’s total cost.
- Less than 30 days prior to departure: No refund.
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| Do you have any references? |
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| www.eastafricatravelguide.com
is Better Business Bureau member in good standing and has been since
1999. We have been in operation in Kenya for over 14 years. We have
organized safaris for countless travelers over the years and have
an extensive database of client testimonials. We would be happy to
provide you with these upon request. |
| What is the next step? |
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There are two, actually, and an alternative:
- Browse the suggested safari itineraries, as well as the park
and lodge descriptions, and select the safari package that fits
your interests.
- At the bottom of each detailed itinerary, you’ll find a table
of rates sorted into time of year and number of people in your
party. When you’ve found a safari that intrigues you, select the
rate that corresponds to the size of your party and complete the
form at the linked webpage to initiate the reservation process.
A Kenya.com safari consultant will check for availability and
contact you with confirmation and additional information within
48-72 hours.
- Alternatively, call us directly at +254 722 348656 and speak
to a consultant directly, or, if you like, send us an email at
info@eastafricatravelguide.com
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