11 Days Kenya Birding Safari

The common point of entry for a safari in Kenya is Nairobi. Nairobi is one of Africa’s biggest transport hubs. Many airlines fly to Kenya and competition is strong, making flights to Nairobi relatively inexpensive. Kenya's main airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), located 15km/9mi southeast of Nairobi. Kenya's second international Airport is Moi International Airport (MBA), located 9km/6mi west of Mombasa, but aside from flights to Zanzibar, this is primarily used for domestic and charter flights. From Nairobi or Mombasa, one can fly or drive between reserves, or opt to do a bit of both. The road to the Masai Mara is long and bumpy, and the location of the park is remote in comparison to others, which makes flying the most attractive option. Some of the private parks in Laikipia are also often travelled to by air. Other parks can easily be reached by road. Most domestic flights out of Nairobi depart from Wilson Airport (WIL), 6km/4mi south of Nairobi. Whichever mode one chooses for travel, in most cases the local tour operator will arrange pick-up at the airport and all further transportation as part of the safari-package.

HOW SAFE IS THE SAFARI?

While there is an innate hazard while going on safari and in Africa, it is not any more hazardous than voyaging anyplace else on the planet. You will be in wildlife-rich regions more often than not you are on safari and will come into moderately close contact with wild animals. The camps are, however, safe and the aides that will go with you are very much prepared. Generally, excellent therapeutic air salvage administrations are accessible and the camps and lodges are in great radio contact with them consistently.

SHOULDN'T SOMETHING BE SAID ABOUT MALARIA?

Mosquitoes which convey malaria are pervasive in many territories of Sub-Saharan Africa. They will, for the most part, be experienced in Southern Africa amid the hot wet season of November to March. Amid the drier months of the year (May – October), there are not many mosquitoes around. You should, in any case, observe your specialist for a prophylactic before venturing out to Africa whenever of the year.

WHAT IMMUNIZATIONS DO I NEED BEFORE GOING ON SAFARI?

Inoculations that should be considered are Hepatitis A and B and Typhoid, we propose you contact an explorers facility for specific suggestions for the nation you are heading out to. A Yellow Fever inoculation is required if you are making a trip to Zanzibar. We can give contact numbers to a movement prescription facility in your city.

IS THE WATER SAFE TO DRINK WHILE ON SAFARI?

Every one of the camps and lodges that we use in Africa supply separated and filtered water. We do urge individuals not to over-utilize the filtered water, for environmental reasons; it is dependably a smart thought to take an individual water cup with you, which can be topped off by the camps clean water supply.

SHOULDN'T SOMETHING BE SAID ABOUT VISAS?

Canadian and American residents are required to buy visas to enter Zimbabwe, Zambia, Kenya, and Tanzania. Visas can be acquired through the applicable embassy or high commission before movement or on landing in the port of passage of the nation you are visiting. As of now, there are no expenses for passage visas to Botswana, Namibia or South Africa.

WHAT ARE THE VISA EXPENSES?

These expenses change constantly. We will instruct you regarding the present visa prerequisites per nation. It would be ideal if you additionally observe the connections page for international safe haven subtleties.

ARE THERE ANY GEAR LIMITATIONS?

Because of the utilization of light aircraft for flights between camps in all nations, severe weight confines on gear are authorized for wellbeing reasons. In Tanzania, the point of confinement is 15kgs (33lbs). Remember that clothing should be possible nearly every day, so 3 or 4 changes of garments are generally adequate.

DO I NEED TO TRAVEL PROTECTION?

Crossing out, interference and crisis medicinal travel protection are basic to secure your speculation. Travel protection ought to be acquired when you affirm your safari with a store. It would be ideal if you note that crisis therapeutic inclusion is a state of booking a trek with Safari and Company to Africa.

WHAT SORT OF CAMERA WILLS I REQUIREMENT FOR A SAFARI?

If you are going to purchase another camera for your African safari, at that point I recommend you purchase a computerized SLR camera. Both Nikon and Canon produce generally excellent, reasonable computerized SLRs. You will require a decent size telephoto long range focal point, somewhere around a 200mm focal point, and in a perfect world a 300mm focal point. Nikon and Canon likewise have focal points with a new innovation called Vibration Reduction on Nikon and Image Stabilization with Canon. These focal points have a component which you can swing on to decrease the old issue of camera shake.

DO I NEED BINOCULARS?

Binoculars are significant. You won't generally have the animals right in front of you! A decent pair of 8 x 30 or 8 x 42 would be perfect. The little pocket pairs can end up baffling to utilize except if they are a generally amazing makes.

WOULD WE BE ABLE TO UTILIZE OUR OWN ITINERARY?

Totally, we have practical experience in customized schedules. We flourish with the handcrafting intriguing itinerary!

January, February and July to October are the best times to travel to Kenya as it is the dry season – hot and cool respectively. November, December and April to June are the short and long rain months respectively.

If you prepare for the unexpected, the chances are that you don’t need it. However, if you do have an unexpected problem whilst on holiday, then travel insurance is worth it’s weight in gold. Never travel without it. There are many products available these days, please find one that is suitable for you

When you plan your trip, the last thing on your mind is thinking about getting sick. Some careful pre planning and research can reduce this possibility. Just to put your mind at rest; Nairobi has some top notch hospitals, pharmacies and doctors. There is also a state of the art and professional air ambulance evacuation service based in Nairobi, who can fly to wherever you are, however remote you may be, they will be able to assist you. Before you travel, please make copies of any medications you are on. Ensure you have sufficient for the trip. Maybe even bring a prescription with you, just in case of loss or damage to any of your meds. Remember Kenya, especially in the bush, can get very hot, pack your medications appropriately.

Required vaccinations

Yellow Fever is required for travellers coming from a country with the risk of yellow fever transmission. However, as Kenya does have areas where yellow fever has occurred, for your protection it is recommended, especially if you are going on safari. The yellow fever certificate is valid 10 days after vaccination. Existing and new yellow fever certificates are, since July 2016, are now deemed valid for life.

Recommended vaccinations:

As the Hepatitis A & B virus is present worldwide, just the level of local sanitary conditions alters the prevalence, it is recommended to be inoculated. There are now combined Hepatitis A & B vaccines; also there is a combined Hepatitis A and Typhoid fever vaccine. Chat to your health care provider re your options available and the time frame needed to be covered before your travel.

Malaria

The risk of Malaria is present in all of Kenya below the altitude of 2500 m. if you are planning a safari, it is best to take prophylactic measures for the whole trip. Please chat to your health care provider for up to date advice for the correct ant malarial drug to use. In addition please reduce your risk whilst in country by using the mosquito nets provided at the camps. Use bug sprays, wear long sleeved shirts and long trousers at night, and don’t use perfume. For some reason the female mosquito is attracted to perfume, and it’s only the female ones that bite.

All meals are a balanced diet which will be discussed before starting a safari (beef and chicken are favourites although lamb, goat, fish and vegetarian options can also be discussed with the staff during the safari brief) and although rice, potato or spaghetti dishes are the most popular you'll have the opportunity to get on safari.

Although not mandatory, tipping is an admirable way to share your satisfaction with your guide and varied staff service you will receive while in Kenya. Your tips not only help boost the confidence of those in the service industry, but also allow you to give back to the communities on an individual basis. As with most tipping, there are no specific rules in Kenya, but these guidelines may help you determine the appropriate amounts in certain situations. For ease of tipping, you should carry a quantity of one dollar bills with you for the smaller tips.

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when you arrive in Tanzania for your tour, your My Price Africa safaris adventure customer care officer will assist you with your luggage once you exit the arrivals section and introduce you to your safari guide or transfer driver for your onward journey. As a general rule, you should pack light for your wildlife safari in Tanzania as there is a maximum weight allowance of 15 kg (33 pounds) per passenger on safari aircraft for your logistical park transfers and also on mountain climbs. Any additional luggage should be locked and left at your Arusha, Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar accommodation front desk or at one of the My Price Africa safaris adventures team offices until you come back. Upon your return, your luggage will be handed back to you. Additionally, to save on expenses, you should check out of your hotel room to avoid any lodging costs while your room is unoccupied for the night during your travels to other regions.