Insurance
You are strongly advised to take out travel and medical insurance in your country of origin. However, we can arrange medical and personal insurance if required. Within Kenya , we recommend joining the Flying Doctor's Society which, for a small membership fee, will provide an airlift free of charge from anywhere within Kenya accessible by air to Nairobi .

Health
Malaria is endemic in many parts of East Africa and anti-malarial prophylactics are strongly recommended. It is advisable to visit your local GP at least a month before travelling in order to update any vaccinations, obtain anti-malarial treatment  and any long term medication that you may require.

Security
Security is really a matter of common sense, and the same precautions should be taken in our towns and cities as in any city worldwide. It is advisable not to wear jewellery (especially necklaces and expensive watches), do not carry large sums of money, and keep a close watch on handbags, wallets and camera equipment. When walking in town keep to the main thoroughfares and avoid walking at night, especially alone. Make use of hotel safe or deposit boxes and never leave valuables in hotel rooms or safari vehicles. It is a good policy to travel with photocopies of your passport, traveller's cheques, and any other important documents.

Visa Requirements
Visas are required by all nationals except East African Citizens. 3 month visitor's visas may be obtained on entry at the airport.

Money
Travellers cheques and major credit cards are generally accepted in Kenya but the latter not all over other regional countries where you would be advised to carry travellers cheques and cash. Only authorised dealers and banks are allowed to change currency. There is no restriction on the amount of foreign currency that can be imported. It is strongly recommended that visitors carry little cash and as much money as they wish in freely convertible travellers cheques. It is advisable for visitors to use up or convert back any local currency before leaving, as it will be difficult to change once overseas. Please note it is an offence to destroy local currency or to deface the currency in any way.

Clothing and Accessories
Safari wear should be comfortable and casual. Evenings and early mornings can be chilly so warm sweaters are recommended. Low heeled comfortable shoes are best, and suitable walking shoes should you intend joining any walking safaris. A hat, sunglasses, flashlight and binoculars are useful accessories. Most hotels, lodges and camps have swimming pools so you are advised to bring swimsuits. Some specialist safaris, i.e. mountain climbing, require extra items of clothing and footwear - details would be provided on booking. Sunscreen and insect repellent are recommended. Laundry is possible on some safaris but not all. Although many places offer `same day' service, in practice this is not always reliable. We recommend you `save' your laundry until in a city or at the coast.

Photography
We recommend that you bring your equipment, extra batteries and all your film with you although all normal types of film can usually be bought in major towns. A telephoto lens is essential for good game pictures. Most lodges and hotels have facilities for recharging batteries for video and digital cameras. Please respect the local people and only photograph them with their permission. Please be strongly advised never to attempt to take photos of border posts, airports, and persons in uniform and military installations where photography is strictly prohibited.

Public Holidays
New Year's Day - January 1st
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Labour Day/May Day - May 1st
Madaraka Day - June 1st
Moi Day - October 10th
Kenyatta Day - October 20th
Eid ul Fitr - end of Ramadan, depending on the sighting of the Moon
Independence Day/Jamuhuri Day - December 12th
Christmas Day December - 25th
Boxing Day December - 26th
(Should a holiday fall on a Sunday, then Monday is a holiday