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Safari
Frequently
Asked
Questions: |
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1. What kind
of safari
vehicles are
you using?
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We only
use
Jeeps
(Land
Rovers
and
Cruisers)
on our
safaris,
in both,
Tanzania
and
Kenya.
Unlike
other
safari
companies,
we do
not use
minivans/minibuses
like
many
other
Companies
do. |
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2. Are you
going to
pair me with
another traveler(s)
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No, our
trips
are all
PRIVATE |
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3.
Can
you smoke
when you are
on safari?
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Due to a
variety
of
factors
smoking
is not
permitted
in our
safari
vehicles.
However,
regular
stops
can be
arranged
for you
to enjoy
your
cigarette. |
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4.
How much
luggage can
I take on
safari?
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If your
safari
does not
include
an
internal
flight,
then you
can take
up to 60
or 80
pounds
of
luggage
per
person.
If your
safari
includes
internal
flights,
most of
the
local
flights
would
have a
luggage
weight
limit of
45
pounds
per
traveler
including
a carry
on
luggage |
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5. What kind
of clothes
do I need?
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We
recommend
comfortable
and
casual
clothes.
Stay
with
neutral
colors.
Avoid
blue
colors
when in
Western
Serengeti
& Tarangire
as they
tend to
attract
tsetse
flies
more.
Note
that,
even
during
summer,
Ngorongoro
Crater
might be
a little
cold,
hence a
sweater
and
trousers
recommended
there. |
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6.
Do you
accommodate
people with
dietary
restrictions?
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Yes we
do.
Places
you will
be
staying
at
offers
different
kind of
food,
from
vegetarians
to
non-vegetarians.
Let us
know
your
dietary
requirements
in
advance. |
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7.
Can I get a
visa upon
arrival?
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As visa
regulations
may
change
anytime,
we
recommend
you
contact
the
Tanzania
and/or
Kenya
embassy
for the
most
updated
information. |
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8.
What
immunizations
/ shots are
required?
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Currently,
there is
no any
immunizations/shots
that is
mandatory
to have
in order
to get
into
East
Africa
(Tanzania/Kenya/Uganda)
[unless
prior to
your
arrival
you go
through
countries
that are
infected
with
yellow
fever/cholera
or other
diseases].
However
for
accurate
and most
updated
info
please
visit
the
respective
embassies
for all
countries
you plan
on
visiting. |
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9.
Would you
recommend
Malaria
Medication?
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Yes,
because
its very
common
in East
Africa.
Among
recommended
tables
for this
are Malarone
and
Larium.
We also
recommend
insect
repellents
in
addition
to the
above. Also,
try to get
away
from all
bugs
(especially
tsetse
flies in
some
areas in Tarangire
and
Western
Serengeti)
while on the
safari
that
might
bother
you. |
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10.
How soon do
I have to
book your
tour?
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We
recommend
at least
6~9
months
before
the
day you
plan to
start a
safari.
However,
the
earlier
the
better. |
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11.
Do you
customize a
tour?
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Yes, we
do! Let
us know
your
needs
and we
will
deliver
it. |
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12.
What is the
migration?
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Animal
Migration
in East
Africa
refers
to the
movement
of
animals
between Serengeti
and Mara
parks.
In late
May /
early
June
wildebeests
and
zebras
begin
their
annual
migration
from
western
Serengeti
thru the
northern
Serengeti
to the
Mara
crossing
the Mara
river. They
reach Masai
Mara
park
sometime
in mid
July
/early
August
depending
on rain
endings.
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After
the
short
rains in
the
month of
November,
the
herds
move
back
into
Serengeti
and make
their
way to
the
southern
pastures
where
they
rest and
feed
through
the
rains
until
their
search
for
better
grazing
leads
them
back
north in
their
annual
migration
once
again.
For a
map that
shows
the
migration,
click
here |
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13.
When is the
wildebeests
/ zebras
calving
season?
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This
occurs
in late
January
~ mid
March,
with
thousands
of them
born
daily
within
that
time
frame.
This
happens
frequently in
southern
Serengeti. |
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14.
What is the
whether like
in East
Africa?
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Generally,
typical
temp in
East
Africa
is as
follows:
Mid
March
~May
and
November:
Rainy
season
June
and July:
Cold
weather,
with
about
60~70
and
50~60
degrees
Fahrenheit
as day
time and
night
time
temps,
respectively.
August
~October,
and
December
~February:
Warm and
dry,
with
temp in
about
75~88
and
70~80
degrees
Fahrenheit
as day
and
night
times
temps,
respectively. |
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15. Do you
recommend
Travel
Insurance?
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Yes, we
highly
recommend
travel
insurance. |
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