Helping you choose your Safari or Holiday
Safaris mostly take visitors on a circuitous tour with between one to three nights in each location but can be arranged for any duration or route. To see a list of the safaris that we have found to be the most popular click here, or to view those of a particular type or duration, or to find a safari to a particular location, search from the Safaris page.
Accommodation ranges from budget to luxury, allowing safaris to be tailored to suit all pockets. The enormous diversity of the region allows for many different options and combinations.
Unless specified safaris in Kenya start and end in Nairobi. Those in Uganda start from Kampala and in Tanzania from Arusha.
Game Drives
The best times for game viewing are in the cool hours of the early morning and late afternoon when the wildlife is most active. Therefor the usual routine on safari will be to rise early for a game drive before returning for a late breakfast, relax at your camp or lodge in the heat of the day, and enjoy a late afternoon game drive until dusk.
Driving around after dark is not permitted in the National Parks and Reserves, but night game drives, when you have a chance to see some of the nocturnal animals, can be arranged in some of the private Conservancies.
Activity Safaris
East Africa has so much to offer the adventure safari enthusiast.
- Camping in astonishingly beautiful wildlife reserves,
- Cycling or horseback riding alongside herds of game,
- Climbing ice clad equatorial mountains,
- Walking or riding camels in remote and unexploited areas,
- Deep sea fishing, scuba diving in the warm waters amongst the vividly colourful tropical fish of the coral reefs,
- River rafting, kayaking, trekking in misty rainforests for chimpanzee or gorilla groups
- Playing golf on the very varied and challenging courses in some of Kenya's most scenic areas
Waiver of Responsibility
On various adventure safaris containing an element of risk, you may be required to sign a 'release and assumption of risk' form indemnifying the operator of the safari against any untoward occurrences. However, we would like to stress that the safety of clients is of paramount importance to safari operators at all times and every care is taken to avoid any accident or incident.
Camping Safaris
Camping safaris range from luxurious to budget. As a guideline within our website we have given each camping safari itinerary a category. These categories are explained as follows:-
Luxury Camping, where all your needs are catered for and accommodation, mostly under canvas, is sophisticated and comfortable with large walk-in tents, proper beds and shower tents, camps are prepared before your arrival, well qualified staff take care of all aspects of camp life, and fully outfitted four wheel drive safari vehicles with roof hatches are your means of transport.
Mid-Range Camping, with walk-in tents and safari showers, staff on hand to take care of cooking and other camp chores, and where transport is either by minibus or four wheel drive safari vehicles.
Budget Camping, where everyone pitches in and helps to erect tents, cook and do the dishes. Food is simple and your evening wash is often only a bowl of water. Overland trucks or minibuses are commonly used on such safaris
Birding Safaris
Kenya has a tremendous potential for specialised ornithological safaris.
Over 1090 bird species have been recorded in Kenya, representing 10% of the global total, and Kenya holds the world record for the most birds seen in a 24 hours period - 342!
These birds are found where ever you travel in the country. More than 600 species have been recorded in Nairobi alone.
Safari Clothing, Accessories, Photography
Please refer to General Information for advice on these topics.
Park Fees
Park fees, per person per day (adult), in Kenya are approximately US$ 20-60 (these differ according to the park), Conservancy fees are from US$60-80; in Uganda US$20-35, Gorilla permits $500 and chimp permits $90; Tanzania US$25- 80.
On most safari rates quoted the Park fees are included. Some safaris have "local charges", which are to be paid directly by the client to the operator during the safari. These are to cover Park or Conservancy and camping fees.