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USEFUL TIPS ON EAST AFRICA SAFARIS
TRANSPORT & GUIDING
SAFARIS BY ROAD
All our itineraries are programmed to feature driving only during daylight hours (usually from 6am to 6 pm), except for Airport transfers which are provided as/when required. A typical day includes three to four hours driving from one Park or Town to another (usually in the morning), with brief stops en route at curio/sourvenir shops for impromptu purchases and in the late afternoon, a couple of hours of game drive drive in the Park. A day in the national park/reserve usually includes a morning and an afternoon game drives. Mid-morning and early afternoons are usually free to relax in the lodges/camps – perhaps for a swim – or to buy any excursions that may be available at the unit.
SAFARI VEHICLES
Our fleet for safari vehicles is made up of custom-made safari minibuses and 4WD Landcruisiers and Landrovers, with maximum carrying capacities of eight passengers. The minibuses are equally as comfortable as the 4WD Cruisers and Rovers but majority are 2WD and are offered at discounted transport rates. All the safari vehicles feature game viewing roofs, radio-calls or cellphones and comfortable individual seats with seat belts. The 4WD vehicles offer the added advantage of better traction hence more off-road driving particularly in the rainy seasons. The vehicles are serviced regularly and are driven by very experienced and knowledgeable driver guides.
DRIVER GUIDES
Each safari group will be accompanied by the best driver-guides with expert knowledge in wildlife and other areas of tourist interest. The driver-guides are continually under training on subjects as varied as the maintenance of safari vehicles, client’s safety, the mating habits of various species, preservation and conservation and general knowledge. When advised in advance, we can provide drivers with communication abilities in foreign languages eg English, French, German, Spanish and Japanese.
SAFARI COURIERS
A safari courier may be provided (at an extra cost) upon prior arrangements. A safari courier is a seasoned professional and is highly experienced as a field naturalist. In addition to giving introductory briefings and daily lectures on the area visited, Couriers provide voluble information on African history and folklore, while at the same time act as the liaison person between the client and all service providers whilst on safari.