kenya & tanzania trails - 13 days - trip notes (ca)

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Kenya & Tanzania Trails13 days | Nairobi to Arusha

SMALL GROUP ACCOMMODATEDSAFARI : Explore six of East Africa'sfinest national parks on a wildlifeextravaganza. From Nairobi visitthe flamingos at Lake Nakuruand go wild in Kenya's MasaiMara before winging your way toTanzania to go in search of the BigFive across the vast open plainsof the Serengeti and down intoNgorongoro Crater. Topped offwith game drives in Tarangire andLake Manyara Natioal Park, famousfor its tree climbing lions.

HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS

Trip Highlights• Serengeti National Park - spot all

of Africa's Big Five (lion, leopard,elephant, rhino, buffalo) on safariin one of the world's most famousnational parks

• Ngorongoro Crater - traverse thefloor of the UNESCO-listed volcaniccaldera, one of the best places inAfrica for spotting wildlife

• Masai Mara - spend two full daysexploring the famous nationalpark on safari and opt for a hot airballoon ride over the Mara

• Nairobi - visit the Giraffe Centre,meet orphaned baby elephants atthe Daphne Sheldrick Centre andexplore the Karen Blixen Museum

• Tarangire National Park - search foriconic African species on safari in thereserve, which is known for its largenumber of elephants

• Lake Nakuru - game drive throughwildlife-rich Lake Nakuru NationalPark, looking out for leopards, lionsand a healthy population of rhinos

• Lake Elementeita - spot flamingosand other bird species as youexplore this small soda lake in theheart of the Great Rift Valley

• Lake Manyara National Park - visitone final national park on the lastmorning of your tour, where youmight be able to spot the famoustree-climbing lions

What's Included• 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 10

dinners• Nairobi airport arrival transfer on

days 1 and Arusha airport departuretransfer on day 13 (should you wishto depart via Kilimanjaro Airport,transfers can be arranged for anadditional cost, please contact us formore details)

• 12 nights mid range and superiorlodges, chalets and tented camps

• Transportation and game drives in a4x4 safari land cruiser

• Escorted by a professional localguide/driver

• Game drives in Nakuru NP, MasaiMara, Tarangire NP, SerengetiNP, Ngorongoro Crater and LakeManyara NP

• Park entrance fees• Excursion to the Giraffe Centre,

Daphne Sheldrick Centre and KarenBlixen Museum and Coffee Gardens

• 1 litre of water per person per daywhile in our safari vehicle

• Shuttle transfer from Nairobi toArusha (flight upgrade available onrequest)

• House wine, local beer andspirits and soft drinks included atHoneyguide Tarangire Camp

• Flying doctor’s medical evacuationcover in Tanzania

What's Not Included• International flights• Tipping - an entirely personal

gesture• Drinks and items of a personal

nature• Kenya and Tanzania visas

DETAILED ITINERARY

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Kenya & Tanzania TrailsDay 1 : NairobiOn arrival at the Jomo KenyattaInternational Airport in Nairobi, you willbe met by our representative and givena short safari briefing before beingtransferred to The Residences at Karen,ideally located in the leafy suburbs ofKaren, Nairobi. Dinner will be served inthe Club restaurant (at an additionalcost) and you will have plenty of timeto go through the material in yourwelcome pack and look forward to thejourney ahead. Accommodation: The Residences atKarenTucked away in a Pleasant forestedarea overlooking the second hole of thegolf course, The Residences at Karenembody comfort, luxury and serenity,perfect for any getaway. Guests willbe able to wake up to the vast bird lifechirping away welcoming the morning.The word "Residence" only hints at thelevel of luxury and personalised servicewhich will greet one at the Residencesat Karen, it is truly home away fromhome. The team of professional staff iseager to serve you and anticipate yourevery need.Overnight - Nairobi

Day 2 : Giraffe Centre &Elephant Orphanage

Nairobi - Elementaita. After breakfast,you will check out and meet yourdriver guide who will transfer you forexcursions in the surrounding KarenSuburbs. Your first stop during the touris Giraffe Centre where you will spendabout an hour.The centre offers guests the uniqueexperience of hand-feeding thesegentle giants at eye level from a

raised platform, while watchingthe warthogs below snuffle aroundlooking for titbits. Thereafter drive ashort distance to Daphne Sheldricks’Elephant Orphanage – where you havean opportunity to visit the many babyelephants that have been rescuedfrom threatening situations in Kenya’svarious national parks and even get achance to see the calves being fed andplaying with the staff. You will then visit the Karen BlixenMuseum: a chance to go back in timeand discover the famous Karen Blixen’shouse exactly as it was when she livedin Kenya. Located in an area whichwas once part of Karen Blixen’s vastcoffee estate, ‘bogani’, the museumwas Karen’s home from 1917 until1931.The house and grounds were madefamous by the film ‘Out of Africa ’andhave been restored by the Danishcommunity of Kenya. Visitors have aglimpse of typical colonial life in Kenyaat the turn of the twentieth century. After lunch at the lovely Karen BlixenCoffee Gardens, you will departon the next part of your adventurethat takes you from the hustle andbustle of Nairobi city to the small butbeautiful soda ash lake located in thefamous Great Rift Valley, named LakeElementaita. Elmenteita, meaning ‘place of dust’,is a small soda lake which attractsmany visiting flamingos. It has beennamed as a World Heritage Site for itsprolific birdlife. Over 400 bird speciescan be spotted and the lake's edge isalso abundant with eland, kudu, zebra,gazelle, and warthog families. Accommodation: Sunbird LodgeLocated in the Great Rift Valley, Kenya,Sunbird Lodge is an eco-friendly luxurylodge situated on private land on theshores of Lake Elementaita. The lodgeis in close proximity to many popularattractions, including the famousNakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha,and Hells Gate National Park. The lodge

features 14 luxurious and spacious en-suite cottages with large verandas, aswell as two premium suites. Guest canenjoy free Wi-Fi while relaxing with adrink at the lodge's bar and lounge.Overnight - Lake Elementeita (B, L, D)

Day 3 : Elementaita & Nakuru

Elementaita - Lake Nakuru -Elementaita. After a hearty breakfastyou will set out on a full day’s gamedrive to Lake Nakuru National parkwhich is about thirty minutes’ drive fromElementaita. The lake is situated in themiddle of the national park to which itgives its name. Teeming with wildlifethe park has so much to offer. Lions,buffalos as well as the many rhinos thatcall this corner of Kenya home. If youare lucky you may even spot a leopardrelaxing in a tree beside the lake.After a game-packed day you will driveback to Sunbird Lodge in time to enjoythe sun set over the lake, before sittingdown for dinner and toasting to theday’s adventures. Accommodation: Sunbird LodgeOvernight - Lake Elementeita (B, L, D)

Day 4 : Masai Mara

Lake Elementaita - Masai Mara. Todayyou are off to the Masai Mara NationalReserve. You will check out of your hotel




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Kenya & Tanzania Trailsafter breakfast and arrive for lunch atyour camp in the Mara. On arrival andcheck in, you will have lunch and spendthe rest of the afternoon relaxing inyour tent waiting for the evening whenthe temperature cools to head out onyour first Mara game drive. Masai Mara is one of Africa’s greatestwildlife reserves. Acacia dotted plains,tree-lined rivers and woodlands areabundant with wildlife and an array ofbirdlife. Game viewing is spectacularyear round; you may see a pride oflions stalking their prey, observe aherd of elephant and their fascinatingsocial structure, or see pods of hippowallowing in the rivers. The greatwildebeest migration is one of nature’swonders; an estimated two millionanimals migrate in a year-roundpattern through Tanzania and Kenya,following the rain. Back at the camp,dinner is served and this gives you theperfect opportunity to look back at yourday and relive all those highlights. Accommodation: Fig Tree CampFig Tree Camp is located in the heartof the Masai Mara on the banks of theTalek River. The spacious permanenttents have been newly renovated tooffer a new level of luxury. Featuring ensuite bathrooms and a verandah. Thecamp has a swimming pool to cool offin the afternoon heat, a restaurant andtwo bars. Overnight - Masai Mara (B, L, D)

Days 5-6 : Game drives in theMara

Over the next two days enjoy morningand afternoon game drives in the

Masai Mara or engage in the optionalactivities on offer at the Masai Mara.The early mornings are one of the besttimes to view the animals as this iswhen they are their most active beforethe heat of the day sets in. After a mid-morning of relaxation and lunch, headout into the reserve again for a chanceto tick off some more animals on your“must see” list. Keep your eyes peeledas you hunt for the last members onyour list. Visit the Mara River and askyour guide to show you the regular rivercrossing routes. Optional Balloon Safari:In the Masai Mara there is also theopportunity to rise early and experiencea game viewing adventure from anentirely different perspective! TheAdventure Aloft hot air balloon safariacross the Masai Mara takes off inthe crisp morning air, and lasts forapproximately an hour. Float silently,high above plains, forests and rivers,spotting game below.Approx USD$450 - book and pay locally Accommodation: Fig Tree Camp Overnight - Masai Mara (B:2, L:2, D:2)

Day 7 : Travel to ArushaMasai Mara - Nairobi - Arusha(Tanzania). This morning we enjoy ourlast sunrise in the Masai Mara withtea or coffee on the veranda. After agreat final breakfast we pick up ourlunch boxes and drive back to Nairobistopping at the Great Rift Valley forone last photo opportunity beforeyou continue on to Tanzania. You willboard a shuttle service which will takeyou across the Namanga border untilyou reach Arusha. You will be metand transferred to our lodge in Arush,arriving at approx 19:00. The rest of theevening is at leisure. There is the option to upgrade to aflight from Nairobi to Kilimanjaro andonwards transfer to Arusha, we canarrange this for you upon request.Please contact our reservations

team for more information about thisupgrade. Accommodation: Mount Meru GameLodgeSet in beautiful and tranquilsurroundings, the Mount Meru GameLodge is nestled between the Usariver and the wildlife sanctuary. Thesanctuary is home to zebra, ostrich,water buffalo, mongoose, duiker anda wide array of birds and monkeys,including the elusive Colobus monkey.The Mount Meru Game Lodge isequidistant from the city of Arusha andKilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) -each an easy 30 minute drive on goodroads. Overnight - Arusha (B)

Day 8 : Tarangire National Park

Arusha - Tarangire National Park. Thismorning wake to the views of Mt Merubefore heading down to breakfast. Aftercollecting your packed lunch, you willjoin your Albatros Travel driver guide asyou head to Tarangire National Park. Onclearing the paperwork at the entrance,you will head into the park for a full daygame drive. Tarangire National Park, situated withinTanzania’s spectacular ManyaraRegion, is an awe-inspiring nationalpark comprising of granite ridges, rivervalleys, mixed vegetative landscapes,and free-roaming wildlife. During theannual dry season the Tarangire Riveris a magnet for thirsty wildlife. Largeherds of elephants and migratorywildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala,gazelle, hartebeest and eland gatherand not surprisingly the predators




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Kenya & Tanzania Trailsfollow. With lion being among the mostcommonly spotted animal, it is a rareday that a visitor does not spot thismajestic animal prowling or grazing.Tarangire is also the one place inTanzania where dry-country antelopesuch as oryx and gerenuk are seenregularly. This expansive area is alsoknown for its spectacular baobab trees,its breathtaking views of the MasaaiSteppe and the wondrous mountains tothe south. As the afternoon come to an end, youwill make your way back to the campfor dinner and overnight. Accommodation: HoneyguideTarangire CampThis camp is located within the parkand only 15minutes from the parkentrance gate. Situated in a quiet andundisturbed wildlife rich area, withcountless game viewing tracks andeasy access to the lower Tarangirevalley. Due to the surrounding Acaciastudded grasslands, you need not gofar to enjoy the abundant residentgame, before finishing off your daywith breath-taking sunsets. The campis small and intimate, with only 10well placed tents, all of which can beextended into triples and quadruples.This is an eco-friendly camp offering24hr electricity, plumbing to each tent& solar hot water day or night. Overnight - Tarangire National Park (B,L, D)

Day 9 : Serengeti National Park

Tarangire National Park - SerengetiNational Park. After breakfast and check

out, depart for the Serengeti with apacked lunch. On arrival into the park,enjoy a game drive through arguablythe best game park in the world enroute to your camp. Situated in the heart of Tanzania, theCentral Serengeti encompasses theworld-famous Seronera Valley whichis known for its prime wildlife-viewingopportunities. This picture-perfectlandscape is characterised by endlessstretches of savannah-covered openplains, interspersed by rocky outcropsof granite, scattered with acaciawoodlands and covered in a networkof rivers and streams. The CentralSerengeti forms part of the greatwildebeest and zebra migration andprovides an ideal habitat for a varietyof wildlife such as giraffe, impala,waterbuck, hippo, elephant, buffalo, lion,leopard, hyena, jackal, serval and muchmore. Popular activities include: gameviewing, cultural tours, horse ridingsafaris, and hot air ballooning over thespectacularly scenic terrain. Reaching the camp late afternoon,you will be assisted with check in andshown your tent. Spend the evening atleisure, listening to the calls of the wild. Accommodation: Kati Kati TentedCampKati Kati is a mobile camp locatedin the central Serengeti. It offerscomfortable permanent en suite tentsand a unique opportunity to enjoy areal safari camp experience. Thereare two dining tents where meals areserved. The campfire is ready everyevening for appetizers and snacksbefore dinner. Overnight - Serengeti National Park (B,L, D)

Day 10 : Serengeti game drives

Spend a full day in the Serengeti, goingin search of the Big Five on morningand late afternoon games drives. Thenenjoy a quiet evening by the camp firein the heart of the African bush - anextraordinary experience for all naturelovers. Optional: Serengeti Balloon SafariToday there is also the opportunityto enjoy an optional balloon safari.You will be transferred early in themorning to the balloon launch site.Take off at 6:30am and float over thefamous Serengeti National Park with itsenchanting scenery and vistas. Eachand every balloon flight is different andtherefore always an adventure! ApproxUS $545 - book and pay locally Accommodation: Kati Kati TentedCampOvernight - Serengeti National Park (B,L, D)

Day 11 : Ngorongoro Highlands &Olduvai Gorge

Serengeti - Karatu. After breakfast andcheck out - depart with a packed lunchand drive towards the NgorongoroConservation Area. On the way you willvisit one of the world's most importantprehistoric sites, Olduvai Gorge, for




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Kenya & Tanzania Trailsa tour and lecture. Learn how thegorge was vital in establishing theAfrican origin of humankind andin turn, why it is referred to as the'Cradle of Mankind'. Proceed on to theNgorongoro Conservation Area and onclearing the paperwork you will drivethrough the Crater Rim from where youwill have the opportunity – weatherpermitting – to see the Crater, in all itsglory. Drive onto your lodge, located inlush grounds within the Karatu Area. Onarrival you will be assisted with check inand shown your room. Accommodation: Acacia Farm LodgeAcacia Farm Lodge is a romanticCountry Lodge nestled in an activemixed farm located high on thespectacular Great Rift's escarpmentarea with commanding panoramicviews of the amazing Karatu farmlandsand the nearby Ngorongoro forestarea. The Lodge is strategically locatedbetween Tarangire and Lake ManyaraNational Parks on one side and theSerengeti - Ngorongoro ecosystemon the other side. Each of the 28luxurious chalets has a comfortablelounge and en suite bedroom all witha mini bar, coffee making facility, air-conditioning, satellite television, WIFIand other modern and appropriateamenities plus a private balconywith sweeping views of the farm. Aswimming pool, well-appointed andcreatively designed public areasensure a wonderful stay for every guest. Overnight - Karatu (B, L, D)

Day 12 : Ngorongoro Crater

Karatu - Ngorongoro Crater - Karatu.This morning the Ngorongoro Crater

awaits you. The Crater is a conservationarea and a UNESCO World HeritageSite situated 180km west of Arusha inthe Crater Highlands area of Tanzania.After an early breakfast, you willcollect your lunch box and head outfor a day in the Ngorongoro Crater.Surrounded by Tanzania’s highlands,this UNESCO-listed crater is said tobe the world’s largest intact volcaniccaldera. Best known for its naturalbeauty and abundance of diversewildlife, look forward to spotting theworld-renowned Big Five and a host ofother wildlife species including largeherds of zebra and wildebeest. Returnto your lodge before dusk, and in timeto freshen up before dinner. Accommodation: Acacia Farm LodgeOvernight - Karatu (B, L, D)

Day 13 : Lake Manyara & Arusha

Karatu - Lake Manyara - Arusha -Kilimanjaro. After breakfast and checkout and drive to Lake Manyara NationalPark with lunch boxes for a morninggame drive. Situated in Tanzania’s central-northernregion with the Lake Manyara on itseast and the Manyara Escarpment toits west, the Lake Manyara National Parkoffers breathtaking views and a largevariety of habitats supporting an arrayof wildlife. This small park is home tosurprising biodiversity and featuresa magnificent landscape of acaciawoodlands, water forests, baobabstrewn cliffs, algae-streaked hotsprings, swamps and the lake itself. Thepark supports 400 species of bird, andthe largest concentration of baboonsanywhere in the world. Other species

include giraffes, zebras, wildebeest,impala, waterbuck, warthog, the Capeclawless otter, and Egyptian mongoose.Don’t miss the opportunity to seethousands of flamingos on the lake,the renowned tree-climbing lions, andlarge families of elephants strollingthrough the forest. Depart from the park and make yourway to Arusha Airport where this tourends. If you require a transfer back toKilimanjaro International Airport thiscan be arranged for an additionalfee on request. Please contact us fordetails. Note: Please make sure that onwardflights from Arusha Airport are bookedAFTER 3pm, and Kilimanjaro Airportare booked AFTER 6pm, or 5pm fordomestic flights. Or consider travellingonto the beautiful island of Zanzibar forsome blissful rest and relaxation. (B, L)

ACCOMMODATION

Highlighted below are some of theaccommodation/ hotels which wefrequently use on this tour. We reservethe right to substitute these stays toones of a similar standard.Please refer to your Tour Voucher foryour confirmed arrival hotel or startpoint and further arrival information.

The Residences at KarenSurround by lush forests overlookingthe second hole of the Karen CountryClub golf course, The Residences atKaren offer spacious rooms equippedwith the latest conveniences includingmini bar, plasma screen TV andcomplimentary WIFI. Each roomfeatures a delightfully furnished terrace,the perfect spot to enjoy a Sundowneraway from the hustle and bustle ofNairobi. Peacefully situated on thegrounds of the Karen Country Clubapproximately 16 Km from downtownNairobi.




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Sunbird LodgeThe Sunbird Lodge is located onprivate land in the Great Rift Valley,on the shore of the “pink” LakeElementaita, overlooking the vast plainsof Soysambu Conservancy. Cottagesare constructed from stone withthatched roofing. The have full lengthsliding glass doors and are perfectlypositioned to maximise their enviablelocation near the lake. Sunbird Lodgeis located in the Great Rift Valley, lessthan 130 km from Nairobi.

Ilkeliani Camp

Fig Tree CampFig Tree Camp is located in the heartof the Masai Mara on the banks of theTalek River. The camp offers luxuryNgamboli tents and garden lodgerooms. All featuring en suite bathroomsand a large verandah. The camp has aswimming pool with loungers, perfectfor cooling off in the midday heat andrelaxing between game drives. There'srestaurant onsite and two bars. Inaddition to game drives and gamewalks, the camp offers bush dinnersand champagne breakfasts on theplanes of the Masai Mara. AdventuresAloft Balloon Safaris is also located onsite, which flies daily from the camp.

Mount Meru Game Lodge &SanctuaryEstablished in 1959 by Dr Von NagyMount Meru Game Lodge is still in thehands of the family. It is a beautifullodge set on the Usa river. Guest roomsare all individually designed with averanda to sit out on and the suiteshave a private garden. The lodge isalso home to a wildlife sanctuary whichis home to a number of zebra, ostrich, awide array of birds and some Colobusmonkeys.

Honeyguide Tarangire CampHoneyguide Tarangire is an intimate,luxury tented safari camp, set inthe Acacia studded grasslands ofTarangire National Park, surroundedby beautiful landscapes and anabundance of wildlife. The campcomprises ten large en suite tents,each with a veranda looking directlyout onto the Tarangire plains, so youcan enjoy game viewing from thecomfort of your own tent! The tentsare equipped with comfortable beds,electricity, WiFi and a safe.

Kati Kati Tented CampCamp under the stars where the wildthings are at one of the Serengeti'sbest mobile lodges. Kati Kati Lodgeoffers comfortable permanent tentedaccommodation with fantastic alfresco dining. Visits can be made to thelocal Maasai tribal villages and if youfancy just staying around the campthen a few aperitifs around the campfire can be arranged. Sundowners after

a wonderful game drive are our toptip. This gorgeous accommodation islocated in the Serengeti National Parkjust a 2 hour drive from the magnificentOlduvai Gorge.

Acacia Farm LodgeCommanding panoramic views of theKaratu farmlands from its postion onthe spectacular Great Rift escarpment,the elegant Acacia Farm Lodge is theperfect base from which to exploreTanzania's world-famous reserves.The contemporary African styledchalets are well-appointed with WiFiand private balconies for sunset viewsacross the farm. After a day on safarienjoy fine dining with a choice of winesfrom the lodge's own cellar or relaxin the swimming pool and bar area.The Acacia Farm Lodge is strategicallylocated between the Tarangire andLake Manyara National Parks on oneside and Ngorongoro ConservationArea and Serengeti National Park on theother.

BEFORE YOU GO

Please NoteThis tour is operated by a trustedpartner and you may join travellersfrom different operators, not solely OnThe Go. Kenya & Tanzania Trails is a smallgroup, non-participation lodge safari.Non participation meaning that youwill not be required to assist with the




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Kenya & Tanzania Trailspreparation or cooking of food andgeneral safari duties. These safaris runwith a minimum of 2 and maximumof 6 passengers, accompanied bya guide who is also the driver. Mostmeals are provided by the lodges westay at en-route. Please advise us ofany special dietary requirements inadvance.

Things to bringRemember to pack - A fleece jacketfor early morning and late evenings,long sleeved tops and light trousers forthe evenings, sensible walking shoes,a sun-hat and a swimming costume.Binoculars and camera with sparememory chips. • Walking shoes and sandals• Light trousers/jeans• Swimming costume• T-shirts• Shorts• Sun hat• Windbreaker• Warm clothes (May – August)• Long-sleeved shirts• Torch & spare batteries• Water bottle• Camera• UV protection• Mosquito protection• Towel

COVID-19 VaccinationrequirementsAs of 01 November 2021 it is a conditionof travel, as detailed in our Terms& Conditions that all travellers over18 years provide proof of COVID-19vaccination. We recognise any vaccine that hasbeen authorised for use#in the countrywhere the vaccine was administered.This includes vaccines such asAstraZeneca, Covaxin, Johnson &Johnson, Moderna, Pfizer-BioNtech,Sinopharm, Sinovac and Sputnik. In all instances, you must be fullyimmunised. This means you mustreceive the full dosage of the COVID-19

vaccine and allow a minimum of 14days before travelling in order forimmunity to take effect. Each COVID-19vaccine has different dosages andtimeframes for immunisation, so pleasecheck the related medical adviceassociated with your vaccine. Childrenunder 18 years are not required toprovide evidence of vaccination totravel at this time. If you are unable to be vaccinateddue to medical reasons, you mayapply for an exemption. Exemptionswill be assessed on a case-by-casebasis. To apply, you must providesupporting documentation from amedical professional. Proof of COVID-19 immunisation mustbe provided to us no less than 4 weeksprior to travel. We accept COVID-19digital certificates, NHS Covid Pass orVaccination Record Cards e-mailedto [email protected] or youcan upload your vaccination historyyourself via our traveller login. https://www.onthegotours.com/Login The information you will need to uploadincludes: Administering nationalauthority or government, documentNo, name of Vaccine, date/s ofvaccination.

Passports & visasPlease ensure that you have at leasttwo blank pages in your passport, plusan additional blank page for eachvisa/African country you a visiting. Iftravelling on one of our longer overlandsafaris we recommend that you haveat least 12 blank pages in your passport. Please also note that your passportmust be valid for a minimum of sixmonths from the end date of your trip. Visa requirements and fees are subjectto change. It is essential that you checkthe current entry requirements for all ofthe countries visited on your safari, witheach relevant embassy/consulate priorto departure. Visa procurement is the

responsibility of the traveller and not ofOn The Go.

Booking your flightsWhen booking your departure flightyou should allow time at the end ofyour African safari for any unexpecteddelays. We recommend that you bookyour onward flight no earlier than24 hours after the end of your safari.In the case of our longer overlandcamping safaris (22 days or more)we advise against making any firmarrangements for at least 48 hoursafter the scheduled departure date.Your tour leader can help to arrangepost tour accommodation locally uponrequest.

Allergies/likes/dislikesWhilst all will done to accommodateeveryone, sometimes the choiceavailable is limited as your cook maybe making the best of very limitedavailability, so some flexibility may berequired when encountering somethingyou're not particularly fond of or havechosen not to eat as a lifestyle choice.Should you possess allergies which willresult in an medical emergency or alife threatening situation then pleaseensure you speak to your cook onarrival so you can discuss the optionsavailable whilst en-route. This willensure also that they are fully aware ofwhat you can or cannot eat and makeadjustments.

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VisasPlease be advised that visarequirements are subject to changeand that visa procurement is theresponsibility of the traveller andnot On The Go Tours, therefore it isessential that you check current visarequirements with the embassy beforetravel. Please also ensure that yourpassport is valid for at least 6 monthsfrom your planned date of departurefrom Africa.




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Kenya & Tanzania TrailsSouth African passport holders do notrequire a visa to visit Kenya for up to 30days. Most other nationalities, includingUK, USA, Canadian, Australian and NewZealand passport holders, do require avisa to enter Kenya. ALL tourists wishing to visit Kenyaneed to apply for a visa onlineat www.ecitizen.go.ke. The visaprocess can take up to 7 workingdays. For further details pleasevisit our Kenya visa page -http://www.onthegotours.com/Kenya/Visas. All passengers require an onward/return tickets and sufficient funds forlength of intended stay (at least US$500). A Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificateis required for travel to Kenya and iftravelling from an infected area it mustbe presented upon arrival in order tobe granted entry. Please also note thatif you are travelling onward to Ugandaand/or Rwanda you will need a YellowFever Certificate to produce on arrivalin order to be granted entry. East Africa Tourist VisaIf you are planning on visiting Ugandaand/or Rwanda when travelling toKenya then you can apply for an EastAfrica tourist visa which will cover allcountries. The visa allows multiple entryinto these countries and is valid for 90days. It can be applied for in advanceor upon arrival at Nairobi InternationalAirport.

VaccinationsYou should seek medical advice beforetravelling to Kenya from your localhealth practitioner and ensure thatyou receive all of the appropriatevaccinations. As a guide Polio,Diphtheria, Hepatitis A&B and Tetanusis strongly recommended. Rabies andMeningitis are also recommended. There is the risk of malaria in Kenya soit is very important to check with yourdoctor before you go, to see whethermalarial medication is required for the

areas you are visiting. A Yellow FeverVaccination Certificate is required fortravel to Kenya and if travelling froman infected area it must be presentedupon arrival in order to be grantedentry. Please also note that if you aretravelling onward to Uganda and/orRwanda you will need a Yellow FeverCertificate to produce on arrival inorder to be granted entry.

Time & VoltageKenya is 3 hours ahead of GMT. Daylightsaving time is not observed. In Kenya the standard voltage is220-240V. Primary sockets require a‘Type G’ - British BS-1363 type, three pinplug. You will need a voltage converter,and plug adapter in order to use U.S.appliances. We recommend packing auniversal adapter.

CurrencyThe currency of Kenya is the KenyanShilling (code KES, symbol KSh).1 KSh = 100 cents. Notes are indenominations of: KSh1,000, 500, 200,100 and 50.Coins are in denominations of KSh20, 10and 5. Banking hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1500, Sat0900-1100. You can exchange money inbanks or bureau de changes. Be awarethat old pre-2010 US$ banknotes ortorn or marked banknotes are difficultto exchange in Africa so make sureyou take crisp new notes! In majortowns/cities most banks have anATM. American Express, Diners Club,MasterCard and Visa cards are allwidely accepted. Travellers cheques can be changedat banks, these should be in US Dollarsor Pound Sterling to avoid additionalexchange rate charges. Most banks willwant to see your passport and proofof purchase receipt before cashingyour travellers cheques. Please Note:Travellers cheques can be difficult tocash and often have restrictions ofabout US$100 a day maximum. They

also tend to attract high commissioncharges, especially when exchangingfor hard currency.

ClimateKenya is an excellent year rounddestination with a favourable climateand reasonably low rainfall. In generalthe hottest months are December toMarch, although the climate variesenormously from place to place. Thelowland coastal areas are tropical,with year round high temperaturesand humidity, which is at its peak inApril and May, although tempered bymonsoon winds. The highlands aremore temperate with four seasons.Nairobi has a very pleasant climatethroughout the year due to its altitude.Near Lake Victoria, the temperaturesare much higher and rainfall can beheavy.

Plastic Bag BanEffective August 2017: All passengersarriving into Kenya including touristscan possibly face very heavy finesfor using plastic bags in any way,shape or form. Using, manufacture orimportation of plastic bags, includinggarbage bags and shopping bags isillegal. Offenders, including tourists,could face very heavy fines.Visitors/Citizens and Residents alikeare advised to avoid packing anyplastic bags in their suitcases or incarry-on hand luggage before flyingto Kenya. Items purchased at theairport before boarding the aircraftshould be removed from plastic bags.Please check hand luggage beforedisembarking at entry points and anyplastic bags should be left in the plane.Similarly the transparent "zip-lock"plastic bags that some airlinesrequire passengers to use for keepingliquids, cosmetics, toiletries etcseparately in hand luggage are alsonot permitted to be brought andshould be removed and left on theplane before disembarking.




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Kenya & Tanzania TrailsTanzania Country Guide

Plastic Bag BanEffective 1st June 2019: All passengersarriving at any Tanzania airportincluding tourists can possibly facevery heavy fines for using plastic bagsin any way, shape or form. Using,manufacture or importation of plasticbags, including garbage bags andshopping bags is illegal. Offenders,including tourists, could face veryheavy fines.Visitors/Citizens and Residents alikeare advised to avoid packing anyplastic bags in their suitcases or incarry-on hand luggage before flyingto Tanzania. Items purchased at theairport before boarding the aircraftshould be removed from plastic bags.Please check hand luggage beforedisembarking at entry points and anyplastic bags should be left in the plane.Similarly the transparent "zip-lock"plastic bags that some airlinesrequire passengers to use for keepingliquids, cosmetics, toiletries etcseparately in hand luggage are alsonot permitted to be brought andshould be removed and left on theplane before disembarking.

VisasPlease be advised that visarequirements are subject to changeand that visa procurement is theresponsibility of the traveller andnot On The Go Tours, therefore it isessential that you check current visarequirements with the embassy beforetravel. Please also ensure that yourpassport is valid for at least 6 monthsfrom your planned date of departurefrom Africa.UK, Irish, Australian, New Zealand,USA, Canadian and RSA citizensrequire a visa for Tanzania. A singleentry visas can be obtained by mostnationalities upon arrival at Dar esSalaam, Kilimanjaro and ZanzibarAirport or at Namanga border crossingpoint, between Tanzania and Kenya.

The current visa cost is U$50 for allnationalities, which can be paid in US$, GB£ or Euro cash. The three EastAfrican countries of Kenya, Tanzaniaand Uganda have an agreement thatyou can travel freely between thesecountries and do not have to getanother visa when returning to each. Ifyou exit this region and enter any othercountry, including Rwanda and theDemocratic Republic of Congo, you willneed to get new visas to re enter Kenya,Tanzania and Uganda.

VaccinationsYou should seek medical advicebefore travelling to Tanzania fromyour local health practitioner andensure that you receive all of theappropriate vaccinations. As a guidePolio, Diphtheria, Hepatitis A & B,Typhoid and Tetanus is stronglyrecommended. Meningitis and Rabiesare also recommended. There is the risk of malaria in Tanzaniaso it is very important to check withyour doctor before you go, to seewhether malarial medication isrequired for the areas you are visiting.A Yellow Fever International Certificateof Vaccination is required fromtravellers over one, arriving fromcountries infected with yellow fever orwho were in transit through infectedareas (unless they remained onboardor at the airport); this is particularlyrelevant if traveling from neighbouringAfrican countries. If visiting Zanzibarfrom mainland Tanzania, a yellow fevercertificate must be produced to gainentry.

CurrencyThe currency of Tanzania is theTanzanian Shilling (code TZS, symbolTSh).1 TSh = 100 cents. Notes are indenominations of TSh10,000, 5000,2,000, 1,000 and 500. Coins are indenominations of TSh200, 100, 50, 20and 10.

The Tanzanian Shilling is non exportableor importable. You can exchange USDollars, Pound Sterling or Euro cash atbureau de changes or banks in largertowns/cities. Cash is changed withno commission. Exchange rates varydepending upon the denominationof the note that you want to changeand generally smaller notes attracta lower exchange rate than highones. Be aware that old pre-2010 US$banknotes or torn or marked banknotesare difficult to exchange in Africa somake sure you take crisp new notes.Alternatively most large towns/citieshave an ATM where cash can bewithdrawn using Visa or MasterCard.Credit cards are very rarely acceptedfor making purchases. Banking hours: Mon-Fri 0830-1230; Sat0830-1300. Bureaux de change havelonger hours and in the cities open onSundays. Travellers cheques are more difficult tochange and require proof of purchaseand often have restrictions of about US$100 a day maximum. Please note thatthere is a surcharge when paying bytravellers cheques.

Time & VoltageTanzania Time Zone - 3 hours aheadof GMT. Daylight saving time is notobserved. Standard voltage is 220-240V. Primarysockets require a Type G British BS-1363or Type D Indian BS-546 type, three pinplug. You will need a voltage converter,and plug adapter in order to use U.S.appliances. We recommend getting auniversal adapter.

ClimateTanzania is sunny and tropical (acceptin the mountain regions). Given thesheer size of the country, the climatevaries dramatically in different regions.In coastal regions and on the islandsof Zanzibar and Pemba it is hot andhumid year-round with higher rainfall,whilst inland, the central plateau is




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