Kenya is named after Mount Kenya or 'Kirinyaga', the mountain of whiteness. Kenya is the most popular safari destination in the world! Roughly the size of Texas, Kenya is famous for its "out of Africa" scenic beauty, diverse cultures and abundant wildlife. Kenya's coastline and tropical beaches are equally inviting. Kenya's wildlife is its prime attraction - the Maasai Mara, Tsavo, Amboseli and Lake Nakuru are some of Africa's most well known National Parks. Kenya is a mosaic of different cultures and attractions. Kenya and its people have the natural ability to make every traveller feel at home 'Karibu' a Swahili word meaning welcome, is often heard!
Geography: Located in the Heart of Africa, Kenya shares borders with Ethiopia in the north, Sudan in the Northwest, Uganda in the West and Tanzania in the south. The Indian Ocean lies to the East. The Rift Valley runs through the country, north to south. There are four primary regions: The northern deserts, including Lake Turkana and the Laikipia Plateau. The southern savannah, including the Masai Mara and the Great Rift Valley. The coastal lowlands, including Mombasa and the Watamu National Marine Park. The highlands, including Nairobi and Mount Kenya. Kenya covers 582,644 sq km. 16,600km of which are lakes. Lying astride the Equator, Kenya extends approximately 41/2 degrees north and south of the equator.
Language: English is the official language, and is widely spoken in commercial areas. Kiswahili is the unofficial language, used throughout the country. In remote areas, the majority of people will only speak their tribal language.
Population: 30 million, 46% of which is aged under 15 with a population growth rate of 3.3%. About 99 per cent of Kenya's population is made up of indigenous Africans. Other population groups, in order of size, are Asian Indians, Europeans and Arabs.
Capital City: Nairobi.
Time: GMT/UTC +3 all year round with an almost constant 12 hours of daylight. Sun-up and sundown at around 6:30 and 18:45 daily.
Climate: Kenya offers warm days with cool early mornings and evenings throughout most of the country. East Africa's climate is based upon altitude. The coldest months are June, July and August; the hottest months are January, February and March. June, July, August and November may provide some showers and misty weather as these are the times of the Long and Short rains. The coast is always hot with 27-31 degrees centigrade whilst the average temperature in Nairobi is 21-26 degrees centigrade.
Political System: Multiparty Parliamentary democracy.
Currency: The Kenya shilling is freely exchangeable. All lodges accepts Visa and MasterCard Credit Cards. The Kenya Shilling (KSHS):1US$ - Ksh75; 1Euro - Ksh97
Communications: There is a telephone service at all lodges, as well as a satellite phone for overseas calls. E-mail facilities are available in almost all lodges.
Media: Four daily English language newspapers, one daily Kiswahili newspaper, seven local television stations and 19 local and two foreign radio stations.
Driving: Kenyans drive on the left hand side of the road. It is recommended that you travel with an international driving license if you plan to drive in Kenya.
Electricity: 220 / 240 volts AC. Plugs are the UK-type, round 2-pin or flat 3 pin.
Historical sites: Kenya has more than 400 historical sites ranging from prehistoric fossils and petrified forests to 14th century slave trading settlements, Islamic ruins and 16th century Portuguese forts.
Tourism: Biggest contributor with $200m a year to Kenya's economy. More than 500,000 tourists visit annually. Tourism provides 500,000 direct and indirect jobs for Kenyans.
Agriculture: Divided between cash and subsistence crops. Cash crops include tea, coffee and a wide variety of subsistence crops. Employs 80% of population and contributes 25% to GDP.
Manufacturing: Chief products include cement, chemicals, households utensils, lights machinery, motor vehicles, paper and paper products, and textiles. Food processing is a major industry and refinery at Mombasa processes oil from other countries.
Mining: Centers around soda, fluoride, salt, and gem-stones.
Exports: Coffee, tea, flowers, petroleum products, cement, meat, pineapples, and sisal.
Imports: Industrial machinery, iron and steel, and petroleum.
HEALTH
The only requirement for visitors is a Certificate of inoculation against Yellow fever, which is required from travelers older than one year and coming from infected areas (i.e. along the tropics 20 N and 10 S. Visitors from the rest of the world are not affected. Hepatitis and tetanus vaccinations are recommended for all of East Africa.
You should take precautions against malaria. Taking malarial drugs before, during and after the trip can reduce the possibility of infection with malaria. There are a number of prophylaxes available. Some have mild side effects; you should check with your doctor for advice. We recommend starting your course of tablets early, in order to determine if you have any side effects before your safari begins. You are however advised to try and avoid mosquito bites by using repellant and by wearing suitable cover-up clothes in the evening.
Hotels and lodges supply clean drinking water but whenever in doubt, please drink only bottled mineral water, which is available in most hotels and stores. Outside Nairobi and Mombasa, drinking water from the tap is not encouraged.
Whilst in East Africa, only drink bottled water. We recommend that you drink at least 4 liters of non-alcoholic fluid each day to prevent dehydration. The most common cause of stomach upsets and diarrhea is dehydration; increasing your fluid intake should prevent this illness. All countries have their own 'bugs' to which residents develop immunity. The African gastroenteritis 'bugs' are the next most common cause of 'traveler's tummy.' Generally, antibiotics will cure this illness within 24 hours. This mild form of stomach upset is most commonly caught from hand to mouth contact with people. If you have shaken hands (harmless) with children or people in the bush, please wash your hands afterwards before you accidentally brush your mouth and transfer the germs.
Clean water is used for food preparation. We take great pride in our exceptional menu, fresh fruits, salads and vegetables, tempting light lunch dishes and exotically delicious dinners.
Nairobi, Kenya has excellent, European standard hospitals. Should evacuation be necessary, excellent medical care is a short flight away. There are also very good hospitals in the main towns of Kenya and the rural areas have small health centers where one can get first aid. It is highly recommended that all visitors carry some form of medical insurance to cater for any eventualities. Please ask your Tour Operator for more details on the Flying Doctor Service.
Suggested medicines include: Packets of rehydrant powder (such as Gatorade), anti-diarrhea tablets, generic antibiotics, aspirin anti-histamine tablets, plasters (band-aids). If you are taking any prescribed medicines, please ensure you have an adequate supply for the duration of your trip. If wearing contact lenses, please remember that it will be dusty and you will need extra cleaning fluid.
SECURITY
The Kenyan tourist circuit tends to be very safe for tourists. This has been due to concerted efforts by stakeholders to ensure that visitors enjoy their stay without any security concerns.
The tourism industry in Kenya takes visitor safety very seriously and considers all aspects of the tourist's stay in Kenya. For this reason, the industry created a Safety and Communication Center under the auspices of the Kenya Tourism Federation (KTF), which is operated 24hrs a day to monitor visitor safety. The Safety and Communication Center is manned by well-trained staff who are at hand to attend to any issues of concern to tourists. These include security, health, road conditions, travel advisories and updates etc.
There is a 24hr TOURIST HELPLINE (020 - 604767) where one can seek assistance in case of need. Many Tour Operators are also connected to the Center by HF Radios, which makes access while on safari very easy.
VISA REGULATIONS
All necessary information regarding Visa requirements in Kenya can be found in this website; www.immigration.go.ke .
You can complete and print your Visa Application Form online from www.kenya-airways.com
Getting to Kenya: Kenya is well served by major international airlines, which fly into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi) or Moi International Airport (Mombasa). Some Commonwealth citizens do not require visas. We strongly recommend you check with the nearest Kenya Embassy or Tourist Office to ensure you have the most up to date visa information.
Leaving Kenya: An airport departure tax of US$40 per person, or its equivalent, is payable when leaving Kenya. This fee is often included in your international airfare, unless stated otherwise. Please check with your agent when purchasing your international tickets. A local departure tax of Kshs. 200 (approx. US$3) per person, per flight, is payable for internal Kenyan flights.
Do I require a Visa?: There is no visa requirement for citizens of the Republic of Ireland and Commonwealth countries with EXCEPTION to citizens of the following countries who do require visas:
1. Antigua
2. Bermuda
3. Guyana
4. India
5. South Africa (for visitors staying more than 30 days)
6. Sri Lanka
7. United Kingdom
8. Ethiopia
9. San Marino
10. Turkey
11. Eritrea
12. Uruguay
Citizens of the following countries need to have a visa PRIOR to arriving in Kenya:
1. Afghanistan
2. Somali
3. Iran
4. Lebanon
5. Iraq
6. Syria
7. Libya
8. Mali
9. Sudan
10. Nigeria
11. Yemen
12. Cameroon
13. Pakistan
14. North Korea
Visas are readily obtained at the Airport upon arrival as well as from the Kenya Embassies and High Commissions abroad prior to departure.
Where applicable, visa fees are as follows: -
1. Transit Visa = US$20 per person 2. Single Entry Visa= US$50 for three months (extendable for a similar period). Multiple Entry Visa= US$100 - valid.
Travel within East Africa: If you are intending to have a multiple destination tour within East Africa, please request for the "Visitors Pass" upon arrival at the Airport. The Visitors Pass allows free RE-ENTRY to Kenya if you are traveling WITHIN East Africa (Uganda/Tanzania/Zanzibar). You will however be required to pay the normal visa charges for the other countries but may re-enter Kenya freely. The Visitors Pass is stamped on the passport free of charge for full visa holders.
BUGGAGE / EQUIPMENT
How much baggage can I bring?: When traveling on safari, baggage should be kept to a minimum. Charter flights and vehicle transfers do not allow a large amount of baggage. Soft duffle bags should be used rather than suitcases, as frequently the airplane baggage lockers cannot fit a large suitcase.
Laundry service (including underwear) is available in the lodges/hotels, so large amounts of clothing are not required. Towels are supplied. Lodges in the parks provides electricity through a generator. Hair dryers are supplied, but please bring your own electric shaver. All batteries can be recharged.
What clothes should I bring?: Long-sleeved, light weight shirts or blouses and trousers, with a sweater and light jacket are appropriate for the evenings. Shorts and t-shirts are suitable for the hotter days. A lightweight rain jacket is useful and a wide-brimmed hat is vital. Dress is casual, but we all love dressing up on special occasions.
A good pair of walking shoes or boots is advisable when out on walks or horse rides. Neutral colors, such as gray, khaki, browns or greens, are best; bright colors and patterns, including white, can spook animals and birds. All lodges have a swimming pool so bring your swimsuit!
What equipment should I bring?: Bring all camera equipment, including spare batteries and film (100-400ASA)- also for sale in the lodges' shop, binoculars, high factor (over 20) sunscreen lip-screen a small torch (flash light) insect repellent and moisturizer moist towelettes (Wet Wipes).
Warm Regards,
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SAFARI PACKAGE
DAY 01: Arrival day in Nairobi: 29.07.08: Meet on arrival and transfer to Terminal hotel where you spend the night.
Depending on the time your flight arrives the rest of the day is at own leisure.
* We have booked your hotel accommodation at Terminal hotel for which you'll pay direct to the hotel.
DAY 02: 30.07.08: Nairobi - Masai Mara. Pick up from your hotel at 0800hrs and drive to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Lunch at the camp/lodge. Afternoon game drive through the reserve to this endless reaches of acacia-dotted grasslands studded with hazy hills where pride of Lions, Elephants, buffalos, zebras and numerous plain animals are in abundance.
DAY 03: 31.07.08: Masai Mara National Reserve
Full day game drive at Masai Mara.
Masai Mara is justifiably one of the most famous reserve in Africa. With good reason as this is the Kenyan section of Serengeti plains and wildlife abounds. It is also traditionally the land of the Maasai people. The Masai people, after whom the park is named, are nomadic. While on game drives, you will often notice young tribesmen herding their cattle amongst the plains game. The Mara is 700 sq miles of open grassland dotted with the distinctive flat-topped acacia trees. It is watered by the tree-lined Mara River and its tributary the Talek River. The Western border of the park is the spectacular Oloololo Escarpment. It is difficult part of the Mara to access because of the swampy grounds.
All meals and overnight at the camp/lodge.
DAY 04: 01.08.08 Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru. http://www.kws.org/nakuru.html
After breakfast game drive enroute to Lake Nakuru national park.
Lake Nakuru National Park was established in 1961, and since then the park has increased considerably and now covers an area of 200sq km. The Lake lies in the park and has been given the conservation world's Ramser Site designation. It is a shallow soda lake. It is the most famous of The Great Rift Valley lakes with "the world's greatest ornithological spectacle". There is an opportunity of viewing over two million flamingos along with tens of thousands of other birds.
The Lake is very shallow and the level fluctuates by up to four metres annually. When the water is low the soda crystallises out along the shoreline as a blinding white band of powder. There are areas of grassland, bush, forest and rocky cliffs and there are many other animals to be viewed, white rhino, the Rothchild giraffe, waterbucks, warthogs, large herds of buffalo, Thomson's gazelle, leopard, hyrax, hippos and many more animals.
All meals and overnight at the camp/lodge. www.lakenakurulodge.com ; http://www.flamingohillcamp.com/ ; http://www.sarovahotels.com/lionhill/index.php
DAY 05: 02.08.08: Lake Nakuru National Park - Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, drive south along this scenic valley to Lake Naivasha. This is one of the Rift Valley's fresh water lakes with different ecology from that of the soda lakes. It is also home to a large variety of bird species. Morning spent at leisure at the lodge.
After lunch drive to Crater Lake which offers an evocative step back in time - to a bygone era of elegance and romance, in a wilderness untouched by the modern world with a private game sanctuary at a homely environment. Crater Lake offers classic escapes including painting, astrology, as well as ornithological outings to what must be one of the most beautiful small lakes in creation.
*Optional activities at Lake Naivasha are boat ride to view hippo and a wealth of bird life, fishing - both sport and commercial fishing.
DAY 06: 03.08.08: Lake Naivasha - Amboseli National Park. http://www.kws.org/amboseli.html
Depart early in the morning towards Amboseli via Nairobi. Lunch at the camp/lodge followed by afternoon game drive. Amboseli is famous for its unforgettable views of Kilimanjaro, and a relaxed abundant population of elephants as well as prolific bird life.
Day 07: 04.08.08: Amboseli National Park. http://www.kws.org/amboseli.html
Morning and afternoon game drives where Mount Kilimanjaro background offers a good photographic scenery with herds or elephants and other animals on the background. All meals and overnight at the camp/lodge.
DAY 08: 05.08.08: Amboseli - Arushai. Pre-breakfast game drive. After breakfast, game enroute to Namanga border whrere you board shuttle bus at 110hrs to get in Arusha at 1330hrs. Overnight at Sinka Court Hotel on bed and breakfast - see attached picture
DAY 09: 06.08.08: Arusha - Tarangire. Depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park. Tarangire (pronounced as Taa-raa-nghee-reh) National Park is one of the few national parks in Tanzania, who flora and fauna have not been elaborately described to prospective guest, making the park being overlooked and skipped during the Tanzania's northern circuit safaris. Game drive and picnic Lunch will be served in the Park. Throughout the year there are always a fantastic number of colourful birds swooping and strutting along the rough paths in front of your vehicle, with likely spots including the Paradise Whyder and endearing Yellow-collared lovebirds.
Tarangire is a great spot for elephant gatherings at the end of the rainy season in June, and zebra and wildebeest return together through July. Dinner and overnight at the camp/Tarangire lodge. www.tarangireroikatentedlodge.com or http://www.sopalodges.com/tarangire/home.html
DAY 10: 07.08.08: Tarangire - Serengeti. After breakfast, leave Tarangire for Serengeti with lunch en route. On arrival, proceed for a game drive. The park covers 12,944km2 of open plains making it one of the largest in the world. The rocky outcrops commonly known as Moru kopjes in the eastern part of the park are of scenic beauty and occasionally cats can be seen lazing on them. The park contains vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle and other antelopes.
DAY 11: 08.08.08: Full day Serengeti. Morning and afternoon game drives in the Serengeti with a lunch and leisure break at the camp in the mid afternoon. The term Serengeti means endless plains in Maasai language. In the central plains there are carnivores like leopard, lion, hyena and cheetah. This park is normally the scene of the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra that occurs between the Kenyan Mara and the Serengeti. Varied bird species can be seen here including eagles, ducks, geese, egrets, vultures, secretary birds, ibis, stork, herons, kites, pelicans, cranes and guinea fowl.
DAY 13: 10.08.08: Ngorongoro - Lake Manyara. Breakfast at around 0600am. Take Picnic Lunch with you and drive fifteen minutes to the Ngorongoro Crater floor for the Game drive. View the various resident animals on the crater floor. The largest unbroken caldera in the world, Ngorongoro has an area of 260 kilometers and a depth of 610 meters. The crater provides a protected habitat for thousands of mammals and birds. The entire day is spent on the crater floor viewing lion, hyena, wildebeest, zebra, black rhinoceros, and many species of small antelopes. This is one of the natural wonders of the world. Picnic Lunch in the Crater.
DAY 14: 11.08.08: Lake Manyara - Arusha. Depart for Lake Manyara, the old Hunter's paradise. This is home to the famous tree climbing lions which you are however not guaranteed to see. On the Lake shore you will find thousands of flamingoes and other water birds conducting their daily business amongst the hippos. After a lunch break at the camp/lodge you continue viewing Lake Manyara Park famous for its tree climbing lions and large flocks of flamingoes.
The park contains five distinct vegetation zones and is of scenic beauty. Branch breakfast at the campsite and drive back to Arusha for overnight stay at your hotel.
PACKAGE PRICES;
BUDGET CAMPING.=US$ 1500 .
INCLUSIVES IN THE ABOVE PRICES
Airport transfers in Nairobi - if required
Transport while on safari
2 nights accommodation in Arusha - bed & breakfast
1 way shuttle bus transfer to Arusha
All park entrance fees and government levies
Full board accommodation in Camps/lodges
3 Meals per day while on safari- vegetarian & non vegetarian
English speaking professional driver guides
EXCLUDED FROM PACKAGE PRICE: International airfares and departure taxes, Visa Fees and associated costs, items of personal nature such as phone calls, faxes, meals not specified, tips to driver/guide, sleeping bags, medical and trip cancellation insurance, excess baggage or shipping charges, optional excursions and airport departure taxes, Sodas and alcoholic drinks bags, laundry services, gratuities/tips, optional travel insurance, health requirements (you are entering a Malaria area). Also excluded is accommodation in Nairobi at terminal hotel.
what is the civilization mean?
just watched BBC <WILD AFRICA>, it is a epic journey! it is a perfect film which is a six part series exploring the natural history of the Africa continent. flimed over two years in more than twenty country ,it is the most comprehensive series ever made about Africa wildlife. the music of this film such like that one of <the lord of the rings> desolate and remote and mystery,I like it so much! the animal live their natural life, the human ancestor was also from the jungle, olny they learn to use fire. throught the film, it make me more clear that we are from the nature and we are just the same with other animals. there are little difference between them. but now,when we see the people who live their life close to the nature in the africa, most of us think they are barbarism. on the contrary we those never close to the nature live in the steel and cement are civilization. what is the problem? what is the civilization mean? far away nature?!
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KENYA FACT FILE
Kenya is named after Mount Kenya or 'Kirinyaga', the mountain of whiteness. Kenya is the most popular safari destination in the world! Roughly the size of Texas, Kenya is famous for its "out of Africa" scenic beauty, diverse cultures and abundant wildlife. Kenya's coastline and tropical beaches are equally inviting. Kenya's wildlife is its prime attraction - the Maasai Mara, Tsavo, Amboseli and Lake Nakuru are some of Africa's most well known National Parks. Kenya is a mosaic of different cultures and attractions. Kenya and its people have the natural ability to make every traveller feel at home 'Karibu' a Swahili word meaning welcome, is often heard!
Geography: Located in the Heart of Africa, Kenya shares borders with Ethiopia in the north, Sudan in the Northwest, Uganda in the West and Tanzania in the south. The Indian Ocean lies to the East. The Rift Valley runs through the country, north to south. There are four primary regions: The northern deserts, including Lake Turkana and the Laikipia Plateau. The southern savannah, including the Masai Mara and the Great Rift Valley. The coastal lowlands, including Mombasa and the Watamu National Marine Park. The highlands, including Nairobi and Mount Kenya. Kenya covers 582,644 sq km. 16,600km of which are lakes. Lying astride the Equator, Kenya extends approximately 41/2 degrees north and south of the equator.
Language: English is the official language, and is widely spoken in commercial areas. Kiswahili is the unofficial language, used throughout the country. In remote areas, the majority of people will only speak their tribal language.
Population: 30 million, 46% of which is aged under 15 with a population growth rate of 3.3%. About 99 per cent of Kenya's population is made up of indigenous Africans. Other population groups, in order of size, are Asian Indians, Europeans and Arabs.
Capital City: Nairobi.
Time: GMT/UTC +3 all year round with an almost constant 12 hours of daylight. Sun-up and sundown at around 6:30 and 18:45 daily.
Climate: Kenya offers warm days with cool early mornings and evenings throughout most of the country. East Africa's climate is based upon altitude. The coldest months are June, July and August; the hottest months are January, February and March. June, July, August and November may provide some showers and misty weather as these are the times of the Long and Short rains. The coast is always hot with 27-31 degrees centigrade whilst the average temperature in Nairobi is 21-26 degrees centigrade.
Political System: Multiparty Parliamentary democracy.
Currency: The Kenya shilling is freely exchangeable. All lodges accepts Visa and MasterCard Credit Cards. The Kenya Shilling (KSHS):1US$ - Ksh75; 1Euro - Ksh97
Communications: There is a telephone service at all lodges, as well as a satellite phone for overseas calls. E-mail facilities are available in almost all lodges.
Media: Four daily English language newspapers, one daily Kiswahili newspaper, seven local television stations and 19 local and two foreign radio stations.
Driving: Kenyans drive on the left hand side of the road. It is recommended that you travel with an international driving license if you plan to drive in Kenya.
Electricity: 220 / 240 volts AC. Plugs are the UK-type, round 2-pin or flat 3 pin.
Historical sites: Kenya has more than 400 historical sites ranging from prehistoric fossils and petrified forests to 14th century slave trading settlements, Islamic ruins and 16th century Portuguese forts.
Tourism: Biggest contributor with $200m a year to Kenya's economy. More than 500,000 tourists visit annually. Tourism provides 500,000 direct and indirect jobs for Kenyans.
Agriculture: Divided between cash and subsistence crops. Cash crops include tea, coffee and a wide variety of subsistence crops. Employs 80% of population and contributes 25% to GDP.
Manufacturing: Chief products include cement, chemicals, households utensils, lights machinery, motor vehicles, paper and paper products, and textiles. Food processing is a major industry and refinery at Mombasa processes oil from other countries.
Mining: Centers around soda, fluoride, salt, and gem-stones.
Exports: Coffee, tea, flowers, petroleum products, cement, meat, pineapples, and sisal.
Imports: Industrial machinery, iron and steel, and petroleum.
HEALTH
The only requirement for visitors is a Certificate of inoculation against Yellow fever, which is required from travelers older than one year and coming from infected areas (i.e. along the tropics 20 N and 10 S. Visitors from the rest of the world are not affected. Hepatitis and tetanus vaccinations are recommended for all of East Africa.
You should take precautions against malaria. Taking malarial drugs before, during and after the trip can reduce the possibility of infection with malaria. There are a number of prophylaxes available. Some have mild side effects; you should check with your doctor for advice. We recommend starting your course of tablets early, in order to determine if you have any side effects before your safari begins. You are however advised to try and avoid mosquito bites by using repellant and by wearing suitable cover-up clothes in the evening.
Hotels and lodges supply clean drinking water but whenever in doubt, please drink only bottled mineral water, which is available in most hotels and stores. Outside Nairobi and Mombasa, drinking water from the tap is not encouraged.
Whilst in East Africa, only drink bottled water. We recommend that you drink at least 4 liters of non-alcoholic fluid each day to prevent dehydration. The most common cause of stomach upsets and diarrhea is dehydration; increasing your fluid intake should prevent this illness. All countries have their own 'bugs' to which residents develop immunity. The African gastroenteritis 'bugs' are the next most common cause of 'traveler's tummy.' Generally, antibiotics will cure this illness within 24 hours. This mild form of stomach upset is most commonly caught from hand to mouth contact with people. If you have shaken hands (harmless) with children or people in the bush, please wash your hands afterwards before you accidentally brush your mouth and transfer the germs.
Clean water is used for food preparation. We take great pride in our exceptional menu, fresh fruits, salads and vegetables, tempting light lunch dishes and exotically delicious dinners.
Nairobi, Kenya has excellent, European standard hospitals. Should evacuation be necessary, excellent medical care is a short flight away. There are also very good hospitals in the main towns of Kenya and the rural areas have small health centers where one can get first aid. It is highly recommended that all visitors carry some form of medical insurance to cater for any eventualities. Please ask your Tour Operator for more details on the Flying Doctor Service.
Suggested medicines include: Packets of rehydrant powder (such as Gatorade), anti-diarrhea tablets, generic antibiotics, aspirin anti-histamine tablets, plasters (band-aids). If you are taking any prescribed medicines, please ensure you have an adequate supply for the duration of your trip. If wearing contact lenses, please remember that it will be dusty and you will need extra cleaning fluid.
SECURITY
The Kenyan tourist circuit tends to be very safe for tourists. This has been due to concerted efforts by stakeholders to ensure that visitors enjoy their stay without any security concerns.
The tourism industry in Kenya takes visitor safety very seriously and considers all aspects of the tourist's stay in Kenya. For this reason, the industry created a Safety and Communication Center under the auspices of the Kenya Tourism Federation (KTF), which is operated 24hrs a day to monitor visitor safety. The Safety and Communication Center is manned by well-trained staff who are at hand to attend to any issues of concern to tourists. These include security, health, road conditions, travel advisories and updates etc.
There is a 24hr TOURIST HELPLINE (020 - 604767) where one can seek assistance in case of need. Many Tour Operators are also connected to the Center by HF Radios, which makes access while on safari very easy.
VISA REGULATIONS
All necessary information regarding Visa requirements in Kenya can be found in this website; www.immigration.go.ke .
You can complete and print your Visa Application Form online from www.kenya-airways.com
Getting to Kenya: Kenya is well served by major international airlines, which fly into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi) or Moi International Airport (Mombasa). Some Commonwealth citizens do not require visas. We strongly recommend you check with the nearest Kenya Embassy or Tourist Office to ensure you have the most up to date visa information.
Leaving Kenya: An airport departure tax of US$40 per person, or its equivalent, is payable when leaving Kenya. This fee is often included in your international airfare, unless stated otherwise. Please check with your agent when purchasing your international tickets. A local departure tax of Kshs. 200 (approx. US$3) per person, per flight, is payable for internal Kenyan flights.
Do I require a Visa?: There is no visa requirement for citizens of the Republic of Ireland and Commonwealth countries with EXCEPTION to citizens of the following countries who do require visas:
1. Antigua
2. Bermuda
3. Guyana
4. India
5. South Africa (for visitors staying more than 30 days)
6. Sri Lanka
7. United Kingdom
8. Ethiopia
9. San Marino
10. Turkey
11. Eritrea
12. Uruguay
Citizens of the following countries need to have a visa PRIOR to arriving in Kenya:
1. Afghanistan
2. Somali
3. Iran
4. Lebanon
5. Iraq
6. Syria
7. Libya
8. Mali
9. Sudan
10. Nigeria
11. Yemen
12. Cameroon
13. Pakistan
14. North Korea
Visas are readily obtained at the Airport upon arrival as well as from the Kenya Embassies and High Commissions abroad prior to departure.
Where applicable, visa fees are as follows: -
1. Transit Visa = US$20 per person 2. Single Entry Visa= US$50 for three months (extendable for a similar period). Multiple Entry Visa= US$100 - valid.
Travel within East Africa: If you are intending to have a multiple destination tour within East Africa, please request for the "Visitors Pass" upon arrival at the Airport. The Visitors Pass allows free RE-ENTRY to Kenya if you are traveling WITHIN East Africa (Uganda/Tanzania/Zanzibar). You will however be required to pay the normal visa charges for the other countries but may re-enter Kenya freely. The Visitors Pass is stamped on the passport free of charge for full visa holders.
BUGGAGE / EQUIPMENT
How much baggage can I bring?: When traveling on safari, baggage should be kept to a minimum. Charter flights and vehicle transfers do not allow a large amount of baggage. Soft duffle bags should be used rather than suitcases, as frequently the airplane baggage lockers cannot fit a large suitcase.
Laundry service (including underwear) is available in the lodges/hotels, so large amounts of clothing are not required. Towels are supplied. Lodges in the parks provides electricity through a generator. Hair dryers are supplied, but please bring your own electric shaver. All batteries can be recharged.
What clothes should I bring?: Long-sleeved, light weight shirts or blouses and trousers, with a sweater and light jacket are appropriate for the evenings. Shorts and t-shirts are suitable for the hotter days. A lightweight rain jacket is useful and a wide-brimmed hat is vital. Dress is casual, but we all love dressing up on special occasions.
A good pair of walking shoes or boots is advisable when out on walks or horse rides. Neutral colors, such as gray, khaki, browns or greens, are best; bright colors and patterns, including white, can spook animals and birds. All lodges have a swimming pool so bring your swimsuit!
What equipment should I bring?: Bring all camera equipment, including spare batteries and film (100-400ASA)- also for sale in the lodges' shop, binoculars, high factor (over 20) sunscreen lip-screen a small torch (flash light) insect repellent and moisturizer moist towelettes (Wet Wipes).
Warm Regards,
Francis Muchiri
For: Safe Ride Tours and safaris Ltd.
Website: www.saferidesafaris.com; www.afrikabound.com
P.o Box: 57662 00200, Nairobi
Tel: 254 20 253129, 254 20 246739, CELL PHONE- 254 721 714760
Fax: 254 20 253129
Avenue House, 2nd Mezzanine, Kenyatta Avenue. Nairobi. Kenya.
这家给出大约1500多美元。
SAFARI PACKAGE
DAY 01: Arrival day in Nairobi: 29.07.08: Meet on arrival and transfer to Terminal hotel where you spend the night.
Depending on the time your flight arrives the rest of the day is at own leisure.
* We have booked your hotel accommodation at Terminal hotel for which you'll pay direct to the hotel.
*Visit our website for excursions in Nairobi; http://www.saferidesafaris.com/safaris/Nairobi.htm
DAY 02: 30.07.08: Nairobi - Masai Mara. Pick up from your hotel at 0800hrs and drive to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Lunch at the camp/lodge. Afternoon game drive through the reserve to this endless reaches of acacia-dotted grasslands studded with hazy hills where pride of Lions, Elephants, buffalos, zebras and numerous plain animals are in abundance.
Return for dinner at the camp/lodge and relax in comfort. http://www.serenahotels.com/kenya/mara/home.asp http://www.wildernesslodges.co.ke/keekorok_info.html; http://www.sopalodges.com/masai-mara/home.html; http://www.marasimba.com/section.asp?ID=2; http://www.basecampexplorer.com/masaimara/en
DAY 03: 31.07.08: Masai Mara National Reserve
Full day game drive at Masai Mara.
Masai Mara is justifiably one of the most famous reserve in Africa. With good reason as this is the Kenyan section of Serengeti plains and wildlife abounds. It is also traditionally the land of the Maasai people. The Masai people, after whom the park is named, are nomadic. While on game drives, you will often notice young tribesmen herding their cattle amongst the plains game. The Mara is 700 sq miles of open grassland dotted with the distinctive flat-topped acacia trees. It is watered by the tree-lined Mara River and its tributary the Talek River. The Western border of the park is the spectacular Oloololo Escarpment. It is difficult part of the Mara to access because of the swampy grounds.
All meals and overnight at the camp/lodge.
DAY 04: 01.08.08 Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru. http://www.kws.org/nakuru.html
After breakfast game drive enroute to Lake Nakuru national park.
Lake Nakuru National Park was established in 1961, and since then the park has increased considerably and now covers an area of 200sq km. The Lake lies in the park and has been given the conservation world's Ramser Site designation. It is a shallow soda lake. It is the most famous of The Great Rift Valley lakes with "the world's greatest ornithological spectacle". There is an opportunity of viewing over two million flamingos along with tens of thousands of other birds.
The Lake is very shallow and the level fluctuates by up to four metres annually. When the water is low the soda crystallises out along the shoreline as a blinding white band of powder. There are areas of grassland, bush, forest and rocky cliffs and there are many other animals to be viewed, white rhino, the Rothchild giraffe, waterbucks, warthogs, large herds of buffalo, Thomson's gazelle, leopard, hyrax, hippos and many more animals.
All meals and overnight at the camp/lodge. www.lakenakurulodge.com ; http://www.flamingohillcamp.com/ ; http://www.sarovahotels.com/lionhill/index.php
DAY 05: 02.08.08: Lake Nakuru National Park - Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, drive south along this scenic valley to Lake Naivasha. This is one of the Rift Valley's fresh water lakes with different ecology from that of the soda lakes. It is also home to a large variety of bird species. Morning spent at leisure at the lodge.
After lunch drive to Crater Lake which offers an evocative step back in time - to a bygone era of elegance and romance, in a wilderness untouched by the modern world with a private game sanctuary at a homely environment. Crater Lake offers classic escapes including painting, astrology, as well as ornithological outings to what must be one of the most beautiful small lakes in creation.
All meals and overnight the camp/lodge. http://www.blockhotelske.com/information.asp?hotelname=3&tplid=14; http://www.marasimba.com/section.asp?
*Optional activities at Lake Naivasha are boat ride to view hippo and a wealth of bird life, fishing - both sport and commercial fishing.
DAY 06: 03.08.08: Lake Naivasha - Amboseli National Park. http://www.kws.org/amboseli.html
Depart early in the morning towards Amboseli via Nairobi. Lunch at the camp/lodge followed by afternoon game drive. Amboseli is famous for its unforgettable views of Kilimanjaro, and a relaxed abundant population of elephants as well as prolific bird life.
All meals and overnight at the camp/Lodge. http://serenahotels.com/kenya/amboseli/home.asp; http://www.sopalodges.com/amboseli/home.html; www.oltukailodge.com
Day 07: 04.08.08: Amboseli National Park. http://www.kws.org/amboseli.html
Morning and afternoon game drives where Mount Kilimanjaro background offers a good photographic scenery with herds or elephants and other animals on the background. All meals and overnight at the camp/lodge.
DAY 08: 05.08.08: Amboseli - Arushai. Pre-breakfast game drive. After breakfast, game enroute to Namanga border whrere you board shuttle bus at 110hrs to get in Arusha at 1330hrs. Overnight at Sinka Court Hotel on bed and breakfast - see attached picture
DAY 09: 06.08.08: Arusha - Tarangire. Depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park. Tarangire (pronounced as Taa-raa-nghee-reh) National Park is one of the few national parks in Tanzania, who flora and fauna have not been elaborately described to prospective guest, making the park being overlooked and skipped during the Tanzania's northern circuit safaris. Game drive and picnic Lunch will be served in the Park. Throughout the year there are always a fantastic number of colourful birds swooping and strutting along the rough paths in front of your vehicle, with likely spots including the Paradise Whyder and endearing Yellow-collared lovebirds.
Tarangire is a great spot for elephant gatherings at the end of the rainy season in June, and zebra and wildebeest return together through July. Dinner and overnight at the camp/Tarangire lodge. www.tarangireroikatentedlodge.com or http://www.sopalodges.com/tarangire/home.html
DAY 10: 07.08.08: Tarangire - Serengeti. After breakfast, leave Tarangire for Serengeti with lunch en route. On arrival, proceed for a game drive. The park covers 12,944km2 of open plains making it one of the largest in the world. The rocky outcrops commonly known as Moru kopjes in the eastern part of the park are of scenic beauty and occasionally cats can be seen lazing on them. The park contains vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle and other antelopes.
Dinner and overnight at the Seronera campsite/Seronera Wildlife lodge. http://www.hotelsandlodges-tanzania.com/tanzania-hotel-and-lodges-lobo-wildlife-lodge.htm
DAY 11: 08.08.08: Full day Serengeti. Morning and afternoon game drives in the Serengeti with a lunch and leisure break at the camp in the mid afternoon. The term Serengeti means endless plains in Maasai language. In the central plains there are carnivores like leopard, lion, hyena and cheetah. This park is normally the scene of the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra that occurs between the Kenyan Mara and the Serengeti. Varied bird species can be seen here including eagles, ducks, geese, egrets, vultures, secretary birds, ibis, stork, herons, kites, pelicans, cranes and guinea fowl.
Dinner and overnight at the Seronera campsite/ Seronera Wildlife lodge. http://www.hotelsandlodges-tanzania.com/tanzania-hotel-and-lodges-seronera-wildlife-lodge.htm
DAY 12: 09.08.08: Serengeti - Ngorongoro. After breakfast, depart Serengeti and drive to Ngorongoro crater. Game drive and Picnic Lunch en route to Ngorongoro for dinner and overnight at campsite/Ngorongoro Wildlife lodge. http://www.hotelsandlodges-tanzania.com/tanzania-hotel-and-lodges-ngorongoro-wildlife-lodge.htm
DAY 13: 10.08.08: Ngorongoro - Lake Manyara. Breakfast at around 0600am. Take Picnic Lunch with you and drive fifteen minutes to the Ngorongoro Crater floor for the Game drive. View the various resident animals on the crater floor. The largest unbroken caldera in the world, Ngorongoro has an area of 260 kilometers and a depth of 610 meters. The crater provides a protected habitat for thousands of mammals and birds. The entire day is spent on the crater floor viewing lion, hyena, wildebeest, zebra, black rhinoceros, and many species of small antelopes. This is one of the natural wonders of the world. Picnic Lunch in the Crater.
Afternoon at you will drive to Twiga campsite/Manyara lodge for dinner and overnight. http://www.hotelsandlodges-tanzania.com/tanzania-hotel-and-lodges-lake-manyara-hotel.htm
DAY 14: 11.08.08: Lake Manyara - Arusha. Depart for Lake Manyara, the old Hunter's paradise. This is home to the famous tree climbing lions which you are however not guaranteed to see. On the Lake shore you will find thousands of flamingoes and other water birds conducting their daily business amongst the hippos. After a lunch break at the camp/lodge you continue viewing Lake Manyara Park famous for its tree climbing lions and large flocks of flamingoes.
The park contains five distinct vegetation zones and is of scenic beauty. Branch breakfast at the campsite and drive back to Arusha for overnight stay at your hotel.
PACKAGE PRICES;
BUDGET CAMPING.=US$ 1500 .
INCLUSIVES IN THE ABOVE PRICES
Airport transfers in Nairobi - if required
Transport while on safari
2 nights accommodation in Arusha - bed & breakfast
1 way shuttle bus transfer to Arusha
All park entrance fees and government levies
Full board accommodation in Camps/lodges
3 Meals per day while on safari- vegetarian & non vegetarian
English speaking professional driver guides
EXCLUDED FROM PACKAGE PRICE: International airfares and departure taxes, Visa Fees and associated costs, items of personal nature such as phone calls, faxes, meals not specified, tips to driver/guide, sleeping bags, medical and trip cancellation insurance, excess baggage or shipping charges, optional excursions and airport departure taxes, Sodas and alcoholic drinks bags, laundry services, gratuities/tips, optional travel insurance, health requirements (you are entering a Malaria area). Also excluded is accommodation in Nairobi at terminal hotel.
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what is the civilization mean?
just watched BBC <WILD AFRICA>, it is a epic journey! it is a perfect film which is a six part series exploring the natural history of the Africa continent. flimed over two years in more than twenty country ,it is the most comprehensive series ever made about Africa wildlife. the music of this film such like that one of <the lord of the rings> desolate and remote and mystery,I like it so much! the animal live their natural life, the human ancestor was also from the jungle, olny they learn to use fire. throught the film, it make me more clear that we are from the nature and we are just the same with other animals. there are little difference between them. but now,when we see the people who live their life close to the nature in the africa, most of us think they are barbarism. on the contrary we those never close to the nature live in the steel and cement are civilization. what is the problem? what is the civilization mean? far away nature?!