KENYA EXPLORED

Being on safari is not arduous but it is fun. There are a variety of ways of going on safari; whether you wish to travel as part of a small group, or in a vehicle, private for your exclusive use; game viewing from an enclosed or open 4 wheel-drive vehicle; or tracking game on foot with an armed guide or maybe a mixture of some of these. Each has its attractions and benefits which we can discuss with you.

There are also a variety of types of accommodation while on safari. In Kenya most properties are conventionally built with bricks and concrete. There are though many camps which are tented and before you run away from the idea of tents thinking it means roughing it, many of those tented camps are more luxurious than the conventional built properties. They have en suite facilities unless otherwise stated with a flush loo, wash basin, shower and hot & cold running water on demand; a normal bed with bed side table and lighting. The lighting is often from a generator or mains but in some of the smaller properties it may be solar power. Security from insects is often better too - zips around doors will keep out all insects and the like while conventional buildings have gaps around doors.

You will find the cost of somewhere is not a reflection of whether it is tented accommodation or brick built, it is a reflection of the experience you will have while staying there. Those smaller properties which offer a more personalised service, or those with higher grade of guides, or those where you are home hosted tend to be more expensive than the larger conventional properties which are more or less hotels in the bush and you do benefit from the economies of scale. We do though ensure you have good value for money wherever you stay.

The daily routine on safari varies depending upon where you are staying but in general outline you will have at least two game activities a day - one in the morning and one in the evening. Before you finish for the day your guide will confirm with you the following mornings activities whether you wish to go out early in the morning as the sun rises or have a more leisurely start to the day after a fulsome breakfast. Mid-day during the heat of the day tends to be siesta time - for both humans and animals and then after tea you will depart on another safari excursion in the late afternoon returning just after sunset.

There are reference books available to help identify the mammals and birds plus flowers and fauna you see when out on a game activity. Most guides carry them in their vehicle but they are normally also available in many of the properties for you to look at when in camp. Binoculars are an almost essential piece of equipment on safari to better see the mammals and birds, and though guides will I am sure, be prepared to share their binoculars it is always far better to take your own pair with you.

Finally, you should note there is malaria in Kenya and you may well be advised to take anti-malarial prophylactics please do seek the advice of your own doctor or a specialist clinic as to what prophylactics you should take. In addition it is recommended you are vaccinated against some and again your doctor or a specialist clinic will be able to advise you. But do seek advice early rather than later.

We do cover the other administrative details including clothing and photography in our planning information which we send out to those booking their safari with us.

Kenya Explored
Thorpe Park Cottage, Thorpe Park Lane,
Thorpe Le Soken, Essex, CO16 0HN

Telephone: 44 (0)1255 446250

Email: info@kenyaexplored.com