You are strongly advised to take out travel and medical insurance in your country of origin. However, we can arrange medical and personal insurance if required.

Within East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda or Burundi, anywhere within 1,000 kilometers of Nairobi), we recommend joining the Flying Doctor's Society which, for a small membership fee, will provide an airlift free of charge from anywhere within Kenya accessible by air to Nairobi.

Security is usually a matter of general awareness and common sense, and the same precautions should be taken in our towns and cities as in any city worldwide. It is advisable not to wear jewellery (especially necklaces and expensive watches), do not carry large sums of money, and keep a close watch on handbags, wallets and camera equipment. When walking in town keep to the main thoroughfares and avoid walking at night, especially alone. Make use of hotel safe or deposit boxes and never leave valuables in hotel rooms or safari vehicles.
It is a good policy to travel with photocopies of your passport, traveller's cheques, and any other important documents.

Travellers cheques and major credit cards are generally accepted in Kenya but the latter not all over other regional countries where you would be advised to carry travellers cheques and cash. Only authorised dealers and banks are allowed to change currency.
There is no restriction on the amount of foreign currency that can be imported. It is strongly recommended that visitors carry little cash, in most towns money can be drawn from ATM machines. In lodges and hotels foreign currency can be exchanged, but usually not against cards. It is advisable for visitors to use up or convert back any local currency before leaving, as it will be difficult to exchange once overseas.

Please note it is an offence to destroy local currency or to deface the currency in any way.

PLEASE ENSURE ALL US DOLLAR NOTES ARE NEWER THAN THE YEAR 2000.

WE CANNOT ACCEPT OLD NOTES AND NEITHER WILL THE BANKS.

The spectacular and varied scenary, the wealth of wildlife and diverse lifestyles and cultures throughout East Africa offers tremendous opportunity for photography to both amateurs and professionals alike.
We recommend that you bring your equipment, extra batteries and any film with you. A telephoto lens is essential for good game and bird pictures. Most lodges and hotels have facilities for recharging batteries for video and digital cameras.

Some specialised photographic safaris and courses are available.

Please respect the local people and only photograph them with their permission. Please be strongly advised never to attempt to take photos of border posts, airports, persons in uniform and military installations where photography is strictly prohibited.