Practical Travel Tips
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Make the most of your safari experience with these practical insights on money, travel, and connectivity
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Light Aircraft Flights
Connectivity & Wi-Fi are available at some lodges and camps, though bandwidth may be limited. Embrace the slower pace — a safari is a great chance to disconnect. If staying longer in Kenya, consider buying a local SIM card, easily found almost everywhere, with Safaricom or Airtel recommended.
Travel between safari regions in Kenya is often by light aircraft carrying between 8 and 15 passengers. Runways are usually gravel or grass, and departure times depend on multiple pick-up locations. Some flights have fixed departure times listed on your itinerary, but these may be adjusted up to 24 hours prior. Your travel concierge will keep you updated. Planes may stop at several airstrips en route to drop off or collect passengers.
Tips can be made in the local currency, US Dollar, Euro or Pound Sterling.Tipping guidelines vary from property to property, and the above is a general guideline. Insider Tip:
MoneyandPayments
The local currency is the Kenyan Shilling (KES), though US Dollars (issued after 2009) are widely accepted in lodges and for tips. Exchange: Money can be exchanged at airports, banks, and forex bureaus in major towns. ATMs: Available in cities and larger towns, but not in safari areas. Credit cards: Accepted at most lodges and hotels, but transactions may include a surcharge and connections can sometimes be unreliable. It is advisable to carry some cash for tips, curios, and emergencies. It is also helpful to have small denominations for local shops and market stalls.
Baggage Guidelines
Each light aircraft carrier has its own regulations, but in general, baggage allowances are 15 kg per person. Routes to coastal destinations may permit up to 20 kg. We recommend pre-purchasing excess baggage to make packing and travel smoother..
Tipping Guidelines In Africa, tipping is customary but never obligatory. It is a way of showing appreciation for good service. Tipping is usually done at the end of your safari, and you may tip individual staff members or place tips in the communal gratuity box, typically found in the main mess area. Tips from the box are shared among all camp staff. Tips for guides should be handed directly to them at the end of your stay. General Guide:
20 KG * BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
Ranger/ GuideTracker
Butler
Tracker
Spa Therapist
Waiter
General Staff
$35 - $45 per couple per day
$20 per day
$10 per treatment
10-15% of meal value. Some venues include tip automatically
$30 per day $15 per person
Maximum dimensions for ANY type of bag should not exceed 90cm x85cm x35cm (LxWxD)
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