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	What are the best destinations in Africa? Submitted by M05203 on 2007-11-13 07:21:22 Kenya, South Africa and Tanzania are the most popular destinations, but deciding what you want to do is just as important as looking at where you want to go. There are many types of safari available these days, from family safaris, night and   View this tip Tips for Travellers to Tanzania Submitted by M18789 on 2009-04-20 13:05:08 Immunization and Health: Visitors from countries infected with Cholera and Yellow fever must produce international certificates of vaccination; this is particularly relevant for those traveling from neighboring African countries. The UK   View this tip Tipping? Submitted by M16637 on 2009-05-31 11:50:27 Tipping is very subjective, but the standard scenario is to leave a tip for staff at a Lodge or Camp. You might want to tip separately a guide assigned to you whilst on safari, but we suggest between $5 and $10 per day of your stay for the combined   View this tip Packing Submitted by M19171 on 2009-07-23 06:01:46 - You should always travel with soft bags, not hard suitcases (not only for the smaller aircraft but also to fit into vehicles). - If you are using a small plane at any point of the safari then do not exceed 20kg (this is relevant for all internal   View this tip Basic Safety Rules for Travelers to Kenya Submitted by M17881 on 2009-07-24 04:05:04 Safety: - Remove your watch and jewelry in big cities to avoid being a target. - Never wear an external money pouch or use a wallet in your pocket or have a loose backpack. - Keep things inside your clothing and out of sight. Nairobi is like   View this tip Kenya Tipping guidelines Submitted by M17881 on 2009-07-24 04:03:08 Tipping guidelines: It is a common courtesy to tip your driver, guide, and porter when on safari. The following list is a guide - as always you should tip based on your satisfaction with service. All amounts per person, per day (per event): -   View this tip Kenya Travel Health and Vaccinations Safety Submitted by M17881 on 2009-07-24 04:14:44 All visitors to East Africa are required to produce health records. Its therefore very important for you to get health advice before you depart. Malaria is endemic to certain areas of Kenya, notably by the coastal region and western Kenya. However,   View this tip Leisure and Business Travel Packing List Submitted by M17881 on 2009-07-24 04:25:05 Carry on before you leave home: - Get vaccinations six weeks in advance if possible. - Some clinics prescribe malaria prophylactic pills (e.g., Lariam) however, you will have less risk of side effects if you simply wear long sleeve shirts and pants   View this tip Best time to visit Kenya Submitted by M05010 on 2009-09-01 20:44:03 The main tourist seasons are December-January and July-August responding to the international vacation schedules. The Great migration of wildebeest and Zebra usually reaches Kenya's Maasai Mara during July-August. October-January is the best   View this tip Kenya's climate Submitted by M05010 on 2009-09-01 20:47:51 The Coast is always hot with an average daytime temperatures of 27-31 degrees centigrade whilst the daytime temperatures in Nairobi is 21-26 degrees centigrade. July to August marks the Kenya winter. January to February is dry. March to May is wet.   View this tip Stay health and safe Submitted by M05010 on 2009-09-01 20:52:43 The only requirement for visitors is a Certificate of inoculation against Yellow fever which is required from travellers 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   View this tip Driving in Kenya Submitted by M05010 on 2009-09-01 20:56:55 Driving is on the left-hand side of the road and many of the road signs will be familiar to European drivers. Major cities are connected by roads, which for the most part are well metalled with long straight stretches. Self-hire is arranged locally   View this tip Health Tip: Malarial Submitted by M19643 on 2009-09-29 02:20:00 Malarial: Protect yourself from mosquito bites which could lead to malaria. Some protective measures against mosquito bites include wearing long sleeved shirts/blouses, long pants, use of mosquito repellent with a minimum of 30% DEET, and use of   View this tip Health Tips: Water Submitted by M19643 on 2009-09-29 03:19:04 Water: It is highly recommended to use bottled water and do not to drink tap water - or even brush one's teeth using tap-water - in hotels (lodges). Bottled water (boiled water) is provided in most hotels and lodges and it is also possibly to   View this tip Banking Submitted by M19643 on 2009-10-05 02:25:15 Travelers checks and most major credit cards are widely accepted. Banking hours are generally from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday and some on Saturday mornings. Banks at some airports open for longer   View this tip [ 1 ]  -  2  -  next 25 vacations