TRAVEL INFORMATION
Health & Safety
Health & Safety
We are committed to your health, safety and comfort throughout your safari. Please read the following information to help you prepare for a safe and enjoyable journey in East Africa.
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YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY
- • Your safety and well-being are our top priority.
- • Our certified professional guides are trained in wilderness first aid and carry emergency kits.
- • All safari vehicles feature high-frequency VHF radios and GPS satellite tracking.
- • We maintain 24/7 on-ground emergency support throughout your entire safari.
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VACCINATIONS & MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
- • Yellow fever vaccination is required for travelers arriving from or transiting through yellow fever endemic countries.
- • Recommended boosters: Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Polio.
- • Consult your local travel health clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure for personalized advice.
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MALARIA PREVENTION
- • Malaria is present in low-altitude and savannah regions of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
- • We strongly recommend consulting your physician for preventive anti-malarial medication (e.g. Malarone or Doxycycline).
- • Wear long-sleeved shirts and trousers in the evening, use DEET insect repellent, and sleep under treated mosquito nets.
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FOOD & WATER SAFETY
- • Complimentary purified, bottled drinking water is provided on all game drives and in all lodge rooms.
- • Do not drink tap water; avoid ice in drinks unless at verified luxury lodges.
- • All meals at our handpicked luxury and boutique safari lodges are prepared under the highest hygiene standards.
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TRAVEL INSURANCE & EVACUATION
- • Comprehensive international travel insurance is essential and mandatory for all safari bookings.
- • Ensure your policy includes emergency air medical evacuation, trip cancellation, and luggage protection.
- • All our safari packages include complimentary AMREF Flying Doctors emergency medical evacuation insurance to a Nairobi hospital.
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SUN & HEAT SAFETY
- • East Africa is close to the equator where UV radiation can be very strong.
- • Wear high-factor sunscreen (SPF 30+), polarized sunglasses, and a wide-brimmed safari hat.
- • Stay hydrated throughout the day by drinking at least 2 to 3 liters of water during warm game drives.
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PERSONAL WILDLIFE SAFETY
- • Always listen carefully to your safari guide and lodge security briefings.
- • Never stand up or lean out of open-roof safari vehicles while near wildlife.
- • Do not walk unescorted between tents and main lodge dining areas after dark.
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IF YOU FEEL UNWELL
- • Inform your driver-guide or lodge manager immediately at the first sign of illness.
- • We maintain direct contact with leading medical clinics and airborne emergency services across East Africa.
- • Carry a basic personal medical kit with pain relief, antihistamines, and digestive aids.
- • Your safety and well-being are our top priority.
- • Our certified professional guides are trained in wilderness first aid and carry emergency kits.
- • All safari vehicles feature high-frequency VHF radios and GPS satellite tracking.
- • We maintain 24/7 on-ground emergency support throughout your entire safari.
- • Yellow fever vaccination is required for travelers arriving from or transiting through yellow fever endemic countries.
- • Recommended boosters: Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Polio.
- • Consult your local travel health clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure for personalized advice.
- • Malaria is present in low-altitude and savannah regions of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
- • We strongly recommend consulting your physician for preventive anti-malarial medication (e.g. Malarone or Doxycycline).
- • Wear long-sleeved shirts and trousers in the evening, use DEET insect repellent, and sleep under treated mosquito nets.
- • Complimentary purified, bottled drinking water is provided on all game drives and in all lodge rooms.
- • Do not drink tap water; avoid ice in drinks unless at verified luxury lodges.
- • All meals at our handpicked luxury and boutique safari lodges are prepared under the highest hygiene standards.
- • Comprehensive international travel insurance is essential and mandatory for all safari bookings.
- • Ensure your policy includes emergency air medical evacuation, trip cancellation, and luggage protection.
- • All our safari packages include complimentary AMREF Flying Doctors emergency medical evacuation insurance to a Nairobi hospital.
- • East Africa is close to the equator where UV radiation can be very strong.
- • Wear high-factor sunscreen (SPF 30+), polarized sunglasses, and a wide-brimmed safari hat.
- • Stay hydrated throughout the day by drinking at least 2 to 3 liters of water during warm game drives.
- • Always listen carefully to your safari guide and lodge security briefings.
- • Never stand up or lean out of open-roof safari vehicles while near wildlife.
- • Do not walk unescorted between tents and main lodge dining areas after dark.
- • Inform your driver-guide or lodge manager immediately at the first sign of illness.
- • We maintain direct contact with leading medical clinics and airborne emergency services across East Africa.
- • Carry a basic personal medical kit with pain relief, antihistamines, and digestive aids.
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We continuously monitor health and safety standards with our hospitality partners, camp managers, and aviation providers to ensure a worry-free safari experience. If you have any specific dietary, medical or mobility requirements, our team is ready to assist.
