Food and Water
Standards of hygiene
in hotels and lodges are high. Salads are safe at international
hotels and lodges; Fruits you can peel are the safest to eat.
Purchase mineral water or use filtered water found in carriers
in most hotels and lodges. The local Kenyan beer is an ideal
thirst quencher too.
Shopping and Bargaining.
Shop hours are from
8.30am to 12.30pm and from 2.00pm to 5.00pm Mondays to Fridays
and 8.30am to 12.30pm on Saturdays. Tourist shops usually remain
open beyond these hours and through lunch hour. Bargaining is
particularly used in markets and curio shops. Requesting for
the final best price is almost expected and starts off knowing
you are being charged tourist prices and end up paying what
you think the item is worth to you. Do not purchase game skins,
trophies or elephant hair bracelets. These items are prohibited
as hunting was banned in 1976. You may be guided by our tour
driver on local purchases.
Photography
Permission has to
be granted before photographing local people. Your driver/guide
will assist you in this and will possibly help you agree on
modeling fee. Do not take photographs of any official buildings
such as airports; military installations, border posts or roadblocks.
Wildlife can easily be photographed you just ask the driver
to stop and ask any questions you may have about the animals,
terrain, people and their culture. It is advisable to carry
your cameras in dust-proof bags on safaris, especially in the
dry season. Films are available in hotels and lodges but it
is advisable to stock up in Nairobi as there is variety and
are cheap.
Communications
Phones and fax facilities
are available in Nairobi, Mombasa, Mount Kenya Safari Club,
most lodges/Tented Camps and major towns. Internet services
can also be found from lodges and also hotel (ask at the reception).
Other important points
Please be punctual
for all departures, game drive and schedules so as to make maximum
use of your holiday time. Departure transfers for international
flights are usually two and half-hours prior to flight times.
Day rooms are reserved till 6.00pm. Back