Casual bush clothes are the order of the day at the game reserves and you are not expected to dress for dinner. Please ensure that you have a lightweight shirt and trousers to cover yourself in summer evenings when there are mosquitoes about.

Try to wear clothing that will not distract or alarm the wildlife. Neutral colours are most suitable. Bright colours or white are to be avoided. This is even more important if you are planning to take a bush walk with a ranger as the animals will be scared off by strong colours. A hat with a brim and sunblock is also essential in Summer.

It can be very chilly in the early morning and late evening, no matter how warm it has been during the day – please believe us! Bring a warm jacket to wear for the 0600 starts! It is best to dress in layers of clothing so that you can peel off as the sun comes up. By 0900 it could be quite hot again! Binoculars are necessary to really appreciate the animals and good mammal and bird books will aid in identification and will boost your own enjoyment and recollection of your safari.

For close-up photographs of animals, it is essential to have a 300mm or telephoto lens. However much of our bushveld is characterised by wide open spaces, so a 28mm wide angle lens could also be invaluable, especially if you want to emphasize something in the foreground. 100-200 ASA film will be appropriate for most conditions, but some 400 ASA film can be useful for the light conditions at dusk or if you are lucky enough to come across a cheetah in a high speed chase. Make sure you bring some spare batteries, as these may not be readily available and an ultra-violet filter is also useful for reducing glare. A lens hood will prevent light from diffusing an image if you have to shoot towards the sun.If you are not a regular photographer, the following tips may be useful:

The bright sunlight in East Africa means that early morning and late afternoon are generally the best times for photography. Avoid static pictures of animals – a giraffe drinking is a much better photo than one just calmly looking at you. Think about your background – if you are at a water hole you can select a spot to wait, which gives you a good background and the right light.If you don’t have a good telephotowww.earthrover.in

lens, don’t be tempted into taking numerous shots of animals in the medium ground. You will end up with lots of photos of green or brown bush! Instead concentrate on taking landscape or scene shots, for example, zebras playing or animals congregated at a water hole.

For close-up photographs of animals, it is essential to have a 300mm or telephoto lens. However much of our bushveld is characterised by wide open spaces, so a 28mm wide angle lens could also be invaluable, especially if you want to emphasize something in the foreground. 100-200 ASA film will be appropriate for most conditions, but some 400 ASA film can be useful for the light conditions at dusk or if you are lucky enough to come across a cheetah in a high speed chase. Make sure you bring some spare batteries, as these may not be readily available and an ultra-violet filter is also useful for reducing glare. A lens hood will prevent light from diffusing an image if you have to shoot towards the sun.If you are not a regular photographer, the following tips may be useful:

The bright sunlight in East Africa means that early morning and late afternoon are generally the best times for photography. Avoid static pictures of animals – a giraffe drinking is a much better photo than one just calmly looking at you. Think about your background – if you are at a water hole you can select a spot to wait, which gives you a good background and the right light.If you don’t have a good telephotowww.earthrover.in

lens, don’t be tempted into taking numerous shots of animals in the medium ground. You will end up with lots of photos of green or brown bush! Instead concentrate on taking landscape or scene shots, for example, zebras playing or animals congregated at a water hole.

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Travel Wild accepts no responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delays or changes in train, steamer, motor, air or other services, sickness, weather, strikes, civil disturbances, war, quarantine, natural disasters, force majeure, or other similar causes. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by passenger. Such conveyance, etc is subject to the laws of the country in which the tour takes place and all claims are subject only to jurisdiction of courts of the country in which the cause of action arises. Travel Wild reserves the right to employ sub-contractors to carry out all, or part of the services provided and in the event of such right, the terms and clauses above relating to Travel Wild’s liability shall apply.

Accommodation: Wherever possible, we book rooms with private baths / showers on the basis on 2 people sharing a room. Single rooms are available at a supplementary cost, but we do not guarantee either single rooms or private bath/shower. If a single room cannot be provided, even if paid for, we will make appropriate refund. Where mentioned in the brochure hotels/ lodges / camps are named as an indication of category and we may book rooms at similar hotels / lodges / camps.

Transportation: Safari minibuses, cars, four-wheel drive vehicles, coaches or aircraft will be provided according to the route and number of participants. We reserve the right to employ the services of sub-contractors. Multi-lingual driver-guides will be provided if possible.

Travel timings: Transport timings are provided by airlines and other carriers concerned. They are subject to change as a result of air traffic restrictions, weather conditions, operational/maintenance requirements and the requirement of passengers to check on time. Travel Wild will not be responsible if there is any change to a departure or arrival time shown in this brochure or on any ticket. Similarly, Travel Wild cannot make any special arrangements for you if you are delayed since such matters are at the sole discretion of the airline or other carrier concerned.

Passport, Visas and Health Requirements: You should verify information concerning passport, visa and health requirements which apply for the holidays featured in this brochure with us prior to booking. It is your responsibility to ensure that you satisfy all applicable requirements and take with you all necessary documentation. Travel Wild cannot be held liable if you do not do this and, if Travel Wild suffers any expense or loss because of such a failure on your part, you will reimburse Travel Wild in full.

Insurance and Risks: The hazards of traveling during holidays organized by Travel Wild may inevitably give rise to some risks and dangers including, inter alia, those inherent in travel by boat, train, road, vehicles, aircraft or other means, the forces of nature, dangerous or hazardous sporting activities such as white water rafting, balloon safaris, trekking etc. or political unrest and accident or illness in regions without medical facilities. In certain cases these risks and dangers may lead to death, injury,delay, loss, damage or change in itinerary and Travel Wild expressly excludes liability for any of these consequences which do not arise out of the negligence of Travel Wild. Travel Wild will not undertake to arrange medical care in these circumstances. You are therefore strongly advised to take out insurance against such risks in an adequate sum and manner. Before undertaking any dangerous sport or activity you will be required to sign a form of consent and exclusion of liability by Travel Wild or its agents, employees or suppliers. Failure to sign such a form will result in your not taking part in the relevant activity in which event you will not be refunded any payment that you have already made for such an activity.

Special Requests: Any special requests (e.g. for single room or a special diet) must be notified in writing when the booking is made. Whilst Travel Wild will endeavor to meet such requests, they cannot be guaranteed and any failure to comply will not be a breach of contract.

Flying Doctor’s Services / Air Ambulance Cover

We can organize a flying doctor’ or Air Ambulance cover for you for the duration of your safari. This costs US$25 per person if travelling within Kenya only, and US$50 per person travelling in both Kenya and Tanzania. It is valid for a 2 month period. We strongly recommend that you / your clients subscribe to this cover. Simply mention it at the time of booking.

“Force Majeure” means those circumstances where the performance of our contract with you is prevented or affected by reasons of war, threat of war, civil strife, industrial dispute, terrorist activity, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, adverse weather conditions, Governmental actions and all similar events beyond our control. In these circumstances, we shall not be liable to pay any compensation or otherwise be responsible for any expenses or losses you might incur where we are forced as a result to cancel, delay, curtail or change your arrangement in any way or where the performance or prompt performance of our contractual obligations is prevented or affected.