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What to pack
Many guests at Governors’ Camp wear light, comfortable classic khaki or earthtone travel or safari clothes. However, comfort is the rule and anything goes, including muted colour shirts, T-shirts and jeans. All Governors’ Camp properties feature complementary same or next-day laundry service so you can pack less and bring fewer or smaller bags.
A pair of binoculars for use on game drives is highly recommended. For protection against the sun, a brimmed hat, sun tan lotion and sunglasses are also suggested. Either comfortable walking shoes or light-weight hiking boots are appropriate for all safari activities. Be sure to bring a camera, possibly with a zoom lens, and plan to bring enough film for at least 2 -3 rolls per day as the photo opportunities will be endless. Although photographic film is available for purchase at all Governors’ Camp properties, it may be more expensive in Kenya than in your home country.
For all clients traveling to Rwanda, in addition to the above you should make sure you have good sturdy walking boots, a light waterproof jacket and some sweaters or fleeces. The lodge is at 11,000 feet above sea level and can get cold at times.
Bring supplies of any personal prescription medication you require plus anti-malaria pills. It is also recommended that you bring mosquito repellent.
If you plan to bring a digital camera, video camcorder or other rechargable electronics, it is suggested that you confirm that your a/c adapter or battery charger works with 220 volts, and also bring a 3-pin square (UK) electrical adapter plug. |
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Health Planning
East Africa is a safe and secure destination, however, it is a good idea to take a few precautions.
If you are planning to travel to East Africa on safari, you will require a number of immunizations before you travel. Please consult your GP or local doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel. We have put together some information as a guide to help you to plan your safari before you leave home.
Whilst visiting your doctor, it is a good idea to review your current state of health, the medication that you are taking and any allergies that you may have. After you have received your injections, keep your immunization certificate together with your passport. |
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Immunizations
In order to prepare for your upcoming trip to East Africa, we would highly recommend that you get the following vaccinations: |
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Polio
• Yellow Fever |
• Typhoid
• Tetanus
• Meningitis |
* Please be aware that several of these vaccinations may require more than 1 dose and will take time to become effective. It is therefore highly advisable to visit your local doctor well in advance in order to seek appropriate advice on immunization. |
Malaria
Malaria is a preventable infection, however, it can be fatal if left untreated. In certain parts of East Africa, you can get malaria if you are bitten by an infected mosquito between dusk and dawn. If you are travelling in a known malarial area such as the Masai Mara, preventative measures are essential in terms of both physical and drug prevention.
Physical Prevention
It is sensible to reduce the risk of being bitten by mosquitoes after dusk. The following is recommended:
• Always wear long sleeved shirts and trousers after sunset.
• Spray the exposed parts of your body with a mosquito repellent spray before leaving your tent at night.
• It is also advisable to spray your tent after sunset to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered.
Drug prevention
There are certainly a number of different anti-malarial drugs on the market. You are advised to take one of the recommended anti malarial drugs if you are visiting a known malarial area, and continue to take the drug for a required period after you get back home. Ask your doctor for advice.
The African Sunshine
Much of East Africa is at altitude and the sun is hot. Particularly if you are fair skinned, you may burn easily. It is therefore necessary to take precautions by applying high factor sunscreen and to stay out of the direct sunlight. We would advise you to wear a hat whilst you are out in the mid day sun. Please use plenty of high factor sunscreen, try to stay out of the direct sunlight and drink plenty of fluids.
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Visa arrangments
Visa arrangements for Kenya:
Please visit http://www.immigration.go.ke/index.php?id=13
Visa arrangements for Rwanda:
Please visit http://www.rwandatourism.com/guide.htm#2
Additional reading
WILDLIFE
Safari Guide to East African Animals – Jonathan Scott
The Mara Serengeti – Jonathan Scott
The Marsh Lions – Jonathan Scott
The Leopards Tale – Jonathan Scott
Survival in the Animal World – Franz Geiser & Hans Dossenbach
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BIRDLIFE
Birds of Kenya – by Dave Richards
Safari Guide to East African Birds – Jonathan Scott
Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania – Dale Zimmerman, Donald Turner (Hem Field Guides) |
HISTORICAL
Kenya, The First Explorers – Nigel Pavitt
Scramble for Africa – Thomas Pakenham
Lunatic Express – Charles Miller
Safari, A Chronicle of Adventure – Bartle Bull
Facing Mt Kenya – Jomo Kenyatta
Memories of Kenya, Stories from the Pioneer’s – Elspeth Huxley |
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AUTOBIOGRAPHIES AND NOVELS
African Nights – Kuki Gallman
White Mischief – James Fox
Out of Africa – Karen Blixen
Flame trees of Thika – Elspeth Huxley
West with the Night – Beryl Markham
I Dreamed of Africa – Kuki Gallman
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COFFEE TABLE BOOKS
African Ceremonies – Angela Fisher
Africa Adorned – Angela Fisher
African Ark – Angela Fisher
An African Experience – Simon Combes
Safari Living – Javed Jafferji & Gemma Pitcher
Safari Style – Tim Beddow
Vanishing Africa – Mirella Ricciardi |
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GENERAL
Africa’s Rift Valley – Colin Wilock
Cradle of Mankind – Mohamed Amin
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