Thursday, May 12, 2011

Making Local Travel Arrangements While on a Kenyan Safari

Traveling as good and fun as it is can be quite hectic at times but the ride can be smooth if you make both international and local travel arrangements well before hand. Contrary to what many tourists believe, travel arrangements do not end once you have arrived in Kenya. Of most importance is your mode of transport. Make sure that you decide how you will move from one area or another once you are in Kenya. Kenya has many modes of transportation at your exposure. There is the public service, the railway as well as air transport. Many tour destinations in Kenya have charter flights from Nairobi which is the capital city. When you get to Nairobi book a flight or buy a railway ticket earlier on and confirm departure time.

The other local travel arrangements you need to make is on your money. Ensure that you make any money transfer earlier on. Find out about the forex bureaus available in the area near you, compare their exchange rates and go for the best. For safety you may want to stick to using credit cards which are now acceptable in most places. However have a few loose change for minor shopping such as in shops owned by locals inside or near parks and major tourist attraction areas

During your local travel arrangements ensure to find out important information about every location that you want to visit. Say you want to tour the Masai mara find out how people get there and make the necessary arrangements. Also inquire about the terrain and the weather in that park. This will enable you to know what type of clothing and shoes to carry. You will also know if you need to bring any medicines such as anti malarial tablets. Knowing about a location will enable you to know how many different areas you will be able to visit during your holiday.

Major local travel arrangements that you should never forget is your local accommodation. This is especially important if you are planning to tour different areas in Kenya. There are different types of accommodation in different areas. Choose what type of accommodation you want and include it in your local travel arrangements. Make sure that you make all the necessary bookings before you get there. Confirm arrival time to avoid penalties. Remember to make any prior payments that will be required to avoid cancellation. Now that you know what to do during your Safari in Kenya you will definitely have a lovely time!

Island Camp Baringo

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