On the Safari

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Get your khakis ready. You are about to travel into the wilds of Africa and see some of the world's most amazing animals! Before you are taking selfies with Giraffes, we thought you might like to know what it's going to be like out there.

Typical Daily Routine

Breakfast - Wake up and enjoy breakfast provided at your accommodation.

Game drive - Your safari guide will drive you in the day's scheduled area, providing information about the location and animals.

Lunch - Enjoy a picnic lunch before the afternoon's adventure.

Game drive - Game drive will resume as animals become more active with cooling temperatures. Then, you will be driven to the night's accommodation.

Dinner - Enjoy dinner at your all inclusive accommodation.

After dinner - Question and answer time - learn about where you will adventuring the next day and ask questions about the animals you saw. You can also listen as nocturnal animals become active, and maybe hear the roar of lions.

More information about....

If there is anything else you would like to know about the experience, just contact us. We love answering your questions (really!).

Dos and Don'ts

Safari Day Pack

Each morning pack your day pack, you will be driving through the wilds of Africa, viewing incredible animals. You will definitely want to be able to take pictures! But the environment for the safaris can be harsh. It is best to have sun protection and we will provide you with H2O. Most of your safari items should be packed away, but you will want to keep some items handy. We suggest having the following items in a small day pack:

valuables such as your passport, money, & phone
sunglasses
water bottle
sunscreen
lip balm
camera (with extra storage and batteries)
sun hat
binoculars
bug spray

But remember to review everything you need to pack for Kilimanjaro, Meru, or a Safari.

Day Pack

Dos and Don'ts

Make your safari as safe and memorable as possible by following these Dos and Don'ts

Do take the best pants for a safari, convertible zip off pants, Don’t pack jeans (they can attract pesky tsetse flies)
Don’t wear Camo (negative military relationship), perfume or cologne
Do pack solid colored fleece, Don’t pack flannel
Do take lightweight layers (quick dry fabric is best) in neutral earth tones colors, Don’t take black or dark blue (again, attracts tsetse flies)
Do take tan clothing, Don’t take white clothing
Do look at a safari, Don’t dress like one (ie. animal prints) some refuges have even banned these
Do pack 20kg in a light soft sided bags for safari, Don’t forget your day pack for snacks and essentials
Do bring cash, Don’t rely on credit cards, remember you will be in the bush
Don’t expect smooth roads, they Do get bumpy in the bush
Don’t leave any trash, Do respect that you are in the wild
Don’t walk around at night, Do remember you are with wild predators
Don’t have unrealistic expectations as to what animals you might see, Do remember that each animal has its own uniqueness (ie. 8,000 wildebeests calved each day in Serengeti between December and March, Wow!)

Tipping

Tipping

Tipping is an universal custom on Kilimanjaro, Meru, and the safari. Sadly, without regulation, tipping is a vital source of income for many people associated with the safari industry.

At Kilimanjaro and Beyond we are committed to paying our staff higher than average wages. That being said, we still believe it is important to tip the phenomenal guide/driver that will show you the wonders of Africa. The vast majority of our adventurers are more than willing to tip according to the guidelines below. After meeting and seeing the incredible work put in by the Kilimanjaro and Beyond staff, we sincerely hope you agree.

If the tip amount adds too much to your trip expense, we are more than happy to customize a tour that meets your needs better.

The average recommended tip: