These details are really important for a smooth Kenya safari trip
From initial anxiety, to later peace of mind, to surprise when getting off at the airport at the end of the trip.
Our Kenya safari trip went surprisingly smoothly!
👇This is a [Kenya local tour feedback]
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1️⃣About the price
▪️Related to the number of people, hotels, and time
▪️We went in early February during the calving season, 2 people for 7 days and 6 nights, mid-range and luxury hotels in the reserve, a total of USD 4,600
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2️⃣Car model and age
▪️Some roads are really bad! There is a section of road from Nakuru to Masai Mara with potholes everywhere, and my camera fell off the seat and was sacrificed
▪️Be sure to choose a Jeep! After the rain, there are many muddy roads, so don't choose a mini van. Yesterday our guide helped a mini van stuck in a mud pit to get out
▪️If the car is too old, it is easy to break down and delay time
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3️⃣Reliable guide
▪️Very important! Our guide has been in the industry for 11 years, is serious, responsible, and humorous
▪️When we see a new animal, he will turn the book to show us or use a translator to play Chinese, so that we can learn more about these animals
▪️When he finds a big animal, he can find a good position
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4️⃣Duration of safari
▪️There are generally two types: full-day and half-day. If you want to experience a night safari, confirm whether there is an additional charge
▪️We set off at 6 am at the earliest to see the sunrise on Kilimanjaro
▪️At noon, it is too hot and the animals are not active. You can go back to the hotel to rest, or find a safe place to move around the car
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5️⃣Confirm itinerary details
▪️Note the room type, ask for the hotel reservation code, and emphasize that you do not accept temporary hotel changes!
▪️Do not accept price changes, we have receipts and contracts
▪️Confirm that room fees, tickets, and meal fees are all included, and there are no additional fees!
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6️⃣About tips
▪️We give the guide USD 20 or 2,500 shillings every afternoon (standard USD 10/person)
▪️He will also buy water on the way and give us change to go to the toilet
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7️⃣Other details
▪️Charging in the car, there is a socket in each seat of our car
▪️Daily drinking water, bottled or barreled
▪️Although they are all jeeps, the windows will be different! Promise to give us a wider car window, sure enough! Our front windows can all be rolled down, while some cars can only be half-open, and our rear windows are also larger.
▪️If the weather is good, the glass can be completely removed (Figure 1)
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🎈Little surprise
▪️Today the guide took us to the airport, and the guy who connected us did a return visit, and it felt like they were really doing their job
▪️In the end, we even received a physical souvenir made from our photo in Figure 1!
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❌Disadvantages
▪️The guide was late twice, but there were also objective reasons, which are understandable
▪️The complimentary sunset experience is average, but the photos are good (P2)