What are the best months for safari in east Africa?

You can go on safari at any time of the year and this depends on individual
 interests. Some people will prefer the months when there are few tourists and some will prefer the months with most wildlife and of course lots people.
July, August, September and October are the busiest months because of the migration of wildebeests ( Gnu ) from Tanzania to Maasai mara and back.
November is good because the grass is low, tourist’s numbers are low and you still have lots of animals around.
December is low in tourists numbers as from 01st to 22nd and then the numbers rise due to the Christmas season.
January, February and March are half busy.
April, may are the long rainy season.
In general, you can visit at any month and see lots / all the animals.

Is it possible to combine Kenya safari and Zanzibar?

Yes, it very possible to land in Nairobi and then after safari fly to Zanzibar at low costs of around $145 one way. We can assist in arranging the tickets.
Flights depart daily to Zanzibar in the morning, mid day and late in the afternoon, and takes approximately 2 hours without connection.
For clients from Israel who wish to combine Kenya and Zanzibar, book your flight to land in Nairobi, we help you cheaply book a one way flight to Zanzibar, then book your return ticket to be from Zanzibar back to Israel (Ethiopian airlines)

Can i land at the airport and go on safari same day?

If your flight is arriving not later than 9Am, you can still go on safari. If you are a group of minimum 4 people, you can depart anytime since you are not joining another group. The departure will not be after 2Pm.

Do I have to be in a 4X4 jeep while on safari?

You can comfortably, affordably and conveniently travel in a regular safari minivan 2WD ( two wheel drive ) so long as it's not during the rainy season. However, our company only uses safari minivans that are 4X4 at the same price of the 2WD vans.
If you wish to be in the Land rover / Land cruiser transport category, this costs more. Contact us for upto date advice on the terrain of your route.

Dollars or Euros in east Africa?

Dollars are widely accepted and so are the Euros and sterling pounds.
 
Make sure that the dollars you bring are NOT printed series 1996 or 1999 or below, on the lower left side of the bill. Only dollars that are from series 2000 and above, are smoothly accepted in paying for safaris, purchase souveniers, pay for entry fees and in banks.

Do i require a visa for Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda? Is one visa valid for all the countries?

Yes, you require a visa for each individual country even though they are all members of the east African community. You don't need to arrange for visa before, as this can be done efficiently at the airport upon arrival. Costs of the visa may vary depending with your nationality. Some nationalities are not required to pay, however, you can visit Tanzania or Uganda and still come back to Kenya using the same visa so long as it's valid and you didn't visit a non member of the east African community countries.

Is yellow fever certificate a requirement?

Yes it a requirement, although some travelers may report that they were never asked to produce it at the immigration. To be on the safe side, arrange while at home as it a certificate that is once and valid for a cool 10 years.

Is tap water or eating vegetables at the lodges / hotels safe?

It's advisable that you use / buy only mineral water as we cannot guarantee that some water might not be free of contamination. However, since the lodges and hotels are aware of these facts, they sanitize the vegetables and provide a bottle of mineral water in the room for your use to brush your teeth.