A top priority to us, and essential to your enjoyment, is,
of course the health and security of you and your party, and
this is our main concern. Great care is taken to ensure that
your safari is designed with these factors in mind, so that
wherever you may be, and whatever you are doing, you will be
taken care of in every respect.
Forms detailing dietary preferences will be available for
you to fill in ahead of time so that we can design your menus
to suit your tastes and needs.
Health:- It is advisable to consult your personal
physician well in advance of your departure to review
pertinent health precautions that may be necessary such as
vaccinations and medications etc.
It is also vital that we are informed of any health
conditions that could affect the nature of your itinerary
design.
Drinking water:- is perfectly safe in both lodges and
camps, with bottled mineral water is always readily available
wherever you may be; all fresh fruits and vegetables are
meticulously washed and sterilized, so that you can enjoy the
tropical profusion Africa has to offer without concern, your
safety and well being always a prime commitment, irrespective
of the destination. The ice in all the destinations we use is
also clean and not to be worried about.
Flying
Doctor Service:- All our guests are pre-registered as
Members of the famous Flying Doctors Service for the duration
of the Safari, so that anyone in need of medical attention can
be airlifted out and in hospital within just a few hours. The
Flying Doctors' Air Ambulances arrive with qualified medical
personnel and are fully equipped for any eventuality, landing
easily on the nearest airstrip, of which there are plenty
within reach of any wilderness destination.
Hospitals:- In the unforeseen event of an accident
requiring medical attention, we ensure the guest is taken to
one of the region’s top hospitals, of international standard,
with good nursing and medical care and ready access to modern
scanning equipment and Specialist Doctors. Extremely serious
cases have the option of evacuation to South Africa or Europe
in a specially modified jet Ambulance Hospital aircraft. Our
clients can rest assured that they will have access to the
best medical care should that unfortunate eventuality arise.
Precautions:- Each vehicle carries a First Aid Medical
Box at all times, and there is always another in camp.
Inoculations:- Visitors to Kenya require no
inoculations, but Tanzania, Southern Africa and many other
African destinations require a Yellow Fever inoculation.
Malaria:- Large parts of East Africa and Southern
Africa are malaria free, but there are areas that have
malaria. Those of us who call Africa "home" cope with the
threat of Malaria easily without the use of drugs, simply by
applying homeopathic insect repellent in order to avoid being
bitten, taking Garlic and Vitamin B tablets and wearing long
sleeved shirts, long trousers and socks at night. However, for
those visiting Africa only briefly it is wise and
recommended that you consult your doctor regarding a
malarial prophylactic. There are many different prophylactic
choices.
Sun:- It is advisable to bring plenty of your favorite
sunscreen with you, since the proximity of the Equator makes
the African sun very strong, even under cloudy conditions.
Contact Lenses:- Contact lens wearers are advised to
bring with them their preferred eye drops and also replacement
glasses which can be worn when dusty conditions may irritate
eyes. Wrap around sunglasses tend to provide the best
protection against both dust and glare.
Security:- It is a good idea to make copies of your
Passports and record details of your Credit Cards and other
valuable documents as a precaution against possible loss.
Common sense precautions such as you would automatically take
in any major city apply such as keeping a close watch on
handbags, purses, wallets, etc. There is much poverty in
Africa so it is wise not to flaunt affluence by wearing
expensive jewellery or leaving valuables lying around
unattended.