Passports and Visas
All visitors to East Africa require a valid passport and visas. More information on accusation of visas is available at the respective consular offices.

Currency
The Shilling is the currency used in East Africa - Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda respectively. Foreign currency is easily convertible and credit cards are widely accepted. Currency control prohibits the exportation of local currency.

Health
East Africa enjoys a healthy; invigorating climate and visitors need feel no concern for their general health during their stay. However malaria is endemic in certain areas and anti malaria medication should be taken according to prescription recommendations. Visitors originating or transiting through countries endemic with cholera or yellow fever should have valid vaccination certificates.

Security
Visitors should take the same care as they would normally take in any other destination worldwide. Keep a close watch on handbags, wallets and cameras when walking in crowded places. Avoid walking at night and place valuables in safe deposit boxes at hotels and lodges, East Africa is otherwise one of the safest tourist destinations in the world.

Terms and Booking Conditions
Vision Adventure Safaris, LLC terms and conditions are published in full in this brochure.

Customs
Personal effects i.e. cameras, film may be imported temporarily free of duty, however a customs bond may be required in connection with professional video equipment, tape recorders, radios from other countries to ensure that the goods are re-exported. Firearms need a special permit, which must be obtained in advance. Customs officials normally inspect baggage on arrival and departure. 

Flying Doctor's Society of Africa
All visitors traveling with Vision Adventure Safaris, LLC are automatically enrolled as members of the Flying Doctors of Africa during their East Africa Safari. This membership provides every safari participant to a free emergency evacuation to Nairobi hospital, medical expenses are not included.

Language
Swahili is the national language of East Africa and indeed most of its environ, English is the international language.

Climate
The climate is tropical, the coastal areas are hot and humid with an average day temperature of 30°C. Other areas are dry and semi arid with hot days and cool nights. East Africa has sections of highlands and dense forest. The long rains are from March to June, the short from November to December.

Luggage
Excess luggage on international and domestic flights is strictly monitored, charges for excess baggage are very expensive, and are carried at the discretion of the carrier.

Time
Local time is GMT +2 or +3 depending on which location in East Africa.

Electricity
Both mains electricity and generated supply provide 240 volts. Please always refer to your guide or hotel/lodge manager when using certain electronics as some may require specialized transformation.

Special Needs
In the case of special need for facilities or diet, please let us know of these requirements at the time of making your reservation.

Dress
The accent is on comfort and informality, light tropical clothes, especially cotton slacks, shirts and skirts are most suitable. Some warm clothing is needed in the higher altitude areas.

Info Accuracy
The content and pictorial contained in this webpage has been published with all possible care and is accurate to the best of our knowledge, however some of the info may be subject to change during the life of this publication.

General Information
Some regions of East Africa are underdeveloped and as such it is important for you to understand and accept that even the most meticulously planned arrangements can go wrong and that conditions can dictate that there may be moments of discomfort of delay.