Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to commonly asked questions about Dawn Expeditions and our services.
What Immunizations do I need to visit East Africa?
The basic immunizations while visiting East Africa include the Yellow Fever vaccination.
Clients travelling from USA, Canada and Europe are exempted from any vaccinations while entering Kenya. However, at Dawn Expeditions we always encourage our clients to be fully vaccinated before visiting the region.
Consequently, anybody travelling in the United Republic of Tanzania and South Africa will be required to have a valid Lifetime vaccination on entry.
It is indeed in order if our clients engaged their local health practitioners in advance. We shall be in handy to assist as much as we can on the same.
Does one need a Travel Insurance to visit East Africa?
It is not Mandatory to have a travel Insurance.
However, we highly recommend that you have a travel Insurance as you purchase the safari. This will play a big role to caution you on some unforeseen travel challenges such as last-minute sickness, bad weather normally affecting international flights, Airlines strikes, Flights cancellations just to mention a few.
On our Part as Dawn Expeditions, we thrive in great customer service as we don’t cancel any safari locally unless it’s likely to pose extreme dangers and life risks.
Do I really need a Tour Operator while visiting East Africa?
Yes, you do.
To have the best experience in the region, its would be wise to travel with a local Tour Operator who is very familiar with all the travel logistics in the region.
A well connected and experienced operator will come in handy to assist in all the planning and local payments required in the region.
You also have the advantage of venturing in the least known/popular paths as you explore the region to the fullest.
At Dawn Expeditions, we are a reliable, tested, and trusted Tour Operator keen to take you to destinations where few will be surprised that they even exist.
What of the Tsetse flies?
The tsetse flies are more common in Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. The elevation supports the breeding of the tsetse flies which ultimately causes trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness).
We recommend traveling with some bugs repellents that will repeal them temporarily whilst on the safari.
Which clothes do I need to pack?
Safari wear to East Africa generally includes “dull” colors.
This means that we recommend beige and dark green clothing’s which will not contrast with the environment.
The idea is to avoid “shouting colors”. One may pack a few bright attires to be worn for dinner (Only if you wish to)
Any set dress codes?
Fine dining can only be done in the city hotels.
When you begin travelling in the bush, there is no dress code for any meals. We only recommend, comfortable wear.
Will I be connected to rest of the world while on safari?
Our Dawn Expeditions vehicles are fitted with WIFI while travelling with us in any part of the region.
However, the connection might keep fluctuating as you travel in much remote areas. The need to have the WIFI active is fully dependent with our guests on safari. (You might choose to have on or off)
You can always let your Tour leader know when you wish to be connected and when not.
What type of food will be available on safari?
Most of the hotels and lodges in the region will serve a mixture of various international cuisines. There will instances that the local cuisines. will as well be added for the guests to sample it as well.
Do I travel with a Tour Leader throughout the safari?
Do I travel with a Tour Leader throughout the safari.
Yes, a Tour Leader shall be of great assistance whilst travelling within the East Africa. This takes away the hustle of lodges check ins, Flights arrangements, ground transport arrangements, Driver guides coordination’s amongst other tasks.
This leaves you with one big task, To Enjoy!
What shall be included and Excluded on the trip?
We shall be taking care of majority of major safari expenses excluding the below:
1. International travel
2. Immunizations and medications
3. Travel Insurance
4. Escort/duty pets permits.
5. Local Shopping.
However, we shall be taking care of:
1. All local and regional flights.
2. All Ground transportations logistics.
3. Major Airport swift services.
4. All accommodations and meals plan.
5. Dawn Expeditions staff tips.
6. Luggage porterage fees.
7. Hotels and restaurants tips.
In Addition, we shall provide a Safari Pack just for you!
The pack includes:
1. Brimmed safari hat for sun and dust protection.
2. Face masks and hand sanitizer.
3. Nikon long range binoculus. (8×42)
4. Literature.
5. Wildlife literature
6. Birds’ literature
7. Plants literature
8. Photography guidelines.
9. Maps
10. First Aid Kit. (Available in all Safari and transfers vehicles)
11. Bean bags.
Contact Us
Here’s how you can contact us for any questions or concerns.
Phone
+254 110 001814
info@dawnexpeditions.com