| rica is regarded as a "developing" destination - | | | | employ small twin-engine light aircraft like the |
| infrastructure is still under-developed, road signage | | | | Cessna Grand Caravan. |
| is scarce and roads and airports are certainly not | | | | International flights |
| First World at all. This makes for a wonderful | | | | Flying into and out of the correct international |
| non-commercial holiday and safari experience but | | | | airports will save you a lot of time and could also |
| it therefore is not a destination that you can visit | | | | save you untold money on unnecessary internal |
| with your own vehicle on a self-drive basis. We | | | | flights. |
| take the risk and hassle out of your safari | | | | If your itinerary ends on Zanzibar then flying |
| experience by making use of reputable "ground | | | | home from Zanzibar International or Dar es |
| handlers" or transport providers. This takes the | | | | Salaam International will help. If you would like to |
| risk out of getting around East Africa. | | | | start your safari in the north of Tanzania, for |
| Driver Guides and Safari vehicles | | | | example, it would be better to fly into Kilimanjaro |
| We provide you with a driver / guide who will | | | | International Airport. Cheaper flights would fly into |
| take you on safari. These professionally trained | | | | Nairobi, but an overnight in Nairobi and a possible |
| guides know the roads and conditions and they | | | | connection to your next destination should be |
| are there to get you safely from A to B safley. | | | | calculated for to find out the "real cost" of getting |
| Safari vehicles are mostly 4 x 4 Toyota Land | | | | to your destination. Nairobi to Kilimanjaro, for |
| Cruisers or Landrovers that are modified for | | | | example, could cost as much as US$250 per |
| superior safety and game viewing. You need the | | | | person. We can get you from one country to |
| 4 x 4 capability to handle the tough road | | | | another easily and flights are now readily available |
| conditions throughout East Africa, and many of | | | | between Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. |
| the roads are unmarked and potholed. | | | | In addition, we help you with all of your |
| Scheduled and charter flights | | | | arrangements and will advise you on booking the |
| East Africa is extensive and driving everywhere | | | | most suitable international flight routing. Generally, |
| could take you months. A full day's drive could be | | | | we encounrage our clients to book their |
| covered in a short 90 minute flight, so most | | | | internation flights directly with the airlines as we |
| safari itineraries include scheduled or chartered | | | | find this to be the cheapest option. We would |
| flights directly to the landing strips of the lodges | | | | prefer to take care of all local flight arrangements |
| you will be staying at. These flights mostly | | | | to ensure a seamless experience. |