Physical Requirements
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Pacing
- 6 locations in 18 days
- International flights to Amsterdam en route to Nairobi depart late in the day for an overnight flight, and 3 internal flights
- Airport transfers in Nairobi take approximately 1 hour
Physical requirements
- Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids
- You must be able to walk 1-2 miles unassisted and participate in 2-4 hours of physical activities each day
- Traveling in a safari vehicle over roads in poor condition can cause problems for travelers with back and leg pain
- Travelers in need of a CPAP machine may only bring one that runs on rechargeable batteries
- We reserve the right for Trip Experience Leaders to restrict participation, or in some circumstances send travelers home, if their limitations impact the group's experience
- You may encounter animals on this trip. We make every effort to keep these encounters safe, however animals may behave unpredictably or dangerously at times. Please use caution when interacting with animals on this trip: Keep a safe distance, stay alert, and respect the animals
Climate
- Daytime temperatures range from 50-100°F
- The hottest months are October-February, and May brings heavy rains, with the short rains coming in November
Terrain & Transportation
- Travel over bumpy, dusty terrain during overland transfers and game-viewing drives, and camp in tents built on uneven terrain
- Travel by 18-passenger coach and 4x4 closed Land Cruisers in Kenya and Tanzania
- 3 internal flights (1-2 hours long), several 8-10 hour days in safari vehicles
- 15-passenger aircraft with small seats
Accommodations & Facilities
- We spend 17 nights in comfortable but basic lodges and tented camps
- Our lodges use generator electricity and lantern lighting at night, and do not have air-conditioning. There could be a 1- to 5-minute walk from our tents to the main lodge
- All accommodations feature private bathrooms