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Travel Information
Travel Information
Plan With Confidence
A little preparation makes your safari smoother and more enjoyable. Use this guide as a starting point, then speak with our team for advice specific to your itinerary.
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Before you go
Your safari checklist
Before You Travel
- Check passport validity and entry requirements for every country on your itinerary.
- Confirm visa or electronic travel authorisation requirements before departure.
- Arrange suitable travel insurance.
- Review recommended health and vaccination advice with a qualified travel-health provider.
- Keep copies of important travel documents.
- Confirm your international and domestic flight arrangements.
What to Pack
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Follow your guide's instructions, maintain a respectful distance from wildlife, avoid loud noise during sightings and respect local communities and cultural practices. Always ask before photographing people.
Best Time to Travel
East Africa can be visited throughout the year, but the ideal period depends on the destination and experience you want. In the Maasai Mara, the Great Migration is usually present from July to October. Tell us what you hope to see and we can match your travel dates to the most suitable itinerary.
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- Migration in the Maasai Mara
- Dry season
- Short rains
- Long rains
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Have a question about your trip?
Our team is happy to help with visas, packing, timing and anything else you need to know.
Safaris
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From the Coast
Start Planning Your Safari
Flying Dove Safaris creates memorable East African safari experiences across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Zanzibar.
Safaris
Destinations
Experiences
Company
From the Coast
Start Planning Your Safari
Flying Dove Safaris creates memorable East African safari experiences across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Zanzibar.
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