SMOOTH GUIDE to KENYA COAST
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    • Wildlife Park Rules
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Tips for a comfortable, happy and safe visit ...
Code of Conduct ... On Safari
Friends of Conservation, London, SW1W 8NS
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Salt Lick Safari Lodge, Tsavo East
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Salt Lick Safari Lodge, Tsavo East
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Taita Hills Safari Lodge, Taita-Taveta

See also Wildlife Park Rules

The National Parks and Reserves of East Africa were established to provide protection for a large diversity of species and habitat.  Please ensure the minimum of disturbance and disruption to the wildlife and the environment.

  • Unnecessary noise can startle and disturb wildlife.  Radios are forbidden in the Parks and Reserves.
  • Wild animals always have the right of way.
  • the animals are wild, so do not leave your vehicle or expose yourself to danger by sitting or standing on the roof or roof-rack, or even by hanging out of the windows.
  • Respect the privacy of the animals and discourage drivers from moving too close.  Keep a distance of 20 metres and refrain from following leopard, cheetah or lion when they move away.
  • Only five vehicles should be viewing a cheetah, lion or leopard at any one time.  Do not stay for more than 10 minutes.
  • Cheetah are daylight hunters  When surrounded by vehicles, they are unable to hunt and the tracks created often expose their cubs to unnecessary danger.
  • Scenery and habitat are important.  Respect the land and avoid damaging the vegetation.
  • Litter can seriously injure and kill animals and should be kept in your vehicle until you can dispose of it properly.  This applies especially to film cases, cigarette packets, drink cartons and lunch boxes.
  • A lit cigarette, carelessly disposed of, can cause huge and uncontrollable fires, leading to the death and suffering of animals.
  • Do not collect or remove bones, skins, horns, teeth, hair, feathers, eggs or shells.  These all play a part in the natural ecosystem and should be left where they lie.
  • The dietary requirements of these species have been established through evolution and habitat, and should not be interfered with.  Do not feed the animals, as this upsets a fragile and precious balance leading to unnecessary dependency on man's handouts.
WHEN PREPARING A SAFARI
By: James Sindiyo, Senior Warden, Masai Mara National Reserve, 1996
Time
Allow plenty of time to enter and leave the Reserve.  All gates open at 06.30hrs and close at 29.00hrs.  No exceptions can be made.

Driving Off Road
Keep to the roads or well-defined tracks and do not cut, break or drive over vegetation.  Such actions will destroy the valuable vegetation.  The scenery and habitats are as important as the animals.
           THIS OFFENCE CARRIES A SEVERE PENALTY

Animal Disturbance
  • Do not go too close to animals.
  • Do not expose yourself by standing or sitting on the roof or roof rack, or by hanging out the windows.
  • Do not follow the animals when they start to move away.
  • Do your utmost not to disturb the wildlife.
  • Radios are forbidden in the Reserves.
  • Do not sound your horn, bang on your car, or startle the wildlife in any way.
            ANY OF THESE OFFENCES CARRY A FINE
Harassment
  • Keep a distance of 20 metres from the animal.
  • About 5 vehicles can view an animal at any one time at this distance.  
  • If there are 5 vehicles already, wait for your turn.  
  • Those viewing the animal should not stay more than 10 minutes, to give others a chance.

Speed
  • Do not exceed the speed limit of 50 kph.  Strictly observe this limit.
  • Wild animals always have the right-of-way.
ACCESSIBILITY AND FONT ADJUSTMENT
SITE MAP
Acknowledgements:
Thanks to www.travelclub.com/african-safari-hopping for the elephant photograph on each page's heading.
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Alan Spira, MD, DTM&H, 
Friends of Conservation, London, SW1W 8NS 
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James Sindiyo, Senior Warden, Masai Mara National Reserve, 1996
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  • INTRODUCTION
    • About Kenya
    • MOMBASA >
      • Then ...
      • Now ...
  • Top Tips
    • Consuls
    • Codes of Conduct ... >
      • Code of Conduct - on the Beach
      • Code of Conduct - on Safari
      • Code of Conduct - Etiquette
      • Code of Conduct - Shopping
    • Climate
    • Currency
    • Safety >
      • Be Cautious with Nature - on land
      • Be Cautious with Nature - at sea
      • How to avoid being stung
      • Water Safety
      • Cardipulmonary Resuscitation - CPR
      • Fire Safety
      • Should you trust a tail-wagging dog?
    • Kiswahili
    • Nothing to Declare
    • Public Holidays
    • Security - Personal
    • Tipping and Bargaining
    • Travel
    • Take the fear out of flying
  • Services
    • Electrics
    • Emergency Services
    • Car Hire
    • The Media
    • Post Office
    • Transport
  • Medical Care
    • Vital Statistics
    • Immunisation
    • Disease Risk Profile
    • Disease Transmissions
    • Disease Low-Down
    • Drugs
    • Mosquitoes >
      • Mosquito Trivia
      • Malaria
      • The Lariam Controversy
    • Solvents
    • Sensible Drinking
  • Things To Do ...
    • Things to do in Mombasa
    • Things to do all over Kenya
  • Animal + Environment Welfare
    • Wildlife Park Rules
    • National Parks