SMOOTH GUIDE to KENYA COAST
  • 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

Tips for a comfortable, happy and safe visit ...
Wildlife Park Rules
Respect the cultural heritage of Kenya, never take pictures of the local people or their habitat without asking their permission, respect the cultural traditions of Kenya and always dress with decorum.   
•  Respect the privacy of the wildlife - this is their habitat.
•  Beware of the animals, they are wild and can be unpredictable.
•  Don't crowd the animals or make sudden noises or movements.
•  Don't feed the animals, it upsets their diet and leads to human dependence.
•  Keep quiet, noise disturbs the wildlife and may antagonize your fellow visitors.
•  Stay in your vehicle at all times, except at designated picnic or walking areas.
•  Keep below the maximum speed limit (40 kph/25 mph).
•  Never drive off-road, this severely damages the habitat.
•  When viewing wildlife keep to a minimum distance of 20 meters and pull to the side of the road so as to
    allow others to pass.
•  Leave no litter and never leave fires unattended or discard burning objects.
•  Respect the cultural heritage of Kenya, never take pictures of the local people or their habitat without
    asking their permission, respect the cultural traditions of Kenya and always dress with decorum.
•  Stay over or leave before dusk, visitors must vacate the Park between 6.00 p.m. - 6.00 a.m. unless they are
    camping overnight. Night game driving is not allowed.
 
Marine Wildlife 
•  Check local weather and sea conditions before entering the marine park.
•  Some marine life is dangerous; do not touch anything under water.
•  Do not damage or remove corals. It is a living organism which takes many years to form and is host to 
    many rare and endangered species. 
•  Do not remove shells, starfish or any other sea – flora or fauna. Removal is illegal, seriously disrupts the 
    eco system and some marine life is dangerous. The areas outside the parks and reserves is threatened by 
    excessive shell collection. Empty shells provide homes for hermit crabs and some fish.
•  Do not buy shells and other marine animal products as souvenirs as this encourages further plundering of 
    the reefs and beaches.
•  Never dispose of litter on the beach or in the sea. It is illegal and environmentally unfriendly. Marine turtles 
    can confuse clear plastic waste with jelly fish and will die if they eat it.
•  Hand – feeding of fish is discouraged. It disrupts normal feeding patterns.
•  Hook and line fishing is allowed in the Marine Reserves but prohibited in Marine Parks. Spear guns are not
    permitted for use in either.
•  Environmentally friendly activities such as snorkelling and diving are encouraged, under the supervision of
    the Kenya Wildlife Service wardens, who work closely with tour operators and hoteliers to ensure strict 
    adherence to this code of practice.
•  Avoid restaurants that serve undersized crabs and lobsters as this contributes to their rapid demise.
•  Support traditional coastal livelihoods and do not give money to children on the beach, as this can
    encourage them to stay away from school. 
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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St. John Ambulance
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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