Local Payment

We require the local payment as we are unable to reliably transfer foreign currency required to operate the tour. It is for this reason that we ask for a part of your tour payment to be paid on the first day, directly to your driver. The Local Payment is not a Food Kitty. Whilst it does pay for the food as per itinerary, it also covers; camping accommodation cost, local tolls and taxes and other payments required to make the tour run successfully. It is administered by the driver/guide and is not refundable.

All Local Payment amounts are subject to change without notice. Changes are very rare and are normally due to a sudden or unexpected price increase by a local service provider or National Park.
Although the LP is better for the Driver in USD

Side Trips and Optional Excursions

Are paid for on the spot. As a guide to help you budget your spending money, below are approximate costs for the side trips ($US). These prices are only a guide and may vary.

Kenya

Lake Naivasha , Hell's Gate National Park , Entry and Bike Hire to cycle around the park $30
Lake Naivasha , Elsamere Museum and afternoon tea $8
Climb to Longonot Mountain $50
Green Crater Lake trip $10

Tanzania

Ngorongoro Crater - overnight trip (price depends on number of people) $240-$300
Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater- two night trip (price depends on number of people) $410-$560

Zanzibar

Return Ferry to Zanzibar Island , slow ferry there, fast ferry back $60 - $70
Accommodation $15 - $30
Taxi to North of Island $5
Cost of Meals $5 - $20
Spice Tour - includes tour of Stonetown, Slave Market, Ruins, Plantations and traditional lunch $20
Full day diving at Mnemba Atoll, includes 2 dives and lunch $80
Full day snorkelling at Mnemba Atoll, includes lunch $25
Swim with the Dolphins at Kisimzikazi - full day, including lunch $25
Prison Island - includes boat ride, entry and snorkel hire $15