I will be going on my first African Safari next year, almost exactly one year from today.
Apparently it takes a lot of planning and it has already started. The safari I will be going on is being arranged by Kay Trotman of Destined to Travel and Safari Kay.
Already I have to renew my passport which does not expire until next September 2008, but the Kenya government requires your passport to be valid for at least six months after your visit there. There are other travel restrictions from some other countries too. In addition I need to get a series of shots and some Malaria tablets.
This safari will be a custom arranged African safari arranged just for our small group of friends and relatives. It will be the second African safari that Kay will be arranging and going on early in 2008. For the other, if it’s not too late to get in see her Dream African safari.
If you are interested in an African Safari contact Kay at her travel site contact page and get more information.
Note: It usually takes about a year advance planning to arrange a safari so if you do want to take the ultimate adventure you cannot wait until the last minute.
Upon going through my notes I see I mentioned the wrong country when referring to passports. Below is what I meant to write.
U.S. citizens with valid passports may obtain a visa either
before arriving in Tanzania or at any port of entry staffed by
immigration officials. U.S. passports should be valid for a minimum of six months beyond the date the visa is obtained, whether it is acquired beforehand or at the port of entry. Also, foreigners are required to show their passports when entering or exiting Zanzibar.