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www.bokoboko-kenya.de  Jambo, habari? Now, your visit to Kenya is close and may want to already get used to greetings. Hello how are you? -"Mzuri sana!" -" I am well " should be your answer. Swahili is spoken all over Kenya and it is not too difficult to learn. You could memorise a few words and some short sentences. Any time during day or night you might be greeted with a cheerful "Jambo" you answer will be "Jambo sana". This for sure will create a smile on the person's face vis-à-vis. But do not worry, most Kenyans also speak English. You have decided to visit the tropics. This naturally requires some preparation. If you have already travelled to other tropical countries, you will have your own experiences. For others here some guidance: - Your clothes should be airy and consist of cotton or linen. If you do not intend to leave the coastal area for a trip upcountry, you can leave your warm sweaters safely at home. At the coast the temperature will not fall under 23 degrees Celsius (at night), even during the cool months. -In some restaurants at dinner time long trousers are compulsory for gentlemen. - I take it you intend to have some excursions into the near bush. For that reason some firm closed shoes are recommended, also long trousers will give some protection against thorns. - A first aid kit intended for overseas travels should be part of your equipment. Insect repel-lents like Autan and an ointment for the treatment of insect bites and a disinfectant should be included. -Vaccinations are not compulsory by law in Kenya but e.g. Yellow fever is recommended, a malaria prophylactics is required. Once you have decided to travel in any case consult your house or family doctor or even a specialist for tropical illnesses to also profit from latest medical knowledge. Organisatonal You can book your stay at Boko-Boko with me by telephone or by fax (0049 (0) 5822 2992) or naturally by E-mail. I am not a tour operator but a friend of the house and I co-ordinate all bookings from countries other than Kenya. After you have informed me about your travel plans I will make the respective reservation for the room you decided to take. Please do understand that for a confirmed reservation a down-payment of Euro 60,- per person will be required. After receipt of the down-payment I will send you a booking confirmation in writing. Please get in touch with me at least a week before your travel. The remaining charges for the room will be due immediately on arrival at Boko-Boko, drinks and food can be settled later i.e. weekly. I am no tour operator and do only act as co-ordinator and advisor for an individually modelled vacation. Therefore I will not be liable for anything which might result from any arrangements made. What is there to discover? Excursions! You make the most beautiful and most pleasant animal observations (different monkey, birds and reptiles) within the place itself just by simply waiting for the animals to appear. Who however likes to make excursions outside, has ample opportunity to do so. Please get infor-mation at Boko-Boko. It is unlawful to export animals, plants as well as
shells from Kenya !!! Besides following could be done: ... Just to relax in Boko-Boko ... in Mombasa to visit the old Fort Jesus, ... in Mombasa to see the Ngomongo Village, ... in Gede to visit the ruins of an age old village, ... to eat crocodile meat at Mamba Village, the largest crocodile farm in Africa ... to walk the Bamburi Nature Trail between antelopes and giraffes, ... to rent a car ( according to my own experience Glory Car is the most favourable one, their office is in the Diani Shopping Centre) ... to make some trips to discover the surroundings ... to make a day safari to the big game in the Shimba Hills National Reserve ... to make a drive to the Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary ... to make a safari for a few days to one of the numerous other national parks with an unfor-gettable overnight stay in one of the comfortable lodges. |
