See also : The Soysambu experience, Lake Elementeita,
The Alternative Safari code and Wildlife watching wisdom
East Africa is the uncontested ‘Safari Capital of the World’, and has been since the 1900’s when royalty, aristocracy, politicians and movie stars flocked here to hunt the ‘Big Five’ (lion, rhino, buffalo, elephant and leopard). The word ‘Safari’ actually means ‘to travel’ and can refer to any journey or trip. When in either a park or a reserve visitors should observe the following code:
The Wildlife Code
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.
Keep below the maximum speed limit (40 kph/25mph).
When viewing wildlife keep to a minimum distance of 20m and pull to the side of the road so as to allow others to pass.
Leave no litter and never light fires 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.
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.
Keep below the maximum speed limit (40 kph/25mph).
When viewing wildlife keep to a minimum distance of 20m and pull to the side of the road so as to allow others to pass.
Leave no litter and never light fires 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.
See also : The Soysambu experience, Lake Elementeita, The Alternative Safari code and Wildlife watching wisdom
