Q:What
if I want a custom safari?
A:We
would be delighted to work with you to help you and
your family, friends or organization plan the best
possible safari to match your interests and budget.
We organize custom safaris for professional
photographers, honeymoon couples and families.
Q:Can
I take my children on safari?
A:YES! Willels
Tours has a personal understanding and deep
commitment to meeting the special needs of families.
We have designed our unique family safari programs
to allow you and your children to experience the
wonders of Africa together. Please explain you
families interests so that we can work on them.
You'll have a chance to deepen your understanding of
cultural diversity, discover the many miracles of
nature, and at the same time play, laugh, and enjoy
the pleasure of one another's company. Our trips are
well suited for children.
Q:Will
I stay in tents or lodges?
A:Our
safaris offer a wide array of safari styles to suit
your interests and budget. Please see our website
for a description of the different types of
accommodations we use on our trips.
Q:How
big are your safari groups?
A:Small.
Our scheduled safaris vary in size depending on the
nature of the safari. We keep our groups small (the
very maximum is 50 people, minimal 1 - 5 people) to
allow a more intimate connection with the African
bush.
Q:What
clothes should I bring on safari?
A:Pack
lightweight, washable cloths plus a sweater for
early morning game drives, a sunhat, sunglasses and
sunscreen. Long sleeves and trousers in
light-colored fabrics help discourage insect bites.
Shorts for women are acceptable (but not too short).
Women should carry a wrap to cover legs in the
village and towns as revealing cloths can cause
offence, especially in Zanzibar and Muslim areas. On
the beach and within the confines of beach hotels
normal swim wear (but not nudity) is acceptable. For
climbing on Kilimanjaro and Meru, take thermal
underwear, light layers, sweater, rain jacket, good
socks and sturdy boots
.
Safari dress is comfortable and casual - layers are
recommended. Keep it simple and bring things you
don't mind getting dusty. We have number of links
that can help you on your preparation.
Q:What is
the food like on safari?
A:You
will be pleasantly surprised by both the quality and
the variety of the food available on safari. In most
lodges, meals are served buffet-style so you can
choose what you like. The food is prepared according
to western tastes, with some curries and local
cuisine included. If you choose a camping safari,
fresh meat and produce is prepared by our expert
chefs to the highest sanitary standards. Most
returning guests rave about our camp food! A request
for local food is welcome. Mostly we buy food for
camping safaris before we start the safari so you have
a chance of telling exactly what kind of food you
would like to have while on safari.
Q:Can
special dietary requirements be accommodated?
A:Special
dietary requirements such as vegetarian or diabetic
meals can easily be arranged with advanced notice.
If you are vegetarian or vegan you may wish to bring
along some alternative protein sources. If you have
multiple food allergies, you'll definitely want to
bring along supplemental snacks. It is important we
know of any possible dietary restrictions as soon as
possible.
Q:Is
it OK to drink the water?
A:We
provide at least two liters of bottled water a day for every
client, and you can purchase more bottled water at
all the lodges and camps or before the Safari.
Q:What
shots should I get?
A:For
medical advice it is always best to consult your
doctor or travel clinic. The minimum requirements
for entry into Tanzania are a yellow fever
vaccination and anti-malarial medication. Bear in
mind that you will be staying in camps and lodges
oriented to meet the needs of American and European
guests.
Q:What
if the Car get break down?
A:Willels
Tours is responsible for sending a rescue vehicle
(s) within 4hrs - 5hrs ofreceiving the
information of the break down. A rescue will be done
and compensations will be made based on time
replacement (extra half day or full day) or refund
of 30% of a full day tour deducted from the total
tour cost per day. The distance from the event will
also determine the arrival time of a rescue vehicle
(s). A quick evacuation can also be done by flying
doctors (which will be included in the package on
your request). or transfer to a near by Hotel or
lodge for accommodation and catering services. If
the car can be maintained on the field and continue
then there will be no need of sending a rescue
vehicles instead we will replace the time by adding
extra time on the game
