Africa trip


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always wanted to post a thread for information but always ended up dilly dally.
but after seeing starrynight's post , http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=319607 i'm quite determined to rough it out someday.

now's the time to do homework i guess.

experienced photogs who has been there, done that, please share information with me/us (since there a few people interested)

1)for trips like this, what would be the minimal number of days required?(got to plan leave):bsmilie:

2)is a big mama lens always required?what should be the minimum focal length to bring?

3)i heard there wont be electricity in certain parts of the stay.so exactly how many days without power and how many batts should we bring to be sufficient?

4)what kind of accomodation will we be looking at?tents?rovers?any 5 stars hotel?

5)is this kind of trip constantly ongoing to different places or you can dump your luggage in a hotel, and make the day trip and then back to hotel in evening?

6)any dangers?(sounds stupid but i'm more concerned about health issues and being robbed):embrass:

7)recommended vaccination?and how many days/weeks/months in advance that we have to take it before the trip?

8)cost per pax for entire trip?

9)any self drive 4WD with GPS system?

10)when's the best time/season to go?and how's the climate like?as hot and humid as sgp?

11)any personal contacts, lobangs?(if inconvenient, please pm me)

12)other than animals and birds, is there anything else in that country that's worth a visit?


that's all for now.really appreciate the answers.
 

always wanted to post a thread for information but always ended up dilly dally.
but after seeing starrynight's post , http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=319607 i'm quite determined to rough it out someday.

now's the time to do homework i guess.

experienced photogs who has been there, done that, please share information with me/us (since there a few people interested)

1)for trips like this, what would be the minimal number of days required?(got to plan leave):bsmilie:

2)is a big mama lens always required?what should be the minimum focal length to bring?

3)i heard there wont be electricity in certain parts of the stay.so exactly how many days without power and how many batts should we bring to be sufficient?

4)what kind of accomodation will we be looking at?tents?rovers?any 5 stars hotel?

5)is this kind of trip constantly ongoing to different places or you can dump your luggage in a hotel, and make the day trip and then back to hotel in evening?

6)any dangers?(sounds stupid but i'm more concerned about health issues and being robbed):embrass:

7)recommended vaccination?and how many days/weeks/months in advance that we have to take it before the trip?

8)cost per pax for entire trip?

9)any self drive 4WD with GPS system?

10)when's the best time/season to go?and how's the climate like?as hot and humid as sgp?

11)any personal contacts, lobangs?(if inconvenient, please pm me)

12)other than animals and birds, is there anything else in that country that's worth a visit?


that's all for now.really appreciate the answers.

if you're going on safari you're going to need a big ass lens as you won't be allowed to get close enough to the animals to disturb them...but some places they are used to the presence of humans so they wouldn't run off and hide if they see you. You're going to need a spotter and something cover yourself so you don't stick out like a sore thumb when you go looking for animals.
 

Are you specifically targetting Kenya? I just came back from Kenya and Tanzania. I climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. What's your target? Safari?
 

if you're going on safari you're going to need a big ass lens as you won't be allowed to get close enough to the animals to disturb them...but some places they are used to the presence of humans so they wouldn't run off and hide if they see you. You're going to need a spotter and something cover yourself so you don't stick out like a sore thumb when you go looking for animals.

sounds like a sniper kind of mission.:bsmilie:

can put perfume?:bsmilie:
ok, just kidding.

i forgot one important question...

can get to shower everyday?
 

Are you specifically targetting Kenya? I just came back from Kenya and Tanzania. I climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. What's your target? Safari?

target as in?
i just want to do animal/wildlife photography.no mountain climbing, no 2.4km run.:)
i need a break from work.
 

You will not be able to self-drive with a GPS. Most of the trips and routes are planned and mapped, as the park rangers will stop you from going to areas where they're trying to stop poachers, etc. As a tourist you'll be limited to "fixed routes". However, these routes are usually very well planned to give you the best views. 3-5 days is good, and I recommend september.
 

You will not be able to self-drive with a GPS. Most of the trips and routes are planned and mapped, as the park rangers will stop you from going to areas where they're trying to stop poachers, etc. As a tourist you'll be limited to "fixed routes". However, these routes are usually very well planned to give you the best views. 3-5 days is good, and I recommend september.

sept over already...:cry:
sq got direct flight to kenya?
 

can get to shower everyday?

Only when you're back in the cities. Other than that, it's baby wipes and talcum powder...

They'll probably give you a bowl of water for washing, but not a shower.
 

Only when you're back in the cities. Other than that, it's baby wipes and talcum powder...

They'll probably give you a bowl of water for washing, but not a shower.

oh no.:cry:

how's the weather like?hot and humid like sgp?
 

sept over already...:cry:
sq got direct flight to kenya?

No, not SQ. You'll need to take Kenyan airways, or Ethiopian airways, or Emirates to Dubai, then Nairobi.
 

No, not SQ. You'll need to take Kenyan airways, or Ethiopian airways, or Emirates to Dubai, then Nairobi.

so need to transit.
and from nairobi?how far is it to the safari?the contact will pick me up from airport or...?
 

oh no.:cry:

how's the weather like?hot and humid like sgp?

No, actually... Nairobi is fairly cool weather (jackets needed), it's about 800m ASL. If you drive out to the safari areas and get good sunshine, it's more of a dry heat. Not humid.

But VERY VERY VERY dusty and sandy.
 

so need to transit.
and from nairobi?how far is it to the safari?the contact will pick me up from airport or...?

You can arrange everything from SG. You'll be picked up at the airport.

There are many safari areas, though Kenya and Tanzania have the more popular ones.
 

No, actually... Nairobi is fairly cool weather (jackets needed), it's about 800m ASL. If you drive out to the safari areas and get good sunshine, it's more of a dry heat. Not humid.

But VERY VERY VERY dusty and sandy.

what's 800mASL?

dusty?so cam equipment how?
does it rain over there?
 

Do NOT expect to enjoy a "squeky clean" time like in SG with hot baths, etc etc. Expect to rough it out in the wild. Be prepared to squat behind bushes for toilet business.
 

what's 800mASL?

dusty?so cam equipment how?
does it rain over there?

800m ASL = 800 meters above sea level. So it's cooler. Frequent rains and drizzles.

Make sure you bring a good camera bag, try to AVOID switching lenses in the wild and bring your blower.
 

Do NOT expect to enjoy a "squeky clean" time like in SG with hot baths, etc etc. Expect to rough it out in the wild. Be prepared to squat behind bushes for toilet business.

HUH

it's convenient for you guys but for gals....:cry::embrass::embrass::embrass:
 

800m ASL = 800 meters above sea level. So it's cooler. Frequent rains and drizzles.

Make sure you bring a good camera bag, try to AVOID switching lenses in the wild and bring your blower.

so i lug my luggage and camera bag with me throughout the entire trip?!?!??!???
 

where do you go and arrange for such trips?
any contacts please?
 

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