FAQs

Tourists visiting Kenya must have a valid visa. Your passport must also be valid for at least six months after the date of your arrival in the country. Effective Jan 1, 2022/2023, all passengers travelling to Kenya from countries that require visas to enter Kenya shall be required to apply and obtain E-visa before boarding an aircraft as no visas shall be issued on arrival.

Our standard safari travel & game viewing drive vehicle is a custom designed 4 x 4 Land Cruiser Jeep with pop up top roof for ease of photography during game viewing drives and sightseeing. The vehicle sits a maximum of 8 persons and access to the pop up top roof.

Lilac Roller Safaris Ltd,does not include International flight costs in our East African tour prices. This is because we are an inbound local Kenya tour operator and ground handling agency. Local safari tour packages that we operate start from Nairobi airport, Nairobi hotels, Mombasa airport and hotels, Diani beach resorts, Malindi / Watamu beach resorts,Naivasha area resorts, Kisumu, Nakuru, Arusha, Namanga, Taveta and Isebania border towns and from any other location in Kenya and East Africa

The maximum number of persons allowed in one room / tent are 3 , these can be accommodated in a double bed and a single bed or in 3 single beds.Where 4 persons or more are travelling together and prefer stay in one room / tent we may book them in 2 rooms with interconnecting doors For those that may prefer to stay close as family or friends , we may book them in adjacent tents / rooms Some safari lodges / camps have family units for maximum of 4 persons only. This however includes an extra cost. All safari rooms / tents are private with own bathroom / toilet

Kenya has many parks and reserves from which to choose from and each has its own unique reasons for visiting. The reason can be special topography or rare wildlife species. Whenever possible we recommend combining two, three or more parks in order to see a broad range of spectacular landscapes and animals

It is common practice to have all costs paid for prior to the start of the safari, as we have to make certain commitments to secure bookings, accommodation, flights, etc. You can make the payment through bank transfer or credit card. On special situations, cash payments can be made on arrival. Deposit is 50% of the safari cost. The balance should be cleared 1 month before the safari starts.

We have long rains in April to June and the short rains in November to early December. However these are not confined to the months allocated. It is possible to visit Kenya anytime of the year.

The cost of a safari in Lilac Roller Safaris, vary depending on what kind of safari you wish to undertake. The cost is influenced by number of days,Type of vehicle, level of comfort and other factors.

In most parks / conservancies you can normally guarantee that you will see the more common grazing animals such as buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, eland, giraffe, gazelles, impala and waterbuck. In addition lions, leopards and cheetahs are present in most parks, but are most easily seen in the Mara and the Mara Conservancies. Elephants are best seen in Selenkay / Amboseli and Rhino are often sighted in Nairobi National Park, Ol Pejeta Conservancy and Lake Nakuru Park.

Attacks on tourist visitors by wild animals in Africa are extremely rare and almost unheard of when on safari with a reputable company and experienced guide. Most animals are wary of the sight and smell of humans and will flee rather than attack but you should never attempt to approach animals yourself unless you are being escorted by a professional guide. While on game drives you will be taken out by expert guides who are highly trained in assessing situations and avoiding danger. They will avoid causing stress to wild animals and can read the signs. Guides in some countries carry firearms but the key thing is they should always avoid putting guests into a dangerous situation. Wildlife can wander close to camps and lodges and pass through the camp after dark since they are typically unfenced, but every measure is in place to ensure guest safety. For example, in unfenced camps guests should be escorted around camp after dark by staff who are famiiliar with the behaviour of wildlife. Sleeping under canvas in a tent in the wilds of Africa, surrounded by the sounds of the African bush is a memorable experience!

Mobile / cell phone coverage across Africa is generally quite good and even some of the main safari areas have a service. Your phone company will be able to tell you what service is provided in the countries you are visiting. If you use your phone during your safari please respect other guests and do not use the phone during game drives or speak loudly on your phone while in camp.

Some accommodation facilities cater for people living with special needs, however we strongly recommend our travelers to let us know in advance so as to reserve hotels that cater for PLWD (people living with disabilities). Also for any special dietary requirements, we strongly recommend prior consultation with our team and we will do our best to make you comfortable while on your safari. You will also enjoy special assistance from your professional guide or driver.