• Yellow Fever: Mandatory for Kenya/Uganda/Rwanda entry/proof crossing borders - prevents outbreaks.
• Hepatitis A/B: Food/water-borne; protects against contaminated sources.
• Typhoid: Street food/parks; oral vaccine lasts 5 years.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis: Boosters every 10 years; wildlife scratches happen.
• Malaria Prophylaxis (Malarone/Doxy): Region-specific (non-resistant strains dominate East/Southern).
• Rabies (pre-exposure): For kids/trekkers - gorilla proximity.‍
• COVID/Flu boosters: Per destination mandates.

100% generator-backed power in our accommodation portfolio.

CPAP confirmed pre-booking: Surge protectors + spares provided.

Meds? Dedicated bio-fridges in villas (2-8°C); solar hybrids in remotes (e.g., Fanjove).

Starlink/WiFi (50Mbps+), ergonomic tents/desks.

15kg/pax standard (Cessna safaris) - soft duffels only.

For Multi-destination journeys, you may pre-ship excess gear via secure courier (DHL to lodges) or take advantage of in-camp laundry services.

You may also pre-pay for over-limit luggage, Buyout aircraft for more allowance or store the luggage in guarded storage.

Pro tip - Pack light: Layers + lodge laundry handles 10-day trips

Strictly regulated - permits mandatory.

Drones are mostly banned in parks, near airports (10km), crowds. Where possible, Leshy handles license applications at least 1 month prior to guest arrival.

White-glove orchestration: Greeter with name board at aircraft door/before immigration desk; fast-track immigration/customs (VIP lane); porter-assisted baggage; lounge escort where applicable; secure transfer to private flight terminal or driver.

• Nairobi (NBO): Pride Lounge (international, showers/WiFi/business center).
• Dar es Salaam (DAR): LAP or Swissport (a/c, meals).
• Kigali (KGL): Radisson Blu (premium, spa showers).
• Entebbe (EBB): VIP Lounge (quiet, a/c).
• Johannesburg (JNB): InterContinental or Nedbank (top-tier).
• Cape Town (CPT): Nedbank/Acumen (ocean views).
• Mahe (SEZ)/Male (MLE): Seychelles Airlines or hotel contracts (showers).Leshy Perk: Complimentary upgrades via partners.

• 1. Family/Group Scaling: Multiply by guests (e.g., 4 pax x $25 guide = $100/day) - but pool creatively (one family envelope).
  2. Exceptional Moments: ++10% for "wow" (e.g., pilot spotting Migration crossing unscheduled).
  3. Cultural Sensitivity: Always with eye contact and a thank you (in the local language) - builds bonds.
  4. Currency/Method: Crisp USD $1/5/10/20 (avoid 50s/100s); Local currency equivalent fine.
  5. Our support: Pre-tip tipping kit (envelopes, calculator)