Lots of Questions
My wife and I will be taking Tauck’s “Great Migration: Tanzania and Kenya” in August 2026. We have been on many tours with Tauck. This one is far different. I have many questions. So here I go.
Is there anyone who has an in-depth day-by-day description of the trip? That would be really helpful.
Now for communications and electronics. Is there coverage for mobile phones at the hotels and camps or out in the bush? Is there a US cell service that works well in Kenya and Tanzania? How does one charge the electronics? Should I bring a charging power bank? Will there be WiFi or some kind of data service like streaming?
I have a cpap I sleep with that runs on electric and needs distilled water. Will I be able to run that?
In our “room” will there be potable water? Will there be a sink and shower? Are there any restrictions to the use of water?
Are there bugs, insects and mosquitoes around camps? What type of bug repellent did you use?
Was there a way to keep up to-date with the world news?
There is a battery of shots that are needed for the trip. What shots did you get? When did you get them? Did you have any problem with the shots? Did you have any problem getting visas? Are there any things to look out for?
What are the best things to pack? I heard lite colors are best. I assume including socks. Any thing best to bring? As for the luggage, I typically have two carry ons, b one with my cpap and the other my camera. Will they let me have both of these carry ons during the trip? How strict are they on the bags weight?
As floor money, did you use dollars or credit card or local currency?
Is there anything I should lookout for with the air trip to and from the tour in Africa? How bout the planes during the tour?
I hear that in Tanzania zip lock plastic bags are illegal. That I need silicon bags. Is that right?
I know this is an extensive list of questions. I don’t expect anyone to answer all these questions. I’d appreciate any that are answered. Thanks.
Comments
The best thing to do for all these questions is to read all previous posts on Kenya and Tanzania over the past few years as most are answered there. Come back here if you can’t find all the answers. I’ve been on four tours to this area with Tauck but not the Migration one as I think it isn’t necessary to spend all that extra money for everything you will see on a regular tour plus the tour is too short
For anything to do with shots, talk to your doctor who knows your health records