Kindred Safaris recommends that all travelers consult with their physician(s) and your local health department regarding suggested vaccinations. Health Information for Tanzania Health Information for Rwanda

As with vaccinations, please consult your physician(s) regarding medications, as every individuals health needs are different. Below is some general information to consider when consulting with your physician, which is based on our experience. • Malaria medication: Atovaquone-Proguanil 250-100 has been tolerated well. This medication and dose is good for shorter trips (e.g., less than 30 days), as you only have to start 1 day in advance of arrival and can stop the medication after 7 days of return. There is a high-dose form that some travelers complain of stomach issues. • Travelers Diarrhea: All travelers should consider remedies for travelers diarrhea. Consider over the counter medications for general digestive tract changes. Prescription antibiotics may also be considered. For additional information: Tanzania Travel Information Rwanda Travel Information

Below are some recommendations on gratuities for the Safari portion, and the amount/denomination of US cash to bring with you on your trip. Note that these are only guidelines as tips are optional. • Driver guides share tips equally, so a recommended range for tipping your guides is $150-$250 per traveler and can be given to the main driver guide at the end of the trip (note: there maybe an assistant guide on your trip). • Lodges: $10-$15 per night per person. Each lodge has a tip box typically located next to the front desk. For multiple days at the same location you can tip on the last day of stay. Tips for meals are not necessary or expected. • Laundry Services: If you are planning to use the laundry services at the lodges (most have them), figure an average of $1-$2 per item for the service, and a tip of 10% of the total bill. Plan your laundering to occur on the first day of a multiple day stay. Your guides will help you coordinate. • Misc: There will be various people at lodges helping with getting luggage of the vehicles, so just like in the States, we typically tip $1-$2 per traveler on each occurrence. A good estimate would be a maximum of $30 per traveler for the entire trip. • Cash: You will want $20-$100s if you decide to tip the driver guides, and $1s, $5s, and $10s for everything else. We have never had a problem using our Visa or MasterCard in Tanzania/Rwanda if you plan ahead with your bank. Credit cards (Visa and MC) can also be used for gifts purchases, etc. The Tanzanian Schilling (TSh) and Rwandan Franc are the local currencies and trade at 2,300-to-$1 and 1,225-to-$1, respectively. For the Rwanda portion of the trip, the recommendations are: Rangers - $20 per person that will be shared with assistants. Trackers - $10 per person that will be shared with all trackers. Porters - $10 per person that will be shared with each porter in your group. Porters are not necessary but it is a source of income for locals. Driver Guide - $100-$150 per person for the entire trip. Lodge - $10-$15 per person per night.

In short, we have had better cell coverage in Rwanda/Tanzania than many places in the States. Talk with your cell provider in advance for details (note: Verizon charges $12 per day for coverage). Good WiFi internet service is available at all lodges at no additional cost, although some lodges only have service in the lobby.

Your lodging is all inclusive, with 3 meals per day provided and also includes drinking water and soft drinks at most sites, and some sites having complementary house beer and wine at dinner. Water will be provided by Kindred Safaris at all times (lodging and on game drives). Additional meals/ drinks not provided by the lodge will be at the expense of the traveler.

Kindred Safaris’ lead guide in Tanzania is Joseph Bumija, who manages the TZ operations and coordinates all driver guides. You will be met by a Kindred Safaris’ representative at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) who will be clearly identified with signage containing the company’s name and your party name. In Rwanda, our partner is Charles Karenzi, who will coordinate all details in Rwanda. Important contact information is provided below. It is recommended that you download the application, WhatsApp, onto your phone for communicating with our guides. Joseph Bumija (pictured in our brochure with Aaron Strickland): Physical Address: 79 Kitongoji, Nguruma Kati, 23306, Akheri, Arumeru Mobile No: +255 784 320 032 Email: josephbumi1@gmail.com • Charles Karenzi Mobile No: +250 788 302 289 • Aaron Strickland Physical Address: 4 Top Forty Road, Freeville, NY 13068 Mobile No: +1 6072277522 Email: aaron@kindredsafaris.com Please note that all three of your hosts for this retreat will be on the actual retreat! Angelique Flynn of Whole Image Wellness, Rochelle Avignon of Go Farther Travel, and Aaron Strickland of Kindred Safaris will be there to act as your concierge during the retreat.

As with every yoga retreat, we will have an online group format to ask questions and share information. Solo travelers can meet others to travel with in this private group. All important information will be sent out via email, so please make sure we are on your safe sender's list. You can expect emails to come primarily from angelique@wholeimagewellness.com or rochelle@gofarthertravel.com. Additionally, we will host 2-3 Zoom meetups prior to the retreat to share information and for guests to get to know each other!

No! Our classes and mindfulness sessions will be accessible to people of all levels, if you wish to participate. If not, that's okay, too! We just ask that you sit quietly during meditations if you are not participating.

Tourist visas for Tanzania can be obtained in two ways: when you arrive at the international airport during your transfer from Kigali to Seronera - you will be traveling through Mwanza, which should be selected on your online visa application under port of entry - or online prior to your arrival. The visa cost is $100 regardless of doing it online or in country. If getting the visa in country, you will be guided to the appropriate counter upon arrival to the airport. IMPORTANT: You will need to bring a new, unmarked $100 bill for this purchase. Below is guidance for applying for the visa online. The online visa application process for Rwanda is very straightforward, costs $50, and can be done at THIS LINK. Online TZ Visa Application: There are a lot of third-party online services that you should avoid. HERE is the website you should use, and Kindred Safaris will set up a call with you to help with the process.

A packing list will be provided based on your trip details. You can find a sample packing list in our brochure, available for download on this webpage.