Martin

It might well of changed....it's just from my point off view you can't just take it for granted they WILL help I am sure some woud but also some will not....

I do agree ith the comment I was happy in the back as we were all standing up at some point which you cannot do if your sitting in the front.

Great tour, fantastic memories...

Cindy

Hi,

I did this tour a couple of years ago and can I say the Somak drivers/guides were very helpful, we had a lady who used a stick, which broke and they went out of their way to find her a replacement, they would also help her in and out of the jeeps (well mini bus really), we let her sit in the front with the driver, we didn't mind really as for nearly all of the drives those of us in the back were stood up, we also had a lady who used cructches and they would help her as well.

Maybe things have changed since Cindy was there.

Martin

Hi i think if you went in the front of the jeep as long as you can manage to get in and out and i'm sure somebody would assist that would be the only time you'll need to get out when return to camp, i did a number of game drives in both Kenya and South Africa and there is a lot of jossling about in the back especially at times when you travel at speed and people do get excited at getting their pics when you may only have a second or two to get that prized shot sometimes, if you think you can manage it then go for it its a long way to go just to sit in camp and miss what you really wanted to see

all the best Dave

When I went and that was about 3 years ago, the jeeps just pull up and you get into them, there was no pulling up against steps etc that I can remember. Also to be honest we spent an awful amount of time standing as that sure is the best way to see the beautiful animals and this is sometimes while travelling at speed.

Cindy

Thanks Cindy,

You post is really helpful for those thinking of travelling on this tour.

Julia

hi there

Can I just but in on this posting, I went on this tour a couple years ago...

Just one word of warning, are you able to get in and out of a jeep??? The reason I ask is that we had a lady that was not very able and we as passengers and or the driver can NOT assist with getting a person in or out of a jeep, I do hope you understand, as in health and safety etc. Also you should take it in turns to sit with the driver to get the BEST view but in the end this lady was such a challenge we let her sit in the from each safari drive.

Please do not think I am saying this to be negative, but more from a practical point of view.

This is a great holiday to go on, and apart from the issue of getting in and out of a Jeep it is different from a car, I think you would be fine, on the fantastic boat trip evening meal there are a huge amount of stairs but there must be a lift system somewhere as the lady was on the boat.

Cindy

Thanks Julia Does anyone know if the game vehicles pull up alongside steps to allow easy access?

Thanks Julia that was helpful. As regards getting in and out of the game vehicles, when I was visiting a holiday complex ion South Africa the game vehicles pulled up along side high ramps to enable people to get in and out easily. Do you think this would be the case as I had to sit in the front seat of my brother-in-law's game vehicle.

Does anyone know the answer please. Many thanks Jemart

Hi jemart,

I have spoken with one of my colleagues who has done the Travelsphere version of this tour (which is very similar).

She has stated that she doesn't see why you wouldn't be able to enjoy this holiday and that there was actually very little walking involved - there was quite a bit of getting in and out of the safari vehicles for the game drives, and it is lovely to be able to stand in the vehicle when it comes to a stop to view animals (though not essential), but you would mostly be sitting. For the second part of the holiday, at the beachfront hotel, this is very relaxing and you can do as much or as little walking as you wish.

As I mentioned - this was for the Travelsphere tour so it might be worth asking the wider Just You community for their experiences of this holiday.

I hope this information helps - if you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

Kindest regards,

Julia

Hi I am looking at your holidays to Kenya and would like to know if a person who walks with a stick because of a bad gait would be able to cope on this holiday. I had a lovely Alpine Europe holiday with Just You and I would certainly recommend you to friends. I have had a holiday to South Africa but this was staying with family. I love seeing the wild animals. Can you please advise. Many thanks.