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Sunrise Balloon Safari

Rise before dawn in order to catch the sweeping vista of the morning light over Masai
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hour over the grassy plains. Celebrate touchdown with a Champagne-style picnic
breakfast in the bush before returning to camp mid-morning. Please note: This optional
tour must be purchased at least 45 days prior to departure. Prices are subject to change.

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The cost is $535 per person.

Communications

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that you won’t have the same access to the Internet, email, or phone service that you would
back at home.

Cell phone or Internet service will be available in some places, but not all. Even basic
telephone and email service is not always available in the bush, where you will be spending
much of your time. You won’t be completely out of touch—our bush camps and safari lodges
do have satellite radio service. However, the satellite radio service is usually for emergencies
only. Outside of the bush, you’ll be able to send emails and make phone calls in large cities,
like Nairobi.

Cell Phones

If you want to use your cell phone on the trip, check with your phone provider to see if your
phone and service will work outside of the U.S. It may turn out to be cheaper to rent an
international phone or buy a SIM card onsite. If you want to use a local SIM, just make certain
your phone is “unlocked”, meaning it can accept a local SIM card. If your cell is “unlocked”
then you will be able to purchase a local SIM for it and then buy minutes with “Pay as You Go”
cards, so that you have a local contact number for your friends and family.

Please understand that throughout Africa, good cell phone service is only available in large
towns or cities.

Calling Apps
Another option is to use a smartphone app like Skype or FaceTime. These services are usually
less expensive than making a traditional call, but you’ll need a Wi-Fi connection and the calls
may count towards your phone plan’s data allowance. Many smartphones—and some tablets
or laptops—come with one of these apps pre-installed or you can download them for free
from the appropriate apps store.

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