Being in possession of wildlife trophies, while travelling in East Africa, is illegal if not accompanied by a permit issued by the visiting country’s local authorities. This can cause issues while crossing international borders, even with legally bought items from a different country in Africa, and applies to all wildlife trophies regardless of the origins. A wildlife trophy is any protected animal, game animal, or game bird (alive or dead); and any bone, claw, egg, feather, hair, hoof, skin, tooth, tusk or other durable portion of that animal/bird/fish/ other aquatic life - whether processed, added to or changed by the work of man or not. Anyone found in possession of such trophies will be liable to a fine, imprisonment or both. If guests have any doubt, they must contact their travel consultant for further information.
“Where East Africa visas can be obtained at the port of entry, fees are payable in USD cash only – credit cards are not accepted. It is advisable that guests take small denominations of bills, not older than 2008, as officials are not in a position to give change.”
