How Much Does A Safari Cost In Kenya?

The cost of Safari normally depends on the number of days you have to spend in the country and what type of accommodations would you like to choose and what type of Safari would you like to go with. The Kenya Safari cost will range from $500 to $5000 per person according to your choices and preferences. There are few extra costs for additional special activities if you prefer, like; Hot Air Balloon, Night game drives, Birding Safari, and other activities. Tipping in Kenya Safari is also followed by most of the travelers and you will need to include it in the Safar cost.

What Is The Best Time To Go On Safari In Kenya?

Kenya welcomes you year around with its diverse nature and wildlife habitat. There are 2 main seasons in Kenya; Dry and Wet season. The best time to visit Kenya Safari is on dry season which is from June to September and December to January.

How Long Should I Spend On Safari In Kenya?

The length of the Safari depends on what you won't see, what is your holiday duration, budget, and if you are traveling for the first time. The normal spending time in Safari is 7 to 9 days. The longer you spend time in the parks; it is more likely to spot wild.

What Wildlife Can I See In Kenya?

You will be able to see most of the wild animals and birds in Kenya. However, the most important ones are Big5 and Big9. The Big5 are; Lion, Leopards, Rhino, Elephant and Cape buffalo. The Big Nine are; Big Five and Cheetah, Giraffe, Hippopotamus, Zebra. This is one of the most important Kenya Safari Facts.

What Is The Accommodation Like On Safari?

Kenya Lodge Safari and hotel accommodations range from deluxe, world-class properties to local inns, full-service tented camps, game-park lodges, beach resorts, and campgrounds. You can go with properties that are Mid Luxury and above.

How Long Is The Flight From The Us To Nairobi?

It depends on which state you are coming from it could take upwards of 36 hours to get from the US to Nairobi.Example: If you are flying from Los Angeles to Nairobi with Air France and had one layover in Paris. That first leg will be 11 hrs. Paris to Nairobi would come up to 9 hours.

How Much Are Flights?

The price is decided according to your choice of airlines and seat preference. There are flights starting from $700 for base level economy. The flights are long and typically overnight. This is the best time to use those credit card or airline points to upgrade to business class and enjoy the every worth of it.

Do You Have To Get Vaccinations To Go On Safari?

There are no major requirements of vaccinations to visit Kenya. However, if you are travelling from a country which is affected from Yellow fever, then you will need to carry a Yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter Kenya. The other recommended vaccines are; Typhoid, Tetanus, Hepatitis A, Malaria and Rabies.

What Is The Best Safari In Kenya?

As pet the Kenya Travel guide, the best Safari in Kenya is; Game drives and bush safari, Beach Safari, Bird watching and more. The best safari destinations in Kenya are; Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mount Kenya, Tsavo National Parks, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Mombasa Beach, Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo spring National Reserves.

Is Kenya Safe For Safari?

The Safaris in Kenya are 100% safe. Riding around in the open air vehicles on game drives is one of the coolest experiences. At times you will be within 5 to 6 feet of lions but never once you will feel scared. Kenya guides are very experienced and know how to read these animals. Additionally, if anything were to happen to a guest a guide can lose their license entirely, so they will not put you in a situation that would ultimately harm you. It’s important to trust them and listen to their directions!

Where Is The Safari In Kenya?

The Safaris are organized in the National parks and conservation areas. The best safaris of Kenya are arranged in Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, and other main national parks.

Is Kenya Or Tanzania Safari Better?

Both of the countries has the similar way of tourism with all the wilderness and landscapes, but Kenya got into the tourism industry very earlier than Tanzania, so Kenya would be a preferred place for Safari in Africa. You can also opt for Kenya Tanzania combined safari.

Is Kenya Expensive For Tourists?

Yes, Kenya is an expensive country to visit as a tourist. The gap between what locals earn and what you spend as a tourist is also very large. The minimum salary in Kenya is only 20038 sh, which amounts to $186, while as a tourist we already spend $186 per day. This makes Kenya even for Kenyans themselves very expensive.

Are Persons With Special Needs Able To Participate In Kenya Safari Tours?

Yes, if you request with specific needs, the safari and accommodation facility will be available for a wheel chair passenger. The diet requirement can also be arranged. The guides and drivers are experienced to take care of specially able people.

10 Days Tuskers Elephants Safari | Aard Wolf Africa Safari

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Description

This safari is only allowed for guests who foster elephants at the release stations in Tsavo and the Daphne Sheldrick elephant orphanage.

Itinerary

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JKIA/Nairobi
Pick up upon arrival at JKIA and we transfer you to your Nairobi hotel. Overnight at Tamarind Tree hotel. (BB)
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Full Day Nairobi- David Sheldrick
After breakfast we depart at 1030am for the famous David Sheldrick elephant orphanage, which operates from 11am-12noon where rescued orphaned baby elephants and rhinos are rehabilitated before reintroduction into the wild. This is a great opportunity to take pictures with your foster elephants and other new comers. Afterwards we then transfer you back to your hotel for light lunch and relax. Late in the afternoon at 430pm we take you back to the Elephant Orphanage for a foster parent visit, specifically intended for sponsors only. The public is not allowed at this time. This exclusive visit provides a wonderful opportunity for sponsors to learn more about the project they support and ask the caretakers in-depth questions about the Elephants. You will have a chance to spend more quality time with the little orphans and see the Stalls where they live & sleep. Afterwards we transfer you to Carnivore Restaurant for dinner and overnight at Tamarind Tree Hotel (HB)
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Nairobi/ Tsavo East- Ithumba Hill After breakfast, we depart at 0700am with your driver & private chef to Itumba hill camp in the northern part of Tsavo East. We will try to visit the Elephants frequently and increase our presence at the release station. We will have a meeting with the Keepers and visit the Elephants in the late afternoon at 1700hrs. This Camp is a specifically self- catering luxurious tented camp, with a swimming pool, which offers comfort and breath-taking panoramic views. Our Chef will take care of you with scrumptious meals, freshly prepared throughout your stay.
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Tsavo East- Ithumba Hills Two full days spent here with daily visits to the stockades. Most popular is the 11.00 am mud bath visit and again the 17.00 (5 pm) visit where you can interact actively with your foster elephant that will eventually be released and integrated into the Wild. A number of spectacular and breath-taking wildlife sightings await you during the Safari. Overnight at Ithumba Hill Camp (BLD)
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Tsavo East National Park After an early morning breakfast, we explore deep into Tsavo East to arrive your hotel in time for Lunch. We will spend the afternoon discovering the Park with extended game drive and visit the forth release station of the Orphaned Elephants. Overnight at Ashnil Aruba Lodge (BLD)
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Tsavo East National Park Day spent visiting the Elephants. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives. If time allows, visit the famous Lugard Falls on the Galana River where you may leave the vehicle for a while and take a walk to the rapids. You will enjoy your Lunch in form of Picnic along the beautiful Galana River. Overnight at Ashnil Aruba Lodge (BLD)
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Tsavo East/ Kibwezi Forest Reserve After breakfast, we depart for Kibwezi Forest, which is a conservation area where another release station for the Elephants has been set. You will spend the rest of the day in Umani Springs, a beautiful self-catering house managed and run by the Sheldricks. “Umani Springs is based in the luscious surrounds of an ancient 18,000 acre groundwater forest which now forms part of the Chyulu Hills National Park, the Kibwezi Forest provides a habitat for a number of species including elephants, leopards, hyenas, buffaloes and bushbucks, Serval cats, civets, mongooses and duikers”. A visit to the new Stockades is planned for in the afternoon. Our chef will prepare lovely, fresh meals for you. Overnight at Umani Springs (BLD)
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Kibwezi Forest & Chyulu Hills National Park Scrumptious breakfast then depart with picnic lunches to the famous Chyulu Hills National Park where you will spend the rest of the afternoon. Chyulu is a beautiful Park, which boasts of magnificent scenery. This is a truly magical area of ragged craters, rolling grassland, exotic aromatic plants and cedar forests not forgetting the diverse wildlife. We will end the day’s activities with one visit to the Stockades before returning to Umani Spring for overnight. Overnight at Umani Springs (BLD)
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Kibwezi/Nairobi JKIA After breakfast, we have a morning game drive then we transfer you to Nairobi JKIA in time for your evening/night International homebound flight (B) END OF SAFARI

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Transport by private safari minibus or 4x4 landcruiser with a pop up roof for best game viewing and photography
Services of a professional English speaking driver/ tour guide
All Game park entrance fees
Flying doctors emergency evacuations cover
Airport pickup and drop off after safari
Full board accommodation in tented camps/ lodges /hotels as specified in the itinerary or similar
Meal Plan – BB=Bed, Breakfast; LD= Lunch, dinner; BLD= breakfast, lunch, dinner; HB = Diner, bed, Breakfast,
Adequate purified water bottled in large re-usable containers while on safari.

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Personal travel insurance
Cost of visas
Lunch on last day
Nairobi hotel
Balloon Safari US$450 per person in Masai Mara (Can be arranged on request)
Optional activities payable directly on safari e.g. Masai village visit, nature walks, biking, boat rides etc
All personal expenses; e.g. toiletries, laundry, beverages, tips to staff, driver tour guide etc.
Any other extras not stated as included above
Driver tour guide –US$10pd

What you need to bring on safari

Money for personal spending and tipping
A pair of long trousers and jersey for the cool mornings and evenings in addition to plenty of light clothes for hot days (do not forget a hat), swim suit, comfortable shoes/sandals
Water bottle
Torch, sunglasses, suntan lotion, insect repellent/spray
Camera, memory cards, binoculars, maps, guide-books
Personal toiletries eg toothbrush/paste etc
All personal travel insurance

NB: Ban on plastic water bottles in Kenya’s National Parks, Game Reserves & Conservancies as from 1 July 2020 hence visitors are required to carry their own water bottles as a measure to protect the environment.