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.

12 Days Grand Tour Kenya | Aard Wolf Africa Safari

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The ultimate safari to see all the most popular national parks in Kenya based on lodges and luxury tented camps.

Itinerary

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Nairobi/Amboseli
Drive south through Masai territory to Amboseli Game Reserve, arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon gamedrive with the snow-capped Mt Kilimanjaro in the background. Dinner and overnight at a lodge
2

Amboseli
Day spent viewing game with a morning and afternoon gamedrive. In between relax by the pool side. Amboseli (392 sq km) is not a big park but supported by swamp vegetation it harbours elephants, buffaloes, hippos, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, gazelles, wildebeests, warthogs, zebras, ostriches and Masai giraffes in the background of the magnificent snow caped Mt Kilimanjaro. The waters from melted snow find their way down the mountain under lava flows and re-surface on the Amboseli plains in form of swamps. Dinner and overnight at a lodge
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Amboseli/Tree Hotel
Gamedrive then drive via Nairobi to the Aberdare for an exciting Tree Hotel or lodge overlooking a floodlit waterhole frequented by wildlife. Dinner and overnight at your tree hotel
4

Tree/Hotel/Samburu
After breakfast we drive north across the Equator to the edge of the Northern Frontier in the Samburu Game Reserve. Arrival will be in time for lunch followed by afternoon gamedrive. Dinner and overnight at your lodge
5

Samburu
The day is spent game viewing in the Samburu game park. Elephants abound; also available in this park and the neighboring Buffalo Springs Game Reserve is lion, leopard, cheetah, reticulated giraffe, buffalo, gerenuk, grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, oryx and crocodile. Dinner and overnight at your lodge
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Samburu/Mt Kenya Safari club
Early morning gamedrive then drive to Mt Kenya Safari Club to enjoy their excellent facilities or take an optional tour to the nearby Sweetwaters and Olpejeta wildlife sanctuaries for gamedrive and viewing of the orphaned chimps
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Mt Kenya Safari Club/Lake Baringo
Early morning drive via Nyahururu Falls down to the scenic Lake Bogoria to view the hot springs and geysers. Later drive to Lake Baringo. Evening bird walk followed by dinner and overnight in your hotel/lodge.
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Baringo/Lake Nakuru
We have morning boat ride in Lake Baringo followed by lunch, then drive along the floor of the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru. Dinner and overnight at your lodge
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Nakuru/Masai Mara
Early breakfast followed by morning game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park. After lunch drive across the Rift Valley down to the Masai Mara. Dinner and overnight at your lodge
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Masai Mara
Two days to experience the Mara magic! Kenya’s premier reserve is famed for its astounding concentration of wildlife and harbouring lions, leopards, cheetah, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, masai giraffes, hippos, black rhinos, spotted hyenas many species of antelopes. The climax is the annual great wildebeest migration in July, August, September and October of each year. Dinner and overnight at your lodge
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Masai Mara/Nairobi
Early morning game drive and then return to Nairobi by lunch time and drop off at your hotel or airport. END OF SAFARI

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Transport by safari minibus or 4x4landcruiser in Kenya and 4x4 in Tanzania with a pop up roof for best game viewing and photography
Services of a professional and experienced 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, AL= All inclusive (non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages (local brands)
1.5 liter bottled water per person per day in the vehicle while on safari

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Personal travel insurance
Cost of visas
Balloon Safari US$450 per person in Masai Mara (but 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