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.

15 Days Bush & Beach Safari

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Description

Your Absolute adventure! A safari to see the best parks in Kenya rich in wildlife and in the most fulfilling way.

Departure any day

Itinerary

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Nairobi/Masai Mara
Pick up at JKIA upon arrival in the morning and drive down the escarpment. Stop at the observation deck overlooking the Great Rift Valley to enjoy the spectacular view and scenery and then proceed across the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara to reach your camp in time for lunch. After lunch, we have an afternoon game drive starting at 4pm. The reserve is popular for the big five and is a northern extension of the Serengeti National Park eco system in Tanzania. Overnight at your lodge/camp (LD)
2&3

Masai Mara Game Reserve
Two days spent game viewing with morning and afternoon game drive to experience the Mara magic! Kenya’s premier reserve is famed for its astounding concentration of wildlife and harboring 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. Visit Mara River to see crocodiles and hippos. In addition, there are more than 470 species of birds in the park with almost 60 species being raptors. The birds include vultures, marabou storks, secretary birds, hornbills, crowned cranes, ostriches, long-crested eagles, African pygmy-falcons and the lilac-breasted roller. Overnight at your lodge/camp (BLD)
4

Masai Mara/Lake Nakuru
After breakfast we depart at 0730am for Lake Nakuru to reach your lodge in time for lunch. Thereafter have afternoon tour of Lake Nakuru, which is a seasonal home for the Flamingo (Greater and Lesser) and other water birds including a variety of terrestrial birds numbering about 450 species in total. It is also a sanctuary for the black and white rhinos as well as the Rothschild giraffe and harbours lions, warthogs, waterbucks, buffaloes, hippo Pythons and many other animals. Overnight at your lodge/camp (BLD)
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5/8/2020-Lake Nakuru/Lake Naivasha
After breakfast we depart at 0830 am for Lake Naivasha to reach your camp in time for lunch. Have afternoon tour of Hells Gate National Park. “Hell's Gate National Park is a remarkable quarter of the Great Rift Valley. Spectacular scenery including the towering cliffs, water-gouged gorges, stark rock towers, scrub clad volcanoes and belching plumes of geothermal steam make it one of the most atmospheric Parks in Africa. In addition to the bio-diversity that includes raptors, visitors can enjoy (optional) walking, mountain biking, rock climbing and a natural spa.” Animals found here include the African buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson's gazelle and baboons as well as the klipspringer antelope and Chandler’s mountain reedbuck. There are over 100 species of birds in the park, including vultures, Verreaux's Eagles, augur buzzard and swifts. Overnight at your lodge/camp - Safari standard tent (BLD)
7

Amboseli National Park
Day spent viewing game with morning and afternoon game drive. Amboseli park (392 sq. km) is supported by swamp vegetation and 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 surface on the Amboseli plains in form of swamps. Overnight at your lodge/camp (BLD)
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Amboseli/Tsavo East
After breakfast, we drive to Tsavo east National park to reach your lodge in time for lunch. Tsavo East is famous for its great herds of elephant that are usually covered in red dust and a variety of game and fine scenery. We visit Lugards Falls, Mudanda Rocks and Aruba Dam as we view game if time permits. However much of the action in Tsavo East is concentrated along the Galana and Voi rivers that provide the green pastures that sustain the wildlife in an otherwise very arid and dusty park. Overnight at your lodge/camp (BLD)
9

Tsavo East National Park
Day spend with morning and afternoon game drive. Overnight at your lodge/camp (BLD)
10

Tsavo East /Diani Beach
After breakfast, we depart for Diani and drop you off at your beach hotel in time for lunch. Overnight at your lodge (AL)
11-14

Diani Beach
4 days relaxing at your beach hotel. Overnight at your lodge (AL)
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Diani/Nairobi JKIA
We transfer you to Ukunda Airport for your flight to Nairobi JKIA where you will connect with your International homebound flight (B)

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Transport by a private safari minivan 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/li>
Flying doctor’s emergency evacuations cover
One-way flight ticket to Nairobi from Diani beach
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 -Breakfast, lunch and dinner, snacks, Drinks (soft drinks coffee and tea, water, local beers, house wines and a selection of spirits (excluding premium champagnes, wines, spirits)).
Purified/mineral water in large reusable water containers while on safari.

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Personal travel insurance
Cost of visas
Drinks (alcoholic & nonalcoholic)
Lunch on last day
Balloon Safari US$450 per person in Masai Mara (Can be arranged on request)
Hotel accommodation in Nairobi
Optional activities payable directly on safari e.g. Masai village visit, nature walks, biking, boat rides, Mombasa/Diani excursions, sports activities etc.
All personal expenses; e.g. toiletries, laundry, beverages, tips to staff etc.
Driver tour guide –US$ 5 per person per day