$1999 / Per Person

Kenya 7 Day: Swift Safari

7 days
Tastemaker: Michaela Guzy

What's Included and Additional Details

  • Bed & breakfast accommodation at Hemingways Nairobi
  • Full board accommodation at Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs & Elewana Sand River Masai Mara
  • Soft drinks, beer, house wines & selected spirits at Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs & Elewana Sand River Masai Mara
  • Safari activities including shared scheduled day game drives and sundowners
  • Guided bush walks, bush breakfasts, anti-poaching sniffer dog experience, camel trekking and horse riding at Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs
  • Park and conservancy fees
  • Scheduled flights and domestic flight departure tax
  • Processing and payment of one single entry visa per person
  • Meet and assist on arrival and departure at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
  • Lounge access at Wilson Airport
  • Use of customised safari concierge app
  • VIP welcome at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
  • AMREF Flying Doctors Membership
  • Airport and airstrip transfers
  • Laundry and all statutory taxes

 

Additional Notes:

Depending on passenger loads, the Loisaba to Masai Mara scheduled flight may be routed via Wilson Airport
There is a baggage restriction of 15 kgs on all internal flights, in soft bags.

 

Flights

Day 2

10:20 AM – Flight departs Wilson Airport

11:20 AM – Flight arrives Loisaba Airstrip

Day 4

9:05 AM – Flight departs Loisaba Airstrip

11:00 AM – Flight arrives Mara Keekorok Airstrip

Day 6

11:00 AM – Flight departs Mara Keekorok Airstrip

12:20 PM – Flight arrives Wilson Airport

Accommodations

Day 1 – 2

Hemingways Nairobi

Deluxe Suite x 1

Breakfast Included

Day 2 – 4

Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs

Luxury Tented Room x 1

Game Package

Day 4 – 6

Elewana Sand River Masai Mara

Safari Tent x 1

Game Package

Day 6

Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport

What’s Not Included

  • Additional meals and drinks at Hemingways Nairobi
  • Champagne, luxury spirits and select wines
  • Additional activities not mentioned in inclusions
  • Exclusive use of vehicle
  • All statutory increases beyond our control
  • International flights and additional visa fees
  • Gratuities and items of a personal nature
  • Any other extras
Day 1 :
  • On arrival in Nairobi, you will be met by our representative and assisted through immigration and baggage collection. Transfer to Hemingways Nairobi, Depart Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Arrive Hemingways Nairobi. On arrival, you will be met by our representative and driver and transferred to Hemingways Nairobi. Check in at Hemingways Nairobi, Deluxe Suite x 1 (Breakfast Included)1 Night. Property Overview: This 45-suite boutique hotel elevates the standard of luxury for travellers in the region. Beautiful in its symmetry and flooded with natural light, this plantation-style property is airy and spacious. Each of the 80 m2 suites have a private balcony overlooking the iconic silhouette of the Ngong Hills, a magical view which can also be enjoyed over sundowners at the bar. Your dedicated butler will know that you prefer Earl Grey to Assam with your scones, and will remember which trousers you like pressed flat and which ones need a central crease. So while you are indulging in the spa, relaxing beside the pool or meandering through the gardens, back in your suite, your butler will have dimmed the lights, adjusted your personalized pillows, set out your nightcap and arranged the morning’s outing down to the finest detail. Accommodations: Deluxe Suite. These spacious rooms are 80 m2 and are located on the ground floor of each wing. Each Deluxe Suite has a seating area and private terrace. Large en-suite marble bathrooms feature walk-in closets, double vanity units and separate bath, shower and WC.
Day 2 :
  • Check out from Hemingways Nairobi, Transfer to Wilson Airport, Depart Hemingways Nairobi Arrive Wilson Airport. Enjoy breakfast at Hemingways Nairobi before your transfer to Wilson Airport in time for your scheduled flight to Loisaba Airstrip. Flight from Wilson Airport to Loisaba Airstrip. 10:20 AM · Depart Wilson Airport, 11:20 AM · Arrive Loisaba Airstrip. Welcome to Loisaba Conservancy. You will be met by your Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs safari guide at Loisaba Airstrip before a game drive en route to camp to check-in. Enjoy a delicious lunch overlooking sweeping views of the vast wilderness. Discover the wildlife of Loisaba on an afternoon game drive and sundowners, returning to camp in time for dinner. On Safari in Loisaba: Your safari guide will brief you on the itinerary for game drives and activities for your two full days on safari at Loisaba Conservancy, based on your safari preferences. The 78,000-acre conservancy can be explored on day and night game drives as well as away from the safari vehicle on guided bush walks, mountain bikes, camel treks, and horse rides. Join the rangers of Loisaba Conservancy who dedicate their lives to protecting the wildlife and wilderness on an anti-poaching sniffer dog experience at the Loisaba Conservancy headquarters. Check in at Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs, Luxury Tented Room x 1 (Game Package), 2 Nights. Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs offers an ultra-private experience with eight individual spacious rooms with impressive views that reach across the magical landscape of northern Kenya stretching out to Mount Kenya. Service is paramount, with every room assigned an Elewana Guest Ambassador to cater to each guest’s needs, as well as a dedicated safari vehicle and highly qualified Elewana field guide who will accompany guests for the duration of their stay. Loisaba sits on a vital Elephant Corridor connecting the famous Laikipia Plateau and plays a key role in supporting one of Kenya’s largest and most stable lion populations.
Day 3 :
  • Loisaba is a 230 km2 private game sanctuary, with limited accommodations on it. With 4.8 km2 of wilderness to each bed, Loisaba offers some of the most exclusive safari experiences available in East Africa. Experience + Activities: Renowned for its beautiful landscape and rich wildlife, Loisaba also offers a multitude of activities to enjoy them by - horse riding, camel safaris, mountain biking, day and night game drives, bush and bird walks, fishing, and visits to the conservation headquarters. Cultural visits to the local Samburu village are also possible. Loisaba’s conservation model is a multilateral approach involving community, conservation organizations, tourism partners, agricultural and research institutions. Learn about the cutting-edge concepts being used to sustain the future of this stunning wilderness. Accommodations: Luxury Tented Room Loisaba Lodo Springs offers 8 generously spacious and airy en-suite rooms custom-designed with large floor-to-ceiling doors and windows, polished wood floors, stylish modern furnishings in warm hues recalling the surrounding landscape, and wide verandas offering breathtaking views overlooking the Laikipia plains below. Bathrooms are luxurious with solar-heated hot water cascading from a rainfall shower to deliver a revitalizing cleanse after an action-packed day along with double-basin vanity and flush toilets. Curl up with a book or relax and take in the view of Loisaba from one of the plush double sunbeds.
Day 4 :
  • Check out from Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs. Final Game Drive In Loisaba: After an early breakfast, depart the camp for your final game drive enroute to Loisaba Airstrip in time for your scheduled flight to Mara North Conservancy. Flight from Loisaba Airstrip to Mara Keekorok Airstrip 9:05 AM · Depart Loisaba Airstrip, 11:00 AM · Arrive Mara Keekorok Airstrip. Welcome to Maasai Mara. On arrival in the world-famous Masai Mara, you will be met by your Elewana Sand River Masai Mara safari guide and transferred to camp with a game drive en route. Enjoy lunch in camp before departing on an afternoon game drive in the wildlife-rich Masai Mara National Reserve. Returning to camp for sundowners around the campfire, followed by dinner. Check in at Elewana Sand River Masai Mara, Safari Tent x 1 (Game Package), 2 Nights. Property Overview Situated on a secluded and picturesque site on the banks of the splendid Sand River, Sand River Masai Mara is built in the elegant style reminiscent of late 1920’s safaris. These were the glory days of great safaris, patronized by the rich, the beautiful, and the famous. At Sand River Masai Mara, guests can sink back in time and savor the same glamorous ambience, unspoiled scenery, and spectacular game viewing as the Hollywood stars, royalty, and celebrities of that classic era of African adventure. Sand River Masai Mara comprises of 16 tented accommodations, each divided into two separate but adjoining campsites, with each area possessing its own designated dining and public areas, thereby creating an increased sense of exclusivity and privacy. With carefully crafted interior designs, exceptional standards of service, and a sublime and carefully chosen location providing optimal access to the wildlife, Sand River Masai Mara will surely become the standard to surpass. Experience + Activities: Sand River Masai Mara sits on the migration route of the immense herds that trek between the Serengeti and Masai Mara every year, following the rains to greener pastures. During this time, guests literally become part of the wildlife drama being played out, as sprawling lines of wildebeest cross the Sand River and weave their way right through the camp. Often from the privacy and comfort of your verandah you can steep yourself in this wildlife spectacle and feel a part of this natural phenomenon. Activities include shared game drives in custom 4x4 vehicles, bush meals and sundowners, cultural experiences, a swimming pool, and an optional visit to a local school supported by Land & Life Foundation. Balloon safaris are available subject to pre-booking and at additional cost. Accommodations: Safari Tent. The 49 m2 tented en-suite rooms include a double bed or two twin beds.
Day 5 :
  • On Safari in Masai Mara: Your safari guide will brief you on the itinerary for game drives and activities for your two full days in the Masai Mara, based on your safari preferences. Enjoy the exclusive safari experience of the Mara North Conservancy, discovering the diversity of wildlife on day game drives and guided bush walks. Area Overview: The Mara (as it is affectionately known) covers 1510 km2 (583 mi2) and is widely considered to be Africa’s greatest reserve. The backdrop of the Siria escarpment in the west overlooks sweeping savannas, riverine woodlands, and forests on a deceptively flat landscape that extends eastwards towards the Sekenani Hills and northwards towards the Aitong Hills. The Mara is in essence the northern extension of the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem and plays host to one of nature's greatest phenomenons, the Great Wildebeest Migration. Because of the quality of wildlife viewing, the Mara has for generations been the setting for hundreds of wildlife documentaries, including Disney's African Cats, and the BBC’s Big Cat Diaries and Planet Earth. It is a wildlife photographer's paradise and every year visitors come to capture the spectacular wildlife. The reserve and its conservancies contain some of the highest densities of predators in Africa and this only increases as nomads and vagrants follow the huge herds back and forth through this ecosystem during the seasonal wildebeest migration. Overnight at Elewana Sand River Masai Mara: Safari Tent x 1 (Game Package).
Day 6 :
  • Check out from Elewana Sand River Masai Mara. Final Game Drive in Masai Mara. After breakfast, depart for your final game drive enroute to Mara Keekorok Airstrip in time for your scheduled flight to Nairobi's Wilson Airport. Flight from Mara Keekorok Airstrip to Wilson Airport, 11:00 AM · Depart Mara Keekorok Airstrip, 12:20 PM · Arrive Wilson Airport. Transfer to Four Points By Sheraton Nairobi Airport, 12:20 PM · Depart Wilson Airport, 1:20 PM · Arrive Four Points By Sheraton Nairobi Airport. Our guest representative and driver guide will meet you on arrival at Wilson Airport and transfer you to Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport for your day use room. Check in at Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport. Property Overview: Whether you're a business traveler and needing a functional space to work or schedule meetings, or a leisure tourist wanting a respite from the African heat before your next journey, the hotel offers a warm and invigorating space. Conveniently located near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the contemporary 172-room hotel offers all the modern amenities and comforts you need for a delightful stay. From spacious rooms and signature Four Points beds, to rain showers and 42" LED TVs, they have thought of it all. And because you like to keep your body energized, there is a a rooftop heated pool and a fully-equipped fitness room. The hotel features a variety of dining options. Sample roasts and grills paired with signature Best Brews craft beer at Tazama Rooftop Bar and Grill or dine at. Marketplace, an all-day dining restaurant, serving wholesome and fresh international cuisine and a 24 hour menu for travelers catching flights in the early hours.
Day 7 :
  • Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Depart Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport Arrive Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Our representative will assist you for your transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time for your departure flight home
Day 1 :
  • On arrival in Nairobi, you will be met by our representative and assisted through immigration and baggage collection. Transfer to Hemingways Nairobi, Depart Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Arrive Hemingways Nairobi. On arrival, you will be met by our representative and driver and transferred to Hemingways Nairobi. Check in at Hemingways Nairobi, Deluxe Suite x 1 (Breakfast Included)1 Night. Property Overview: This 45-suite boutique hotel elevates the standard of luxury for travellers in the region. Beautiful in its symmetry and flooded with natural light, this plantation-style property is airy and spacious. Each of the 80 m2 suites have a private balcony overlooking the iconic silhouette of the Ngong Hills, a magical view which can also be enjoyed over sundowners at the bar. Your dedicated butler will know that you prefer Earl Grey to Assam with your scones, and will remember which trousers you like pressed flat and which ones need a central crease. So while you are indulging in the spa, relaxing beside the pool or meandering through the gardens, back in your suite, your butler will have dimmed the lights, adjusted your personalized pillows, set out your nightcap and arranged the morning’s outing down to the finest detail. Accommodations: Deluxe Suite. These spacious rooms are 80 m2 and are located on the ground floor of each wing. Each Deluxe Suite has a seating area and private terrace. Large en-suite marble bathrooms feature walk-in closets, double vanity units and separate bath, shower and WC.
Day 2 :
  • Check out from Hemingways Nairobi, Transfer to Wilson Airport, Depart Hemingways Nairobi Arrive Wilson Airport. Enjoy breakfast at Hemingways Nairobi before your transfer to Wilson Airport in time for your scheduled flight to Loisaba Airstrip. Flight from Wilson Airport to Loisaba Airstrip. 10:20 AM · Depart Wilson Airport, 11:20 AM · Arrive Loisaba Airstrip. Welcome to Loisaba Conservancy. You will be met by your Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs safari guide at Loisaba Airstrip before a game drive en route to camp to check-in. Enjoy a delicious lunch overlooking sweeping views of the vast wilderness. Discover the wildlife of Loisaba on an afternoon game drive and sundowners, returning to camp in time for dinner. On Safari in Loisaba: Your safari guide will brief you on the itinerary for game drives and activities for your two full days on safari at Loisaba Conservancy, based on your safari preferences. The 78,000-acre conservancy can be explored on day and night game drives as well as away from the safari vehicle on guided bush walks, mountain bikes, camel treks, and horse rides. Join the rangers of Loisaba Conservancy who dedicate their lives to protecting the wildlife and wilderness on an anti-poaching sniffer dog experience at the Loisaba Conservancy headquarters. Check in at Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs, Luxury Tented Room x 1 (Game Package), 2 Nights. Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs offers an ultra-private experience with eight individual spacious rooms with impressive views that reach across the magical landscape of northern Kenya stretching out to Mount Kenya. Service is paramount, with every room assigned an Elewana Guest Ambassador to cater to each guest’s needs, as well as a dedicated safari vehicle and highly qualified Elewana field guide who will accompany guests for the duration of their stay. Loisaba sits on a vital Elephant Corridor connecting the famous Laikipia Plateau and plays a key role in supporting one of Kenya’s largest and most stable lion populations.
Day 3 :
  • Loisaba is a 230 km2 private game sanctuary, with limited accommodations on it. With 4.8 km2 of wilderness to each bed, Loisaba offers some of the most exclusive safari experiences available in East Africa. Experience + Activities: Renowned for its beautiful landscape and rich wildlife, Loisaba also offers a multitude of activities to enjoy them by - horse riding, camel safaris, mountain biking, day and night game drives, bush and bird walks, fishing, and visits to the conservation headquarters. Cultural visits to the local Samburu village are also possible. Loisaba’s conservation model is a multilateral approach involving community, conservation organizations, tourism partners, agricultural and research institutions. Learn about the cutting-edge concepts being used to sustain the future of this stunning wilderness. Accommodations: Luxury Tented Room Loisaba Lodo Springs offers 8 generously spacious and airy en-suite rooms custom-designed with large floor-to-ceiling doors and windows, polished wood floors, stylish modern furnishings in warm hues recalling the surrounding landscape, and wide verandas offering breathtaking views overlooking the Laikipia plains below. Bathrooms are luxurious with solar-heated hot water cascading from a rainfall shower to deliver a revitalizing cleanse after an action-packed day along with double-basin vanity and flush toilets. Curl up with a book or relax and take in the view of Loisaba from one of the plush double sunbeds.
Day 4 :
  • Check out from Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs. Final Game Drive In Loisaba: After an early breakfast, depart the camp for your final game drive enroute to Loisaba Airstrip in time for your scheduled flight to Mara North Conservancy. Flight from Loisaba Airstrip to Mara Keekorok Airstrip 9:05 AM · Depart Loisaba Airstrip, 11:00 AM · Arrive Mara Keekorok Airstrip. Welcome to Maasai Mara. On arrival in the world-famous Masai Mara, you will be met by your Elewana Sand River Masai Mara safari guide and transferred to camp with a game drive en route. Enjoy lunch in camp before departing on an afternoon game drive in the wildlife-rich Masai Mara National Reserve. Returning to camp for sundowners around the campfire, followed by dinner. Check in at Elewana Sand River Masai Mara, Safari Tent x 1 (Game Package), 2 Nights. Property Overview Situated on a secluded and picturesque site on the banks of the splendid Sand River, Sand River Masai Mara is built in the elegant style reminiscent of late 1920’s safaris. These were the glory days of great safaris, patronized by the rich, the beautiful, and the famous. At Sand River Masai Mara, guests can sink back in time and savor the same glamorous ambience, unspoiled scenery, and spectacular game viewing as the Hollywood stars, royalty, and celebrities of that classic era of African adventure. Sand River Masai Mara comprises of 16 tented accommodations, each divided into two separate but adjoining campsites, with each area possessing its own designated dining and public areas, thereby creating an increased sense of exclusivity and privacy. With carefully crafted interior designs, exceptional standards of service, and a sublime and carefully chosen location providing optimal access to the wildlife, Sand River Masai Mara will surely become the standard to surpass. Experience + Activities: Sand River Masai Mara sits on the migration route of the immense herds that trek between the Serengeti and Masai Mara every year, following the rains to greener pastures. During this time, guests literally become part of the wildlife drama being played out, as sprawling lines of wildebeest cross the Sand River and weave their way right through the camp. Often from the privacy and comfort of your verandah you can steep yourself in this wildlife spectacle and feel a part of this natural phenomenon. Activities include shared game drives in custom 4x4 vehicles, bush meals and sundowners, cultural experiences, a swimming pool, and an optional visit to a local school supported by Land & Life Foundation. Balloon safaris are available subject to pre-booking and at additional cost. Accommodations: Safari Tent. The 49 m2 tented en-suite rooms include a double bed or two twin beds.
Day 5 :
  • On Safari in Masai Mara: Your safari guide will brief you on the itinerary for game drives and activities for your two full days in the Masai Mara, based on your safari preferences. Enjoy the exclusive safari experience of the Mara North Conservancy, discovering the diversity of wildlife on day game drives and guided bush walks. Area Overview: The Mara (as it is affectionately known) covers 1510 km2 (583 mi2) and is widely considered to be Africa’s greatest reserve. The backdrop of the Siria escarpment in the west overlooks sweeping savannas, riverine woodlands, and forests on a deceptively flat landscape that extends eastwards towards the Sekenani Hills and northwards towards the Aitong Hills. The Mara is in essence the northern extension of the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem and plays host to one of nature's greatest phenomenons, the Great Wildebeest Migration. Because of the quality of wildlife viewing, the Mara has for generations been the setting for hundreds of wildlife documentaries, including Disney's African Cats, and the BBC’s Big Cat Diaries and Planet Earth. It is a wildlife photographer's paradise and every year visitors come to capture the spectacular wildlife. The reserve and its conservancies contain some of the highest densities of predators in Africa and this only increases as nomads and vagrants follow the huge herds back and forth through this ecosystem during the seasonal wildebeest migration. Overnight at Elewana Sand River Masai Mara: Safari Tent x 1 (Game Package).
Day 6 :
  • Check out from Elewana Sand River Masai Mara. Final Game Drive in Masai Mara. After breakfast, depart for your final game drive enroute to Mara Keekorok Airstrip in time for your scheduled flight to Nairobi's Wilson Airport. Flight from Mara Keekorok Airstrip to Wilson Airport, 11:00 AM · Depart Mara Keekorok Airstrip, 12:20 PM · Arrive Wilson Airport. Transfer to Four Points By Sheraton Nairobi Airport, 12:20 PM · Depart Wilson Airport, 1:20 PM · Arrive Four Points By Sheraton Nairobi Airport. Our guest representative and driver guide will meet you on arrival at Wilson Airport and transfer you to Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport for your day use room. Check in at Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport. Property Overview: Whether you're a business traveler and needing a functional space to work or schedule meetings, or a leisure tourist wanting a respite from the African heat before your next journey, the hotel offers a warm and invigorating space. Conveniently located near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the contemporary 172-room hotel offers all the modern amenities and comforts you need for a delightful stay. From spacious rooms and signature Four Points beds, to rain showers and 42" LED TVs, they have thought of it all. And because you like to keep your body energized, there is a a rooftop heated pool and a fully-equipped fitness room. The hotel features a variety of dining options. Sample roasts and grills paired with signature Best Brews craft beer at Tazama Rooftop Bar and Grill or dine at. Marketplace, an all-day dining restaurant, serving wholesome and fresh international cuisine and a 24 hour menu for travelers catching flights in the early hours.
Day 7 :
  • Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Depart Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport Arrive Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Our representative will assist you for your transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time for your departure flight home
Visa Information
If you require an entry visa for Kenya, you are required to obtain this online prior to departure: Online applications via www.evisa.go.ke Visas are valid for a period not exceeding 3 months. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the travel date and must have a clean and full visa page for endorsement. VISA FEES Ordinary or Single Journey entry visa US $ 51 per person (although this is a single entry visa, it can remain valid for re-entry from Tanzania) Multiple entry visas US $ 101 per person Transit visa US $ 21 per person Please note Children aged 15 years and younger require an entry visa, however, there is no cost NB: The above-quoted fees are subject to change. For further information including countries that require visas, please visit http://evisa.go.ke/eligibility.html VISA TO TANZANIA If you require an entry visa for Tanzania, this can either be obtained: From Tanzanian Diplomatic Missions of your country of residence Online prior to departure at https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/ At border posts with Kenya (including Namanga and Migori/Tarime) Visas are valid for a period not exceeding 3 months. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the travel date and must have a clean and full visa page for endorsement. VISA FEES Ordinary or Single Journey entry visa US $ 50 per person (although this is a single entry visa, it can remain valid for re-entry from Kenya) USA & Irish nationals only: Ordinary or Single Journey entry visa US $ 100 per person Multiple entry visas US $ 100 per person Please note the East Africa Community Tourist Visa is not applicable to Tanzania Nationals of certain countries require a referred visa for entry into Tanzania. These are required to be applied for and approved before travel. Please see the full list of countries here http://www.tanzaniaconsul.com/visa.html Border crossing between Masai Mara & Serengeti All passengers travelling between the two parks using either the Tarime - Migori or Kisumu-Musoma connection are required to carry with them a printed copy of their visas. NB: The above-quoted fees are subject to change. For further information including countries that require visas, please visit http://www.tanzaniaconsul.com/visa.html VISA TO RWANDA Citizens of all countries will be granted a visa upon arrival without prior application. Citizens of African Union, Commonwealth, and La Francophonie countries will be granted a 30-day visa upon arrival without prior application, free of charge. Citizens of East African Community countries will be granted a 6-month visa upon arrival without prior application, free of charge. Citizens of the following countries will be granted a 90-day visa upon arrival without prior application, free of charge: Angola, Benin, CAR, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire, DRC, Ghana, Guinea, Indonesia, Haiti, Mauritius, Philippines, Sao Tome and Principe, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Seychelles, Singapore, Qatar & Saint Christopher and Nevis Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the travel date and must have a clean and full visa page for endorsement. VISA FEES Citizens of all countries are able to: Get visas upon arrival without prior application Apply for a visa online via https://irembo.gov.rw/user/citizen/service/dgie/request_a_visa - paying online or upon arrival Apply for a visa at the Rwanda Diplomatic Missions of the country of residence before departure If paying for a visa on arrival, please have this amount in exact cash for ease of transaction. Transit visa US $ 30 per person Tourist visa US $ 50 per person Tourist Group visa (4 to 10 people) US $ 100 Multiple entry visas US $ 100 per person NB: The above-quoted fees are subject to change. VISA TO UGANDA If you require an entry visa for Uganda, you are required to obtain this online prior to departure: Online applications via https://visas.immigration.go.ug/ Visas are valid for a period not exceeding 3 months. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the travel date and must have a clean and full visa page for endorsement. VISA FEES Ordinary or Single Journey entry visa US $50 per person Multiple entry visa (valid for 6 to 12 months) US $100 per person NB: The above-quoted fees are subject to change. For further information including countries that require visas, please visit http://www.immigration.go.ug/content/visas-and-passes
Kenya EVisa Application Guide
Kenya no longer allows visas to be bought on arrival so all international guests arriving into Kenya, who require a visa, are now required to apply for a visa online prior to departure for Kenya via https://evisa.go.ke To simplify the process, we have created the below step-by-step guide to completing the eVisa application. Before you complete the form, please make sure that you have the following four documents: Passport photo Photo of outside cover of your passport Photo of the ID page of your passport Photo of your Kenya itinerary from your tour operator NB: The system ONLY accepts small JPEGs (maximum size of 293 KB) - if you use your phone to take the images, save the photos as small JPEG files. INSTRUCTIONS Go to https://evisa.go.ke Click on the green tab - create an account and complete all required pages Click on Directorate of Immigration Services (New Applications) You are now creating an online profile - click on eVisa application You must complete every page, at the bottom of each page click the NEXT button to move the process forward You are buying a single entry visa for $51 For Question 8A - Reason For Travel - please answer Travel - Tourism For Question 8E - please answer with the name of the travel company that you booked with For Question 8F - please answer with the contact number of your travel company For Question 8G - please answer with the email address of your travel company For Question 8H - please select arrival mode of transport For Question 8I - please answer JKIA Nairobi For Question 10 - your photos - please remember that only JPEGS under 293 KB are accepted Question 10A - please upload your small passport photo Question 10B - please upload the photo of the front of your passport Question 10C - please upload the photo of the ID page of your passport Pay for the eVisa online IMPORTANT: If you don't receive an email confirming that the eVisa has been issued, give the system between 30 minutes and 1 hour to link the payment to your application. Log back into your online profile where a green box saying 'Issued' should appear under the application number. Click on the eVisa number and you will see a box on the left saying 'Download', click this link, and a form with your photo will appear: this is your official eVisa, please print this and bring it with you on safari. eVisa Customer Care: +254 202 222 022 or evisa@immigration.go.ke IMPORTANT INFORMATION If you don't receive an email confirming that the eVisa has been issued, give the system between 30 minutes and 1 hour to link the payment to your application. Log back into your online profile where a green box saying 'Issued' should appear under the application number. Click on the eVisa number and you will see a box on the left saying 'Download', click this link, and a form with your photo will appear: this is your official eVisa, please print this and bring it with you on safari. Children under the age of 16 years do not required a visa for Kenya. If you are travelling to Kenya with children under the age of 16 years, you are not required to apply for a visa for the children. However, we recommend adding the children to your visa application in the Travelling Information section 5.B. Are you Travelling with a Minor please select Yes and submit the Minors Name and Minors Passport Number. Children will be issued a visa on arrival at no cost. Guests arriving via the Masai Mara - Serengeti scheduled flight, please select Road in 8.H. Application Arrives By and Isebania in 8.I Select Point of Entry in the Travel Information section. Guests arriving from Tanzania via the Namanga border crossing, please select Road in 8.H. Application Arrives By and Namanga in 8.I Select Point of Entry in the Travel Information section. eVisa Customer Care: +254 202 222 022 or evisa@immigration.go.ke
Tanzania EVisa Application Guide
International guests arriving into Tanzania who require a visa, are required to apply for a visa online prior to departure for Tanzanian via https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/ To simplify the process, we have created the below step-by-step guide to completing the eVisa application. Before you complete the form, please make sure that you have the following documents: Passport photo (jpeg/png format under 300KB) Photo of the bio date page of your passport (jpeg/png format under 300KB) Return international flight ticket (PDF format) INSTRUCTIONS Go to https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/ In the New Application section, click Apply For A New Visa. Complete the required information. Click Start New Application. You will receive your application ID (you will also receive this via email to the email address that you submitted on the previous page - please keep this and remember your security question and answer as you will need it to log in to the system to track the progress of your application). Click Proceed To Next Step. Complete the required fields in the Personal Information section. Click Save and Continue. Complete the required fields in the Contact Information section. Click Save and Continue. Complete the required fields in the Passport Information section. Click Save and Continue. Complete the required fields in the Travel Information section. NB: - In the Local Host section, please select/input the following: Host - Company/ Organisation Full Name - Cheli & Peacock Safaris (Tanzania) Ltd Mobile Number - +255 764 040 099 Email - info@chelipeacock.com Relationship - Company Physical Address - Sopa Plaza, 99 Serengeti Road, Arusha, Tanzania - In the Accommodation section, please select Hotel and use the name of the first hotel in your itinerary as the Physical Address - Guests arriving via the Masai Mara - Serengeti scheduled flight, please select Road in the Port Type section and then select Sirari for the Port of Entry. - Guests arriving from Kenya via the Namanga border crossing, please select Road in the Port Type section and then select Namanga for the Port of Entry. Click Save and Continue. 9. If you are travelling with minors (under the age of 18 years) please submit their details in the Are You Being Accompanied By Any Minors section. Click Save and Continue. 10. Upload your Passport Photo, Passport Bio Data Page photo, and Return Tickets PDF. Click Save and Continue. 11. Review your submitted information in the Declaration section, editing if and where necessary. Click the box named Please indicate that you have read and understood the information provided above. Click Save and Continue. 12. Make payment online using a valid Visa/Mastercard 13. Your visa application will take a minimum of 10 days to process. Please check the status of your application via https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/ by selecting Continue Application and logging in using your Application ID, Email Address, Security Question, and Security Answer used when you made the initial application. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The eVisa process should take a minimum of 10 days, however, we recommend completing the application as far in advance as six to four weeks before travel in order to ensure you receive your visa on time. American citizens are unable to apply for a Single Entry visa. Instead, they are to apply for a Multiple Entry visa by selecting Multiple Entry visa in the Travel Information section. All other nationalities who require a visa are to select Ordinary Visa in the Travel Information section. Children under the age of 18 years require a visa for Tanzania. Please ensure that an eVisa application is submitted for each child travelling to Tanzania. eVisa Customer Care: info@immigration.go.tz
Uganda EVisa Application Guide
International guests arriving into Uganda who require a visa, are required to apply for a visa online prior to departure for Uganda via https://visas.immigration.go.ug/ To simplify the process, we have created the below step-by-step guide to completing the eVisa application. Before you complete the form, please make sure that you have the following documents (supported formats: PDF, JPEG, PNG, BMP. Minimum file size is 5KB, maximum file size is 250KG) Recent Passport photo Photo of the bio-data page of your passport (with a minimum validity of 6 months) Return international flight ticket Yellow Fever Vaccination certificate INSTRUCTIONS Go to https://visas.immigration.go.ug/ Click Start A New Application. A disclaimer will pop-up, please read this and click Accept. Complete the required fields in Step 1. In the Visa or Permit Type section please select Visa. In the Category section, please select the appropriate visa e.g. Uganda Ordinary/Tourist Visa, East African Tourist Visa, or Multiple Entry. Click Next Step. Complete the required fields in Step 2. In the Other data - Address in Uganda section please use the name of the first hotel in your itinerary. In the Other data - Point of Entry or Where You Want To Have Your Visa Personalised section please select the point of entry into Uganda e.g. Entebbe. Click Next Step. Upload the required documents in Step 3. Click Next Step. Review your submitted information in Step 4. Click Submit. You will be provided with your application ID, please make note of this for future use. Select Pay. A disclaimer will pop-up to redirect you to the bank payment gateway, click Accept. Select your preferred payment method (accepted forms of payment are Visa, Mastercard and UnionPay International), click Next. A summary of the payment due will appear. Click Pay. Complete the required fields. Click Pay Now. You will receive an email confirming your application including a link to track your application process. Once approved, you will receive an email with a visa approval letter attached. Please save/print this approval letter to present on arrival in Uganda. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Passports must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the time of departure from Uganda. Children under the age of 18 years require a visa for Uganda. Please ensure that an eVisa application is submitted for each child travelling to Uganda. We highly recommend applying for your Ugandan visa at least 3 months prior to travel. Checking the process of an application can be done via https://visas.immigration.go.ug/#/check
East African Entry & Pre-Departure Information
KENYA BEFORE ARRIVAL - Fully Vaccinated Travellers Aged 12 Years and Older (Fully vaccinated means having received the prescribed doses of the specific vaccine, with the latest vaccination received at least 14 days prior to arrival in Kenya (not including the day of vaccination) All fully vaccinated travellers are exempt from presenting a negative COVID-19 PCR test result on arrival. The following categories of travellers are exempt from the COVID-19 vaccination certificate requirement: Children below the age of 12 years. Travellers with medical conditions precluding vaccination. These travellers are required to provide a letter from a recognized medical practitioner detailing the medical reason preluding vaccination. Travellers who have recovered from an active COVID-19 infection or received convalescent plasma in the preceding 90 days. These travellers are required to provide a letter from a recognized medical practitioner showing that the traveller has recovered from an active infection in the preceding 90 days. All travellers with flu-like symptoms will be required to complete the International Traveller Health Surveillance form 24 hours before arrival to Kenya via http://bit.ly/covid19moh All travellers must obtain their visa in advance, online via https://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html BEFORE ARRIVAL - Unvaccinated Travellers Aged 12 Years and Older All arriving unvaccinated travellers, must be in possession of a valid COVID-19 negative PCR test result conducted within 72 hours prior to departure for Kenya regardless of the route of entry. All travellers with flu-like symptoms will be required to complete the International Traveller Health Surveillance form 24 hours before arrival to Kenya via http://bit.ly/covid19moh Online visa application via https://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html ON ARRIVAL - Fully Vaccinated Travellers Aged 12 Years and Older Presentation of a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate All travellers with flu-like symptoms will be required to present the QR Code from the International Traveller Health Surveillance form and undergo a Rapid Antigen test, at a cost of USD 30 per person per test Test results are available approximately 15 minutes after sample collection. Travellers who receive a positive result on their Rapid Antigen test will be required to undergo a mandatory RT-PCR test, at a cost of USD 50 per person per test. In the event of a positive RT-PCR test result: Asymptomatic & symptomatic travelers will be required to self-isolate for 5 -7 days. Masks should be worn at all times, and social distancing will be required. Clear immigration and collect luggage Met by a Cheli & Peacock Safaris representative and continue on safari ON ARRIVAL - Unvaccinated Travellers Aged 12 Years and Above Presentation of a valid RT-PCR test result Travellers without an RT-PCR test result must undergo a Rapid Antigen test on arrival, at a cost of USD 30 per person per test. All travellers with flu-like symptoms will be required to present the QR Code from the International Traveller Health Surveillance form and undergo a Rapid Antigen test, at a cost of USD 30 per person per test Test results are available approximately 15 minutes after sample collection. Travellers who receive a positive result on their Rapid Antigen test will be required to undergo a mandatory RT-PCR test, at a cost of USD 50 per person per test. In the event of a positive RT-PCR test result: Asymptomatic & symptomatic travelers will be required to self-isolate for 5 -7 days. Masks should be worn at all times, and social distancing will be required. Clear immigration and collect luggage Met by a Cheli & Peacock Safaris representative and continue on safari BEFORE DEPARTURE All departing passengers whose destination country requires a Rapid Antigen Test hours before travel will be required to undertake a pre-travel Rapid Antigen Test at the Ministry of Health testing facility at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and upload the results to the Trusted Travel website trustedtravel.panabios.org Departing passengers whose airline or destination country requires a negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test certificate, require testing prior to departure. This can be facilitated by our laboratory partners in Nairobi and in various safari destinations. Pre-departure testing may be considered at the discretion of any of the airlines departing from or terminating in Kenya. Passengers transiting through Kenya will only be required to adhere to their airline or destination country's Covid-19 requirements. Passengers whose airline or destination country does not require a negative COVID-19 test certificate are able to leave Kenya without testing. TANZANIA BEFORE ARRIVAL - All Travellers All travellers are advised to be fully vaccinated Online visa application via https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/ ON ARRIVAL - All Travellers Temperature screening on arrival. The symptomatic travellers will be isolated for treatment at designated health facilities For surveillance purposes, Port Heath Officials may at any time perform COVID-19 Rapid tests free of charge, for randomly selected travelers. Test results are available approximately 15 minutes after sample collection. Travellers who receive a positive result on their Rapid Antigen test will be required to undergo a mandatory Real-Time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test, at a cost of USD50 per person per test in Mainland Tanzania, and USD 100 in Zanzibar. In the event of a positive RT-PCR test result: The symptomatic travellers will be isolated for treatment at designated health facilities Clear immigration and collect luggage. Met by a Cheli & Peacock Safaris representative and continue on safari. BEFORE DEPARTURE Departing passengers whose airline or destination country requires a negative COVID-19 test certificate, require testing prior to departure. This can be facilitated by Government laboratories in cities and various safari destinations. Passengers whose airline or destination country do not require a negative COVID-19 test certificate are able to leave Tanzania without testing. UGANDA BEFORE ARRIVAL All passengers are no longer required to present COVID-19 test results or vaccination certificates, however, vaccination and regular testing is encouraged. Online visa application via https://visas.immigration.go.ug/ ON ARRIVAL Temperature screening on arrival Clear immigration and collect luggage Met by a Cheli & Peacock Safaris representative and continue on safari BEFORE DEPARTURE Departing passengers whose airline or destination country requires a negative COVID-19 test certificate, require testing prior to departure. This can be facilitated by Government laboratories in cities and various safari destinations. Passengers whose airline or destination country do not require a negative COVID-19 test certificate are able to leave Uganda without testing. RWANDA BEFORE ARRIVAL All passengers are no longer required to present COVID-19 test results or vaccination certificates, however, vaccination and regular testing is encouraged ON ARRIVAL Clear immigration and collect luggage Met by a Cheli & Peacock Safaris representative and continue on their Rwanda Safari. Travellers Scheduled To Visit National Parks Travellers over the age of 5 years, due to visit primates at Volcanoes, Nyungwe, and Gishwati-Mukura National Parks are required to present a valid negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test certificate conducted within 72 hours of their arrival at the park. Travellers aged 5 years and over, due to visit any other parks not mentioned above are required to undergo a Rapid Antigen COVID-19 test within 72 hours of their arrival at the park. Face masks are to be worn when visiting National Parks. BEFORE DEPARTURE Departing passengers whose airlines or destination country requires a negative COVID-19 test certificate, require testing prior to departure. This can be facilitated by the Rwanda Biometrical Center, Government health centers, and other designated testing sites Passengers whose airline or destination country do not require a negative COVID-19 test certificate are able to depart Rwanda without testing.
Medical Suggestions and Vaccination Requirements
HEPATITIS A - Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda & Rwanda Recommended for unvaccinated travellers age one year and older. HEPATITIS B - Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda & Rwanda Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages. MALARIA - Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda & Rwanda Malaria is a serious parasitic disease, which is common in Africa, Asia, and South America. It is spread by mosquito bites and may, after an incubation period of 1-3 weeks, rapidly lead to life-threatening complications, particularly in individuals with little or no immunity. There is no 100% effective solution but there are a number of good prevention methods available. The recommendations given below have been gathered from documented figures and our wide experience throughout East Africa. Avoiding mosquito bites is the cornerstone of protection. The malaria-carrying Anopheles mosquito usually feeds after dark, from about 21:00 until 06:00 hours. Avoid the mosquito by: - Using a mosquito bed net when not in a tent; - Wearing long clothing after dark - Applying repellents/ spraying insecticides after dark If you decide to take prophylaxis for malaria, the best drug is Malarone. - Malarone should be taken a day before exposure, daily during exposure, and a week after return. The drug is available worldwide. The drug cannot be taken by pregnant or lactating women but is safe for children above bodyweight of 11 kgs. Pediatric tablets are available. - The alternative could be Doxycycline. Again the drug should be taken daily, a day before exposure, during and for 3 weeks after exposure, one tablet a day. The drug cannot be taken by pregnant or lactating women or children under the age of 12 years. Avoidance of exposure to the sun is recommended. - Mefloquine (Lariam). Is not recommended due to severe side effects. TYPHOID (TYPHIM VI i.m by Aventis Pasteur) - Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda & Rwanda Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages. YELLOW FEVER VACCINATIONS We base our Yellow Fever requirement advice on the WHO countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring yellow fever vaccination as well as the procedures implemented on the ground in each country. Kenya & Tanzania Passengers arriving from Yellow Fever endemic countries (listed below) are required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. While official advice states that yellow fever vaccinations are not required when travelling from Tanzania to Kenya, we can confirm that on occasion, travellers arriving to Kenya from Tanzania are checked for Yellow Fever vaccinations. We are in regular communication with Kenyan Port Health authorities and are working with them to receive clarification on this matter, however, for the time being our advice remains unchanged and we request that guests be vaccinated for Yellow Fever when travelling from Tanzania to Kenya. Rwanda • Passengers arriving from Yellow Fever endemic countries (listed below) and any country with active Yellow Fever transmission outbreaks are required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. • These passengers will be required to: - undergo temperature screening on arrival; - consent to self-report any symptoms that they may experience in the 6 days following arrival in Rwanda; - Passengers with a temperature above 38.5C will be granted entry into Rwanda but are required to isolate and undergo further investigation for Yellow Fever. Uganda All passengers over the age of 1 year are required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate in order to enter Uganda. Yellow Fever Endemic Countries • Angola, Argentina, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Cote d'IVoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Venezuela NB: Yellow Fever vaccinations are not required for travellers under the age of 1 year. Existing and new yellow fever vaccination certificates are now valid for life. NOTE: transit passengers (more than 12 hours) in Tanzania require a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. Transit passengers (less than 12 hours) in Kenya or Tanzania shall not be checked for compliance with the certification.
What to Pack
We recommend the below: 2-3 x shorts 2-3 x pants 1 x warm jacket 1x light rain jacket 2 x cardigans/ sweaters 3 x short sleeve shirts 3 x tee shirts 2 x long sleeved shirts 1 x sandals 1 x comfortable walking shoes or sneakers 1 x swimming costume 1 x hat 1 x sunglasses 1 x lip balm/ chapstick socks sunblock insect repellent antihistamine cream flashlight undergarments preferred toiletries contacts or eyeglasses if needed camera, spare camera batteries, dust proof case, cleaning equipment, and memory cards universal worldwide travel adaptor gloves beanie/warm hat 1 x binoculars (“binos” in the range 8x40 or 10x40 are most useful)
Gratuities
We recommend the following: Safari Guides & Spotters: $15 - $20 per guest per day, usually provided directly to the individual Guest Representatives & Transfer Drivers: $10 - $15 per guest per day, usually provided directly to the individual Lodge/ Camp Staff: $10 - $15 per guest per day, usually placed in the tip box to be divided among all the lodge/ camp staff Restaurants: 10% of the bill is customary

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