Campfire at The Equator: Gameparks Tour Kenya and Tanzania 17 Days

Our trips do not have a strict day-to-day excursion schedule. Below is a short description of the national parks and places that are visited during the trip. Because you spend the night during the safari in often remote places in nature, you go out with the group. With these trips you should take into account that your freedom is
limited in these places. All ‘game drives’ to observe wildlife are therefore included in the tour price. Take into account unforeseen circumstances as a result of the nature of the trip. For example, it may be necessary to change the daily schedule or even the route slightly. On average, the groups consist of 16 participants. The maximum group size is 20 people

We will spend the night in easy-to-set-up dome tents , which are equipped with mosquito netting at the entrance. We will provide all camping gear and a sleeping mat, except for your sleeping bag. Chairs and cutlery are provided. The facilities at some campsites are basic. In Nairobi, a mid-range hotel has been reserved near the airport. This selection gives a good impression of the hotels and campsites where we will stay during this trip.

Single room

Single travelers will be placed with other single travelers of the same gender, in
consultation. If you do not want to be placed with another participant, you can book a single room/tent for the applicable surcharge. The surcharge for this trip starts at 515 USD.

During the trip we use trucks specially equipped for safaris. These are practically
equipped trucks with storage space for your luggage. You have a good view of the
surroundings during the trip. During our visit to the Ngorongoro crater we have off-road vehicles at our disposal. The roads in Kenya and Tanzania are of varying quality. As a result, some travel days can take longer than you expect. Many parts of the road during this trip are unpaved, especially in the north of Kenya and in the west of Tanzania. Of course, you will not find any paved roads in the game parks either. A flat tire is part of the adventure.

In large cities such as Nairobi, our transport is not at your disposal and you can get
acquainted with local transport: matatus and taxis.

• E-ticket: you will receive more information about the flight approximately 2
  weeks before departure.
• Passport: your passport must be valid for at least 6 months upon your return to the Netherlands.
• Visa for Kenya: The cost of the ETA/e-visa for Kenya is $32.50 per person
  (subject to change). For Kenya, you must apply for the ETA/e-visa online
  yourself . This e-visa is not required for children under 16 years of age who
  are traveling with their parents/guardians.
• Visa for Tanzania: the visa costs $50 per person. You can apply for this online
  in advance .
• Vaccination booklet with vaccination to prevent yellow fever.

In Kenya and Tanzania, the currency is shilling. Check oanda.com for the current rates. It is not permitted to import this currency. It is easy to exchange at the border, it is useful to take euros or dollars in cash for this.

Pinning: possible in the larger cities such as Nairobi, Nanyuki, Nakuru, Kisii and Arusha.
Cash: US dollars
Credit cards: are accepted in some places

A guideline amount for expenses that are not included in the tour price, such as meals, drinks, other entrance fees, optional excursions and personal expenses, is at least USD200 per person per week. All entrance fees for the national parks and meals during the safari are included in the tour price.

It is customary to give tips for services rendered. To avoid having to hand out tips all the time, a tip jar is set up at the beginning of the tour, from which the (collective) tips to the drivers, guides, hotel staff, etc. are paid. The guideline for the tip jar for this trip is USD45.

For these trips we recommend:

• vaccinations against DTP, hepatitis A and yellow fever
• malaria tablets
• The yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for Tanzania. Therefore, take your
  vaccination booklet with you on your trip.

Due to the geographical diversity in Kenya and Tanzania, there are also quite large
climatic differences. In Nairobi, located at an altitude of 1670 metres, the average annual temperature is 18°C. In general, the temperature does not drop below 24°C during the day, while in some places it can cool down to around 10°C at night. It is therefore advisable to bring warm clothing for the evenings.

Rain falls during the long rainy season from March to May and during the short rainy season between mid-November and December. Rain showers usually fall towards the evening, are short and heavy and do not prevent you from travelling during this period. The coastal area has a humid tropical climate and the temperature here fluctuates around 30°C all year round. Although the traditional safari season falls in December/January, it is possible to travel through Kenya and Tanzania all year round.

This trip is accompanied by a local English-speaking crew. This crew consists of an
experienced driver cook and a tour leader, Photographer who is responsible for the
organizational and technical aspects of the trip. Their extensive travel experience and expertise add value to the OAAS trip. The tour leader/camp courier also takes care of the groceries and meals. You are expected to take turns helping with cooking and washing up.

Nairobi: Hotel Boulevard
Samburu game reserve: Nashipa Eco Logde
Nakuru: Punda Milias Nakuru
Masai Mara NP: Greenwood Campsite
Kisii: Dallas Premier Inn
Serengeti NP: Karatu
Arusha: Njiro Legacy