Please note: A visa is required for U.S. and Canadian passport holders to enter both Kenya and Tanzania.
Kenya’s colorful landscapes will come alive on this inspiring 13-day voyage. You’ll be fascinated by its natural wildlife, its cultural uniqueness and the beautiful, rich history of the region.
Trip costs include:
- Round-trip air transportation with a major airline, airport transfers and escorts
- The services of a professional guide/driver
- 9 nights accommodation in comfortable, well-located hotels with twin beds and private bath or shower
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling and local taxes
- Buffet breakfast (B) daily; 8 lunches (L)
- 9 three-course dinners (D), wine or beer included on select meals.
- Safari transport, featuring a small jeep or van with guide for every seven travelers
- Guided sightseeing and entrance fees to select sights and game parks as described (Additional park fees may apply.)
- Go Ahead travel gift and membership in our World Traveler Club, which includes credit toward your next tour
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - Flight to London
Depart tonight for an overnight flight to London. (B, D in flight)
Day 2 - Flight to Kenya
Arrive in London this morning. A Go Ahead representative greets you as you clear customs and escorts you to your day room for a chance to freshen up and rest before your flight to Kenya this evening. (B, D in flight)
Day 3 - Nairobi
Arrive in Nairobi. A Go Ahead representative greets you as you clear customs. This afternoon, visit the Giraffe Manor, a preserve where orphaned giraffes are raised.
Next stop is the former coffee plantation where author Karen Blixen
lived for many years, as depicted in her novel Out of Africa, written under the pen name Isak Dinesen. Then continue to get acquainted with your fellow safari-goers at this evening’s included dinner. (B, D)
Day 4 - Mount Kenya National Park
Travel through the foothills of Kenya’s second-highest mountain, Mount Kenya. At the Serena Mountain Lodge, balconies and lounges overlook an amazing watering hole that attracts many animal species, including elephants, rhinos, lions and bushbucks. (B, L, D)
Day 5 - Great Rift Valley
Head to the Kigio Wildlife Conservancy, a sheltered oasis set in the pristine calm of its own private reserve. You’ll have lunch, then embark on a wildlife game drive to explore the reserve's savannah grasslands and riverine forests, which offer excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Amid this natural setting, you’ll enjoy luxury amenities, including the main house restaurant. Relax over dinner with your group this evening. (B, L, D)
Day 6 - Great Rift Valley
Today, you'll set out on a game walk to experience African wildlife in a morning setting. This afternoon, you'll take a game drive to Lake Nakuru, which appears pink because of the thousands of flamingos that congregate in its waters. (B, L, D)
Day 7 - Masai Mara
The Masai Mara, situated on the border of Kenya and Tanzania, is one of Kenya’s most thrilling game reserves, its grasslands teeming with exotic animals and birds. After a half-day transfer, enjoy an afternoon game drive before dinner. (B, L, D)
Day 8 - Masai Mara
During a series of game drives (with a break for an included lunch), you are likely to see gazelles, wildebeest, buffaloes, giraffes, black-maned lions, cheetahs, zebras, leopards, waterbucks, ostriches and many other varieties of birds. (B, L, D)
Day 9 - Nairobi
Return to Nairobi, and enjoy an included lunch upon arrival. Settle into your hotel or spend the rest of the day exploring Nairobi on your own. (B, L, D)
Day 10 - Amboseli
Drive through Namanga to Amboseli, a park with a significant elephant population. An afternoon game drive here offers views of gazelles, lions, ostriches, hyenas and zebras dotted among the verdant grasslands. (B, L, D)
Day 11 - Amboseli
Spend a full day in Amboseli National Park, including a series of game drives with a lunch break. If the weather is clear, you’ll have a spectacular view of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak on the African continent. Opt for an Amboseli balloon ride over the park. (weather permitting) (B, L, D)
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Amboseli Balloon Ride
Get a bird's-eye view of Amboseli National Park as you take an early morning balloon ride over the plains. Enjoy breakfast in the bush and a game drive through the park on the way back to your hotel.
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Day 12 - Nairobi
Continue on our extension to Tanzania or return to Nairobi for the overnight flight back to London. (B)
Day 13 - Flight to London
After arriving in London, board your flight back to the United States. (B)
Please note: A visa is required for U.S. and Canadian passport holders to enter both Kenya and Tanzania.
Extend Your Stay
Add 4 nights in Tanzania for only $1,199 USD (Single room: add $140 USD)
Tanzania is one of the most enchanting countries in eastern Africa. For many, it's the ultimate safari destination, and with national parks and game reserves covering some 33,660 sq km (13,000 sq miles) or 28% of the country. The Serengeti National Park is claimed to be one of the best places to watch game in Africa. With highlights like Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania is definitely a country to be recognized both in terms of wildlife and beauty.
Please note: A visa is required for U.S. and Canadian passport holders to enter both Kenya and Tanzania.
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Basic Trip Cancellation/Interruption Coverage
Protect yourself in the event you need to cancel your trip or leave your tour unexpectedly due to an emergency. Or choose one of the comprehensive packages below, and receive a discounted rate!
TravelSafe Plus — For one low price, you’ll receive:
- Trip cancellation & interruption protection
- Medical & accident protection
- Baggage & property protection
TravelSafe Gold with Flight Cancellation Protection
Take advantage of the best possible deal for your investment dollar. For $60 USD more, you’ll get all of the above plus additional coverage (up to $1,000 USD) if the flight to your tour is cancelled due to reasons beyond your control.
Purchase your travel protection package early and receive an added benefit!
Purchase one of the above TravelSafe packages within 14 days of reserving your tour, and you’ll automatically receive AnyTime Travel Protection at no additional charge. This means you can cancel for any reason up to 72 hours prior to the departure of your initial flight and still protect your investment. You will be provided with a credit voucher towards your next Go Ahead tour.
What’s unique about these protection plans?
- Most primary travel protection companies don’t cover international travel.
- Under the AnyTime Travel Protection Plan, you can cancel for any reason and your investment is protected in the form of a credit voucher.
- Efekta travel protection covers lost or stolen cash while on tour.
- Efekta travel protection covers the cost towards replacement of valuable documents—such as passports, airline tickets and visas while on tour.
- In the event that your roommate cancels for a reason covered under the policy, you will be reimbursed for the single supplement fee, should you still choose to travel.
- The following policies are also available to be purchased separately:
- Medical & Accident: $70 USD
- Baggage & Property: $60 USD
Extended Protection Plan
The Extended Protection Plan allows you to purchase extended coverage for any travel you do before or after meeting up with your Go Ahead Tours tour group (with flights arranged by Go Ahead Tours).
For more detailed descriptions of the benefits available under Efekta Insurance International LTD's Travel Protection Plans please call 1-800-597-0350 or download a PDF copy of the Efekta Travel Protection booklet here.
Passport & Visa
In order to enter Kenya (and Tanzania, on extension), U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport.
The expiration date must extend at least six months beyond the date of your return home. A visa is also required for U.S. and Canadian passport holders to enter both Kenya and Tanzania. Though it is possible to obtain a visa at the airport upon arrival, we recommend that you obtain an individual visa prior to departure through one of our recommended providers:
U.S. Citizens: Zierer Visa Service (1-866-788 1100;
www.zvs.com/home.aspx?login=73041. If you get to a page requiring a log in, please use code
73041.)
Canadian Citizens: Visa Connection (1-416-506-8787;
www.visaconnection.biz)
If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact the relevant embassies as soon as possible for your specific entry requirements.
Health
Visitors should be in good health. Please contact your family doctor well in advance of your departure for information regarding immunization and personal travel requirements.
Because of Kenya’s proximity to the equator, you can sunburn very quickly. While on safari, you are assured the services of emergency medical evacuation to Nairobi, which has been designed to bring first-rate medical care by superbly qualified personnel to outlying areas.
In order for you to stay healthy throughout your Kenya tour, we recommend the following:
- Drink bottled water. Refrain from drinking tap water, including when brushing teeth.
- Avoid eating fresh fruits and vegetables unless they are cooked or washed in clean water and peeled.
- Bring a small first aid kit, including antacids, anti-diarrhea medication and any prescription medications