12-Day Wonders of Kenya with Zanzibar Island 2027
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Highlights
- Visit Aberdare National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Sweetwaters Sanctuary to see the resident orphaned or rescued chimpanzees, Lake Nakuru National Park, Maasai Mara National Game Reserve and Stone Town
- View Thomsons Falls in Nyahururu
- Kerugoya: Built in 1962 and set in rural Kerugoya town on the foothills of Mt. Kenya, the house is located within an operational coffee and tea estate. It is the home of the late Geoffrey Kariithi, a pre-eminent civil servant in Kenya’s first independence government, now run and managed by his daughter Grace. While at the house you will have the opportunity to discover and learn about the complete process of coffee and tea production, from planting to processing, and enjoy local cuisine including a sample of the region's tea and coffee.
- Aberdare National Park: Resembling Noah's Ark, the Ark Lodge in Aberdare National Park has four viewing areas for observing the wildlife which congregate around a floodlit waterhole and salt lick.
- Samburu National Reserve: Drive through the Samburu National Reserve, known for its diverse wildlife and expansive landscapes.
- Samburu National Reserve: Embark on a morning game drive through Samburu National Reserve, perhaps glimpsing the animal inhabitants that roam the grasslands and riverside.
- Samburu National Reserve: Join a local ranger for a guided nature walk along the edge of Samburu Reserve, following the trail towards the meeting point of the Ewaso Nyiro and Isiolo rivers. Learn how water shapes life in this dry landscape as you look for zebras, antelopes and crocodiles resting along the riverbanks.
- Lake Nakuru: Stop to take in the thunderous power of Thomson's Falls.
- Lake Nakuru: See the birds of Lake Nakuru National Park and marvel at the flamingos that crowd the water's edge.
- Maasai Mara National Reserve: Embark on a journey through the wilderness as you enjoy the sights of the best game viewing in the world at Maasai Mara National Reserve.
- Maasai Mara National Reserve: Head to a Maasai village in the Maasai Mara National Reserve and get a feel for their everyday life. After a guided tour of the village, you’ll see the warriors’ famous jumping dance and give bush hunting skills a go with the Maasai people.
- Maasai Mara National Reserve: Full day in the Mara with morning and afternoon game drives to explore its vast plains and rolling hills with more game spotting opportunities.
- Zanzibar: Taste and smell the spices, herbs and fruits that helped Zanzibar earn its title of 'The Spice Island'.
- Zanzibar: Join a Local Specialist and explore UNESCO-listed Stone Town, the heart and soul of Zanzibar.
- Ol Pejeta: Visit Ol Pejeta, a not-for-profit conservancy known for its anti-poaching efforts and learn about its valuable endangered species conservation work.
Dates & Prices
Price in USD (per person, based on double occupancy)
Itinerary
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Aberdare National Park, Kenya
Aberdare National Park, Kenya
Samburu National Reserve, Kenya
Samburu National Reserve, Kenya
Samburu National Reserve, Kenya
Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Zanzibar, Tanzania, United Republic of
Zanzibar, Tanzania, United Republic of
Zanzibar, Tanzania, United Republic of
Zanzibar, Tanzania, United Republic of
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Additional Notes
- KENYA: USA passport holders require a visa for Kenya. Visa must be obtained prior to departure we recommend applying 60 days prior to departure.
- TANZANIA: USA passport holders require a visa for Tanzania. Visa must be obtained prior to departure we recommend applying approx. 60 days prior to departure.
- IMPORTANT: Please see important visa details sent with your invoice.
- MANDATORY INBOUND TRAVEL INSURANCE: All guests entering Zanzibar are required to possess a valid Inbound Travel Insurance which will provide coverage for the duration of their stay up to 92 days. This insurance can only be purchased via the Zanzibar Insurance Corp before embarking on their journey to Zanzibar via the following link https://visitzanzibar.go.tz/. Failure to comply with this mandatory requirement may result in entry denial at immigration checkpoint.
- ZANZIBAR INFRASTRUCTURE TAX: Zanzibar has introduced an infrastructure tax payable upon check-out locally. This is currently USD$5 per person, per night, subject to change. This tax must be settled directly in Zanzibar and cannot be included in the trip package and will need to be paid separately in cash at the time of departure.
- DAY 1: Complimentary arrival transfers from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) will operate per flight information details on the first day of the tour or in conjunction with pre accom booked through Trafalgar.
- DAY 12: Complimentary transfers to Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume Intl Airport (ZNZ) will operate per flight information details on the last day of the tour only or in conjunction with post accom booked through Trafalgar.
- INTERNAL FLIGHTS: This tour has an included internal flight; any excess luggage charges are at your own expense.
- LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE: Each guest is permitted one bag with max dimensions of 58 linear inches/147 cm, total of length, width, and height and a weight not exceeding 44 lbs/20 kg. Guests may also bring one personal item, such as a purse or backpack that fits under the seat in front of them or the overhead compartment weighing no more than 15 lbs (7kg).
- PLEASE NOTE: Yellow Fever certificate may be required before trip. Please contact the consulate/embassy and family doctor for further details on medical vaccinations that may be required.
- GROUND HANDLER: This trip is operated by Somak Safari's.
- IMPORTANT: The full duration of this itinerary is operated by a 4X4 safari vehicle (no toilets on board), including all road travel and safari game drives. We would not recommend it to anyone suffering from back problems. Guests must be comfortable climbing in and out of the safari vehicle multiple times a day on this tour.
- SMALL GROUP SERIES: This trip is now featuring exclusively small-group departures, operating with a maximum of 18 guests for the entire series.
Policies
Touring: By air-conditioned / air-ventilated motor coaches. Please note that on some Regional European First Class Tours and London sightseeing, motor coaches without toilet facilities are used. In the Middle East and South America, air-conditioned / air-ventilated motor coaches (or minibuses) without toilet facilities are used. If due to circumstances beyond our control coaches are used otherwise than as advertised, a refund of $10 per person will be made.
- Over 45 days: $US200
- 45 - 22 days: 25%
- 21 - 8 days: 30%
- 7 - 1 days: 50%
- Departure day or later/no show: 100% The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
Tour Prices:Are based on costs, charges, tariffs, rates, prices, taxes, levies and exchange rates as at time brochures went to print. Should these change, the price of your vacation may increase. No surcharges in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment for the deposit of your land tour is received. This does not apply to fuel surcharges and any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or their agencies. In exchange for these guarantees, no refund will be made if costs are reduced. Please note that if the total tour price increases by more than 10%, passengers will have the right to cancel their tour within 7 days of notification of the surcharge without penalty.
Tour Cancellation: We reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, our only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking.
We are not responsible for any other travel arrangement affected due to our cancellations.
Travel Insurance: We recommend that all passengers purchase comprehensive travel insurance. Certain countries have a requirement for foreign visitors to have valid medical insurance on entry. We cannot be held responsible if a passenger is denied entry for being unable to provide details to the authorities of such insurance. We do not employ staff doctors or nurses. Should you need medical attention, it will be at local facilities, at your expense. We are not responsible for any costs incurred as a result of medical services, or for the quality of medical care or medical services you receive.
Complaints procedure: Should you have a complaint in respect of your vacation, you should inform your Tour Director/Representative immediately. If the matter cannot be resolved after the Tour Director's/Representative's best endeavors to do so during the holiday.
Responsibility
1. The Operators shall be responsible to the passenger for supplying the services and accommodations described on the website, except where such services cannot be supplied or the itinerary used is changed due to delays or other causes of whatever kind or nature beyond the control of the Operators. In such circumstances, the Operators will do their best to supply comparable services, accommodations and itineraries and there shall be no refund in this connection.
2. Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither the Operators nor their agents or co-operating organizations or service providers concerned will be liable for any injury, illness or death or for any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of such accident or incident.
3. Transportation companies, are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on transportation or conveyances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.
4. In the case of computer or human billing error we reserve the right to re-invoice passengers with correct billing.
5. We are not responsible for omissions, printing and/or typographical errors, in brochures, on Internet sites correspondence or invoices or in any other media where such information may be presented. We reserve the right to make corrections as required. The terms and conditions listed remain in effect until replaced. These terms and conditions replace all previous versions.
- The Operators shall be responsible to the passenger for supplying the services and accommodations described on the website, except where such services cannot be supplied or the itinerary used is changed due to delays or other causes of whatever kind or nature beyond the control of the Operators. In such circumstances, the Operators will do their best to supply comparable services, accommodations and itineraries and there shall be no refund in this connection.
- Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither the Operators nor their agents or co-operating organizations or service providers concerned will be liable for any injury, illness or death or for any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of such accident or incident.
- Transportation companies, are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on transportation or conveyances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.
- In the case of computer or human billing error we reserve the right to re-invoice passengers with correct billing.
- We are not responsible for omissions, printing and/or typographical errors, in brochures, on Internet sites correspondence or invoices or in any other media where such information may be presented. We reserve the right to make corrections as required. The terms and conditions listed remain in effect until replaced. These terms and conditions replace all previous versions.
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