This Isn’t Your Grandma’s Safari Tour

You bet! I realize this is a large investment, so I try to make my trips as affordable as possible by offering payment plans.

There is an up front deposit of $1,000 due at the time of booking, and then payments due every 6 weeks beginning May 15 through November 15.

You are responsible for making payments on time, or you will forfeit your spot without refund. All payments are due 2 months prior to departure.

This entirely depends on your spending habits, but you’ll want to budget additional spending money for a couple meals that aren’t included, snacks for camp, as well as alcoholic beverages.

I would budget $30 a day for spending money, plus extra money for shopping if that interests you.

You’ll also want to set aside money to tip our guide, chefs, and driver.

Yes, you will need a passport valid beyond September 22, 2026. If it will expire before then, you'll need to renew it ASAP.

If you do not have a passport, I recommend you start the process right away, as it can take several months to receive it. If you need assistance with this, feel free to reach out!

You will need to purchase an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to visit Kenya, which can be purchased online for $35. It takes a few days to receive it electronically after applying. More information will be provided to you in the months leading up to the trip.

Yes, travel insurance is required for all of my trips starting in 2025, with a minimum of post-departure/travel medical coverage (typically about $50). There are options to upgrade to trip cancellation coverage + cancel for any reason coverage as well.

I always recommend getting travel insurance for large investments such as a trip like this. It's well worth the peace of mind knowing you will have travel and health coverage should something go wrong before or during your trip (and I have had several people have to use it—they were SO glad they had it).

I always tell people to ask themselves, “am I willing to lose thousands of dollars should I not be able to go on this trip?” If the answer is no, consider getting trip cancellation coverage.

If you want to learn more about travel insurance and are looking for a recommendation, you can learn more about my travel insurance partner, Wanderwell, here.

I sure hope that’s not the case, but I also realize that life can be unpredictable, and things happen.

All trip payments are non-refundable.

Filling trip spots is incredibly time-consuming. I am a small boutique travel company, and I unfortunately do not have the ability to refund people if their plans change. Your deposits go directly to my local partners, and they are non-refundable to me as well.

Travel insurance is required for this trip (a minimum of post-departure/travel medical). Trip cancellation coverage is available for purchase and will potentially cover most of your trip costs should you need to cancel for a covered reason.

This is a rugged adventure for the intrepid traveler. We'll be sleeping in tents under the African stars and spending our days immersed in nature - tracking wildlife on game drives, hiking through national parks, and exploring by boat. We stay in remote wilderness areas and travel by 4x4, experiencing Kenya's spectacular landscapes and wildlife in their most raw and authentic form.

While this trip is fairly active and we are very on the go, you are not required to participate in all activities, and you’re free to opt out at anytime.

Most days have some free time built in so you have time to relax or explore on your own.

In addition, all planned activities are optional, so you are free to opt out at any time if you choose.

All that being said, this trip is designed to show you the best of the best of Kenya and all activities have been personally vetted by me to ensure you’re only seeing things worth seeing. If something isn’t generally liked by the entire group, I don’t include it in the itinerary and leave it for free time.

I typically recommend 3-6 months prior to the trip, or as soon as I’ve finalized our group and arrival details.

I will be in contact with you regularly with reminders and assistance on purchasing fights, visas, insurance, packing, and more.

In the meantime, feel free to set up a flight alert on Google Flights to start monitoring prices. You will be flying in and out of Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO).

Absolutely not! Most people come on group trips alone, and it’s the best way to meet people!

My trips tend to have people mostly in the 30-50 age range, but all ages 18+ are welcome. We usually have some people who are 50+ on our trips, so if that's you, don't worry!

Age is honestly just a number, and it’s more important that the trip sounds like a good fit for you than your actual age. I promise you'll make friends of all ages!

Safety is relative and can never be guaranteed anywhere, but Kenya is a welcoming destination that's well-suited for group travel.

Traveling with our experienced guides, tour leader, and fellow adventurers provides built-in safety and support throughout the journey. While some areas of Nairobi can be busy and chaotic like any major city, the national parks, conservancies, and tribal areas we visit are well-managed for tourism.

Our orientation provides practical safety tips and cultural guidance to help you travel confidently. For those dreaming of witnessing Africa's iconic wildlife, group travel offers the perfect blend of adventure and security.

Our team's local expertise and established relationships with communities ensure you can focus on the extraordinary experiences rather than logistics or safety concerns.

The Yellow Fever vaccination is recommended and required if you're traveling from a yellow fever zone or going to Tanzania or Uganda from Kenya.

The CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Kenya take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take, if any.

We also go over medications in our orientation and give suggestions on things you can bring to prevent getting sick.