Kenya Safari Inclusions & Exclusions: What is included in a Kenya safari package?

What is included in a Kenya safari package? Kenya, also sometimes referred to as magical Kenya, is a birthplace of African Safaris/Wildlife Tours in Africa. The country is a true safari insider boasting over 20 National Park that host different wildlife species including the iconic African Big Five (Lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephant), Big Cats, and the mega wildlife migration (wildebeest migration) in Masai Mara National Reserve. When booking Kenya Safaris, most traveler are curious about what is included on their Kenya Safari tour (Kenya Safari Inclusions & Exclusions) and questions like; What is included in a Kenya safari package? Are frequently asked by visitors.  A typical Kenya tour package quotation offered by Acacia Safaris Limited usually caters for park entry fees, transportation in a specialized safari vehicle with a professional guide, game drives, accommodation, and meals (often full board).

Our all inclusive Kenya Safari Tours cater for all the safari costs, from the activity fares to applicable government taxes. It is also important to know that most tour operators in Kenya generate Kenya Safari Package quotations that exclude some costs like; tips, visas, personal shopping, and optional activities that a traveler might like to add to their to do list after reaching Kenya, for example travelers might want to add a hot air balloon ride or spa treatment that might not be initially offered for a Masai Mara Safari. In this article we discus all the Kenya safari inclusions and exclusions that most tour operators & we include when generating the final Kenya Safari price. We breakdown different safari types from the all inclusive Kenya Safari packages to specialize or Private Kenya Tours/Private Group Tours in Kenya.

What’s Generally Included in the final price of a Kenya Safari Package? – Kenya Safari inclusions

When planning a Kenya holiday Safari tour or a Kenya Vacation, it is important to know what is offered on different packages so that you can choose the one that best suites your interests. Since Kenya is a Great Wildlife Viewing Safari destination in Africa, most tour operators including Acacia Safaris Limited carefully consider different costs, especially those that are incurred while on Kenya Wildlife Safaris. It is also important to know that the Kenya Safari inclusions are also dependent on travelers’ interest. For those interested in other Kenya adventures that are not related to wildlife viewing or Kenya Wildlife safaris – their Kenya Safari quotations are likely to cater for expenses that might not be included on a typical Kenya wildlife Safari Tour quotation. For example, a visitor traveling to Kenya for only mountain climbing & Hiking is likely to have their quotation without game drive fees.

Here we explain some of the most common Kenya Safari inclusions offered by most tour operators including us (Acacia Safaris Limited)

Park Entrance Fees: To access all Kenya National Parks and National Reserves like Masai Mara National Reserve, Amboseli National Park, and Lake Nakuru National Park, visitors are required to pay a park entrance fee that is charged by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). The Park entrance fees in Kenya may vary for different National Parks and National Reserves. If you are planning to visit the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve during your Kenya Holiday Tour/ Kenya Wildlife Safari, expect to pay around US$200 per day for non-resident adults during the high season. The Park entrance fees are used for conservation purposes and management of protected areas in Kenya.

Safari Vehicle and Guide: One of the best ways of traveling across Kenya on a safari tour is by road. Most Tour Operators including Acacia Safaris Limited transfer visitors between destinations in Kenya in a customized 4×4 safari vehicle (commonly a Land Cruiser). These Safari vehicles are often driven by professional, English-speaking driver-guides who have deep knowledge of different locations and attractions in the country. When you book a Kenya Safari Package, it comes with a private guide and customized safari vehicle. Even for individuals who are planning to do self-drive in Kenya, hiring a safari vehicle is one of the most unavoidable costs of a Kenya Safari Tour. When quoting this price, the fuel is also included that will take you for the whole trip.

Game Drives:

For those visiting Kenya for wildlife viewing adventures or Wildlife Safaris, one of the best safari activity to include on your Kenya Bucket list is the game drives. Game drives are basically done in the customized 4×4 safari vehicles that have enough space for wildlife viewing. To conduct game drives in the parks and Reserves, visitors are required to pay game drive fees. There are basically three types of game drives in Kenya; morning game drives, Evening Game drives, and night game drives. The game drive fees vary depending on the time of day. During game drives in Kenya, visitors get the opportunity to witness different wildlife, including the African Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephant), cheetahs, hippos, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and hyenas, among others.

They also allow visitors to witness different birdlife in the Kenya wilderness while discovering its stunning landscapes, savannas, swamps, forests, and woodlands.

Accommodation:

When planning a safari to Africa in general, one of the fast things to consider is where to stay or where to sleep during the safari. Accommodation is very very Key when compiling the final price of a Kenya safari tour. Kenya boast a range of accommodation facilities that cater to different types of travelers and budgets. The accommodation facilities in Kenya range from high end luxury lodges & Safari camps to low budget camping sites – all of which come with different amenities offering different levels of comfort to travelers. One of the must include on the Kenya safari package is accommodation.

The price of accommodation varies depending on their level of service and comfort. The luxury or premium accommodations cost around US$ 600 per person/ night, midrange costs between US$ 200 – US$ 400 per person/night. The accommodation facilities in Kenya offer beyond a places for sleep but also food, usually on full-board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) basis.

Other Special Activities: At Acacia safaris limited, we usually tailor-make Kenya Safaris with our client’s input. We usually ask them their travel preferences and desired adventures and activities that they wish to enjoy during a trip to Kenya. The specific activities, like boat rides at Lake Naivasha, a visit to a Maasai village, nature walks at the crescent island, cycling at Hell’s Gate National Park, and bird watching among other can all be added to your safari tour in Kenya. The final Kenya safari price is then calculated including all the included activity fees and other costs involved.

What’s Generally Excluded on a Kenya Safari Package

• Tips for guides, drivers, and camp staff are usually not included.
• Visa Fees for a Kenyan visa is not included
• Optional Activities that are not listed on the itinerary
• Flights out and into Kenya (from home to Kenya and Back home)
• Personal Expenses on items like laundry, souvenirs, alcohol, and personal phone calls

All-inclusive Kenya safari cost

When planning a Kenya Safari holiday/Vacation to Africa, most travelers want a seamless and stress free experience. One of the best ways you can book an African Safari tour/Wildlife tour to Kenya is by booking an All-inclusive Kenya safari package that caters for almost all the safari expenses including accommodation, transportation, feeding, park entry fees, activities like game drive fees, and applicable government fees and concession fees. At Acacia Safaris Limited we offer packages with All-inclusive Kenya safari cost, carefully costed and crafted to cater for your safari experiences and safari expenses. Explore some of our top selling safari packages that can be costed with an All-inclusive Kenya safari cost.