East African Tours
Travel & Safaris to West Africa
Day One | Washington Adisa Ababa
Your destiny with Africa begins today as you board your transatlantic flight headed for the “exotic continent.” Ethiopian Airlines flight ET-503 departs Washington at 10:05AM for Addis Ababa. NOTE: Check-In begins 5 hours before departure and closes 2 hours before take off. Because of the emergency security measures instituted lately, all International Check-in requires you to arrive at least 3 hours before flight departure to ensure enough time for your personal check-in, luggage processing, immigration and security clearances. You are allowed to check-in 2 pieces of luggage free, each weighing 50lbs or less, and 1 carry-on weighing 12Ibs or less. Please remember your passports, and any visas required.
We provide free visa service, however visa fees charged by Kenyan Embassy must accompany visa applications plus 4 recent passport photos and a valid passport. Yellow fever vaccination is required to enter Kenya; please consult your physician. NOTE: ROUND-TRIP ADD-ON FARES ARE AVAILABLE FROM MAJOR US CITIES.
Day Two - Addis Ababa Nairobi
Arrive in Addis Ababa at 8:20AM and connect flight ET-801 at 10:00AM arriving in Nairobi at 12:00noon. After clearing customs and immigration we travel to Narok and check into Kandas Guest House. Dinner. Overnight. Accommodation: Kandas Guest House or similar Meals: Dinner
Day Three NAROK
Breakfast. Transfer to Siana Primary Boarding School and participate in all day missionary work. Return to the hotel. Dinner. Overnight. Accommodation: Kandas Guest House or similar Meals: Breakfast/Dinner
Day Four NAROK MASAI MARA
Breakfast. Early afternoon departure for the Masai Mara Game Reserve. The journey would take us on a scenic route along the floor of the Great Rift, passing Narok Climb and the Western Wall into Serengeti Plains (Heminghway’s Country). Arrive late afternoon in the Masai Mara Game Reserve. We shall drive through the game reserve to view the animals enroute to our Hotel. Arrive and check into our hotel. Dinner. Overnight. Accommodation: Mara Hippo Safari lodge or similar Meals: Breakfast/Dinner..
Day Five | MASAI MARA SAFARI FIELD TRIP
Breakfast. Early morning departure for a full day game drive. This game park boasts of the most exotic animals in the world including Rhinos, Elephants, Giraffes, Lions, Zebras, Buffalo, etc. Return to the hotel early evening. Dinner.
Overnight. Accommodation: Mara Hippo Safari Lodge or similar Meals: Breakfast/Dinner
Day SIx -MASAI MARA - KOGELO
A VISIT TO OBAMA’S VILLAGE: Breakfast and depart for a day trip to the village of Kogelo; the birth place President Barack Obama’s father. Arrive and visit with the natives and also view senior Obama’s grave and also the monument in honor of the President Obama. Return to the Lodge at Masai Mara. Accommodation: Mara Hippo Safari Lodge or similar Meals: Breakfast/Dinner
Day Seven MASAI MARA - NAIROBI
Breakfast at leisure. Late morning departure for our trip back to Nairobi. Arrive late afternoon and check into your hotel. Rest of the day is for rest and relaxation. Dinner. Overnight. Accommodation: Nairobi Hilton or similar Meals: Breakfast/Dinner
Day Eight NAIROBI CITY TOUR
Breakfast at leisure. Depart late morning for Nairobi city tour. Nairobi is the both administrative and financial capital of Kenya. The tour includes a pleasant walk through the “city in the sun” with local guides. Visit the magnificent Parliament Buildings, the Kenyatta International Conference Center and the colorful Nairobi City Market for shopping. After lunch (not included) we continue our tour with a visit s to the Kenya National Archives & Watatu art gallery.
We conclude our tour with a visit to the National Museum, well known for its spell binding exhibits and displays of early man, tribal regalia and the flora and fauna of Kenya and thereafter, visit the botanical garden. Return to the hotel. Dinner. Overnight. Accommodation: Nairobi Hilton or similar Meals: Breakfast/Dinner.
Day Nine NAIROBI - ADDIS ABABA
Breakfast at leisure. Rest of the day is rest and relaxation. Pack your bags, do last minute shopping or just relax around the pool. Transfer to the airport at 3:00PM. Ethiopian Airlines flight ET-800 departs Nairobi at 6:15PM. Arrive in Addis Ababa at 8:15PM. Connect to flight ET-500 departing Addis Ababa at 10:15PM.
Rates
12 DAYS TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: Pre-Departure Orientation , if necessary ~~ Round-trip transfers to hotel and airport ~~ Orientation, Welcome Reception, Cultural Display & Fashion Show ~~ Hotel accommodation with Breakfast & Dinner (Double Occupancy) ~~ Air-conditioned Coach Ground Transportation in Ghana ~~ Professional Tour Guide Services & Tour site Fees ~~ Accommodation and Airport taxes ~~ Free Visa Service. ( Visa Fees: Ghana $100.00 – Togo $140.00 – Benin $140.00) ********* Optional Trip Protection Insurance Available
LAND PACKAGE RATE : $1850.00. Per person, double Occupancy. ($595. Single Supplement) AIR FARE: Approximately $1200.00 – $1400.00 (Group fare could be negotiated) NOTE: This rate is for a group of 15 persons or more. Single supplement charge will be paid by anyone who occupies a room alone (without a room mate) whether by choice or otherwise.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS QUOTATION IS BASED ON CURRENT AIRFARES. PRICES. IT MAY CHANGE TO REFLECT INCREASES IN AIRFARES AND OR TAXES/FUEL SURCHARGE.
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SUGGESTED PAYMENT PLAN – Initial non-refundable deposit Due Now to block seats $300.00
- 2nd Payment due Oct 15 $275.00
- 4th Payment due Jan 15 $275.00
- 5th Payment due Mar 01 $275.00
- 6th Payment due May 01 $275.00
- 7th payment due Jun 01 $275.00
- 8th payment due Jul 01 $275.00
- 9TH payment due Aug 01 $275.00
- 10th payment due Sep 01 $275.00
- Final Payment due Oct 01 $275.00
A non-refundable deposit of $300.00 per person is required to reserve space on the tour. After paying your deposit, you may choose to follow the arranged payment plan or just send in your final payment no later than 45 days before departure date.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Valid Passport is required when traveling outside of the United States. Depending on the countries being visited, entry visas may also be required. We provide complimentary visa service, however visa fees charged by the embassies together with passport size photos must be submitted with your visa applications. YELLOW FEVER INNOCULATION is needed to enter most African countries. Please check with your physician.
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