• Budget trips/group joining safaris
• Photography safaris
• Last minute safaris

Brimming with vibrant cultures, iconic landscapes, and an array of fascinating wild creatures, Kenya is an ideal setting for a photo safari.
Rolling grasslands teem with dazzling herds of zebra, giraffes canter against the silhouette of Mount Kilimanjaro, and the Maasai people carry on their traditions. Set out with a National Geographic photographer and a maximum of just 12 travelers to capture this picturesque country and its rich wildlife from all angles.

Trip Highlights

• Photograph a vast array of wildlife, from lolling lions to migrating wildebeests.
• Enjoy a rare chance to shoot portraits of the Maasai people and photograph their traditional way of life.
• Head out on safaris designed to maximize photographic opportunities.
• Stay in three exclusive tented camps, dedicated to the preservation of local wildlife and culture.

Included

Scheduled round trip light aircraft flights between Nairobi and the Maasai Mara, with a high luggage allowance of 70 lbs per person, window seats for all guests in the safari vehicles, accommodations, meals from dinner on Day 1 to lunch on final day, non-alcoholic drinks at camps, with meals, and in vehicles, house alcoholic drinks in camps, services of NHA Expedition Leader (specific leaders subject to change), local guides and lodge staff, some gratuities, airport transfers on Day 1 and final day, permits and entrance fees, and all taxes.

Not Included

Travel to and from start and end point of trip, premium alcoholic beverages, some gratuities, passport and visa fees, optional activities, items of a personal nature (phone calls, souvenirs, etc.), airline baggage fees, airport and departure taxes, optional travel insurance, and required medical evacuation insurance.

Your balloon ride safari trip begins when you get your wakeup call at your tented camp or Lodge in the early hours of the morning, as you yawn away, and thoughts about your wildlife viewing from an elevated position begins to stir your mind. The fresh Kenyan traditional hot tea and coffee quickly awaken you, in fact preparing you for a "mission".

 By 6.00 a.m. you are almost arriving at the hot air balloon site in the Masai Mara. As you approach the site, the balloon seems bigger than you expected, the experience is one that has never been visited, and you are about to have a trip of a lifetime, return to camp or Lodge by 09.00 a.m.

Preparations

The adventure begins just before dawn. The pilot lights up the banners and as the flames flare and the balloon begins to inflate. The first, pink tongues of sunlight flicker across the skies and the balloon fills then rises. Suspended in a basket beneath the rainbow colored canopy, you're off for an awesome game-viewing adventure. 

One thing that amazes most first-time balloonists is the absolute stillness, the silence as you float above the plains, the forest and the rivers of the Masai Mara. And suddenly you are flown elsewhere and everywhere, you've seen nothing like this. The sounds below drift clearly upwards: a lion's roar, elephants crashing through the bush, baboons perched in the tips of the trees startled and screeching to see something above them.

For an hour or so you drift wherever the air currents take you. If you're lucky you'll climb high above for the view of a lifetime. Then your balloon safari finishes with a flourish. In the time honoured tradition of balloon flights the world over, you toast your return to earth with a champagne breakfast. The difference is that this breakfast happens in the bush, wherever you land, and it's cooked as you see with the burners that minutes before kept you suspended in the air.

Safety & Requirements

Passengers should be able to climb in and out of a basket and stand for the duration of the flight. Warm clothing is required for early mornings.

Best Times To Go

Available most of the year round but subject to prevailing weather conditions. All balloon flights begin soon after dawn, it means an early start.

Flights last an average of 1 hour over the Masai Mara. Balloon flights often get booked up in advance, we recommend you book early.

Price: 415 US$ per person Only

14 Days wildlife safari package. Brimming with vibrant cultures, iconic landscapes, and an array of fascinating wild creatures, Kenya is an ideal setting for your first safari to Africa.
The diversity of game in Kenya is simply astounding. From the big five to the small five, Kenya’s game parks, reserves and other wildlife protection areas host some of the wildest game thus the reason why this is home for the safari.

Dotted in their unique landscapes, geographical features, a vast array of game ensues. The icing on Kenya’s wildlife cake is the annual Wildebeest Migration at the infamous Maasai Mara migration between mid-August and late October.

From hand feeding Giraffes, to adopting orphaned elephants to taking breathtaking balloon safaris at dawn. This safari lets you explore the numerous possibilities in Kenya. This is the best example of wild nature at its best as hundreds of thousands of wildebeests, zebras, Thomson’s gazelles, topi and elands.

Trip Highlights

• Nairobi City (2 nights) Includes a city tour
• Amboseli (2 nights) African Elephant paradise
• Aberdares (1 night) Fresh air from Mt. Kenya
• Ol pejeta (2 nights) Sweetwaters Tented Camp
• Lake Naivasha (2 nights) explore Elsamare and Hellsgate, enjoy a boat ride
• Maasai Mara (3 nights) great chance to see all the big five in their natural habitat (great migration in the months of July - September)

Extra Activities 

Balloon Safari at an Extra Cost of $415 per person only.

Your balloon ride safari trip begins when you get your wakeup call at your lodge in the early hours of the morning, as you yawn away, and thoughts about your wildlife viewing from an elevated position begins to stir your mind. The fresh Kenyan traditional hot tea and coffee quickly awaken you, in fact preparing you for a "mission".

By 6.00 a.m. you are almost arriving at the hot air balloon site in the Masai Mara. As you approach the site, the balloon seems bigger than you expected, the experience is one that has never been visited, and you are about to have a trip of a lifetime.  Go searching wild-game with a beautiful Ariel view. More information on Masai Mara Balloon Safari

Cultural visits: Masai people at an Extra cost of $30 per person only

For a long time, many people have identified the cities, beaches and wilderness of Kenya as being some of the best in all of Africa. Now there is an alternative! Villages in Kenya are the perfect places to get introduced to local culture and lifestyle. Why not try our unspoiled Kenyan villages, spend days in the homes of ethnic communities learning and getting involved in their daily lives.  The village experience in Kenya is a reflection of the purest forms of traditional culture of the 42 tribes of Kenya. You could travel up North to the lake shores of Lake Turkana, at the El Molo villages and understand the mystery and strange lifestyles of the smallest tribes of Kenya, or Western Kenya to the Alego Nyangoma Kogelo village, ancestral home to the first black President of the US, Barack Obama. Better yet, the historic ruins of Swahili villages, Gede ruins down South.

Wanting to get married?

Come with your spouse and have a magical traditional Turkana wedding. Many times, you won’t miss an invitation to attend a traditional ceremony held in a village. Your accommodation will be in the homes of villagers so be sure to be welcomed with the friendly and warm smiles of a family. Most importantly any costs you incur during your stay directly go to support the livelihoods of the local community, specifically you’re hosting family, what else could be more satisfying?

You can never encounter true Kenyan culture unless you have lived within it so touch down and create your best village experience.

Other activities:

Guided walks through projects supporting the villages, farm work, trekking, shopping in the markets, eco tours, interactive handicraft workshops

Inclusions:

• Safari vehicle with pop up roof for exclusive use
• Services of a Qualified English speaking Driver guide
• Meals as per the itinerary
• All Park and entrance fees
• Accommodation as per the itinerary
• Arrival, departure and airport transfers.
• Bottle of mineral water each day while on safari in Affable Tours & Safaris vehicle

Not Included

• All International flights and taxes
• Gratuity for Porters, waiters and Driver guide
• Drinks (Premium wines, beer, Champagne, Soft drinks, Juices)
• Any item of personal nature

This 8 Day Classic Kenya Safari allows you to explore Kenya's natural wonders and experience unparalleled wildlife game viewing as you journey to the ultimate safari destination. This wilderness reveals a great range of natural features, exotic habitats, world famous national parks and cultural complexities allows one to witness firsthand the primal struggle between predator and prey. Retire to exclusive and elegant Kenya camp lodging which provides exquisite personalized service, first rate game viewing and refined cuisine.

Begin your Kenya travel at the gateway to East Africa, Nairobi, which is a kaleidoscopic urban hub of activity and raw energy characterized by busy side street cafes, colourful markets, historical buildings, world class hotels and no rules traffic, define what is considered to be one of the largest and fastest growing cities in Africa.

Explore the dramatic and arid landscape of Samburu Game Reserve.Take a sunset drive and search for the allusive Bongo, a forest antelope that lives in the bamboo forest. Sweetwaters offers a charming blend of under-canvas ambiance and safari luxury. Located on the plains of Mount Kenya, the camp features thirty-nine luxury tents, each with its own private veranda overlooking the water hole. Sit back and enjoy high tea at Elsamere and a game viewing boat trip on Lake Naivasha. Walk on the plains which host the greatest animal spectacular on the planet, the Great Migration in the fabled Masai Mara before returning to the capital of Nairobi.

Trip Highlights 

• Nairobi (1 night) At leisure, optional excursions available.
• Samburu (2 nights)
• Ol pejeta (1 night) Sweetwaters Tented Camp
• Lake Naivasha (1 night)
• Masai Mara (2 nights)One of the most popular game reserves. Big Five spotting. Wildebeest migration (Jul-Sep)

Included within your safari:

• All meals as specified in the itinerary
• One litre of mineral water per day
• Game drives
• Park fee
• English speaking driver guide.
• Excluded from your safari:

Sundowner cocktails and other activities not included in the package price.

This 14-day adventure encompasses the wildlife highlights of Kenya and Tanzania in an epic journey of excitement and discovery, taking in the national parks of Meru, Samburu and the Masai Mara before you fly south to experience the wonders of the Serengeti, Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater.

Begin at the delightfully quirky Giraffe Manor in Nairobi, where your 4-legged hosts are the star of the show. Continue to Elsa’s Kopje in Meru National Park, where big game adventures await you where Elsa the lioness of ‘Born Free’ fame found her freedom. You then fly to the iconic Samburu Reserve for two nights at Samburu Intrepids before visiting the fabled lands of the Masai Mara, where Mara Intrepids boasts front-row seats to the Great Migration.

Next, travel to Tanzania and in the sweeping plains of the Serengeti you enjoy incredible wildlife encounters and hot air balloon safaris at Singita Serengeti Lodge. Flying east, your last stop is The Manor at Ngorongoro, where Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater’s big game and birding spectacles will leave you spellbound.

Dates & Pricing 

Our rates are per person sharing unless we note differently. Please treat all pricing as a guide only:

All rates are subject to availability and may change without notice, Single supplements may apply

Included

• 13 nights accommodation on full board basis
• Game drives
• Hot air balloon safari
• Scheduled flights as specified in the itinerary
• Transfers as specified in the itinerary
• Kenya park and reserve fees
• Tanzania park entrance fees
• Tanzania government taxes and levies
• Tanzania medical evacuation cover

Not Included

• International flights
• Airport taxes
• All meals and drinks not specified
• Tips and gratuities
• Items of a personal nature

Luxury Tailor Made Travel

• 10 Days from $9,495
• Private Journey

Luxury Tailor Made Journeys depart on the dates that work for you and feature expert local guides throughout your journey. The itinerary below can be customized to your interests.

Set out on the perfect introductory family safari as you track the "Big Five" in Sweetwaters Game Reserve, spot unusual species in Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, and visit with the indigenous Maasai people in the Masai Mara.

A&K Advantages

• Set out on exciting morning and afternoon game drives led by the region's finest guides, tracking Africa's "Big Five": elephants, rhinos, leopards, lions and Cape buffalo
• Stay in family-friendly safari camps and lodges set in the heart of wildlife action
• Safari in Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, home to a black rhino sanctuary and a host of unique northern species
• Learn about the nomadic traditions of the indigenous Maasai people during a visit to a local village
• Engage your children with a wealth of enriching activities, such as camel-back, horseback and nocturnal safaris

• 12 Days from $10,995
• Private Journey

Overview:

Visit East Africa's top game reserves, including Amboseli, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti and the Masai Mara, all abundant with Kenya and Tanzania's fascinating wildlife, on a diverse and authentic independent itinerary.

A&K Advantages

• Experience the best of Kenya and Tanzania with 10 days in the region's best parks and reserves
• Stay at classic, ideally situated safari lodges with superb views
• Embark on daily game drives to view Africa's amazing wildlife, including the "Big Five:" lion, leopard, elephant, Cape buffalo and rhino
• Enjoy a privately guided tour of Olduvai Gorge, where the Leakey family found fossils linking man to his distant ancestors

• 14 Days from $14,995
• Private Journey

Overview 

Experience East Africa's landscapes and wildlife at their finest on this independent itinerary, embarking on game drives through majestic national parks and reserves in Kenya and Tanzania, keeping watch for the famous "Big Five," and visiting a Maasai village and a local primary school supported by A&K Philanthropy.

A&K Advantages

• Stay in the best boutique camp and luxury safari lodge accommodations in East Africa, and discover Africa's astounding diversity, including the iconic "Big Five"
• Experience six nights in the heart of the Great Migration - three in the Serengeti and three in the Masai Mara
• Explore Olduvai Gorge on a private visit, where the Leakey family discovered fossils linking man to his distant ancestors
• Visit a vibrant village in Tanzania to get a sense of daily life, as you ride by tuk-tuk and explore the local market

• 12 Days from $29,995
• Limited to 16 guests

Overview 

Wings Over the World itineraries feature private charter flights between destinations, allowing you the convenience of visiting remote places with less time spent getting there.

On a seamless journey that features luxurious in-flight service across iconic safari country, observe the famed “Big Five” along with countless other wild species and meet the nomadic Maasai people while exploring the finest game reserves in East Africa, including Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park.

A&K Advantages

• Enjoy all the major highlights of Kenya and Tanzania, visiting a northern Kenya private conservancy, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater
• Whisk between destinations by air in a privately chartered Cessna Grand Caravan, reclining in your fully rotating, contoured leather seat
• Revel in expansive aerial game viewing through your own panoramic wraparound window
• Discover the astounding diversity of Africa’s wildlife, from the celebrated “Big Five” to species unique to northern Kenya
• Experience the unsurpassed peace and comfort of the region’s preeminent boutique camp and luxury safari accommodations on your journey throughout East Africa

Luxury Family Journeys 

• 12 Days from $11,395
• Limited to 24 guests

Uncover wildlife and tribal traditions on this exciting family safari, revealing everything from baby elephants and big cats to the beautiful Maasai and their East African plains.

A&K Advantages

• Discover astounding diversity and “Big Five” wildlife on game drives through East Africa’s most noted parks and reserves
• Travel with an A&K Child Activity Coordinator, who joins you from start to finish to arrange fun activities for younger guests
• Discover some of the earliest human remains at Olduvai Gorge
• Come together for a Family Foodie Experience and the chance to cook an authentic African meal alongside a local chef
• Visit a Maasai village and meet with a village elder to learn about the traditions of these nomadic people

Witness the abundant wildlife of Kenya and Tanzania on game drives through East Africa's greatest parks and reserves, pausing to visit a Maasai village and learn of mankind's origins at Olduvai Gorge.

A&K Advantages

Experience the best of Kenya and Tanzania with 10 days in the region's best national parks and game reserves, while staying at ideally located lodges with stunning views, and an exquisite tented safari camp in the Masai Mara

• Embark on daily game drives with A&K's expert driver-guides in exclusive custom-built safari vehicles
• Visit a Maasai village to learn about the customs and traditions of these nomadic herders
• Prepare and sample local dishes, including ugali, kachumbari and makande during a Chef's Table event
• Make your stay more meaningful by visiting a local school and interacting with the children
• Explore Olduvai Gorge on a private visit, where the Leakey family discovered fossils linking man to his distant ancestors
• Sip sundowner cocktails during a Masai Mara game drive