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6 Days 5 Nights Grand Tour of Ethiopia Deal

    • Accommodation:  Moderate Hotels
    Tour Starts: Addis Ababa
    Tour Ends: Addis Ababa
    Transport: Internal Flights & Surface Transport
    Guide: with English-speaking local guides
    TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
    This program includes History, culture, religion, social activities, scenery, and wildlife.

    - Visit the hub of Addis Ababa City, including the National Museum and the renowned St. George.

    Cathedral, Africa's biggest open Market, Merkato.

    - Touring through the vivid frescoes of Lalibela's rock-hewn churches.

    - Trips to the magnificent Simien Mts.

    - Explore the 17th-century fortress city of Gondar.

    - Lake Tana Monasteries.

    Discover Ethiopia’s Ancient Wonders & Natural Beauty – A 6-Day Journey Like No Other

    Imagine standing in the shadow of 800-year-old rock-hewn churches, trekking through mountain landscapes that look straight out of a fantasy novel, and exploring castles that whisper stories of ancient African empires.
     
    This 6-day Ethiopia tour package takes you straight to the heart of one of the world’s most fascinating yet underrated destinations – perfect for travelers who crave authentic experiences beyond the typical tourist trails.

    What Makes This Trip Special?

    You’ll explore four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in just one week, from the legendary churches of Lalibela (often called the "Eighth Wonder of the World") to the fairytale castles of Gondar.
     
    The adventure includes scenic flights over Ethiopia’s rugged highlands, intimate encounters with Gelada baboons in the Simien Mountains, and peaceful boat rides to medieval monasteries hidden on Lake Tana’s islands.
     
    Unlike crowded European destinations, you’ll have these incredible sites largely to yourself, with genuine interactions with local communities who maintain centuries-old traditions.

    Perfect For Travelers Who Want:

    - A compact yet comprehensive introduction to Ethiopia’s highlights
    - The perfect balance of history, culture, and nature
    - Comfortable accommodations without sacrificing authenticity
    - Small group experiences with knowledgeable local guides
    - Hassle-free logistics with domestic flights and private transport

    Why Ethiopia Now?

    While other travelers are following the crowds to well-trodden destinations, you could be:
    - Watching the sunrise paint the ancient crosses of Lalibela gold
    - Standing atop 3,000m mountain lookouts with only baboons for company
    - Tasting freshly roasted coffee at its birthplace
    - Discovering vibrant markets where traditional crafts aren’t made for tourists
     

    Everything Included For A Stress-Free Adventure:

    All domestic flights (Addis-Lalibela-Gondar-Addis)
    Comfortable, centrally located hotels
    Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
    Expert English-speaking guides
    Breakfast daily + special welcome/farewell dinners

    When To Go:

    Ethiopia shines year-round, but October through May offers ideal trekking conditions in the Simien Mountains and comfortable temperatures for exploring historical sites. Even in the green season (June-September), you’ll enjoy lush landscapes with far fewer visitors.

    Ready For An Adventure That Will Change How You See Africa?

    This isn’t just another tour – it’s your gateway to the Africa few travelers experience. With ancient Christian traditions dating back to the 4th century, landscapes that defy description, and some of the continent’s most welcoming people, Ethiopia will surprise you at every turn.

    Why This Tour Stands Out:

    For History Lovers: Walk through living history at Lalibela's still-active churches
    Stand where emperors ruled in Gondar's castles
    Discover medieval manuscripts in remote island monasteries

    For Nature Enthusiasts:

    Trek through the dramatic Simien Mountains
    Cruise on Lake Tana, Ethiopia's largest lake
    Spot unique wildlife found nowhere else on Earth
     

    Cultural Immersion:

    Participate in traditional coffee ceremonies
    Taste authentic injera with local families
    Learn about Ethiopia's unique calendar and time system
     

    Practical Information:

    Best Time to Travel:
    Prime Season: October to May (dry season with comfortable temperatures)
    Green Season: June-September (lush landscapes, fewer tourists)

    What to Pack:

    Comfortable walking shoes (many historic sites have uneven terrain),
    Layers for cool mornings/evenings (high altitude locations),
    Modest clothing for religious sites (shoulders and knees covered),
    Camera with extra memory cards (you'll want to capture everything!)

    Tour Difficulty:Moderate:

    Suitable for most travelers with average fitness
    Customization: Options available for easier/more challenging activities

    Booking Information:

    Spaces are limited to ensure personalized attention. Early booking recommended, especially for travel during:
    Timket (Ethiopian Epiphany, January),
    Meskel (Finding of the True Cross, September)
    Ethiopian Christmas (January 7)

    Ready for the Adventure of a Lifetime?

    This tour offers more than just sightseeing - it's a deep dive into one of the world's most fascinating cultures. From the rock churches of Lalibela to the mountain trails of Simien, every moment reveals new wonders.

    Reserve Your Spot Today and Experience:

    ✓ Ancient wonders that defy explanation
    ✓ Landscapes that take your breath away
    ✓ Cultural encounters that will stay with you forever
    ✓ The warmth of Ethiopia's famous hospitality
    DAY 01: ADDIS ABABA.
    Adisababa

    Welcome to Addis Ababa. Arrival at 8:30 p.m.

    Addis Ababa, "New Flower," is the third-highest capital in the world. It is located at 3,000m above Sea level, which offers bracing temperatures and plenty of fresh highland air. Addis Ababa is a pleasant city with fascinating museums and one of the largest open-air markets in Africa, "Mercato."
    Addis Ababa is Africa's diplomatic capital, with headquarters for the Organization of African Unity and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.
    Upon arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, after clearing immigration and customs, you will be welcomed by a Tour agent staff and transferred to your hotel.
    Meals: Dinner is included
    Accommodation: Bonanza Hotel: https://bonanzaaddishotel.com/
    DAY 02: FLIGHT ADDIS ABABA TO LALIBELA
    LALIBELA
    After breakfast,     you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Lalibela ET122@0820-1040am (your check-in is at 07:00 am).
    The small town of Lalibela, home to one of the world's most astounding sacred sites, comprises eleven medieval rock-hewn churches, each carved entirely out of a single piece of stone.
    Lalibela, the "New Jerusalem," was built by King Lalibela with the help of angels in the 12th century and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its eleven rock-hewn churches.
    Perched among wild, craggy mountains and vast rocky escarpments, Lalibela has a stark, cathedral-like grandeur. The houses of Lalibela are of a design unlike elsewhere in Ethiopia: two-story circular stone constructions that huddle in an amorphous mass over the steep slopes on which the town is built.
    The rock-hewn churches are large, and several are more than ten meters high. Because they are carved below ground level, they are ringed by trenches and courtyards; the sides are cut into stone graves and hermit cells and connected by a tangled maze of tunnels and passages.
    The eleven rock churches, considered at least 200 years old, are divided into two groups and visited on foot. The steps are uneven, and walking around can require a little agility.
    After the decline of the Axumite Empire, lamenting their lost grandeur, Ethiopia's rulers retreated with their Christian subjects to the lofty escarpment of the central uplands.
    There, protected by mountain battlements more formidable than anything the hand of man could fashion, they repelled an increasingly expansionist and militant Islamic army by trapping and confusing their enemies in the steep maze of valleys that intersected the high plateau.
    Inevitably, a fortress mentality took root: an intense suspicion of the motives of strangers, a hatred of intrusion and interference, and a protective secrecy. From roughly the seventh to the 16th century AD, the Ethiopians were encompassed by the enemies of their religion.
    They were described by the British historian Edward Gibbon as having "slept for nearly a thousand years, forgetful of the world by whom they were forgotten."
    In holding back those who sought to destroy their faith, the highlanders also effectively cut themselves off from the evolving mainstream of Christian culture. However, this is the only sense in which they slept.
    Their unique, idiosyncratic civilization was otherwise very much awake, a singular and spirited affirmation of the creative power of the human intellect.
    Lalibela, previously known as Roha, was named after the king. The word itself, which translates to mean 'the bees', recognizes his sovereignty, and the people of the region still recount the legend.
    Lalibela was born in Roha in the second half of the 12th century, the youngest son of the royal line of the Zagwe dynasty, which then ruled over much of northern Ethiopia.
    Despite several elder brothers, he was destined for greatness from his earliest days. Not long after his birth, his mother found a swarm of bees around his crib and recalled an old belief that the animal world foretold essential futures. She cried: "The bees know this child will become king."
    At the end of the 12th and beginning of the 13th century, King Lalibela of the Zagwe dynasty built a series of rock-hewn churches. Eleven churches are in the town named after him, with others in the surrounding countryside. All are still in use today.
    It is estimated that the churches took 25 years to construct. For the kingdom based around Roha to have kept a large workforce engaged in economically unproductive labor for such a long period means that it disposed of a significant economic surplus and was very wealthy.
    The area was fertile and agriculturally productive, whereas deforestation and other forms of ecological degradation have made it barren.
    Visit the first group of the Lalibela churches.
    The northwest cluster of churches,s consists of Bet Medhane Alem, Bet Maryam, Bet Meskel, Bet Danaghel, Bet Debre Sina, and Bet Golgotha. Also included in this tour is the isolated monolith of Bet Giyorgis (the Church of St George). Bet Medhane Alem is the largest monolithic rock-hewn church.
    Take part in a traditional coffee ceremony.
    Ethiopia's coffee ceremony is integral to social and cultural life. It is an essential cultural ritual passed from generation to generation. An invitation to a coffee ceremony is considered a mark of friendship or respect and is an example of Ethiopian hospitality.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner are included
    Accommodation: Tukul Village Hotel: https://www.tukulvillage.org/
    DAY 03: LALIBELA.
    LALIBELA 2
    Today, visit the cave church of Yimrehane Kirstos, 40 km from the city, built by the king of the same name before the reign of King Lalibela. The church is constructed inside a cave, in Axumite style, similar to the church at Debre Damo, with alternating levels of wood and stone.
    If the day allows, attend the yearly celebration of King & Saint Yimrehane Kirsto, which is followed by tens of thousands of pilgrims from all over Ethiopia, making it one of Lalibela's most joyous annual pilgrimages.
    It is celebrated with greater devotion; the congregation wrapped in white shawls singing with joy along with the priests" one after the other and among the swaying choir the priests chanting, dancing, and singing around the church letting out a resounding boom of the drums and female's voice respond in a piercing chorus of ululations. Then, return to the town.
    In the afternoon, visit the second group of the rock churches, the southeast cluster of churches is more irregular in design than the northwestern cluster. Several of the individual churches in this cluster are thought to have been secular in origin, and some predate the reign of King Lalibela by five centuries.
    The churches in the southeast cluster include Bet Gebriel-Rafael, Bet Abba Libanos, Bet Lehem, Bet Emanuel, and Bet Mercurios. According to legend, Bet Abba Libanos was built overnight by Lalibela's wife, Meskel Kebre, whom a group of angels.
    You can also visit the Markets in Lalibela to see the colorful variety of offers.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner are included
    Accommodation: Tukul Village Hotel: https://www.tukulvillage.org/
    DAY 04: FLIGHT LALIBELA TO GONDAR AND DRIVE TO THE SIMIEN MTS.
    GONDAR 2
    After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Gondar ET 123@1110- 1140am, meet our driver, and head to the magnificent Simien Mts. National Park via Gondar. Road/ Surface transfer 135kms/2hrs.
    The Simien Mts. dramatic topography resulted from the volcanic activity; ascribed it was ascribed a world natural heritage site, graced by exceptional botanical phenomena and a zoo of wildlife. Walia Ibex, Red fox, and Chilada/ bleeding heart Baboons are a few to cite.
    Visit Sankabe, the first campsite of the Simien Mts. Here, you will find one of Ethiopia's most spectacular mountain landscapes. Stop to watch the Gelada Baboon, observe their foraging habits, and take a short walk to a waterfall (the ground here is uneven).
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner are included
    Accommodation: Simien Lodge http://www.simiens.com/
    DAY 05: DRIVE SIMIEN MTS. TO BAHIR DAR
    SIMIEN MOUNTAINS
    Total driving distance 290kms/5hrs.
    Today, after an early breakfast, drive back to Gondar city.
    Gondar, "the Camelot of Africa," is the medieval royal city, distinguished by its castles and imperial compound and by its churches, particularly Debre Berhan Selassie, the walls and ceiling of which are entirely covered in murals - the angels" faces on the top have become a common motif in Ethiopian design.
    Emperor Fasiladas founded Gondar in 1636 as the royal capital of Ethiopia. For several centuries, Ethiopia had been ruled by a succession of temporary means, and Fasiladas recognized that permanent money might help provide
    Greater internal stability.
    By the time of Fasiladas' death in 166,7, Gondar was the largest and most important city in the empire. It retained its position as the capital of Ethiopia for 250 years, though this status was largely nominal from the late 18th century onwards.
    With its walled Royal Enclosure, Gondar has become one of Ethiopia's largest and most impressive cities. Gondar's most famous monuments are its exceptionally well-preserved 17th-century castles. The largest and best is that of King Fasilidas. It is a stone-built construction with round turrets and wooden balconies. The king also built a remarkable bath a mile or so outside of town.
    Known as the "Pavilion of Deligh.". The Bathhouse of Fasil, at which thousands of Ethiopians celebrate the Timkat festival every January. This whole complex of buildings is unique in Ethiopia and unlike anything found elsewhere in Africa.
    You will go sightseeing in Gondar in the morning and afternoon, and you will drive to Bahir Dar.
    Visit the Royal Enclosure or Fasil Gibbi, which encompasses the castles of various Gondarine emperors. The Fasiladas Palace, the Quskuam Church (believed to be the home of famous explorer James Bruce during the 1770s).
    After a drive from the town center, visit the bath of King Fasilides. The pool is now the central stage on which the Timkat or Epiphany.
    The Festival is celebrated in Gondar.
    Debre Berhane Selassie church, with its remarkable walls and ceiling completely covered with murals - the angels' faces on the top have become a common motif in Ethiopian design.
    Then, in the afternoon, drive to Bahir Dar for an overnight stay.
    Bahir Dar is the capital of the Amhara region and is situated on the shores of Lake Tana, the largest lake in the country. Bahir Dar is one of the best, well-planned cities in Ethiopia. Bahir Dar means "by the side of the sea."
    If time permits, enjoy a spectacular view of Bezawit Hill and & the open-air market of Bahir Dar Agelgil Market to meet up with locals.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner are included
    Accommodation: Sky Resort: https://skyresortbahirdar.com/
    DAY 06: FLIGHT BAHIR DAR TO ADDIS ABABA
     
    - Following an early breakfast, explore the 12th-14th century treasured Monasteries of Lake Tana by a cruise, round, grass-roofed Zeghie Peninsula; witness Ethiopia's links with the ancient world by the papyrus Tankwa that sail the lake bears a striking resemblance to the boats of Ancient Egypt found elsewhere in Africa.
     
    - Visit the round, thatched roof of the Azuwa Maryam Monastery along the Zege Peninsula, which makes this church one of the most aesthetically pleasing. The move to one of the more enormous monasteries in the region, Ura Kidane Mehret, is known for its beautifully painted, psychedelic murals that run the perimeter of its circular straw walls. Just a 25-minute"  walk from the boat landing point, Ura Kidane Mehret is one of the more accessible churches in the region and is by far the most popular.
     
    - Concealed behind tall, shady palm trees and densely planted coffee farms, the monastery houses vibrant frescoes depicting scenes from Ethiopian folklore and Christianity. Men and women are permitted entry, and a small museum called the Zege Satekela Museum is on-site. Here, you can learn about the hand-crafted tools and musical instruments that helped shape this vibrant land and are still used today.
    Flight Bahir Dar To Addis Ababa.
    • Transfer to Bahir Dar airport for your flight back to Addis Ababa. ET 187 @ 11:50am – 12:55 pm. (Your check-in is 10:3
    • A visit to the National Archaeological Museum ranks among the most important museums in sub-Saharan Africa. It housed the 3.5 million-year-old bones of Lucy. Lucy is believed to be the ancestor of all Humankind. Many ancient exhibits reflect Ethiopia's importance as the "Cradle of Mankind." Its historic room features finery worn in the wars, such as crowns, weapons, and pictures of wartime heroes and kings.
    • Visit St. George's Cathedral (Giorgis Cathedral) at the north end of Churchill Rd. Designed in the traditional octagonal shape, this Cathedral was built in 1896 to commemorate Ethiopia's victory over the Italians at the Battle of Adwa. The Cathedral houses the work of Afewerk Tekle, the renowned Ethiopian artist responsible for the stained glass windows of the Africa Hall, and also houses a small museum in the compound.
    • Then you will shop in Addis Ababa, and tonight, you will have a wonderful cultural evening at one of Addis Ababa's Restaurants. Ethiopia is a mosaic of people with more than 80 languages, different lifestyles, costumes, and cultural dances. Take a chance to experience some of these cultural dances and traditional meals with a drink of Tej, a type of wine made from Honey.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner are included
    DEPARTURE
    • Transfer to the airport for your departure flight @11:25pm –check-in at 0825pm. We are happy to have you with us; we hope you enjoyed your stay with us & have a safe flight.
    END OF SERVICES.
    • The package price for 2PAX, based on room sharing on a full board basis (including Breakfasts, Lunches, and dinners), is USD 1740.00per person.
    • If you need to take an English-speaking National Guide from Addis Ababa for their entire trip, it is USD 50.00 /day; we highly recommend this to have the best experience in Ethiopia. To be added to the package.
    • Flight Fares: To be added to the package and subject to change if any difference is observed during travel.
    • Domestic flights: Addis Ababa – Lalibela - Gondar, Bahir Dar – Addis Ababa.
    1. With Ethiopian Airways international flight, the USD 210.00 per person.
    2. With non-Ethiopian Airways international flights, USD 410.00 per person will be revised if any fare difference is observed during travel.
    NB. If you come to Ethiopia with Ethiopian Airlines, please note that you will get a reasonable discount on the internal/domestic flight fares.
    YOUR ITINERARY INCLUDES.
    • Accommodation: All accommodation is detailed on a room-sharing basis with private facilities.
    • Meals/Beverages: Meals include breakfasts, lunches, and dinners with bottled water / soft drinks as specified above.
    • Transfers/Transport: Airport welcome, assistance with luggage, and transportation by air-conditioned, comfortable, spacious vehicles, complete with bottled water.
    • Sightseeing: English-speaking local guides at each destination
    • Cultural activities: Cultural activities mentioned on a day-to-day basis are included
    • Entrance Fees: All entrance fees as per the program are included
    • Local taxes: All necessary local Government taxes are included
    • Porterage fees: Porterage fees at the Airport and Hotels.
    • Other activities: Coffee ceremony and Honey wine drinks (Tej).
    • Traditional farewell Dinner in Addis Ababa.
    BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
    • Domestic Flights: A strict luggage restriction of 20 kg per person and hand luggage applies to all light aircraft flights within Ethiopia. You must carry soft-sided or "barrel" bags, as hard-sided suitcases (Samsonite-style) cannot be fitted into the small holds of light aircraft if you use the charter flights on this program.
    • Excess Baggage: Excess baggage may be safely stored at a hotel in Addis Ababa.
    YOUR ITINERARY EXCLUDES
    • Miscellaneous: Visa for Ethiopia.
    • Flight: International & Domestic airfare.
                          Domestic flight fare is quoted separately in the flight section.
    • Photography fees: Photography & video fees
    • Gratitude: Tipping
    • Insurance covers personal loss, injury, illness, or damage incurred during your trip. We strongly recommend travel /cancellation insurance.
    • Personal expenses: Items of a purely personal nature, such as drinks (unless noted), laundry, dry cleaning, internet, fax, or telephone charges, and transfers/sightseeing or meals not included in "Your itinerary includes."
    • Baggage allowance: Excess baggage charge.

     
    WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TRAVEL
    Your travel Manager usually handles most of your planning and preparation, but apparently, you are personally advised to know that there are a few peculiar things you must address to ensure your comfort, safety, and peace of mind. Please read through to identify the completeness of your checklist to avoid hiccups in your trip.
    VISA & PASSPORT
    Find out the countries you are traveling to if they require a Visa; if so, do you have it ready? Also, make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your travel dates. 
     
    Please click here for assistance in applying for a U.S. Passport and relevant processing services.
    CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT PASSPORT AND VISA REQUIREMENTS.
    Visa:
    Most visas are best obtained before traveling to your destination. Therefore, you should make prior arrangements with the appropriate foreign consular representative to allow enough time between processing and the travel date.
    Entry Requirements for U.S. Passport Holders.
    For details on various countries based on the U.S. State Department information, please check with the consular office of the countries you plan to visit/or click here.
    Double Entry and Multiple Entry Visas.
    Some itineraries might involve entering a country, leaving, and then later re-entering the same country. In such a case, you will require a double-entry or multiple-entry visa.
    When contacting a foreign consular representative, make sure to describe your itinerary clearly.
    Types of Visa
    There are two types of visas, single entry and East Africa Tourist Visa. Please find your tour below to ensure you purchase the correct one.
    Single Entry eVisa:
    The eVisa costs $51 and must be obtained in advance. You will await approval via email (approx. 2 days), then download and print the eVisa to be presented upon entry to Kenya. The eVisa is valid for 3 months before travel.
    East Africa Tourist Visa:
    The East Africa Tourist Visa costs $101 and must be obtained in advance. This will allow travelers to enter Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda multiple times.
    You will await approval via email (approx. 2 days), then download and print the eVisa to be presented upon entry to Kenya. The eVisa is valid for 3 months before travel.
     
    Please note:  The East Africa Tourist Visa can be used as a multi-entry visa for Kenya.
    FLIGHT BOOKING
    Flight Preparation to Kenya from the USA.
    Flights from New York City to Nairobi: JFK to NBO. The fastest direct flight from New York City to Nairobi takes 14 hours and 20 minutes.
    The flight distance between New York City and Nairobi is 7,351 miles.
     
    However, several airlines offer itineraries to Kenya, and their bookings are all available online for your convenience. Your discretion in choosing which to use is allowed.
     
    Always ensure that you reconfirm the Flight.
    Luggage & Packing
    Checked bags are typically limited to a total dimension of 62 inches by adding length + width + height (example: 26"+26"+10" = 62”) and a maximum weight of 50 lbs (23kg).
    Carry on, Luggage.
    We urge you to pack the items you would be without if your checked bags were lost in your carry-on bag. Prescription medications, eyeglasses, a change of clothes, a mobile phone and charger, valuables (including jewelry and cash), a passport, keys, insurance cards, and local contact information are a few things to remember.
     
    Additionally, we advise you to pack a change of clothing in your carry-on suitcase if your luggage is delayed or misplaced.
    DESTINATION INFORMATION
    Arrive On Time.  
    You should plan to check in at least three hours before the scheduled departure time for international flights and two hours prior to the scheduled departure time for domestic flights due to additional security checks.
    Connecting Passengers. 
    Connecting passengers from other US locations should check their bags at their final destination. Some airlines do not permit the "interlining" of checked bags; each destination flight's luggage is checked separately.
    Destination Landing and Eventual Departure.
    Please finish all immigration procedures upon arrival and retrieve your bags. Check your voucher for detailed instructions if your program involves airport arrival shuttles, as they differ depending on the destination.
    Transfer.
    We kindly suggest that you give our representative 30 minutes extra time from the time of your booked transfer due to local traffic and other unavoidable situations.
    Transfers to and from the airport are included. You shouldn't worry about being late for your tour because such potential delays are considered when booking transfers.
    During Game Safaris.
    Ensure to pack your items in a soft-sided duffel bag and pack lightly due to the constrained space in safari vehicles. Using conventional luggage with rigid frames or hard plastic panels is not recommended.
    Please be aware that there is an environmental prohibition on single-use plastic bags.
    YOUR TOUR INFORMATION.
    Tour Vehicles.
    Expect to spend most of the time driving over roads that are often rough and bumpy in safari vehicles that are not air-conditioned.
    Safari vehicles have high ground clearance and require agility to embark and disembark.
    Tour journey in the Destination Country.
    The number of participants on your trip may change as we accommodate visitors at various points along the schedule.
    There are many early mornings. Only "bush toilets" are available during game drives.
    Overland Sightseeing.
    There is a required seat rotation policy on our Customized Tour Vehicles, which your Tour Manager will coordinate to ensure that travelers on tour-guided safaris have a positive and equitable experience.
    Independent Activities.
    The schedule might suggest things to do in your free time, but this is not a recommendation or an endorsement of any particular vendor. 
    Participation in such activities should only be decided upon voluntarily and carefully.
    Souvenir Shopping.
    Most tourists like to bring back at least one memento from their travels.  Our Escorted itinerary has included a few shopping pit stops at suggested locations. These stops are intended to improve your experience by allowing you to inspect high-quality, locally-made goods that you might not be able to locate on your own.
    Gratuities.
    Tipping is always an individual decision. 
    Suggested Tipping: Kenya
    Safari Driver/Guide: US$ $10 per person per day
    Hotel porters and wait staff: At your discretion.
    ABOUT ACCOMMODATION & MONEY
    About Your Accommodations.
    Each hotel is chosen carefully, considering its overall quality, location, cost, food, service, and cleanliness. Standard twin-bedded (two single beds) rooms with private bathrooms are available in every room. Many accommodations are built in the traditional local style and have no air-conditioning. Some of our tours require walking or stairs between tents. During this tour, you may come close to wild animals whose actions can be unpredictable.
     
    Unless otherwise specified, choosing a room is always completely up to the hotel's management on a run-of-house basis. 
    Electricity in Safari Camps.
    Some camps and lodges rely on generators to supply electricity, which may not always be available. Travelers using power-dependent devices must inform the travel manager in advance so that arrangements can be made to keep them plugged in through the night.
    Electricity Specification
    Please note: The U.S. uses 120 volts, and you can purchase a converter and transformer at most hardware stores for your 120V appliances.
    Kenya - The voltage used is 220/240 volts, 3-pin square (UK standard)
    Tanzania - The voltage used is 230 volts, 3-pin square (UK standard).
    Hotel Check-in/ Check-out.
    Hotel check-in times are typically after 4:00 p.m., and check-out times are before midday. Hotels will typically let you store your stuff in their luggage room if you plan on arriving early or leaving late. If the hotel can check you in earlier or let you stay later, inquire at the front desk. 
    Currency.
    Before you leave your country, we advise that you get a small quantity of currency for the first country you'll be visiting. A smart strategy is to avoid carrying too much cash.
    ATMs accept most ATM cards in many countries, but only dispense in the local currency.
    Credit Cards
    Even while credit cards are generally accepted, having local cash on hand is still a good idea. Let your credit card issuer know you will be traveling to prevent your card from being stopped for security concerns.  
    ABOUT YOUR HEALTH
    Staying Healthy While Traveling
    All travelers should familiarize themselves with local conditions, such as high altitude or required immunizations, which could affect their health. We recommend you consult with your healthcare provider, the Centers for Disease Control (www.cdc.gov), and/or the World Health Organization (http://www.who.int/en/) for their recommendations.
    Health Checks.
    Visitors to Kenya must carry proof of yellow fever vaccination if traveling through or from a country with a risk of yellow fever, and are encouraged to consult their healthcare providers regarding malaria prophylaxis.
    Before signing up for this tour, we suggest you check with your healthcare provider.
    COMMUNICATION
    Mobile Phones
    Mobile networks differ from country to country. We recommend you check with your provider to see if your wireless plan will work in the destination(s) you are visiting.
    LOCAL EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
    Kenya & Tanzania, Respectively
    General Emergency: 999 / General Emergency: 112/999
    Languages.
    Kenya - English is the official language. Swahili is the national language
    Tanzania - English and Swahili are the official languages.
    Code of Conduct
    Please be mindful of the ecological significance of the national parks, and do not litter. Taking pictures of military installations is forbidden, and it is advisable to refrain from filming hospitals, schools, bridges, industrial sites, and airports. Sites that are prohibited from being photographed are not always marked.
    MEALS
    Meals & Dietary Requests
    Included meals are based on the restaurant's buffet or set menu. Every effort will be made to honor special dietary requests selected no later than 5 days prior to departure in the passenger details section of your reservation.
     
    In addition, we recommend that you make your preferences known to your tour manager upon arrival and at each hotel/restaurant. Special requests are subject to local conditions and availability and cannot be guaranteed.

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    The operator reserves the right to adjust the rates advertised here.
    Any requested changes to the tour may result in a change to the advertised rates.
    The rates include a fixed budget for flights during the tour. However, if the cost of flights exceeds the budget, your quote will reflect the difference.
    The exact order, contents, and rates of the tour are subject to availability.
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