East Africa, January 2027
January - February 2027
Embarking on a safari in East Africa is like stepping into a live wildlife documentary where nature unfolds it’s raw beauty and diverse wildlife. This region, particularly Kenya and Tanzania, offer some of the most spectacular wildlife experiences in the world.
Availability: In Stock
Skill Level: All Experience Levels
Kinasi Lodge & East Africa Safari
Trip Leader: Kathy Gagliardo
Embarking on a safari in East Africa is like stepping into a live wildlife documentary where nature unfolds it’s raw beauty and diverse wildlife. This region, particularly Kenya and Tanzania, offer some of the most spectacular wildlife experiences in the world. It is often said to be one of the best places to see the famous Big 5: lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros. The Serengeti is known for having vast herds of wildebeest and zebra moving along their circular route across Tanzania and Kenya. Experience the thrilling river crossing up north or the incredible calving season on the verdant plains as far south as the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, both excellent for spotting lion, leopard, and cheetah. Underwater Mafia Island offers some of the richest reefs in the world, with an unparalleled variety of hard and soft corals and diversity of tropical fish including whale sharks. The dive sites from Mafia to Kilwa include reefs of immense beauty with bommies, channels, walls and caves.
Inclusions:
- Meet & greet services, guides, transfers, & briefings
- 1 night Eka Hotel with breakfast (January 13 - 14)
- 7 nights Kinasi Lodge, local flights, daily diving, all meals (January 14 - 21)
- 1 night Eka Hotel & breakfast (January 21 - 22)
- 2 nights Ol Tukai Lodge & all meals (January 22 - 24)
- 2 nights Plantation Lodge & all meals (January 24 - 26)
- 3 nights Siringit Serengeti & all meals (January 26 - 29)
- 3 nights Karen Blixen Camp all meals & beverages (January 29 - February 1)
- 1 night Eka Hotel & breakfast (February 1 - 2 for those ending trip)
- Flying Doctors medical evacuation coverage
- Park & concession Fees
- Ocean First escort
Not included:
- International & domestic airfare
- Entry Visas to the country
- Meals, drinks not mentioned above
- Marine Park fees $24 USD pp/per day
- Gratuities
- Excess baggage fees
- Any unforseen cost at the time of booking
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
Trip Cost:
- $ TBD double occupancy
- $ TBD single occupancy
Payment Schedule:
- Nonrefundable deposit to reserve space $2,500
- $5,000 due by May 1, 2026
- $5,000 due by July 1, 2026
- Final Balance due by November 1, 2026
- Passport must be valid for 6 months after departure date
Cancellation Policy:
- Changes made to the reservation may result in additional fees.
- Cancellation 180 days or more: refund given based on reselling the space, minus the initial deposit.
- 179 - 120 days: original deposit is forfeited as well as any vendor fees.
- 119 days or less or a no-show: no refunds given.
Travel Insurance is strongly recommended. Ocean First recommends Allianz Travel Insurance
Standard Recommended Accessories:
- GoBe S500 LED light
- Safety sausage w/ whistle (SMB)
- Squeeze Lock knife
- Reefsaver
Trip Specific Recommendations:
- Hood and/or hooded vest
- Reef hook
- Primary dive light
- Fish ID certification
- Shark ecology certification
- Marine ecology certification
- Waves, Tides, Currents certification
- Nitrox certification
