Travel Information

We have included below some basic travel information related to your safari. At the time of your safari booking you will be provided with comprehensive information to assist you in all aspects of your travel planning. This will include advice on booking flights, vaccinations, travel insurance, packing lists, reading lists and so on. Our experienced staff will be available to answer any questions that you may have.

Depending on budget and time available, transport within Kenya is done either by 4x4 Land Cruiser or through the country’s significant and excellent bush aircraft network.

Several companies run daily scheduled services between Nairobi and multiple destinations within and near to Kenya’s national parks, while charter services allow for greater flexibility and direct transport between reserves without the need to return through the Nairobi hub.

Getting Around Kenya

A few excellent travel resources as you being to plan for your Kenyan safari with Akashinga Maasai. As you begin to narrow down your trip dates we will advise on flights, vaccinations, visas, packing lists and so on.

Travel Resources

Many major international airlines fly to Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Airport Code: NBO), connecting Africa and the World to Kenya. We recommend using Kayak.com as a first resource to search for flights from your originating city.

Visas: Visas are required by all except nationals of Commonwealth countries, Denmark, Ethiopia, Germany, the Republic of Ireland, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and Uruguay.

Getting to Kenya

Once installed at your camp, you will venture out into the bush in a specially adapted Toyota Landcruiser. This awesome vehicle is well-suited to the tough roads of The Mara and Amboseli National Park.

The Landcruiser is limited to six passengers maximum, ensuring each client a window seat for optimal viewing. Electrical charging points, complimentary chilled drinks & snacks and photography sandbags are all provided.