Mara Roads and Rift Valley Wildlife

This is an overland safari, which means you travel in a purpose-built group vehicle, help with camp life and spend several nights in tents. The truck does not have air conditioning, but it does have drop-down windows, which are great for airflow and wildlife viewing.

Drive days can be long, and early mornings are part of the deal. Safari timing often starts before the heat and before the wildlife disappears into the shade, so expect some pre-dawn or early breakfast starts.

Loita Hills uses a secure bush camp with basic facilities, hot bucket showers in the morning and no Wi-Fi. The comfort level is simple, but the cultural access is the reason for staying there.

This trip is best for travelers who are comfortable with camping, shared facilities, dust, flexible timing and the occasional bump in the road. If you want a high-comfort lodge safari, this is probably not the right fit.

Visa details are provided through Sherpa, a third-party service. The “Add connection” feature only shows transit visa requirements, not full entry visas. Additional service fees apply if you purchase a visa via Sherpa.

Accommodation includes 5 nights camping with facilities, 1 hotel night and 1 night camping with basic facilities. Most camping is in two-person canvas dome tents with camping mattresses supplied.

African overland accommodation varies by route and location. Some campsites have showers and flush toilets, while others are much simpler. Bathroom standards may be more basic than many US travelers are used to, and toilet paper is not always provided.

Occasionally, the group may camp on the grounds of a hotel or campsite where rooms or cabins are available. If upgrades are possible, they usually cost approximately USD40-100 per twin room per night and cannot be pre-booked. View the room before paying for an upgrade, as standards vary.

Spare tents may sometimes be carried in the vehicle, but they cannot be used without purchasing a single supplement.

The joining hotel is Hillpark Hotel, Lower Hill Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi 0100, Kenya. The hotel has an outdoor heated swimming pool, restaurant, bar, 24-hour front desk, room service, gym and complimentary Wi-Fi. Rooms include coffee-making facilities and a flat-screen TV.

Joining point: Hillpark Hotel, Lower Hill Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi 0100, Kenya.

EurotourClub can help arrange a pre-booked arrival transfer. Please provide your flight details before departure if you would like this service confirmed.

For a confirmed transfer, look for the representative at the arrivals terminal holding a sign with your name. If you cannot find the representative, call +254 733 523 813 for local assistance.

If you make your own way to the hotel, taxis are available outside the airport building. A taxi should cost approximately USD25-30 and can be paid in Kenyan shillings or US dollars.