Costs Cost estimates:   International airfare  $1400 - $1500 Land costs including domestic flights and items listed below     $4500 8 - or more participants   $4700 5 or 6 participants

International airfare is based on rates at time of booking.  To give you an idea, rates are currently running about $1400 - $1500 including taxes and fees and are subject to change until booked. You may make your own international air arrangements to Nairobi, or we would be happy to help you. Feel free to compare our costs with the fares you would be able to get yourself. I think you will find our rates very competitive. If you make your own arrangements, you would need to ensure that you arrive in Nairobi by Saturday morning May 17, 2008. 

We are currently in negotiation for rates for land costs as itemized below. Rates are based on the number of participants and include two domestic flights and meals as indicated in itinerary. At this time, land rate for 8 people or more is estimated to be $4500. The domestic flights are based on 2007 rates and subject to any increases imposed by the airline. 

Costs include:

Accommodations:

• 4 and 5 star hotels, lodges and/or luxury tented camps
• 2 nights bed/breakfast accommodation in Nairobi at the Hilton Nairobi Hotel
• 11 nights fullboard (bed/breakfast/lunch/dinner) while on safari, meals as shown in itinerary
• Day rooms on the last day at Hilton Nairobi Hotel until 6:00PM
• Tips to porters and dining staff while on safari
• Service charges and taxes at hotels are included in the tour price

Domestic airfare (within Kenya) including tax (subject to change by the airlines)

• Samburu to Maasai Mara one way, including airport tax
• Maasai Mara to Wilson Airport one way, including airport tax
• All transfers between airports and hotels

Meals: All meals on safari, and breakfast in Nairobi, as shown on itinerary

Safari

• All safari transport with pop-up roofs 
• -  Kenya – Nairobi, Sweetwaters, Samburu - private 7-seater minibuses (7 window seats)
• -  Maasai Mara - 6-seater 4WD Landcruisers (5 window seats)
• My goal is to have no more than 4 people in each safari vehicle for optimal game-viewing and photography 
• English speaking professional driver/guides
• All park entrance fees
• Visit to David Sheldrick Baby Elephant Orphanage
• Visit to Giraffe Center

Other

• Laundry included at Governor’s Camp (except underwear)
• 2 kgs. of beans per person for bean bags (to stabilize cameras while on safari instead of tripod)
• Bottled water and soft drinks while on safari (except at Governor’s Camp).
• Costs are based on a minimum of 8 participants. If there are less than 8 travelers, there is a possibility of increase in land costs, or the trip could be canceled (see Cancellations).

Not included in above costs:

• Tips to driver/guides (tip guidelines will be provided)
• Tips to room stewards
• Beverages with meals
• Valet and laundry (Except at Governor’s Camp)
• Passport and Kenya Visa fees
• Airport taxes, U.S. departure and arrival taxes; passenger facility charges, airline security charges
• Phone calls
• Internet usage
• Excess baggage costs
• Sightseeing or other services not specifically mentioned
• All items of a purely personal nature
• Overnight stay in Europe (such as London, Amsterdam or Zurich depending on airline schedules), if necessary. 
• Meals that are not mentioned in itinerary
• International air is not included in the costs. If you wish to make your own international air arrangements, please let me know. The only requirement is for you to arrive in Nairobi on or before the date as indicated in the brochure. 
• International air arrangements will be made for you on request, as an accommodation to you, based on the current rate at the time of the booking, plus a small service fee of 5% - 10%. Once international reservations are made and booked, no refund is provided by the airline companies. 
• Travel insurance is not included in the cost of the tour, but is highly recommended. Please see section regarding this topic.
• International and domestic (within Kenya) airfare increases by the airlines are beyond our control and subject to change until booked. Due to the current global fuel situations, airlines may raise airfares or place a surcharge on rates.
• Activities such as nature walks, hot air balloon rides, visits to primitive villages are optional

Single Supplement: 

On request, I will do my best to match up roommates if desired.  Single supplement is currently being quoted at $1500 each single.