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KENYA

FAMILY STYLE

GREAT MIGRATIONS 

-8 days
Multiple departures for July and August
‘Birthplace of Safari Travel’

Kenya is a safari destination that offers incredible natural beauty, stirring cultural encounters, sensational game viewing and, of course, the thrills of the Wildebeest Migration. No wonder it is the birthplace of safari travel!

The remarkable herds of animals that migrate around this region by far outnumbers anything of its kind on the planet. Those few who are lucky enough to witness this spectacle can testify to what a life-changing experience it is.

BIRTHPLACE OF SAFARI TRAVEL

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Considered the ‘Rolls Royce’ of all safaris, Masai Mara is the ultimate place on earth to witness the incredible phenomenon of the mass migration of wildebeest mega-herds.

This is a unique opportunity to take part in an incredible safari adventure during peak migration season . This bucket-list trip from GKS includes luxury  accommodation at hotels and private villas with all the trimmings of GKS signature freshly prepared gourmet kosher cuisine and personal hosting for a pampered safari experience.  

 Itinerary

  • Nairobi - Day 1

    Welcome to Kenya!

    Depending on your arrival from the previous evening or this morning, we begin our tour by road to Hells Gate National Park and the beautiful Lake Naivasha. Be amazed by the scenery while driving to the Northern part of Kenya.

    For those that are The Lion Kings fans, Hells Gate National Park was used as the model for the movie. We enter Hells Gate National Park, a volcanic thermal area with scenic views of the Hells Gate Gorge, surrounded by red cliffs.

    Lake Naivasha hosts an estimated 1500 hippos! It is also a birder’s paradise as you will find more than 400 species for you to view. Late afternoon we board a cruise on the lake to get up and close with hippos, crocodiles, flamingos and more.

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    ​After cruising through this wonder of a lake we will check in to our accommodation where a gourmet dinner will be served with time to recharge and rest easy to get ready for the excitement ahead tomorrow when we head off to explore the wonders awaiting you in Kenya!

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    After breakfast we will head off on a magical drive through the famous lakes route, taking us to Lake Elmenteita, a protected area due to its bird life as well as a UNESCO heritage site.

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    Take in the sight of thousands of pink flamingos that carpet the lake. Next, we head off to Lake Nakuru safari where once again you will be blown away by the abundance of the flamingo population.

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    ​Keep your eyes open for the rare eastern black rhino and southern white rhino, including the incredible diversity of other animals, bird species and vegetation.

    Masai Mara Day 2-5

    After our safari drive, we settle in our airconditioned vehicle as we get ready to enter the world-renowned Masai Mara National Park.

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    We head to our accommodation, have dinner and get settled in for a good night’s rest.

  • MASAI MARA

    The Masai Mara boasts one of the planet's highest concentrations of resident wildlife. From antelopes, gazelles, and zebras to the famed "pumba" (warthog), cheetahs, leopards, lions, elephants, buffaloes, and graceful giraffes – each day promises an exhilarating search for these extraordinary creatures.

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    Each morning, we rise early to a breakfast feast. Grab your binoculars and coffee and settle in the open jeep safari vehicle as we head out in search of wildlife. The Masai Mara waits for no one, and every drive in this wonderland has the potential to deliver the unexpected view of a once in a lifetime sight.

    Day 2-5

    With a park ranger guiding you throughout the day, you will learn about the Masai Mara and its habitant wildlife. Learn characteristics of animals and how to anticipate a kill. You will tick off the big 5 and be shown how to track lions using only their prints in the sand.

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    ​Afterwards, you will come back to your accommodation to a gourmet dinner while sipping on wine and reminiscing about the day’s activities.

  • Today after breakfast we have the opportunity to visit a traditional Masai African village. We explore their daily lifestyle and learn about their co-existence between them, their livestock and the wildlife in the Mara ecosystem. Remember the Mara is unfenced! You will be welcomed as a guest and bid farewell as a friend.

    Afterwards we head back to our resort for lunch and start to wind down as we get ready for Shabbos.

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    Take a seat in our pop-up shul as we enjoy a wonderful Shabbos experience with a minyan. A beautiful Kabbalat Shabbos will be remembered for life. Shabbos dinner with fine wines, gourmet food, Zmiras and Divrei Torah will be experienced.

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    Shabbos morning after davening we have a brocha, followed by lunch and a relaxing afternoon with some who want to go on a light bush walk around the resort.

     

    Under the Havdalah candle with new friendships made, we bid farewell to Shabbos and get ready to settle in for the evening as we continue our adventures the next morning.

  • With breakfast complete, we jump on to the open safari jeep for another two days of possibilities.

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    Timing may be on your side as the famous migration season starts to come alive. Witness thousands of wildebeest cross the savannah plains while being hunted by lion, leopard and cheetah.

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    Do not forget, this is no zoo and animal sightings are not guaranteed. Keep your eyes peeled.

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    We end the days off with dinner and settle into our accommodation for a good night’s rest.

  • This morning, depending on what the group is wanting to do, we have some options to choose from.

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    Charter a plane to Nairobi (costings will be provided for this) and you can spend more time in Masai Mara, you can choose between an unforgettable hot air balloon safari, a final morning safari by jeep (both at extra cost) or sleeping in a little and relaxing at our camp.

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    Or we head back to Nairobi via the Rift Valley in time to catch your international flight home.

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    Thank you for embarking on this tour with us; may your memories be as lasting as the beauty we've witnessed together.

     

    Safe travels back home!

  • DATES: 

    Multiple departure weeks in July and August

    PRICE: 

    $12, 000 for two (2) people sharing

    $14, 000 for three (3) people sharing

    $16, 000 for four (4) people sharing

    $19, 500 for five (5) people sharing

    $22, 500 for six (6) people sharing

    • Accommodation (depending on level of tour) in hotels, lodges, and villas (or closest equivalent when unavailable)

    • Deluxe Kosher Cuisine: 3 freshly prepared high standard kosher meals daily including packed lunch when out for the day, under strict hashgacha of the Johannesburg Beis-Din

    • Snacks and plenty bottled water on excursions; drinks during meals

    • Quality kosher wines served on Shabbos

    • Experienced English-speaking guides throughout the trip

    • Airport transfers

    • Excursions and activities and entrance fees per itinerary except when explicitly excluded

    • Park fees for reserves

    • Sales tax when relevant

    • Tips/service delivery – 6% (per person service levy)

    • International airfares (approx. $1000)

    • Optional Hot Air Balloon ride (approx. $500 per person)

    • Last day park fees for optional additional safari (from $200 per person)

    • Visas and airport taxes

    • Travel insurance (highly recommended)

    • Optional flights

    • Hotel upgrades and extra bills

    • Bar, laundry, and other hotel extras

    • Elective activities

    • Personal expenses

    • 50% non-refundable deposit and signed contract to secure booking. 

    • 50% final payment 3 months prior to tour 

    • All amounts non-refundable once due. Please purchase suitable travel insurance in case of emergency 

    • Schedule, hotels and other items are subject to change based on availability, group size and other factors, however, in the event of any change, the overall standard of the trip will be maintained as best as reasonably possible.

    • Please note National Parks are not zoos and no wildlife sightings can be guaranteed.  

    • All guests are required to provide proof of full vaccination against yellow fever (or exemption certificate if over 65 or shot is not indicated for medical reasons), complete registration forms, and apply online for Kenya electronic travel authorization (in place of visa)

    • Arrival: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport/Nairobi 

    • Departure: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport/Nairobi

Kenya

Frequently Asked Questions

  • On 12 December 2023 the President of Kenya announced that Kenya would be visa-free from January 2024.

  • Visitors to Kenya are now required to apply online for an electronic travel authorisation in advance of travel, which takes about a week (please allow a bit longer in case.) Some exemptions apply and can be found in full on the website of the Kenyan Civil Aviation Authority.

  • Travelers who currently hold a valid visa can continue to travel using their visa until its expiry.

  • As GKS cannot take responsibility for accuracy of visa information, it MUST be verified by the consulates of these countries well in advance of travel.

  • To enter Kenya, your passport must have:

  • an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive

  • at least 2 blank pages

  • Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to. 

  • You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

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