Expedition Dates
30th July to 11th August (outbound flight is on the 31st, but so early that we will meet late on the 30th).
Travel to Airport TBC
Outbound Flights
LHR (London Heathrow), LH0921 (Lufthansa), 06:30, 1h 35m > FRA (Frankfurt)
FRA (Frankfurt), LH0590 (Lufthansa), 8h 30m > NBO (Nairobi)
Return Flights
NBO (Nairobi), SN0482 (Brussels), 9h 0m > BRU (Brussels)
BRU (Brussels), SN2093 (Brussels), 1h 25m > LHR (London Heathrow) 10:15
Travel from Airport Public Transport (means to pay for transport required)
Entry Requirements
Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) — Required in advance for each traveller (including children). Apply online; the UK government advises doing it at least 2 weeks before departure. Use the official portal. GOV.UK+1
$30 USD per person
Passport — Must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date and have 2 blank pages. GOV.UK
Onward/return ticket & supporting docs — Border officers may ask for proof of onward/return travel, sufficient funds, and proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host invite). immigration.go.ke+1
Health
- Yellow fever: A certificate is required only if you’re arriving from a yellow-fever risk country (this can include some connections—check your routing). GOV.UK+1
- COVID-19: No test or vaccination proof needed; testing/isolation may be required if you arrive with flu-like symptoms. GOV.UK
- Malaria. Area-specific anti-malarials are required for the regions we are staying in. Whilst rooms and tents have mosquito screens, all participants must take anti-malarials and they must bring their own personal mosquito repellent and wear long sleeves and full-length trousers in the evenings.
Vaccinations & Medication
TravelHealthPro (NaTHNaC) — the UK reference most GPs and travel clinics use. See the Kenya country page for vaccine recommendations and malaria advice (plus a printable summary PDF). https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/country/117/kenya
NHS (England) – Travel vaccinations — when to book (ideally 6–8 weeks before travel), what’s available on the NHS, and how to access clinics. https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/travel-vaccinations/travel-vaccination-advice/
NHS – Malaria — general UK advice on preventing malaria and when antimalarials are prescribed. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/malaria
WHO – International Travel & Health + Yellow fever factsheet — global background on vaccine requirements and YF vaccination. https://www.who.int/travel-advice
Weather
Typical temperatures for our destinations (late July–early August):
Nairobi: ~10–23°C (50 to73°F)
Nyeri / Mt Kenya foothills (Kaiyaba): ~7 to 20°C (45 to 68°F); cooler nights
Lake Naivasha (Elsamere): ~10 to 25°C (50 to 77°F)
Maasai Mara: ~9 to 24°C (48 to 75°F); crisp mornings/evenings (note can feel cold on early morning game drives)
Sleeping bag: Aim for a comfort rating around 0–5°C (32–41°F) to keep everyone cozy on the cooler nights in the highlands/Mara. Dress in layers (base layer + fleece + light jacket).
Here’s what August typically looks like in Kenya (it’s the cool, dry season across much of the country):
- Highlands (Nairobi/Naivasha/Nakuru, ~1,600–2,000 m): Mild days, cool nights. Expect daytime highs around 22–23 °C and nights near 12–13 °C; showers are uncommon. Pack a warm layer for early mornings/evenings. Weather Spark+1
- Masai Mara & central savannahs (~1,500 m): Mostly sunny and dry. Afternoons around 24–26 °C; chilly mornings/evenings ~10–12 °C. Great wildlife conditions thanks to dry grass and clear skies. SafariBookings.com+2MasaiMara.com+2
What to pack (August): light layers + a fleece/jacket for dawn/dusk drives in the highlands/savannahs; breathable clothing and sun protection everywhere; a light rain shell just in case.
Insurance and AMREF
General travel advice
Money: Kenya Shilling, current rate 173 KES to the £
Available once we get to Kenya
We will advise on amount of money for drinks / snacks / souvenirs nearer the time.