Each departure requires a minimum of four guests. Do not book additional travel arrangements until your departure has been confirmed by Drifters.

To redeem your voucher, please reach out to Drifters as instructed in your confirmation email. Reservations are subject to availability and Drifters will do whatever they can to secure your desired dates. Voucher valid only for travel dates that fall within start and end dates shown above. Please do not make travel arrangements or book airfare until you have received confirmation from Drifters.

The following departures may be requested:

May 22 - June 2, 2021
June 5 - 16, 2021
June 19 - 30, 2021
July 3 - 14, 2021
July 17 - 28, 2021
July 31 - August 11, 2021
August 14 - 25, 2021
August 28 - September 8, 2021
September 11 - 22, 2021
September 25 - October 6, 2021
October 9 - 20, 2021
October 23 - November 3, 2021
November 6 - 17, 2021
November 20 - December 1, 2021
December 4 - 15, 2021
December 18 - 29, 2021

Yes, we have private departures available on this trip! Private departures offer more flexibility to travel when it suits your group. Additional costs will apply and will depend on your group size and dates are subject to availability. Please contact our Adventures Team to explore pricing and check on availability.

It is highly unlikely, but in rare circumstances like natural disasters or civil unrest, departures may have to be canceled or rescheduled. Weather and road conditions will influence the route chosen on each safari, and clients should be flexible in this regard. Clients should come prepared with an open mind and spontaneous disposition in order to best enjoy the superb offerings of the region.

Plan to fly into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya. From there you can take a taxi to the La Mada Hotel. Guests will be responsible for reaching the hotel on Day 1 on their own initiative.

This is primarily a camping trip. Guests will camp in two-person dome tents and use shared facilities. One night (Day 1) is spent at the La Mada Hotel in Nairobi, where guests stay in spacious twin en-suite rooms. A second night (Day 6) is spent at the Ahadi Lodge in Arusha, which offers comfortable twin en-suite rooms as well as a restaurant and pool on site.

An accommodation upgrade is available every night of the tour. If interested, please contact our Travel Services team as this must be booked in advance.

Tours work on twin sharing basis. Solo travelers will automatically be paired up with another traveler of the same sex to share a tent with. If there are no other single people of the same sex to share, guests may be granted a single tent or room. There is no additional charge in this case.

If you are a solo traveler and would like to guarantee a single room/tent, you'll need to request and book this in advance. You'll need to pay a single supplement fee of 200€ to book and secure a single room/tent.

Each group has a maximum of 17 guests.

Most meals are included throughout the tour (see the day-to-day itinerary). All other meals are at your own expense, plus snacks and beverages.

Food varies depending on seasons and availability. The guides prepare various types of meals that include local ingredients. Breakfast varies from continental (with yogurt, toast, cereals, fruit juice, and tea/coffee) to warm breakfast with eggs, bacon, etc. Lunches normally include wraps, pasta salads, and sandwiches. Dinners normally include a salad, vegetables, and meat cooked in various forms.

Plan to spend $100 to $600 depending on how many drinks, souvenirs, and snacks you want to buy or how many optional activities you want to go on.

NOTE: Do not bring any US dollars that were printed before 2009. Older currency is not widely accepted.

A sleeping bag, pillow, and towel will be required for camping. The following is a recommended guide of additional items to bring:

Clothing and personal toiletries:
- Long trousers / tracksuit
- Shorts
- Waterproof windbreaker
- Jersey / jumper
- T-shirts / shirts
- Insect repellent
- Socks and underwear
- Personal toiletries
- Swimsuit and towel
- Hat or cap

General accessories:
- Mosquito net (optional)
- Malaria prophylaxis (please enquire from your general doctor at home)
- Money (for miscellaneous expenses and gratuities)
- Flashlight / batteries
- Refreshments
- Pen
- Passport / visas (if applicable)

Luggage and packing space on tour vehicles:
Luggage should be limited to a maximum of 33 lbs (15 kg). Each guest has their own locker on the truck which is accessible even while driving. Backpacks, barrel bags, or soft suitcases are strongly advisable as standard hard suitcases sometimes don’t fit into the lockers. Each locker can be locked with your personal lock.

A valid passport with at least six months remaining and one blank page for the entry stamp is required. US citizens will also need to get a tourist visa.

Yes, there are many additional activities and side trips that are possible, available at an additional cost. Please contact our Travel Services Team for more information.

It is compulsory that all passengers make arrangements for adequate travel insurance to financially safeguard against unforeseen circumstances. Travel insurance allows you to seek reimbursement if you are forced to cancel your trip for unforeseeable reasons, or if you need to cover medical help, emergency transport, and/or theft or accidental damage while traveling.

We recommend you visit the local government websites where you plan to travel and review the required documentation for entry, current restrictions, and general recommendations for travel within the area. We encourage you to also visit your home country's embassy website if you are traveling to a foreign country. Requirements can change rapidly. Please be sure you stay abreast of the requirements and restrictions for anywhere you plan to visit. You can also enroll in the U.S. government’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) and you will be sent updates if the situation in your destination changes. You can find the program link at https://step.state.gov/.

Yes! Book confidently with Free Cancellations within 72 hours of booking. After 72 hours, cancellation fees will apply.

New For 2021 Departures: We’re providing more flexible booking options on this trip.

Up to 60 days prior to departure*
You may postpone or modify your trip up to 60 days prior to departure with no fees or penalties.

You will have the option to:
1) Select a new travel date within one year of your original departure date, or
2) Select a new adventure or destination, or
3) Receive 100% lifetime store credit toward a future trip.

*Please note, when choosing a new date, you must choose a date within the same travel season in 2022 to avoid any additional trip costs. You can reschedule your trip in 2023, however additional fees may apply. If you select a new adventure, you will be responsible for the difference of any additional trip costs above the value of your current trip.

Up to 30 days prior to departure*
You may postpone your trip up to 30 days prior to departure with no fees or penalties.

You will have the option to:
1) Select a new travel date within one year of your original departure date, or
2) Receive a lifetime store credit toward a future trip. Standard cancellation fees will apply.

*Please note, when choosing a new date, you must choose a date within the same travel season in 2022 to avoid any additional trip costs. You can reschedule your trip in 2023, however additional fees may apply. If you choose to cancel, you will receive a lifetime credit, minus cancellation fees, towards a future trip.

Less than 30 days prior to departure
In some cases, you may have the option to postpone your trip within 30 days prior to departure.

If this is available at the time of your request, you will have the option to:
1) Select a new travel date within one year of your original departure date. Additional trip costs may apply and new dates are subject to availability, or
2) Receive a lifetime store credit toward a future trip. Standard cancellation fees will apply.

For more information on our Travel Cancellation Policy please Click Here.