Great Migration Africa

• Return international full-service flights (economy class), departure city surcharges may apply

• 10 nights in magnificent safari camps for the ultimate wildlife experience
• 1 night in a 4-star hotel in Nairobi

• Enjoy 31 meals throughout the tour

• Enjoy small group touring
• National park entrance fees
• Qualified safari field rangers and trackers
• English-speaking tour leader
• Airline taxes and surcharges

• Transportation by A/C private vehicles and open-air 4x4 safari vehicles

• Day 1: Airport in Nairobi - Hotel
• Day 13: Crown Plaza Hotel JKIA - Airport

• Arrive Early: Arrive up to 30 days before your tour starts (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stay Behind: Return up to 30 days after your tour concludes (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Optional Tours: Optional experiences and tours are available to add to your itinerary (see checkout for details)
• Flight Upgrades: Upgrade to Business Class (see checkout for details)
• Premium Accommodation: Upgrade your accommodation package (see checkout for details)

Today depart from Australia to Nairobi, Kenya.

Please note: Due to flight scheduling and availability, some customers may be required to depart on day 2, to arrive on day 2. Flight times will be indicated on your final documentation, which you will receive 4-6 weeks prior to departure.

Meals included: In-Flight

Welcome to Nairobi! Upon arrival, be met at the airport and transferred to your accommodation. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Hilton Garden Inn JKIA, Nairobi

Meals included: None

Following an early breakfast, depart from Nairobi and drive south towards Amboseli National Park. Arrive at the Kibo Camp in time for lunch before embarking on your first afternoon game drive in the park. Look out for lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalos, as well as wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, impalas and Thomson's gazelle.

Kibo Camp
Kibo Safari Camp has 73 self-contained tents, the beds have been custom designed and locally made using bush logs and will ensure a good night’s sleep! All tents have flushing toilets, showers, and wash basins. You can enjoy your shower as you like: bubbling hot or refreshingly cold. For the duration of your stay in the African bush, Kibo Safari Camp will be your home away from home!

Overnight: Kibo Camp, Amboseli

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Following an early breakfast, depart for an early morning game drive to spot the magnificent wildlife. Don’t forget to bring your camera!

After a relaxed day at the camp, set off for another game drive in the afternoon. As the sun sets, return to the camp and settle back for an evening at leisure.

Overnight: Kibo Camp, Amboseli

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Following an early breakfast, catch your last views of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as you depart Amboseli. Transfer to Namanga Border, once customs have been cleared, you will be met by your English speaking tour guide and transferred to Arusha, Tanzania in time for lunch. Arusha is located at the base of Mount Meru.

After lunch, continue to Rhotia Valley Lodge in Karatu where you will be able to check-in and enjoy dinner.

Rhotia Valley
Immerse yourself into a calm environment and enjoy the intimate charm of the tented rooms. Each of the comfortable tented houses has its own veranda with a splendid view of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Lake Manyara. Wake up every morning to the sounds of nature, without renouncing luxury. The tented rooms provide premium comfort with a king-sized bed, an en-suite bathroom with hot water, housekeeping services, and mosquito nets.

Overnight: Rhotia Valley Lodge

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

A highlight awaits you this morning as you explore what is commonly referred to as the world’s largest wildlife zoo. After breakfast, you descend with a picnic lunch through the early morning mists and 2,000 feet into the crater. Ngorongoro Crater is the World’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Due to its size and diversity, the crater floor is comprised of several distinct areas, ranging from forest, swamps, lakes and springs to open grassland and some sandy dunes. It’s an awesome wildlife experience.

Return to the lodge in the late afternoon in time for dinner.

Overnight: Rhotia Valley Lodge

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Leaving Karatu behind, the journey continues North West across the stunning hilly countryside of the highlands filled with wheat and coffee plantations, and then into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. From here lie the vast plains of the Serengeti, where you’ll hopefully start spotting animals well before you get into the park.

Arrive at the camp in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive, and return in time for dinner.

Mawe Tented Camp
Located at the heart of Serengeti this semi permanent tented camp provides the best game viewing at the heart of Serengeti throughout the year. Facing Ngarenanyuki river Mawe Camp is ideal base camp for all game drives through Serengeti. The camp features only 12 luxury tented rooms including family rooms with excellent views of savannah and plains of Serengeti.

Overnight: Mawe Tented Camp

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Today, enjoy a morning and afternoon game drive in the magical Serengeti National Park.

Overnight: Mawe Tented Camp

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

After an early breakfast, depart Serengeti with a picnic lunch and drive towards Mwanza. Arriving at your hotel in time for an evening swim and dinner.

Overnight: Serenity On The Lake

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Enjoy a well deserved day at leisure, relax by the pool or book into the spa (not included in package).

Overnight: Serenity On The Lake

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

After an early breakfast, you will transfer to the Isebania Border, crossing with a picnic lunch, where you will clear customs. You will then be met and driven into Masai Mara National Park. Keep your eyes peeled spotting game all the way to the camp.

Overnight: Zebra Plains Camp Mara or Mara Sweet Acacia Lodge

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

The Masai Mara National Reserve is just across the river, home to the highest density of wildlife in the world, the Big 5, and the 7th wonder of the world - The Wildebeest Migration.

Following an early breakfast, depart for a game drive, or take the opportunity to enjoy an optional early morning Balloon Safari (not included). After some down time, set off for another game drive in the afternoon. As the sun sets, return to the camp and settle back for an evening at leisure.

Optional Activity: Hot Air Balloon Ride - $720 AUD per person
Take off at dawn and gaze across the plains, abundant with rolling hills, rivers and grasslands. Keep your eyes open for wildlife - you may be able to spot giraffes, gazelle, elephants, hippos and much more. This incredible experience is a unique way of witnessing the daily rituals of wild animals in their natural habitat.

Please note: If you choose to embark on the Hot Air Balloon Safari you will not be able to do the morning game drive.

Overnight: Zebra Plains Camp Mara or Mara Sweet Acacia Lodge

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

After an early breakfast, depart the camp with a picnic lunch and head towards Nairobi. On arrival in the city around mid-afternoon, you will transfer to the Crown Plaza Hotel JKIA for a day room (until 1800 hrs).

The hotel vehicle will transfer you to JKIA in time for your departing flight back to Australia.

Meals included: Breakfast; In-Flight

Please note: Some customers will arrive on Day 15.

Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below.

On purchasing this Travel Offer, you are bound by the General Terms and Conditions and the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information.

Please note: All countries and territories have different entry requirements in relation to vaccinations, quarantine/isolation periods and travel restrictions. Due to the evolving nature, we would ask all of our customers to monitor, meet and adhere to the specific requirements of their intended destination(s) in the lead-up to and immediately before travel, as well as any requirements post-travel upon their return.

Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TripADeal, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.

We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.

Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated).

This travel offer is priced per person based on a twin share. 

Single Traveller Supplement

For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement applies of:

2023 - $1,000

2024 - $1,200 

Departure Dates

2024
Feb: 13, 27
March: ^12
April: ^09, ^23
May: 14, 28
June: 11, ^25
July: **09, *23
August: ^^13, ^^27
September: ^^10, *24

Please note: See checkout for live dates and availability.

Surcharges

Please note: 

• Dates/months with a ^ incur a high season surcharge of $150 per person.

• Dates/months with a ^^ incur a high season surcharge of $350 per person.

• Dates/months with a * incur a high season surcharge of $700 per person.

• Dates/months with a ** incur a high season surcharge of $ $900 per person.

Departure Cities

Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Adelaide or *Perth

Departure City Surcharges  

Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth: $300 per person

Full Service Airline(s) Used

Fly with airlines such as Emirates, Qantas Airways, Qatar, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways and partners (subject to availability). 

Please note: One-way flights can not be accommodated. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation. 

Arrive early in Nairobi

$300 per person, subject to availability

Please note:

• This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers.

• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.

• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.

Black Out Dates:

01 April 2022 - 01 November 2022

10 November 2022 - 20 February 2023

20 March 2023 - 30 April 2023

10 June 2023 - 10 August 2023

10 September 2023 - 10 October 2023

20 November 2023 - 20 February 2024

18 March 2024 - 30 April 2024

1 June 2024 - 30 July 2024

23 September 2024 - 20 October 2024 

6 December 2024 - 31 January 2025

Stay behind in Nairobi

$300 per person, subject to availability

Please note:

• This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers.

• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.

• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.

Black Out Dates:

01 April 2022 - 01 November 2022

10 November 2022 - 20 February 2023

20 March 2023 - 30 April 2023

10 June 2023 - 10 August 2023

10 September 2023 - 10 October 2023

20 November 2023 - 20 February 2024

18 March 2024 - 30 April 2024

1 June 2024 - 30 July 2024

23 September 2024 - 20 October 2024 

6 December 2024 - 31 January 2025

Guaranteed Airline surcharge

• Cabin Class: Economy Class

• Emirates: $500 per person 

• Qatar Airways: $600 per person 

Please note: 

• Guaranteed airlines are subject to availability. If we are unable to fulfil your request, the above extra cost will be refunded.

• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration.

• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased guaranteed airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the guaranteed airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.

Stopover Packages

Not Available

Flight Class Upgrades

• Business Class (Aus - Nairobi / Nairobi - Aus): For pricing, please refer to the payment cart upon checkout.

Please note: 

• Business Class upgrades are subject to availability (if we are not able to fulfil your business class request the upgrade cost will be refunded).

• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed in a Business cabin; subject to aircraft configuration.

Accommodation Used

3-4 Star (self-rated)

Nairobi: Hilton Gardens Hotel JKIA

Amboseli: Kibo Camp

Rhotia Valley: Rhotia Valley Lodge

Serengeti: Mawe Tented Camp

Mwanza: Serenity on the Lake

Masai Mara: Zebra Plains Camp Mara or Mara Sweet Acacia Lodge

Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type, and are subject to availability based on seasonality. Properties will be confirmed, no later than two weeks prior to travel.

Extra Nights

Not available at check-out. 

Please note: If you are interested in booking additional nights of accommodation pre or post tour, please wait until you receive your travel documentation approximately 6 weeks prior to departure for the confirmed list of hotels. If booking your own additional accommodation directly with the hotel please be aware that you may be required to change rooms at the start/end of your tour. 

Maximum Room Capacity

2 people 

Child Policy

• No child discounts. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.

• Valid for Children 12 years old and over.

Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors allowed.

Triple Share

Not Available 

Bedding Configuration

Double or Twin (subject to availability).

Adjoining / Interconnecting Rooms

Subject to availability and at the hotel's discretion. Please enquire on booking if you require this option.

Minimum group size 6, maximum group size 12.

Optional Tours / Activities

Day 12: Hot Air Balloon Ride at $720 per person 

Please note:

• The optional tours listed above must be purchased on checkout or over the phone prior to submitting your passenger information form (subject to availability) 

• Some tours require minimum numbers to operate.

• Visa fees and requirements (A tourist visa for Kenya and Tanzania is a strict requirement if travelling on an Australian passport)

• Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary 

• Recommended gratuities/tipping at $5 USD per person/per day 

• Optional activities/tours 

• Personal expenses

• Travel insurance (Mandatory)

Please note: A comprehensive travel Insurance policy must be organised BEFORE all details can be finalised.

KENYA LUGGAGE RESTRICTIONS

Due to limited luggage space in vehicles, suitcases are unsuitable for scheduled road safaris. We recommend luggage packed in inexpensive barrel/sausage bags or soft sided bags not exceeding 15kgs and 65x46 cm.

TANZANIA AIRPORT AUTHORITY SECURITY LEVY

The Tanzania Airport Authority (TAA) has introduced a security levy to be imposed on passengers boarding aircraft at domestic and international airports within Tanzania. 

The new fee of TZS 5,000 (US$2) for those boarding domestic flights and US$5 for those on international flights will be used for enhancement of airport security through installation of high-tech equipment and safety services, including perimeter fences and state-of-the-art scanning machines to improve detection. Over time, it should hopefully reduce the occasions for those often intrusive body searches on travellers. The security levy will affect both foreign and domestic travellers booked with airlines flying in and out of Tanzania.

TOUR GUIDE VS. TOUR LEADER

Tour Guide: 

Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/attraction in which he or she is guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves the group at the end of the tour; they do not travel with the group. 

Tour Leader: 

An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides in each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village, and offer information on the place visited on the bus, however, they are not required to have specific knowledge on art, architecture, or history. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and if caught doing so, can be fined. 

Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when particularly required to enhance the experience of the destination featured. 

CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURES

Kenya:

The climate of Kenya varies by location, from mostly cool every day, to always warm/hot. The interior of Kenya has an arid climate, is nearly devoid of rainfall, and temperature swings widely according to the general time of the day/night. For many areas of Kenya, the daytime temperature rises about 12°C almost every day.

Tanzania: 

From July to August, Tanzania’s weather is generally the coolest, the sunniest and the driest. June is a good month almost everywhere, but in the north-east the long rains can linger on until this month. September is also a good month, but at lower elevations the days can be hot. In October, the season of the short rains begins in the north, though in the first half of the month there is usually little rain, however, it can get hot at low altitudes. In November rain tends to fall overnight, this is an ideal month for nature lovers as the land blooms. 

FLIGHTS

Seat Selection & Frequent Flyer Points:

At Qantas Tours we do not arrange seat selection. It is important to highlight that some Airlines do not allow pre-selected seats. We strongly suggest you contact the Airline directly with seating allocation requirements and or arrive at the airport earlier to arrange your seating. While we do not add frequent flyer member details to bookings, you can do this directly with the Airline once you have your flight information.

Passport Validity:

Customers are required to provide valid passport details either at the time of purchase or no later than 45 days prior to the departure date. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the booking. In this instance, customers will be responsible for any costs and fees incurred.

COACH TOUR

Meals:

31 Meals are included in the tour, for all other meals; lunches and dinners the tour leader (when available) will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants. It is your responsibility to notify Qantas Tours of any dietary requests/requirements. 

Please note: We will do our best to meet your requests/requirements, however, cannot guarantee that we will always be able to.

Luggage:

You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on the tour. With regards to luggage, you must carry your own luggage from the coach to the hotel room and back to the coach. The driver will assist with the uploading and off-loading of the luggage from the coach.

OTHER

Fitness Level Required/Mobility:

Our vehicles are not equipped with wheelchair access, so, unfortunately, our tours are currently not suitable for wheelchair users and those less mobile. 

Please note: A general level of fitness will be required. If you have any concerns please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel.

Yellow Fever:

A valid international certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever is required in many countries. You may need to present this on arrival at the airport or border crossing. Some countries will refuse entry if you are unable to present your certificate. It's also quite common for your home country to request a Yellow Fever certificate on your arrival back home.

It is your responsibility to check with your doctor well in advance of leaving home about the Yellow Fever requirements for the countries you'll be visiting.

Gratuities/Tipping:

Land

Gratuities (tips) are not included in the tour price for the services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip is $5 USD per person/per day. This covers the guide/leader and the driver and will be collected whilst on tour. 

Tipping for all services provided on tour is always a matter of personal discretion, however, please be aware that tipping is considered by many locals to be a part of their normal remuneration and they may approach you for payment and there is no need to be intimidated by the request.

Sightseeing:

Please note: In the event entrance to a site is affected by changes in operating hours or public holiday closures, your itinerary where possible, will be adjusted or similar activity will be offered in its place (subject to availability).

Shopping: (International)

Shopping overseas can be a daunting and confusing experience, especially when there is a language barrier. Please be very cautious when foreign currencies and prices are involved. If paying by credit card, please pay close attention to the amount you are being charged and keep all of your receipts. 

Do not make any purchases you are not comfortable with or feel pressured into. If you are uncertain or need assistance with the language barrier, please seek assistance from your Tour Guide/Leader.

Please refer to our Terms and Conditions in regards to shopping for further information.

A tourist visa is a strict requirement when travelling to Kenya on an Australian Passport. The current price is $51 USD for a single entry visa but is subject to change at short notice. Find more information at http://evisa.go.ke/evisa-types.html

Tanzania

A tourist visa is a strict requirement when travelling to Tanzania on an Australian Passport. More information may be found at http://www.tanzaniaconsul.com/

Important: Please start arranging your visa at least 6 weeks prior to departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours.

Important: Visa rules may have changed since COVID-19. Check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination you're entering.

Please note: Passengers who are not Australian citizens must check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required. It is also important to note, some areas of employment such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations may have additional restrictions in applying for Visas. This may in turn affect the type of application required.

Voluntary Changes

This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.

• Changes - $100.00 per booking and any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Name Changes Due To Passenger Error

• If the incorrect name has been provided, charges of $100.00 per booking and any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Supplier Fees

In the event the Qantas Tour you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the Qantas Tour due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. If refunds are not available from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. In the event we are unable to obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee.