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VANTAGE DELUXE WORLD TRAVEL
Trip Planning
The Heart of Africa: On Safari in Kenya & Tanzania
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Travel Documentation [top]
 

A passport is required for this trip. Your passport must be valid for at least six months after the scheduled return date of your vacation. Bring with you a photocopy of the pages of your passport that contain your personal information and extra passport photographs. These are useful in the event of loss.

 
Passport and Visa [top]
 

Your passport must be valid for at least six months after the scheduled return date of your vacation. Bring with you a photocopy of the pages of your passport that contain your personal information and extra passport photographs. These are useful in the event of loss.


CountryPassportVisa
KenyaYY
TanzaniaYY

A visa to Kenya is required and obtainable upon arrival at a cost of $50. (Subject to change at any time).

A visa to Tanzania is required and obtainable upon arrival at a cost of $100. (Subject to change at any time).

Please note: Visas issued on arrival are valid for 3 months so guests will only pay this fee once for each country.  The first visa will be payable on arrival into Kenya and the second visa fee at the border crossing between Kenya and Tanzania.  These visas are then valid for 3 months, so guests will not be required to pay any visa fees for the duration of the trip irrespective of how many times they cross borders between Kenya and Tanzania. This information is subject to change at any time without notice. Queues can be long on arrival at Kenya for visa purchases.

 
Travel Times [top]
 
 
Routing Via Travel Time
Base Program
U.S. Gateway / Nairobi, Kenya Air 16 hours, 45 minutes
Nairobi / Amboseli National Park Motorcoach 4 hours
Amboseli National Park / Lake Manyara National Park Motorcoach 6 hours*
Lake Manyara National Park / Ngorongoro Crater Motorcoach 1 hour
Ngorongoro Crater / Serengeti National Park Motorcoach 4 hours
Serengeti National Park / Mount Kenya Air / Motorcoach 8 hours
Mount Kenya / Nairobi, Kenya Motorcoach 4 hours
Nairobi / U.S. Gateway Air 18 hours
Optional Post-Extension
Nairobi / Zanzibar Airport Air 1 hour, 30 minutes
Zanzibar Airport / Stone Town Minivan 30 minutes
Stone Town / North Coast Minivan 1 hour
North Coast / Zanzibar Airport Minivan 1 hour, 15 minutes
Zanzibar Airport / Nairobi Air 1 hour, 15 minutes
Nairobi / U.S. Gateway Air 16 hours, 45 minutes
 

*Includes border crossing and lunch stop.

 
Flight Information [top]
 

When planning your flights, Vantage considers each airline's reputation for quality, service, and routing options to the destination. Vantage selects flights that both serve our groups' needs and ensure the best balance of quality and cost. Our flight team members will do their utmost to select flights that will get you to your destination as quickly and easily as possible. Click here for more information on flights.

First and Business Class Airfare Upgrades
Many of our programs offer first and/or Business Class upgrades, for more information, please visit our Customer Service page - Flight Information page.

 
Time Differences [top]
 
CountryTime Difference
Kenya+ 8 hours
Note: The above times are based on Eastern Standard Time.
 
Vaccination Notes [top]
 

At this time, vaccinations are not required for your tour; however, we advise that you check with your personal physician to verify your particular needs. For more information on health related issues while travelling overseas, contact the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by visiting http://www.cdc.gov/travel or calling toll free 1 (800) 232-4636.