Questions, answered
A few things worth asking.
We have travelled with families, honeymooners, photographers, second-time safari-goers and a few who hadn't owned a passport in twenty years. A short list of what is asked most.
How fit do I need to be?+
Not very. Most of the journey is from a Land Cruiser. There is one optional bush walk (Day 7, two hours, an armed ranger leading) and a steep but short descent at Mzima Springs. The longest single drive is about four and a half hours, broken up. Children are welcome; many of our 2023 and 2024 guests travelled with them.
What about malaria, vaccinations, the visa?+
A standard malaria prophylaxis is recommended (we use Malarone; your doctor will know). Yellow fever proof of vaccination is required to enter and to leave Kenya. The visa is the easy electronic ETA — about $30, ten minutes online. We send a full pre-trip dossier in May with everything you need.
How does payment work?+
A 25% deposit holds your place. The balance is due 90 days before departure. We use a U.S.-domiciled escrow account (the deposit is fully refundable until 120 days out) and accept wire or major credit card. You will only ever speak to a person about money — never a form.
Why so small a group?+
Because dinner is the safari. With fourteen guests and four hosts, the long table actually fits, and the conversation stays whole. With twenty-four — which is the usual cap — it does not. Our Land Cruisers seat six (driver plus five), so no one ever rides middle. We make the trade-off on purpose.
Can you tailor the trip privately?+
Yes, occasionally. Private departures for groups of eight to fourteen are possible, with one or two of us hosting depending on dates. Get in touch and we'll find a date that works for the Ambassador's calendar — and yours.
And if I have another question?+
Write to us.
info@girostours.com, or to any of the four of us directly. A sentence is enough; we will reply by hand, within twenty-four hours, from whichever of our two cities is awake.