Land Of The Maasai - Family Holiday

Pete Burrell, our Manageing Director, travelled on this trip with his family and you can read his article to get a personal viewpoint of the holiday.

Dinners at Lake Elementaita are 3 course affairs and we have one picnic lunch in Lake Nakuru National Park. The rest of the time, a packed breakfast consisting of fruit, cakes, juice and coffee/tea is taken out on the plains or a cooked breakfast can be taken at camp. A 3-course dinner is taken (weather permitting) by candlelight under the African sky...very cosy!

Daniela Pontis - Product Manager

Yes! At the lodge at Lake Elementaita you will have your own room and you can therefore charge batteries with no problem. At the private camp there are facilities to charge your batteries in the main dining tent. However saying this, I would advise to take extra batteries as most passengers will want to charge batteries in the evenings so you will need to wait your turn. Any hotel nights won't be a problem, and make sure you take a universal adaptor with you.

Tom Bowring - Customer Operations

Trish Collins travelled on this trip recently and you can read her article here to get a personal viewpoint of the area.

Yes, hot showers are provided every evening in your tents. They are bucket showers that are topped up with hot water. Use the water sparingly so you don't run out!

Kai Aylward - Sales

Yes, without a doubt! Nothing can prepare you for the experience of floating over the Masai Mara and seeing the animals in action from above. It is very special, and well worth the early morning start.

Daniela Pontis - Product Manager

Yes, for British passport holders it is quite straightforward. The cost is $50. Other nationalities should check with the nearest embassy.

Tom Bowring - Customer Operations

We recommend that you take most of your money in either Sterling or US dollars cash. You will be changing it into the local Kenya Schilling on arrival and using this day to day. It is best to change money at the airport in Nairobi and ATM machines are availabile there as well. Credit Cards are accepted at most points on the trips if you get stuck as well!

Marta Maciejewska - Customer Operations

Unfortunately we are not qualified to answer all your questions in regards to travel health, so we strongly recommend you contact your GP or a Travel Health Clinic at least 8 weeks prior to departure for up-to-date information. There will be limited information in the trip notes but you should always seek further qualified medical advice.

Nomad Travel Clinics are experts in preparing people for travel, providing advice on vaccinations, anti-malarial and staying healthy whilst overseas. We have arranged a special 10% discount for Exodus passengers on any vaccinations that you may require! Take along your Nomad discount card, sent with your confirmation pack, or call Exodus for your special discount code.
Visit www.nomadtravel.co.uk/exodus for further information.

For additional information please visit: www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk

Charlotte Taylor - Customer Operations

Lightweight clothing for the day time, as the sun can be quite strong. Bring warmer layers for the cooler evenings and early mornings, when temperatures can drop surprisingly due to the altitude a lot of Kenya sits at.

Tom Bowring - Customer Operations

Please visit the Exodus Travel Guide to Kenya where you can find out what plugs they use, as well as more detailed Country information in the menu on the left of the page.

To book on a Family Adventure Holiday at least one member of the family must be under the age of 18. For individual trips a minimum age will also be specified - see the Essential Information tab for the particular trip you are interested in. Please note there may also be a minimum age for certain activities on your chosen holiday.

If you are the sort of family that enjoys meeting other families and have a passion for discovering new places and trying new activities, then you’ll love going on a Family Adventure. With a Tour Leader to take care of daily arrangements, you can relax and get on with the serious business of spending time with your family and enjoying your holiday. And it’s not just parents who take their children away; we’ve had a number of children travelling with just their grandparents too!

Itineraries are carefully planned to provide a good balance of activity and relaxation time. You can opt to stay with the group all the time or go off and do your own thing every now and then. Your leader will be on hand to help you find your way and organise optional activities. And if the local food isn’t pleasing everyone in the party, it’s usually possible to sneak off to the occasional pizza parlour or similar, to get something a little more familiar.

Our holidays are designed to take you to unusual or remote places, give you exciting experiences and allow you to make the most of your precious holiday time. As with all adventure holidays, there is inevitably an element of risk that you might not find on a resort-based package. However, safety is taken very seriously and our professional leaders will take all necessary precautions to run the trip safely. You will get to see wonderful sights, have the opportunity to interact with local people and create memories that will stay with you forever. Come with us and let us share our passion for travel with you!

All the staff at Exodus share a passion for adventure travel, and are always happy to answer any questions you may have. You can find an expert for the area you are interested in here and can contact them to get further information. If you don't see your specific country listed, please email customerops@exodus.co.uk and they will get the answers you need!