Uganda Updates and Reminders
All restrictions in regards to Covid-19 Vaccination have been lifted according to the Uganda Ministry of Health. However, during Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, it is mandatory to have facemasks on. We also encourage wearing of facemasks during group activities such as boat cruises.
Yellow fever Vaccination is still a mandatory requirement for all travelers to Uganda unless the traveler is exempt from the vaccine with proof.
Visas have to be applied and paid for online before arrival. Visas on arrival are not available. Here is the link to use: https://visas.immigration.go.ug/
Kenya Airways and Delta Air Lines Expand Codeshare Partnership
Kenya Airways (KQ) and Delta Airlines have expanded their codeshare agreement, allowing customers of the pair more travel options within Africa and the United States. The expanded KQ-Delta partnership will allow customers additional travel options to over 31 destinations in Africa and 57 cities across the United States and Canada.
Ethiopian Airlines Launches Flights to Gatwick
Ethiopian Airlines will introduce three weekly flights to Gatwick, starting November 21st. This will mark Gatwick’s first direct connection with the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, since 2006. Flight ET718, the new nonstop service, will depart Addis Ababa at 00h15 and arrive in Gatwick at 05h15 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The return flight, ET719, will depart Gatwick on the same days at 10h10, arriving in Addis Ababa at 20h40.
Kwihala Camp Closure
Kwihala Camp is closing from 30th September 2023. Asilia plans to reinvent Kwihala’s purpose and offering, and will share plans for new safari experiences at this prime riverbank location in the future.
Introducing Wild Villas
Scattered across the Naretoi Sanctuary in the Enonkishu Conservancy, on the northern edge of the Mara ecosystem, Wild Villas enable guests to experience world-class game drives and first class bush experiences – from the bush breakfasts to sundowners with a rare level of privacy. It’s not unusual to see big cats and big game, with the rhino sanctuary within the Conservancy enabling many guests to tick off the Big 5 during a visit.
Karen Blixen Camp Low Season Offers
Family Offer: Children aged 5 years and below sharing with two adults Stay free of charge. Children from 6 years and below 12 years sharing with two adults pay 50% of the per person sharing. Family of 4 pax get exclusive use of vehicle at no extra cost. Applicable from 1st Nov 2023 – 20th Dec 2023; 1st April 2024 – 30 June 2024 & 1st Nov 2024 – 20th Dec 2024
Early Bird Offer: 5% Discount for bookings at least 6 months to travel date.
Free Nights: Stay 3, pay 2/Stay 4 pay 3 etc. Applicable from 1st Nov 2023 – 20th Dec 2023; 15th March 2024 – 30th June 2024 & 1st Nov 2024 – 20th Dec 2024.
No Single Room Supplements: Applicable from 1st Nov 2023 – 20th Dec 2023; 1st April 2024 – 30th June 2024 & 1st Nov 2024 – 20th Dec 2024. Above offers are not combinable. All offers exclude Mara North Conservancy fees and entry fees to the reserve. Please ‘indicate the applicable offer at the time of booking full contract rates to apply if this is not indicated.