What is the kitty payment?

Dragoman's Kitty for Africa East & South between Addis Ababa and Nairobi (from Addis Ababa to Nairobi) is a group fund for this tour. The group fund pays for camping, hotels, food while camping, activities the group does as a whole (based on the itinerary mentioned above and in the brochure). The Kitty allows the group to be flexible as the hotels and campsites are not pre booked and booked by the crew while travelling which makes the whole itinerary more adabtable than the traditional tours. Sometimes you can stay an extra night at one location due to a special activity happening at the location, based on the groups wishes. All of these costs are paid at cost price and Dragoman makes no money out of it. Therefore, if money is left over in the Kitty after the tour, it will be paid back to the group members.

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Ethiopian & Kenyan Rift Valley & Wildlife (Addis Ababa to Nairobi) - Dragoman Overland

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24 days

Ethiopian & Kenyan Rift Valley & Wildlife (Addis Ababa to Nairobi)

From Addis Ababa to Nairobi

Tour Operator:: Dragoman Overland
Max group size:: 22
Age range:: 18 to 99
Operated in:: English
Tour id:: 7270

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US $3,690

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Itinerary

Start in Addis Ababa and end in Nairobi! With the Adventure tour Ethiopian & Kenyan Rift Valley & Wildlife (Addis Ababa to Nairobi), you have a 24 days tour package taking you through Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and 14 other destinations in Africa. Ethiopian & Kenyan Rift Valley & Wildlife (Addis Ababa to Nairobi) includes accommodationin a hoteland hostel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.

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Introduction

Day 1: Addis Ababa
Day 2: Addis Ababa
Day 3: Harar
Day 4: Harar
Day 5: Harar
Day 6: Awash NP
Day 7: Lake Ziway
Day 8: Lake Ziway
Day 9: Bale Mountains NP
Day 10: Bale Mountains NP
Day 11: Bale Mountains NP
Day 12: Awasa
Day 13: Arba Minch
Day 14: Arba Minch
Day 15: Arba Minch
Day 16: Konso
Day 17: Moyale
Day 18: Samburu Village
Day 19: Samburu National Reserve
Day 20: Naro Moru
Day 21: Naro Moru
Day 22: Naivasha
Day 23: Nairobi
Day 24: Nairobi

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Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Excellent
5.0
Itinerary
Excellent
5.0
Guide
Excellent
5.0
Transport
Excellent
5.0
Accommodation
Good
4.0
Food
Excellent
5.0
Tour Operator
Dragoman Overland
4.6

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ChrisThomas
· June 14th, 2018
Ben really made the trip worthwhile with his enthusiasm for the wildlife, culture and adventure that the trip brought. He is a really easy guy to talk to and has a huge amount of knowledge about travelling and most parts of the world through his... Show more
Dragoman Overland commented on this review
We're delighted that you had such a good trip with Dragoman. Thank you for the five star review!
Trip date: May 2018
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JohnWhelan
· March 28th, 2018
this was probably one of the most arduous trips there is on the planet. Everything went fairly well. We had some mishaps but everything was taken care of by our Tour guide ben. It was a nice trip. Thanks John
Dragoman Overland commented on this review
Thank you for your great recommendation of your Dragoman trip to Africa! We're delighted that you we were able to make it as easy as possible.
Trip date: January 2014

Dates & Availability

24 days

Ethiopian & Kenyan Rift Valley & Wildlife (Addis Ababa to Nairobi)

From Addis Ababa to Nairobi

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Monday
3 Jan, 2022
English
Wednesday
26 Jan, 2022
$3,690
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Friday
6 May, 2022
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Sunday
29 May, 2022
$3,720
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Monday
2 Jan, 2023
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Wednesday
25 Jan, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the kitty payment?
Dragoman's Kitty for Africa East & South between Addis Ababa and Nairobi (from Addis Ababa to Nairobi) is a group fund for this tour. The group fund pays for camping, hotels, food while camping, activities the group does as a whole (based on the itinerary mentioned above and in the brochure).

The Kitty allows the group to be flexible as the hotels and campsites are not pre booked and booked by the crew while travelling which makes the whole itinerary more adabtable than the traditional tours. Sometimes you can stay an extra night at one location due to a special activity happening at the location, based on the groups wishes. All of these costs are paid at cost price and Dragoman makes no money out of it. Therefore, if money is left over in the Kitty after the tour, it will be paid back to the group members.

Good to Know

Currency
Br
Ethiopian Birr
Ethiopia
Sh
Kenyan Shilling
Kenya
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveller from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D, M, L, J, G. As a traveller from England you will need an adaptor for types D, M, L, J. As a traveller from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types L, J, G.
Type D
Ethiopia
Type M
Ethiopia
Type L
Ethiopia
Type J
Ethiopia
Type G
Kenya
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Ethiopia and Kenya. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Ethiopia and Kenya. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Ethiopia and Kenya. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Ethiopia and Kenya. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Ethiopia and Kenya. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Ethiopia and Kenya. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Ethiopia and Kenya. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
- Yellow fever - Recommended for Ethiopia and Kenya. Ideally 10 days before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before June 14th, 2021 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 14th, 2021, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Dragoman Overland. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Dragoman Overland will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Dragoman Overland" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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- Your money is safe with TourRadar, as we only pay the tour operator after your tour has departed.
- TourRadar is an authorised Agent of Dragoman Overland. Please familiarise yourself with the Dragoman Overland payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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