No. Your international plane ticket is not included in the trip price. The trip

partners with Uniglobe Let’s Go Travel- a travel agency based in Nairobi,

Kenya. Let’s Go Travel is a Kenyan based tour company that specializes in

creating authentic safari experiences. The company is fantastic in organizing

your international travel as well as pre or post travel in Kenya or East Africa.

Let’s Go Travel: https://uniglobeletsgotravel.com

January and February in Laikipia, Kenya, are ideal months to come visit.

Laikipia is centrally located in Kenya and the Laikipia plateau is situated between 1,166 to 2,122m (3,825 to 6,962ft). Its location at altitude helps to keep temperatures morning and evening cool. Temperatures increase in the middle of the day and the sun’s rays are powerful.

More details for weather: https://weatherspark.com/y/100135/Average-Weather-in-Nanyuki-Kenya-Year-Round

Cycling: Laikipia is situated at altitudes between 1,166 and 2,122m, cycling at altitude is more challenging and it can take the body a bit longer to acclimatize.

The terrain of biking is not very technical. It includes riding on dirt roads throughout conservancies, single track through the forest and wide tracks through the Laikipia bush. Please note the approximate distance each day on the itinerary.

There will be support vehicles during the entire cycling experience. These support vehicles can be accessed whenever you need.

Trekking: Trekking on Mt. Kenya requires the most acclimatization, but you will have had a week to acclimatize to the altitude in Laikipia before tackling the mountain. The daily trekking distances are manageable and you will be carrying minimum weight. You will reach a max altitude of 4,985m - Lenana Peak. There is an entire support team that will take care of setting up your luxury tent (includes mattress and elevated cot in a large tent), cooking all your meals (high energy, healthy and adjusted to your dietary needs) and carrying your gear (sleeping bag, extra clothing, etc)

Below please find two documents that help advise on what to pack for this trip. In short, though it gets warmer throughout the day and temperatures surely rise in the afternoon, the mornings and nights can be quite cool. We recommend bringing warmer clothing for the early morning and evenings; clothing that can also be used on Mt. Kenya to keep you warm.

Mount Kenya Packing list: Download here

Biking and safari packing list: Download here

*Essentials not to forget: camera, binoculars, wide-brimmed hat, headlamp, cash, outlet adapter and/or power converters (British system used in Kenya), and sunglasses.

OTHER ODDS & ENDS - PACKING

Be mindful to carry a full supply of any medication you’re on (including malarial prophylactics); sufficient toiletries, whilst remembering that most lodges provide the essential soaps and shampoos; sunscreen (non-scented); an extra pair of glasses or contact lenses if you can’t see without them; extra memory sticks, camera batteries, chargers and all things camera and phone-related.

Be sure to remove any wrapping (such as plastics) when packing new purchases. Keep in mind that whatever you are taking in your bag, should return with you, including used batteries, empty toothpaste tubes, etc. Waste disposal in remote safari destinations is often done through burning. What is generally appreciated, though is to leave your used reading material and magazines for local lodge or camp staff.

Single-use plastic bags are banned in Kenya, so you will not be allowed to bring them into the country. Fines may be levied if these are found in your possession by customs officials. Please keep this in mind as you are packing. Also, remove any duty-free items that have been sealed in plastic bags and leave the bags on the plane.

Kenya uses shillings. There are several exchange bureaus in Nairobi and

Nanyuki. There are plenty of ATMs for cash withdrawal including Barclays. It is

recommended to bring some USD cash with you, but make sure that the notes

are 2009 series or later. The average exchange rate is about 120 KSH for 1

USD.

Kenya has many different languages. English and Kiswahili are the two most frequently used languages. In schools, all children learn English from the first class.

Kenya is 2 hours ahead of GMT.

Be sure to contact your physician or a travel clinic well in advance of your travel dates to obtain professional medical advice and discuss up-to-date vaccination requirements for the areas you are visiting.

When you plan your trip, the last thing on your mind is thinking about getting sick. Some careful pre-planning and research can reduce this possibility. Just to put your mind at rest; Nairobi has some top-notch hospitals, pharmacies, and doctors. There is also a state of the art and professional air ambulance evacuation service based in Nairobi. They will fly to wherever you are, however, remote you may be.

Included in your trip price is:

AMREF Flying Doctors - AMREF Flying Doctors subscription has an Air Ambulance scheme aimed at providing quality and affordable medical evacuation services throughout the Eastern Africa region. The subscription includes: access to our 24-hour medical helpline, two evacuation flights per year, two ground ambulance transfers per year and direct contact with the air ambulance provider, no third-party involved.

On your Adventure for Rhinos trip, you will receive a Maisha Tourist Gold coverage that covers you while in East Africa.

Before you travel, please make copies of any medications you are on. Ensure you have sufficient for the trip. Maybe even bring a prescription with you, just in case of loss or damage to any of your meds.

Required vaccinations

Yellow Fever is required for travelers coming from a country with the risk of yellow fever transmission. However, as Kenya does have areas where yellow fever has occurred, for your protection it is recommended, especially if you are going on safari. The yellow fever certificate is valid 10 days after vaccination. Existing and new yellow fever certificates, since July 2016, are now deemed valid for life.

Recommended vaccinations

As the Hepatitis A & B virus is present worldwide, it is recommended to be inoculated. There are now combined Hepatitis A & B vaccines, also there is a combined Hepatitis A and Typhoid fever vaccine. Talk to your health care provider regarding your options available and the time frame needed to be covered before your travel.

Malaria

The risk of Malaria is present in all of Kenya below the altitude of 2500 m. if you are planning a safari, it is best to take prophylactic measures for the whole trip. Please consult your health care provider for up to date advice for the correct antimalarial drug to use. In addition, please reduce your risk whilst in country by using the mosquito nets provided at the camps. Use bug sprays, wear long sleeved shirts and long trousers at night, don’t use perfume. For some reason the female mosquito is attracted to perfume, and it’s only the female ones that transmit malaria.

Africa’s famous Big Five consists of the lion, buffalo, elephant, rhino, and leopard.

Internet access is available at most of the permanent lodges we use in Kenya, but connections can be slow and limited. Internet at our mobile camps is spotty and sometimes not available at all. Please check with us for details regarding the connectivity specific to your trip; however, we recommend that you don’t rely on having a consistent connection throughout your trip.

As the trip starts on January 19, 2026 at Wildebeest Eco-Camp in Nairobi, we recommend that people arrive that day or a few days earlier. Mazingira Adventures can help you arrange accommodation and activities in Nairobi prior to the trip, should you wish to arrive earlier and acclimatize.

If you prepare for the unexpected, the chances are that you don’t need it. However, if you do have an unexpected problem while on holiday, then travel insurance is worth its weight in gold. Never travel without it. There are many products available these days, please find one that is suitable for you.

International travel to Kenya requires a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry and have at least one blank page available when you present it to immigration, and a return ticket. All foreign citizens traveling to Kenya will need an Evisa, except citizens from countries that are exempt. There are three types of Evisa available:

1. Single Entry visa - Issuedforsingle entry to persons whose nationalities require a visa to enter Kenya either for business, tourism or medical reasons.

2. Transit visa - Issued to persons connecting through Kenya to other destinations for a period not exceeding 72 hours. Those connecting flights directly without leaving the airport don't need to apply for Transit visas.

3. Courtesy visa - Issued to Diplomatic, Official and Service passport holders coming into the country on official duties.

Processing of the visa is 2 days. Once it is approved, the Evisa will be made available to your Evisa account. You must print a copy to carry with your passport and bring it along when you travel to Kenya. When you arrive in Kenya, you must have your Evisa printout with your passport. An Evisa to Kenya, once issued is valid for 3 months before you travel.

Please contact Let’s Go Travel for any help with visas for Kenya.

Please note that all meals are covered on your Adventure for Rhinos, as well as all house beers, wines, and spirits. Snacks will also be provided during the biking and trekking portions of the trip.

Please contact us if you have any dietary restrictions.

• All accommodation

• Meals as indicated with wine, beer, and house spirits

• Services of professional and experienced guides (cycling, walking, trekking) throughout the trip

• All conservancy entries, special events, and private tours

• Support vehicles for the duration of the trip

• All transportation from rendezvous to drop-off, including baggage transportation

• Emergency medical evacuation services in Kenya for the duration of the trip*

• Meals with conservancy owners and special guests throughout the trip

• Bike, Bicycle helmet, and water bottles

• Daily route directions and maps

• Security during the trip for riding and other activities

• Donation to the Mazingira Conservation Fund

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* Includes Flying Doctors Emergency evacuation

• International flights to Kenya

• Entry visas

• Personal Cancellation & Emergency insurance

• Items of a personal nature

• Gratuity for your guides and drivers. (We recommend 7-10% of the trip price).

• Lodging before and after the trip