Dear Safaris,  Happy New Year to you all. Please take note of the following requirements throughout East Africa, with a special emphasis on the amended requirements for Kenya. 1. Only travelers departing Kenya, whose airline or destination country requires a PCR based COVID-19 negative test will be required to use

Alison Nolting hopes that her photos and blogs from Kenya and Tanzania from her 30 days of travels in November, will inspire consideration to travel to Africa in the coming months. The camps and lodges are open and AAC can guide you through the air travel guidelines, and arrival protocols

As South Africa’s – and Botswana’s – borders reopen, now is the perfect time to rediscover some of Africa’s most pristine wilderness areas. Zimbabwe, Namibia, Zambia and Rwanda’s borders are open too, and residents of all countries are now welcome in South Africa. Air access is also opening up, with

Can you travel to East and Southern Africa right now? The answer is absolutely yes – but with varying requirements on a country by country basis. The following is a condensed version of the Condé Nast Traveler’s article A Guide to How African Countries are Reopening, focusing on countries in

In the region of Laikipia located in Kenya’s far north, the scenery and wildlife to be seen and the experiences to be had are enchantingly unique. Far removed from the oft-visited Maasai Mara Reserve and Amboseli National Park, Laikipia is a place where the safari experience “slows down.”

Masai Mara Weather and Wildlife: September 2020 While the Mara may be quieter than usual in terms of guests, for the wildlife September has been anything but. The wildebeest migration continued as dramatically as ever, while mating lions have been found behind almost every rock – and their successful efforts

Whether you’re commemorating an anniversary or going on honeymoon, Africa has several alluring options, including romantic safari camps in the bush, beach villas and even a vineyard in the Cape Winelands. Here are the dreamiest romantic getaways in Africa, curated by the safari experts here at AAC. 1) La Residence

Last week, we asked our Facebook followers this very question. The amount of responses we received overwhelmed us! The variety of destinations and the reasons behind their selections reflects one important fact: no two clients are the same, and so customizing each an ideal safari is different as well! We

Overview of Safari Duration Trip Type Best Time to Visit Highlights Price 12 Days Year-Round; Bespoke July – October Amboseli / Chyulu Hills, Laikipia & Maasai Mara from $7,850.00 per person Experience a Kenyan safari at its best. Marvel the elephants of Amboseli or Chyulu Hills in the shadow of

One of the hallmarks of the safari experience is “remoteness.” In many of Africa’s wildernesses, it can seem like safari-goers have it all to themselves. The areas that offer this kind of exclusivity not only enhance the thrills and wonders of the safari experience, but can also allay concerns from