| Kenya has been recognized the world over, as the | | | | Affordability: The obvious plus for these tours is the |
| home of the traditional wildlife Safari. This recognition | | | | affordability. They offer a chance to many people to |
| is not exaggerated. Famous authors like Ernest | | | | realize their dreams of taking a wildlife safari in |
| Hemingway and Robert Ruark praised Kenya and | | | | Kenya, or any other destinations which may offers |
| glamorized its image as a travel destination. Great | | | | similar services. Because the cost of transportation is |
| personalities like Theodore Roosevelt and Sir Winston | | | | spread out to all participants, the fixed departure |
| Churchill gave the country its prominence in the 1920s | | | | safaris are truly affordable. |
| until it was discovered by Hollywood and publicized | | | | Less trouble while planning for the vacation: Because |
| worldwide through its silver screen. | | | | set departure safaris are sort of ready- made, all you |
| The country has over 50 national parks and game | | | | need to do is to fixed your travel dates and book on |
| reserves - areas dedicated to protection of wildlife | | | | the chosen date. You avoid the hassle of looking for |
| and culture. A safari in Kenya still remains a pursuit | | | | hotels, lodges etc |
| for many wildlife lovers across the world. However, | | | | Access for single traveler: Persons traveling alone |
| the cost of doing one has sometimes kept many | | | | usually find it difficult to manage the cost if they are |
| people from traveling. And the economic recession | | | | to do the tour all by themselves. Schedule departure |
| has not made matters any better. For those to | | | | tours make it possible to join other like-minded safari |
| whom cost is a very important consideration, set | | | | enthusiast while keeping the costs down. |
| departure safaris offer an ideal opportunity to realize | | | | Fun and chance to meet new people: These |
| this dream and experience the highlights of Kenya' | | | | departures also present a chance to meet different |
| wildlife. | | | | people from different parts of the world with |
| What are fixed departure Safaris? | | | | different backgrounds. Besides enjoying the wildlife |
| Fixed or set departure safaris are those safaris that | | | | spectacle, you and make lifetime friends as well. |
| take place according to a set schedule. The dates or | | | | Most tour operators in Kenya have regular |
| commencement are fixed very much in advance and | | | | departures. This can be on a daily basis, weekly, or |
| safari enthusiasts have to arrange their travel dates | | | | monthly depending on the demand. Travelers then |
| according to these pre-set dates. The itinerary is also | | | | book individual seats on a particular departure date |
| fixed in terms of length and the choice of hotels and | | | | after choosing their dates of travel. Once a traveler |
| lodgings. The safari itinerary is usually designed based | | | | has booked their seat and paid the required deposit, |
| on popular destinations to enhance the participant's | | | | they can rest assured of travel. Most of the tours |
| chances of enjoying the attractions and activities. | | | | need a minimum of 2 persons to operate. On very |
| Why You Should Consider Doing Your Safari on a | | | | rare occasions, a departure may be canceled when |
| Fixed Departure | | | | participants cancel and therefore the minimum |
| As much as most safari seekers would like to do a | | | | number required is not attained. A different departure |
| private safari because of the obvious advantages, | | | | date, and sometimes a different safari altogether is |
| there are a variety of reasons why one would | | | | offered to the booked client. If the alternatives do |
| consider a fixed departure option. | | | | not suit the customer, a refund is then given. |