Shoor Safaris Kenya

A great monarch, an Icon and yet a truly wonderful, gracious person - though this is days after her state funeral, we pay tribute to this one of a kind Queen. Kenya was close to her heart and she will be forever missed here.

Mara Serena Lodge & Sweetwaters Serena Camp are now open and welcoming visitors.
Contact us for Special Kenya Resident rates.

International flights to Kenya resume today, 01st Aug 2020:
As of now, nationals from the following countries are permitted to fly to Nairobi, Kenya:

US (except for California, Florida and Texas), UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Qatar, UAE, Italy, China, Canada, South Korea, Namibia, Uganda, Rwanda, Morocco, Japan, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia and Switzerland.
Further review on the above list may be done soon by the Kenyan Government.

According to this directive, passengers from the above countries will be exempt from quarantine upon arrival if the following conditions are met:

· The passenger does not have a body temperature above 37.5°C (99.5°F);

· The passenger does not have a persistent cough, difficulty breathing or other flu-like symptoms;

· The passenger has a negative PCR-based COVID-19 test conducted within 96 hours before travel.

For more information you may refer to https://www.shoortravel.com/

Statement from Hot Air Safaris on resuming Hot Air Balloon Safaris in Masai Mara:

"As the world continues to deal with the ongoing coronavirus situation, Kenya is cautiously and carefully reopening its tourism industry. At Hot Air Safaris we’re commencing our balloon operations in the Maasai Mara from 3rd August,2020 in accordance with the guidelines set out by our government. We would like to assure you that we have taken all measures necessary to ensure your safety and wellbeing.

In addition, we have carefully crafted the Hot Air Safaris (Africa Eco Adventures) – Fly with Confidence programme. This features four new services designed to bring you the peace of mind you deserve, so you can relax and enjoy memorable flights over the Mara with safety and confidence

Hot Air Balloon Care – Fly with Confidence

1. Flight Safety and Well-being

At Hot Air Safaris (Africa Eco Adventures), your flight safety and well-being always comes first. Temperature scans on arrival, heightened cleaning and disinfection procedures, and new spacious layouts during and after the flights, bush breakfast set-ups and vehicles are just some of the measures we have implemented to protect you.

The vast outdoor areas give you plenty of personal space to enjoy.

2. Technology and Environment

We use electrostatic sprayers with biodegradable disinfectant to sanitize all areas of the balloons, as well as our game drive vehicles. All guests have their temperatures measured using the latest thermal cameras before each flight .

We also offer mobile payment options, digitalised guest registration forms and other contactless services for extra convenience. These add to the high levels of personalized service you have come to expect and deserve from Hot Air Safaris( Africa Eco Adventures Ltd )

3. Flights and Wilderness Breakfast

We have implemented reinforced personal hygiene procedures including drivers wearing masks and vehicles being disinfected before and after every use. Masks and gloves will be available for free before check-in, so you can fly with confidence. The following are our covid -19 flight safety protocols since your health and safety are our prime concerns.


Balloon passengers will have their temperatures check before boarding
Balloon Pilots and Crews will have their temperatures checked everyday
All vehicles to be disinfected every day
Hand Sanitizers and Masks will be available for passengers in vehicles and balloons
All passengers will have a window seat during transfers except when traveling as one group or family
The breakfast will be well spaced and Hand wash stations available for all guests


4. Waiver of cancellation and amendment fees

We understand that the constantly changing situation brings with it uncertainty and stress. The country is undergoing a phased reopening and as the government observes developments around the pandemic, we understand your plans may have to change and you may be unable to fly with us as intended.

To ease your worries, we have redesigned our cancellation and amendment policies."

Several Camps and Lodges in Masai Mara and Kenya at large are offering flexible booking policies. Here's a video from Kicheche Camps on how they are getting ready to welcome tourists back to their camps in Masai Mara.

Kicheche Flexible comeback As millions of wildebeest plunder and pillage the fresh dry season grasslands, crossing the Sand river border without visa or quarantine, rest assured Kichec...

Welcome to Kenya !
The Kenyan government has allowed resumption of domestic flights in Kenya from 15 July and international flight services commencing 01st August 2020.

Hotels and Tour Operators will be following strict health precaution protocols to maximise guest health and safety.

Zanzibar is now open for Tourists and a 14 day Quarantine period is NOT mandatory. You can now enjoy the Island's beautiful beaches all to yourself !! Book now before the crowds of holiday makers make their way back to Zanzibar.
Email us at info @ shoortravel.com

Selected international airlines have resumed flights to Tanzania. Ethiopian airlines has already started limited flights to Kilimanjaro International airport while Qatar and several other airlines plan to start from mid June onwards. There will be no mandatory quarantine for passengers free from Covid symptoms.

A beautiful Safari experience awaits in Tanzania !
Contact us now to plan a Great Migration Safari with a much less crowded Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater to be explored..
https://www.shoortravel.com/index.html
Map of Tanzania https://www.shoortravel.com/tanzaniamap.html

The Fairmont Norfolk, a historic and much loved hotel has announced an indefinite closure starting immediately. The iconic hotel in Nairobi was first built in 1904 and has been open for 116 years until its closure this week. During this time it survived the crisis events of two world wars and numerous other global threats including terrorism and economic recessions.
We look forward to its reopening in better times.

A must watch - the efforts being made to Save Rhinos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PRT2HKAnC4

The race to save Black Rhinos | Hotspots With an estimated 5,000 black rhinos left in the world - the future of the species is under serious threat. So when vets in South Africa came across a female...

Shoor Safaris Kenya updated their address.

Greetings to all our clients and friends ! We wanted to share a must-watch documentary by Netflix, part of the OUR PLANET series. Enjoy !!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmtXC_n6X6Q

Our Planet | From Deserts to Grasslands | FULL EPISODE | Netflix Experience our planet's natural beauty and examine how climate change impacts all living creatures in this ambitious documentary of spectacular scope. In thi...

This is to inform our valued clients and prospective travelers to Kenya that in view of the current global pandemic, the international passenger flight ban affecting flights into and out of Kenya has been extended for another 30 days with effect from 06th April 2020. Safaris and Tours booked upto and including 06th May 2020 stand cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Tours already booked may be rescheduled for future dates.
We recommend considering travel beginning only after mid May 2020 at the earliest, based on your respective country's / government's travel advise at that time.

In view of the current state of international travel affected by the Covid-19 crisis, we would like to request all prospective travelers planning a trip to Kenya to refer to their country's Travel advisory before planning to travel especially in the next 30 days. For informational purposes on Covid19 for all travelers / clients already in Kenya please refer to http://www.health.go.ke/covid-19/ and the CDC website https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Note that Kenya has in the mean time temporarily restricted entry to nationals of certain countries most affected by the disease. Please check for full details from the relevant Kenya embassy or consulate in your country of residence.

ITB Berlin scheduled for 04th 08th March has been cancelled.
We would like to inform our clients who have planned trips to East Africa, that Kenya so far does not have any confirmed case of Coronavirus and is deemed safe for Travel. Efforts are in place to mitigate the spread of or transmission of the virus in Kenya at various entry points.

Tim, the iconic Elephant in Amboseli National Park takes his last bow at the grand age of 50.

Iconic Tim Takes a Bow 😔

This is to inform travelers that due to heavy rainfall early this morning in parts of Masai Mara, certain roads and access points are under water. Certain services and activities may be suspended.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_z1twaGrG0&feature=emb_logo

Mara Leisure camp and Ilkiliani camp submerged after heavy rains Kenya's No.1 channel for digital exclusive videos. AUTHORITATIVE. BOLD. ENTERTAINING.

More reason for us all to realize Climate Change may be the reason why these recent Bush Fires in Australia are larger and more intense.

Possums and Koalas Seek Help From Australian Fires Brushfires have ravaged the continent of Australia for months, destroying hundreds of homes and claiming at least nine lives. The fires have swept through ne...

https://youtu.be/kfldYY2V_S8 The bush fires in Australia have had a serious impact on the wildlife in affected areas. The video below shows a firefighter Sam McGlone rescue a baby Kangaroo. Please support his GoFund me page raising funds for injured wildlife. https://www.gofundme.com/f/native-animal-rescue-group-braidwood?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR2i_I7BHl2CSj-WaWkh9t9M-8lZXccKcFH1mKenvW3Hqo2sZ95GSBq8Pfs

I SAVED A BABY KANGAROOS LIFE IN AUSTRALIA BUSHFIRES I was out fighting a bushfire in Australia! When seen a baby Kangaroo hiding under a log! I saved the it and we then took him down to the Vets.

AMBOSELI AIRSTRIP TEMPORARY CLOSURE: We wish to inform you that Airkenya has temporarily suspended operations into Amboseli Airstrip effective immediately.

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has put a temporary closure of the airstrip following heavy rains that flooded the apron and the visitor service centre.

The airstrip will be reopened when conditions become favorable.

Welcome to Magical Kenya !
https://youtu.be/tFZ4jREHX3U

KTB 1 Minute - Welcome to Magical Kenya

The National Geographic Travel Photo Contest winners announced.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/contests/travel-photo-contest-2019/

2019 National Geographic Travel Photo Contest | National Geographic See the winners of the 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo Contest.

Seen in Nairobi National Park

Great News for the Environment in Kenya. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJXE_qMU5YA

Uhuru Kenyatta bans single use plastic products in parks, beaches http://www.nation.co.ke President Uhuru Kenyatta has banned the usage of single-use plastic products in all protected areas as Kenya seeks to curb plastics h...

Fire alert in parts of Aberdare National Park in Kenya. Everyone visiting the park should exercise due care and we have individually advised all our clients on what precautions to take and which areas of the park are still safe. Visitors to the park should consult the KWS Game Wardens or staff for any query.

FIRE SWEEPS THROUGH ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK Home Photos News Fire sweeps through Aberdare National Park 1/8 2/8 3/8 4/8 5/8 6/8 7/8 8/8 PREV NEXT A fire sweeps through Aberdare National Park on March 2, 2019. PHOTO | WAIKWA MAINA | NATION MEDIA GROUP Members of the public fight a fire at Aberdare National Park on March 2, 2019. PHOTO | WAIKWA...

Elusive Black Leopard spotted in Kenya https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2019/02/rare-black-panther-spotted-in-africa-century/

Black leopard spotted in Africa for first time in 100 years The extremely rare female cat has melanism, a condition in which the body produces an excess of pigment.