Tips For Visiting Kenya On Budget

In this guide, we are walking you through practical tips for visiting Kenya on budget and avoiding hidden costs.

~ by: Safari Lovers Travel & Tours September 7, 2024

1. Planning and early preparations

πŸ“Œ Never embark on a trip without a plan. The plan must be detailed and monitory; every element must have a budget estimate and timeframe, this prevents overspending and overstaying.

πŸ“Œ Make early preparations, this involves putting everything together and getting all the nitty-gritty which would otherwise be unforeseen financial incurrence.

2. Pull the resources together

πŸ“Œ If possible, invite your friends/relatives to make it a group; group tours are the cheapest since the cost of shared elements is spread through the number of participants.

πŸ“Œ The higher the number, the higher the discount (Top secret) 😊

3. Get a reliable Travel and Tour Company.

πŸ“Œ Tour Operators are the wholesalers in the Tourism Industry, dealing with a company gives you access to highly discounted rates as opposed to booking as an individual.

πŸ“Œ Tourism industry is heterogeneous, getting a local based company for your trip gives you the privilege of getting professional guidance on the prices and rates of commodities, some players charge tourists exorbitantly 🫣

4. State clearly your travel objective(s)

πŸ“Œ Explain in details what your travel seek to achieve, this allows the Operator to develop a custom-built package that speaks to your need(s) while taking care of your budget.

πŸ“Œ The objectives inform the necessities while maintaining maximum utility.

5. All-inclusive package

πŸ“Œ Combine all the elements together and get a wholesome quote, it's way cheaper than itemized purchase at the destination.

πŸ“Œ While at it, explore all the available options for accommodation as it is the major element in the package price.

6. Upfront package settlement

πŸ“Œ For ease of payment, request for installment plan if personal savings maybe a challenge.

πŸ“Œ Buy a return ticket and ensure you allocate a considerate amount of money for miscellaneous, you may be compelled to give tips, buy local commodities, go for leisure activities and so on.

7. Request for a professional escort/guide

πŸ“Œ Buying a package from a reliable company is not enough. In most cases, the company guides only offer professional guiding services at the attraction sites.

πŸ“Œ Having a guide to be with you every step of the way will not only save on your expenditure but also make your travel easy and convenient.

8. Go local

πŸ“Œ In as much as you're on a holiday and you want to feel as comfortable as possible, experiencing local lifestyle like public transport and local food is an adventure on its own.

πŸ“Œ Not everything is supermarket; get clothes, fruits, vegetables and other foodstuffs from a local market, they are way cheaper there and it's another experience altogether.

9. Be financially sober

πŸ“Œ Do not spend on anything and everything, get your priorities right.

πŸ“Œ Do not be too generous; tip where necessary and help when need be (However, this is quite personal as it's all about philanthropy).

Are you ready? Let's explore Kenya at all cost 😊

For bookings and/or enquiries, visit Safari Lovers Travel & Tours

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