Many safari quotations can be paid in US dollars, but use the payment method and banking instructions on your official ESA Safaris invoice. Local day-to-day expenses in Kenya are often easier in Kenyan shillings.

Can I pay in dollars?

Many safari quotations are issued in US dollars, but the accepted payment method depends on the booking terms. Local expenses in Kenya are often easiest in Kenyan shillings.

For cash, note that some businesses may reject old or damaged foreign banknotes. For large trip payments, use the method stated on the official invoice rather than sending money to an unverified account.

Ask ESA Safaris for the current payment instructions attached to your booking.

Do you offer discounts for groups?

Discounts are not a single permanent rule because safari pricing is built from accommodation, park fees, transport, flights, group size and travel season. A property may offer a seasonal rate while park fees remain fixed.

Group size can reduce the per-person cost of shared vehicle transport, and children may qualify for age-based rates from specific suppliers or parks. Those rules vary.

Ask ESA Safaris for a current quotation based on real dates and traveller ages. That is more reliable than applying a generic percentage discount to an old package price.

Will children be charged full price?

Children are not always charged the full adult price. Hotels, park authorities, airlines and activity providers use their own age bands, and the definition of a child can vary from one service to another.

The quotation should show the ages of all children correctly. Never assume one child policy applies to the whole journey, especially when flights, park fees and accommodation are combined.

Design the day around the children who are actually travelling

Age, attention span, sleep routine and interests matter more than a generic 'family-friendly' label. A five-year-old and a teenager may enjoy the same destination in completely different ways.

Shorter drives, pool time and flexible meal arrangements can be as important as children's activities. Share the children's ages when requesting a quotation.

What this means for your itinerary

Group pricing can improve when travellers share private transport or rooms, but park fees and many supplier charges remain per person. The saving therefore depends on the route and group size.

Children may qualify for reduced rates from parks, hotels or activities based on age, but there is no universal child discount. Provide accurate ages at the quotation stage.

Before you book or travel

  • Provide the exact ages of all children when requesting the quotation.
  • Confirm age limits for every specialist activity.
  • Check room configuration rather than assuming 'family room' means interconnecting bedrooms.
  • Plan enough rest between early starts and long transfer days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are safari activities suitable for all children?

No. Age limits vary by activity and operator. Game drives may be possible for younger children even when trekking or adventure activities are not.

How do I choose family accommodation?

Check the actual room layout, distance between rooms and property environment. 'Family room' can mean different things at different lodges.

Should children do every game drive?

Not necessarily. A shorter or more flexible schedule can work better, particularly for young children.

Do children always pay adult rates?

No. Child policies vary across parks, hotels, flights and activities, so provide accurate ages when requesting a quotation.

Make the itinerary fit the traveller

Share the children's ages, interests and normal pace with ESA Safaris. A family itinerary works best when activities, rooming and transfer days are planned for the people who are actually travelling.