Pre and Post Congress Tours

When in Kenya, don't just attend a congress, experience a country. As part of the IFAJ 2025 Congress, you're invited to explore Kenya's wild, cultural, and historical gems through optional pre- and post-congress tours. These are immersive, guided experiences running before and after the main congress days and trust us, you'll want in.

Pre and post-congress tours are selected right inside the main congress registration form. No need for back-and-forths—just one smooth process. Once the form is filled out, you will be sent an invoice with all the payment information you need to enable you to book your tours.

Ready to lock in your spot? Head over to the registration tab on the website

Pre-Congress Tours (October 13 and October 14, 2025)

Amboseli National Park (2-day tour)

Amboseli National Park (2-day tour)

Date: October 13-14, 2025

This safari itinerary covers Amboseli National Park, at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. Spot herds of Elephants, cheetahs, buffalo, wildebeest, antelopes and different kinds of bird species. Experience the rich culture of the Maasai people by visiting one of their Villages (Manyatta).

Itinerary:

DAY 1: NAIROBI - AMBOSELI: Depart Nairobi for Amboseli National Park. Arrive time for lunch, check-in to Sopa Lodge. Then proceed with an afternoon game drive. Later dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.
DAY 2: AMBOSELI - NAIROBI: Rising early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit. An optional visit to a Masai village is planned after breakfast. A glimpse into their homes. Midday returns at the lodge for lunch, followed by a drive to Nairobi. Drop off at your respective hotel in Nairobi

Costing (per person sharing, based on 4 people):

  • LANDCRUISER: USD 260
  • TOUR VAN: USD 235

Price Includes:

  • Transport by either a Safari VAN or a 4×4 Land Cruiser
  • Friendly welcome experience on arrival
  • 1 Night accommodation at Amboseli Sopa Lodge
  • Meal plan on a full board basis
  • Professional Safari Guide/Driver

Price Excludes:

  • Tips/ gratuities
  • Park entrance fees per person: USD 60
  • All items of a personal nature

Booking to be confirmed and paid for by: September 15, 2025

Additional Notes:

  • Single room occupancy supplements apply if one needs to stay in a single room

Nairobi National Park + David Sheldrick + Giraffe Centre

Nairobi National Park + David Sheldrick + Giraffe Centre

Date: October 13 or 14, 2025

Combined tour visiting three iconic Nairobi locations: Nairobi National Park for wildlife spotting, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for orphaned elephants, and Giraffe Centre for close encounters with Rothschild giraffes.

Itinerary:

ITINERARY: 1. NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK: Spot Buffalo, zebra, giraffe, antelopes and gazelles. If lucky, you may spot the Lion and the Rhino. 2. THE DAVID SHELDRICK: Rescue & rehab centre for orphaned elephants (viewing 11am-12pm). 3. THE GIRAFFE CENTRE: Come into close contact with giraffes and feed them under supervision.

Costing (per person sharing, based on 4 people):

  • LANDCRUISER: USD 80
  • TOUR VAN: USD 50

Price Includes:

  • Service of an English-speaking driver/ guide
  • Return Transport
  • Pickup & drop off at your Hotel in Nairobi

Price Excludes:

  • Tips/ gratuities
  • Entry fees Per Person USD 78
  • Lunch
  • All items of a personal nature

Booking to be confirmed and paid for by: September 15, 2025

Karura Forest and Nairobi National Museum

Karura Forest and Nairobi National Museum

Date: October 13 or 14, 2025

Experience Nairobi's urban forest and learn about Kenya's rich culture and history at the national museum.

Itinerary:

ITINERARY: Pick up from the hotel and drive to Karura forest for a walking tour along marked trails. Experience scenic waterfalls, rivers, Mau Mau caves and small wetlands. After lunch (own expense), proceed to Nairobi National Museum to learn about Kenya's culture and history, then visit the adjacent snake park.

Costing (per person sharing, based on 4 people):

  • LANDCRUISER: USD 80
  • TOUR VAN: USD 50

Price Includes:

  • Service of an English-speaking driver/ guide
  • Return Transport from Nairobi and back
  • Game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park

Price Excludes:

  • Tips/ gratuities
  • Entry fees, per person, USD 25
  • Any Meals
  • All items of a personal nature

Booking to be confirmed and paid for by: September 15, 2025

Oloolua Forest and Karen Blixen Museum

Oloolua Forest and Karen Blixen Museum

Date: October 13 or 14, 2025

Explore tropical forest trails and learn about the famous Danish author of "Out of Africa".

Itinerary:

ITINERARY: Pick up from the hotel and drive to Oloolua forest for hiking/jogging along trails with caves and waterfalls. After lunch (own expense), visit Karen Blixen Museum to learn about the author's life through photographs, paintings, furniture displays, and agricultural tools from early 20th century.

Costing (per person sharing, based on 4 people):

  • LANDCRUISER: USD 80
  • TOUR VAN: USD 50

Price Includes:

  • Service of an English-speaking driver/ guide
  • Return Transport
  • Pickup & drop off at your Hotel in Nairobi

Price Excludes:

  • Tips/ gratuities
  • Entry fees Per Person USD 25
  • Lunch
  • All items of a personal nature

Booking to be confirmed and paid for by: September 15, 2025

Nakuru National Park

Nakuru National Park

Date: October 14, 2025

Day trip to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its birdlife and rhino sightings.

Itinerary:

ITINERARY: Depart Nairobi at 4:30 am for Nakuru, stop at Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park (chance to spot 400 bird species and black rhinos). Late lunch (own cost) on return to Nairobi, arriving in evening.

Costing (per person sharing, based on 4 people):

  • LANDCRUISER: USD 90
  • TOUR VAN: USD 70

Price Includes:

  • Service of an English-speaking driver/ guide
  • Return Transport from Nairobi and back
  • Game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park

Price Excludes:

  • Tips/ gratuities
  • Entry fees, per person, USD 60
  • Any Meals
  • All items of a personal nature

Booking to be confirmed and paid for by: September 15, 2025

Post-Congress Tours (October 19, 2025)

Nairobi National Park + David Sheldrick + Giraffe Centre

Nairobi National Park + David Sheldrick + Giraffe Centre

Date: October 19, 2025

Combined tour visiting three iconic Nairobi locations: Nairobi National Park for wildlife spotting, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for orphaned elephants, and Giraffe Centre for close encounters with Rothschild giraffes.

Itinerary:

ITINERARY: 1. NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK: Spot Buffalo, zebra, giraffe, antelopes and gazelles. If lucky, you may spot the Lion and the Rhino. 2. THE DAVID SHELDRICK: Rescue & rehab centre for orphaned elephants (viewing 11am-12pm). 3. THE GIRAFFE CENTRE: Come into close contact with giraffes and feed them under supervision.

Costing (per person sharing, based on 4 people):

  • LANDCRUISER: USD 80
  • TOUR VAN: USD 50

Price Includes:

  • Service of an English-speaking driver/ guide
  • Return Transport
  • Pickup & drop off at your Hotel in Nairobi

Price Excludes:

  • Tips/ gratuities
  • Entry fees Per Person USD 78
  • Lunch
  • All items of a personal nature

Booking to be confirmed and paid for by: September 15, 2025

Karura Forest and Nairobi National Museum

Karura Forest and Nairobi National Museum

Date: October 19, 2025

Experience Nairobi's urban forest and learn about Kenya's rich culture and history at the national museum.

Itinerary:

ITINERARY: Pick up from the hotel and drive to Karura forest for a walking tour along marked trails. Experience scenic waterfalls, rivers, Mau Mau caves and small wetlands. After lunch (own expense), proceed to Nairobi National Museum to learn about Kenya's culture and history, then visit the adjacent snake park.

Costing (per person sharing, based on 4 people):

  • LANDCRUISER: USD 80
  • TOUR VAN: USD 50

Price Includes:

  • Service of an English-speaking driver/ guide
  • Return Transport from Nairobi and back
  • Game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park

Price Excludes:

  • Tips/ gratuities
  • Entry fees, per person, USD 25
  • Any Meals
  • All items of a personal nature

Booking to be confirmed and paid for by: September 15, 2025

Oloolua Forest and Karen Blixen Museum

Oloolua Forest and Karen Blixen Museum

Date: October 19, 2025

Explore tropical forest trails and learn about the famous Danish author of "Out of Africa".

Itinerary:

ITINERARY: Pick up from the hotel and drive to Oloolua forest for hiking/jogging along trails with caves and waterfalls. After lunch (own expense), visit Karen Blixen Museum to learn about the author's life through photographs, paintings, furniture displays, and agricultural tools from early 20th century.

Costing (per person sharing, based on 4 people):

  • LANDCRUISER: USD 80
  • TOUR VAN: USD 50

Price Includes:

  • Service of an English-speaking driver/ guide
  • Return Transport
  • Pickup & drop off at your Hotel in Nairobi

Price Excludes:

  • Tips/ gratuities
  • Entry fees Per Person USD 25
  • Lunch
  • All items of a personal nature

Booking to be confirmed and paid for by: September 15, 2025

2 nights, 3 Days Trip Masai Mara

2 nights, 3 Days Trip Masai Mara

Date: October 19-21, 2025

Extended safari in Kenya's most famous wildlife reserve, home to the Big Five and the Great Migration.

Itinerary:

DAY 1: NAIROBI – MASAI MARA: Pick up at your hotel at 7:30 am, depart to Masai Mara with stopover at Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Arrival time for lunch. Check in at Sopa lodge followed by afternoon game drive spotting the Big Cats. Return to lodge by 6.30 pm for dinner and overnight.
DAY 2: MASAI MARA: Early morning game drive from 6.15 am to 9 am, followed by breakfast and another game drive afternoon, after lunch from 3.30 pm to 6.30 pm or choose full day game drive with packed picnic lunch.
DAY 3: MASAI MARA - NAIROBI: After breakfast and check out by 8.30 am, depart for return to Nairobi. Expected arrival in Nairobi is afternoon.

Costing (per person sharing, based on 4 people):

  • LANDCRUISER: USD 605
  • TOUR VAN: USD 555

Price Includes:

  • Transport by either a Safari VAN or a 4×4 Land Cruiser
  • Friendly welcome experience on arrival
  • 2 Nights accommodation at Mara Sopa Lodge
  • Meal plan on a full board basis
  • Professional Safari Guide/Driver

Price Excludes:

  • Tips/ gratuities
  • Park entrance fees per person: USD 200
  • All items of a personal nature

Booking to be confirmed and paid for by: September 15, 2025

Additional Notes:

  • Single room supplement will apply to anyone who prefers to stay in a single room

1 night, 2 days Trip Lake Naivasha, Hell's Gate

1 night, 2 days Trip Lake Naivasha, Hell's Gate

Date: October 19-20, 2025

Adventure tour combining cycling/walking in Hell's Gate National Park with lake wildlife viewing.

Itinerary:

DAY 1: NAIROBI – HELL'S GATE NATIONAL PARK: Depart Nairobi by road to Hell's Gate National Park (about 1 hour drive). Enjoy wildlife viewing and spectacular gorge views (walking/biking allowed). Lunch at local restaurant (own cost), then proceed to Lake Naivasha Resort for dinner and overnight.
DAY 2: LAKE NAIVASHA - NAIROBI: Breakfast with view of Hippos and bird watching (350+ species). Optional boat ride or nature walk on Crescent Island. Lunch followed by return to Nairobi.

Costing (per person sharing, based on 4 people):

  • LANDCRUISER: USD 260
  • TOUR VAN: USD 225

Price Includes:

  • Service of an English-speaking driver/ guide
  • Return Transport from Nairobi and back
  • 1 Night Accommodation Lake Naivasha, Naivasha
  • Meal plan on a full board basis

Price Excludes:

  • Tips/ gratuities
  • Entry fees per person USD 26
  • Lunch on the first day at the local restaurant at the park
  • All items of a personal nature

Booking to be confirmed and paid for by: September 15, 2025

Additional Notes:

  • Single room occupancy supplement will apply to anyone who prefers staying in a single room

1 night, 2 days Trip Aberdares & Ol Pajeta

1 night, 2 days Trip Aberdares & Ol Pajeta

Date: October 19-20, 2025

High-altitude game viewing in Aberdare National Park followed by wildlife spotting in Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

Itinerary:

DAY 1: NAIROBI- ABERDARE: Early morning departure through tea/coffee estates to The Ark Forest Lodge for high-altitude game viewing. Overnight at The Ark Lodge.
DAY 2: ABERDARE – OL PAJETA – NAIROBI: Early check out, breakfast and game drive at Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Afternoon drive back to Nairobi with drop off at hotel or airport transfer.

Costing (per person sharing, based on 4 people):

  • LANDCRUISER: USD 420
  • TOUR VAN: USD 360

Price Includes:

  • Transport by either a Safari VAN or a 4×4 Land Cruiser
  • Friendly welcome experience on arrival
  • 1 night accommodation at The Ark Lodge
  • Meal plan on a full board basis
  • Professional Safari Guide/Driver

Price Excludes:

  • Tips/ gratuities
  • Aberdares and Ol Pajeta entrance fees USD 180 per person
  • All items of a personal nature

Booking to be confirmed and paid for by: September 15, 2025

Additional Notes:

  • Single room occupancy will apply to anyone who prefers to stay in a single room

4 Days 3 Nights Mombasa (By Air)

4 Days 3 Nights Mombasa (By Air)

Date: October 19–22, 2025

Enjoy a beachside escape to Mombasa with a luxurious stay at Voyager Beach Resort or Plaza Beach Hotel. Includes return flights, local transfers, and an optional tour of Fort Jesus and Haller Park.

Itinerary:

DAY 1: NAIROBI - MOMBASA: After breakfast, check out and transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to catch your flight to Mombasa. Upon arrival, you’ll be picked up at Moi International Airport and transferred to Voyager Beach Resort. Dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 2: MOMBASA: Enjoy a relaxing beach day after breakfast. Choose from swimming, snorkeling, glass-bottom boat trips, kayaking, jet skiing, fishing, and other water activities available at the hotel.
DAY 3: MOMBASA EXCURSION: After breakfast, depart for a cultural and historic tour. Visit Fort Jesus and walk through Mombasa’s old town, markets, and proceed to Haller Park before returning to the hotel in the afternoon.
DAY 4: MOMBASA - NAIROBI: Early breakfast and check-out. Transfer to Moi International Airport for your return flight to Nairobi to connect with your international departure.

Costing (per person sharing, based on 4 people):

  • Plaza Beach Hotel - (Full Board Meal Plan: USD 500
  • Voyager Beach Resort - (All Inclusive Meal Plan: USD 680

Price Includes:

  • Return local flight ticket Nairobi–Mombasa–Nairobi
  • Airport transfers in Nairobi and Mombasa
  • 3 nights accommodation
  • Meals on a full board or all-inclusive basis (depending on hotel)

Price Excludes:

  • Park entry fees at Fort Jesus and Haller Park
  • Water sports activities charges
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses

Booking to be confirmed and paid for by: September 15, 2025

4 Days 3 Nights Mombasa (By Rail - SGR)

4 Days 3 Nights Mombasa (By Rail - SGR)

Date: October 19–22, 2025

Travel to Mombasa via SGR for a coastal getaway. Stay at the beachside Plaza Beach Hotel or Voyager Beach Resort and enjoy excursions and relaxing water activities.

Itinerary:

DAY 1: NAIROBI - MOMBASA: After breakfast, transfer to the Nairobi Terminus to board the train to Mombasa. On arrival, transfer to Voyager Beach Resort. Dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 2: MOMBASA: Enjoy beachside fun and optional water activities such as jet skiing, snorkeling, kayaking, or fishing, all within hotel premises.
DAY 3: MOMBASA EXCURSION: Visit Fort Jesus and the historical old town, followed by a visit to Haller Park. Return to the hotel in the afternoon.
DAY 4: MOMBASA - NAIROBI: Early breakfast and check-out. Transfer to Mombasa SGR Terminus for your return trip to Nairobi. Connect to JKIA for international flights.

Costing (per person sharing, based on 4 people):

  • Plaza Beach Hotel - (Full Board Meal Plan: USD 380
  • Voyager Beach Resort - (All Inclusive Meal Plan: USD 560

Price Includes:

  • Return SGR train tickets Nairobi–Mombasa–Nairobi
  • Transfers to and from train stations
  • 3 nights accommodation
  • Meals on a full board or all-inclusive basis (depending on hotel)

Price Excludes:

  • Park entry fees at Fort Jesus and Haller Park
  • Water sports activities charges
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses

Booking to be confirmed and paid for by: September 15, 2025