Shoor Safaris Kenya

24/09/2022

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.

04/08/2020

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

01/08/2020

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/

30/07/2020

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."

30/07/2020

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.

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

13/07/2020

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.

23/06/2020

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

10/06/2020

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

28/05/2020

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.

25/05/2020

A must watch - the efforts being made to Save Rhinos.

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...