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Good company, on an A&K Small Group Journey.Photo: Abercrombie & KentA Note from Elisa
Hi there!
Thank you for your interest in an Abercrombie & Kent journey! I’ve gathered the most important details in one easy place, so you can see exactly what’s included, what to expect, and how to prepare before, during, and after your journey.
Born on safari in Kenya in 1962, A&K now offers journeys in more than 100 countries, in small groups or designed privately for you. Take a look through the sections below, and whenever you’re ready, I’d love to help you choose the journey, style, and season that fit you best.
Elisa RzymskiLand Journey Specialist
The Guide
The Experience
What’s included, where you’ll stay, and how you’ll spend your days.
What’s Included
Every Detail, Taken Care Of
Since its first safari in Kenya in 1962, Abercrombie & Kent has been known for taking care of every detail, with its own teams on the ground in the places you visit and support around the clock.
Here’s what’s included on every A&K journey, with the extras that come with a Small Group Journey.
Imagine the Valley of the Kings after hours, four nights gliding along the Nile, and your bags moved for you at every hotel.
All accommodations, meals, and fully guided sightseeing as noted in the itinerary.
Fees & taxes
Park and entrance fees, and hotel taxes.
Drinks with meals
Coffee, tea, soft drinks, and water at included meals, plus bottled water while sightseeing.
Porterage
Handling of up to two pieces of baggage per person.
Internal flights
Flights within the journey where the itinerary includes them, booked through A&K in economy class.
Internet access
Complimentary internet where available, though service levels aren’t guaranteed.
Also Included on Small Group Journeys
A Resident Tour Director
An English-speaking expert who has lived for years in the country you’re visiting, plus local guides.
Gratuities
All gratuities throughout, except for your Resident Tour Director.
Private airport transfers
On whatever day you arrive and depart.
Travelling Bell Boy service
Your bags moved between hotels for you, where security rules allow.
Traveller’s Valet laundry
Laundry for up to eight pieces per person, once during the journey.
Welcome & farewell dinners
With local wine and beer at both.
Not included: A&K’s Guest Protection Program, international airfare, passports and visas, border and departure fees, excess baggage, meals and drinks not listed, and personal expenses. On Tailormade and private journeys, sightseeing and transfers are private and gratuities are not included. Details: A&K Booking Terms & Conditions
Elisa’s Tip
When you compare guided journeys, look at what’s included as well as the price. With A&K’s Small Group Journeys, the porterage, laundry, transfers, and most tips are already taken care of.
Abercrombie & Kent offers several ways to travel on land. Here’s a quick way to picture which one fits the journey you have in mind.
Abercrombie & Kent Small Group, Private and Tailormade journeys compared
At a Glance
Small GroupSet departures
Private JourneysA set route, privately
TailormadeDesigned for you
How It Works
Expert-designed journeys with like-minded travelers, averaging 14 guests
A&K-designed itineraries for your own group, such as Egypt and the Nile: A Private Journey
A journey customized by A&K’s experts around your interests, party, and pace
Your Guide
A Resident Tour Director throughout, plus expert local guides
Private guides, such as an A&K Egyptologist in Egypt
English-speaking local guides picked by A&K to match your group
Gratuities
Included, except for your Resident Tour Director
Not included
Not included
Small Groups, Big Access
Traveling in a small group opens doors, from private art galleries to temples unlocked for A&K guests, and departures are guaranteed with a minimum of two guests.
Group Sizes
A&K’s Small Group Journeys average 14 guests, and each journey shows its own maximum, such as 18 on Egypt and the Nile and Classic Japan.
Family Journeys
Small Group Journeys for families on set dates during school breaks, with kids exploring together. Family Safari in Kenya and Tanzania welcomes children from age 5.
Tailormade
Tell A&K where you want to go, who’s traveling, and what you dream of, and its experts customize the journey to you, with private transfers and hand-selected hotels.
This guide covers A&K’s land journeys, including Egypt journeys with a Nile sailing. A&K’s river and expedition cruises and private jet journeys have their own terms and aren’t covered here. Details: A&K Small Group Journeys · Tailormade Journeys
On the Ground
Resident Tour Directors & Local Teams
Abercrombie & Kent has its own teams in the places you travel, and its on-the-ground “guardian angels” provide 24/7 support, so you can travel with confidence.
Resident Tour Directors
On Small Group Journeys, Resident Tour Directors who have lived for years in the country lead the way, joined by expert local guides.
Handpicked Guides
In Egypt, A&K says that of more than 5,000 licensed guides, fewer than 200 are chosen to work with its guests.
Local Offices
A&K Egypt alone has seven offices and more than 400 staff, and A&K has six offices across East Asia, including Tokyo and Kyoto.
Insider Access
In Egypt, A&K arranges experiences such as dining under the stars at the Temple of Luxor, museums before they open, and tombs normally closed to the public.
Elisa’s Pro Tip
On a Small Group Journey, your Resident Tour Director is your best resource from the first day to the last. Ask questions early and often; local knowledge is what makes these journeys special.
A&K has sailed the Nile since 1977 and owns and manages five riverboats there, all part of its A&K Sanctuary collection. On Egypt and the Nile, a 10-day Small Group Journey limited to 18 guests, you:
Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum and the treasures of Tutankhamun with your A&K Egyptologist
Stand before the Pyramids and the Great Sphinx, and step inside one of the ancient tombs
Visit the Valley of the Kings after hours
Cruise four nights on the Nile aboard an A&K Sanctuary riverboat, such as Nile Seray or Sun Boat IV, visiting Luxor, Karnak, Edfu, and Kom Ombo
Sail around the islands of Aswan and fly to the twin temples of Abu Simbel
Stay at the Marriott Mena House Cairo and the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
Private Option
Egypt and the Nile: A Private Journey follows a similar route for your own group, with your own Egyptologist and four nights aboard Sun Boat IV.
Resident Egyptologists
On A&K’s riverboats, Egyptologists bring the temples and hieroglyphs to life.
Riverboats and hotels can vary by departure, and each itinerary lists them night by night. Details: A&K Nile journeys
Safari is where A&K began, and its journeys in Africa include well-trained driver-guides, best-in-class safari vehicles, and park entry fees. On the Kenya and Tanzania Safari Adventure, a Small Group Journey limited to 18 guests, you travel:
Amboseli, with its views of Mount Kilimanjaro
The Ngorongoro Crater, with a visit to a project supported by A&K Philanthropy
The Serengeti and Kenya’s Maasai Mara
With stays such as Ol Tukai Lodge in Amboseli and Mara Intrepids in the Maasai Mara, and flights from the Serengeti to the Maasai Mara and on to Nairobi included
A&K’s own collection includes 13 safari camps and lodges in Africa, such as Olonana Lodge on the Mara River.
The Flagship Safari
The Ultimate Great Migration Safari, 14 days with expert tracker-guides, can add gorilla trekking in Uganda from age 15.
Included in Africa
A safari duffel on Small Group and Private Ready-to-Book safaris through 2027, and medical evacuation service, when available, within Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Light Aircraft
On internal and charter flights, your luggage allowance may be smaller, and your pre-travel documents give the details.
A&K offers journeys in more than 100 countries, on all seven continents. Details: A&K in Japan
The Guide
Savings & Rewards
Rewards for returning guests, savings for solo travelers, and how A&K gives back.
Rewards & Offers
Marco Polo Club & More
A&K rewards returning guests, and a few offers can add real value.
Marco Polo Club
From your third A&K journey, guests in the Americas are invited to join, with 5% savings for you and your immediate family traveling with you on a new booking made within nine months of returning, priority on waitlists, and 50% off the published single supplement on group journeys.
Solo Travelers
A&K has offered 50% off the single supplement on select Small Group departures, and I’ll check what applies to your dates.
Families
Family Journeys run during school breaks, and Tailormade and private journeys have no minimum age unless noted.
Giving Back
A&K Philanthropy works in 25 countries where A&K guests travel, in education, enterprise, health, and the environment, and 100% of donations go to its programs.
Marco Polo Club savings exclude the Guest Protection Program, air, and some journeys. Details: Marco Polo Club · A&K Philanthropy
Elisa’s Note
Tell me who’s traveling, your target dates, and whether you’ve traveled with A&K before, and I’ll apply every offer and benefit you qualify for.
The Guide
Booking & Preparation
Deposits, cancellation, travel protection, gratuities and the paperwork to have in order.
Booking with Confidence
Deposits, Cancellation & Protection
Deposit & Final Payment
A per-person deposit confirms your reservation, and the balance is due 120 days before departure.
A&K deposits for land journeys
Small Group & Private Journeys
10%
Tailormade Journeys
25%
Deposits are a percentage of the program price. Tailormade journeys may need extra deposits for private charters, select hotels, groups of 10 or more, or holiday seasons. Internal air is nonrefundable once final payment is made.
If Your Plans Change
Cancellation fees are per person and grow as departure approaches:
A&K cancellation fees for land journeys
121+ days, Small Group
$500
121+ days, Tailormade
10%, up to $2,500
120 to 91 days
25% / 20%
90 to 61 days
50%
60 days or less
100%
Where two figures appear, the first is for Small Group and Private Journeys and the second for Tailormade. Tailormade journeys may carry added fees for charters, select hotels, and holiday periods.
A&K’s Guest Protection Program, with Allianz Global Assistance, can be bought with your deposit or any time up to final payment. The Cancel Anytime upgrade can reimburse up to 75% of nonrefundable costs if you cancel for an unforeseeable reason.
What to Know
The standard plan covers trip cancellation and interruption for covered reasons, travel delay, emergency medical care and transportation, and baggage
Cancel Anytime must be paid for within 14 days of your initial deposit, and isn’t available on every journey
Buy the plan by final payment to qualify for the pre-existing condition waiver
Plans are for U.S. residents, and the cost is based on the total price of your trip
Unless otherwise listed, all pricing is per person, based on double occupancy, specific to the journey, departure date, and room type quoted, and subject to availability at the time of booking.
Pricing Terms
Small Group Journeys depart on set dates with limited space, and Tailormade journeys are priced to your plans, so prices and availability can change. By booking, you agree to the supplier’s terms, available on its website.
Supplemental Charges
Some destinations charge reciprocity, border, or departure fees, and permits for gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda are an added, nonrefundable cost. Additional fees may apply from Avoya Travel or A&K if a cancellation occurs.
Cancellation Policy
Please review Abercrombie & Kent’s full cancellation policy before final payment, available in its Terms & Conditions.
Travel Protection
I recommend travel protection for every trip, and I’m happy to provide quotes so you can compare coverage before final payment.
How tipping works depends on how you travel. On a Small Group Journey, gratuities are included throughout, except for your Resident Tour Director. On Tailormade and private journeys, gratuities are not included.
Gratuities at a Glance
Small GroupIncluded · Except your Resident Tour Director
Gratuity practices are set by A&K and may change. I’ll confirm what’s included for your journey.
Before You Go
Preparing for Your Journey
Before You Go
In the weeks before departure, a few simple steps get you ready:
Send a copy of your passport, which A&K needs before it can confirm flights
Watch for your pre-travel documentation, with visa and luggage details
On Tailormade journeys, look for your itinerary in the A&K App about three to four weeks before departure
Pack for the luggage limits on any internal or charter flights
Most hotels allow check-in in the midafternoon, and early check-in can’t be guaranteed.
Helpful to Have Ready
A little preparation makes your first day effortless. Keep these details handy:
Passport details that match your reservation exactly
Flight and arrival information
Any dietary, mobility, or medical needs
Emergency contact information
On Small Group Journeys, the minimum age is 10 unless the journey notes otherwise, and a reasonable level of fitness is needed to enjoy each journey as intended.
Passports & Paperwork
Travel Documents & Entry Requirements
It is each traveler’s responsibility to carry proper documentation. Here’s what to have in order before you go.
Proof of Citizenship
A valid passport, valid at least 6 months beyond your return date
Visas where required
Green cards or other immigration documents, as applicable
Authorization documentation when traveling with minors
Names on reservations must match your passport exactly.
REAL ID
Since May 2025, U.S. travelers need a REAL ID-compliant license or other accepted ID, such as a passport, for domestic flights and certain federal facilities.
Travel Visas
Many destinations require a visa for U.S. and Canadian citizens, and A&K notes these in your pre-travel documentation. Your passport should also have enough blank pages for entry and exit stamps. Verify requirements through CIBTvisas, and I’ll confirm exactly what your itinerary needs.
ETIAS (Europe)
Europe’s new travel authorization for U.S. visitors is not yet in effect, and no launch date has been announced. I’ll let you know if it applies to your trip.
UK ETA
An Electronic Travel Authorisation is required for entry to the United Kingdom.
Health
A&K strongly encourages every guest to talk with their physician before traveling, and some destinations have their own vaccination rules.
Travel Advisories & Health Guidance
I strongly recommend reviewing travel advisories and health guidance before your trip so you’re fully prepared.
A few things that are helpful to know before you go.
Flexibility on the Road
Good to Know on the Road
A&K handles the details, and a little flexibility goes a long way. Here are a few things A&K travelers find helpful to know.
Around-the-Clock Support
A&K’s teams on the ground are on call 24/7 throughout your journey.
Itinerary Changes
A&K may adjust sightseeing, hotels, or riverboats when needed, and a smaller group never changes the published price.
Wildlife & Weather
On safari, wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, and weather can change the order of the day.
Leaving Early
If one traveler cancels or leaves a journey and another stays on, a supplement may apply for the remaining guest.
Travel Subject to Change
All travel is subject to schedule adjustments, itinerary changes, weather disruptions, and operational delays.
Someone has already thought of everything. All you have to do is enjoy the view.
Your Next Step
Let’s plan your journey.
Whether you already have a destination in mind or are just beginning to dream, I’d love to help you find the A&K journey that fits you best. I’ll compare itineraries and travel styles, apply every savings offer you qualify for, and take care of the details from your first question to your welcome home.
Prices and availability are subject to change at any time. Amenities, offers, and policies are set by Abercrombie & Kent and may change without notice. Photography courtesy of Abercrombie & Kent.
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