INTIMATE, INTENTIONAL, INSPIRING

We're honored by your desire to join us on this great adventure and are happy to extend a formal invitation to join us in Wyoming. Given how intimate the trips are, we take pride in rounding up inspiring, like-minded folks so know you will be as in awe of the journey as the people you'll meet.

 

Don't hesitate to shoot us a note or give us a ring if you have questions or just want to meet. You can email Dillon at hi@kin.travel or call +1 (203) 500-8486

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Can't wait to hang in Jackson!

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The Kin Fam

Payment

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Your requested beds and trip are yours for the taking!

We'll hold them for 72 hours before we open them back up. Initial deposit is 50% and balance is due 90 days prior.

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It's going to be an adventure of a lifetime, so trust your gut and lock it in!

Location 

 

Kenya lies on the equator and is roughly the size of Spain.
There are 52 tribes in Kenya each with their own tribal language though most speak Kiswahili as well as a tribal language. Cottars 1920’s luxury camp inhabits a 6000 hector private, community-owned conservancy at the edge of the Maasai Mara and Serengeti. 

Cancellations & Refunds

 

If you decide to cancel your trip, the following fees apply and are due to Kin Travel at the time (prior to departure) we receive written notice of your cancellation.

 

120 or more days: 20% of trip cost (80% refund)

81 - 119 days: 50% of trip cost (50% refund)

0 - 80 days: 100% of trip cost (no refunds)

Itinerary

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Our itinerary for Kenya is amid final touches between Calvin Cottar and Brian but it will include:

 

  • Private chartered flights for Kin fam from Nairobi to Cottar's (think champagne with Kin fam over the Great Rift Valley)

  • Game drives in Landcruisers with world-class guides and trackers throughout the 6,000 private reserve

  • Walking safaris with armed rangers

  • Night drives and bush bonfires

  • Morning runs with Maasai

  • Intimate community visits and cultural immersions with Maasai communities

  • Fireside safari tales and conservation talk with Calvin Cottar

  • School and market visits

  • Hike, swim and fishing at hidden waterfall

  • Bush baths, bush dinners, sundowners

  • Stargazing with resident astronomer

  • Many surprises

Arrival / Departure

 

You will arrive to Jomo Kenyatta Airport in Nairobi and our team will ferry you to nearby Wilson airport to catch our small chartered flight to the Maasai Mara. Departure will be the journey in reverse, potentially including a stop at the craft market and David Sheldrick elephant orphanage.

Weather

Winter weather in Jackson is gorgeous. 20-30 degrees during the day and colder in the evenings. Much of our time will be spent outside so be sure you are packing warm clothes with lots of layers. 

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Cash and Currencies

 

Cash will only be for a few bar tabs. If you plan to rent skis or snowboard equipment it will run you ~$50. We suggest a gratuity of $50/day for each person. Plan to budget ~$400 - $500 for the total trip.

Packing List

 

Jackson is cold in the winter so plan to pack warm, winter clothes and lots of layers. 

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  • Printouts of travel documents and important travel info

  • Warm, winter hat / sunglasses / sunscreen

  • Swimsuit

  • Sweaters, warm pants, and a winter jacket

  • Pants

  • Ski apparel / helmet / ski or snowboard equipment​​

*You'll also have the option to rent equipment at the ski resort.​

  • Small backpack or day bag

  • Athletic shoes and winter boots

  • Headlamp / small flashlight

  • Toiletries

  • Book / magazines

  • Offline playlists for jammin’

Food + Beverage

 

The Bentwood has built and refined a staff of true, career hospitality professionals. Meals are a mouth-watering introduction to inland and coastal African cooking traditions and modern, farm-fresh creations, largely drawn from an organic vegetable garden on property. All beverages, including cocktails, beer and wine are included.

 

The Kin team will send a form to gather your dietary restrictions a few weeks prior to the trip. If you are particularly hungry or require specific dietary foods / snacks, please plan to pack what you need.

Dancing

 

Start stretchin' it out baby. 

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Health and Vaccinations

 

As part of your package, we include a subscription to Flying Doctors Rescue Service for emergency evacuation but you will need to have your own travel insurance to cover health, transportation or trip cancellation liabilities. No specific vaccines are required if you are traveling from the US but we encourage you consulting the CDC website and your doctor if there are particular health concerns you have. Cottar's is a non-malarial area because of it's altitude and temperature but if you intend to travel to other areas, you may want to evaluate malaria risk. If you do pursue anti-malarials, Malerone is the best (Larium can have negative side effects).

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