FAQ

Below are some questions commonly asked by those who travel with Ker & Downey. If you have a question that is not covered below, send us an email and we will be happy to assist you. You can also click to our staff page and find a travel expert to contact directly.

Question: Can I change the suggested destinations or accommodations in your itineraries?

Answer: Of course! That’s what separates Ker & Downey from the others – you create your own special itinerary based on your style, desires, taste, and budget.

Question: Have you experienced the destinations and properties you recommend?

Answer: Yes, we have! Each of our employees ventures to our many destinations at least once per year. They experience the luxury, style, activities, food, service, and the overall experience. Properties who pass our strict standards make the list. If you are interested in a property that is not on our list of suggested properties, just ask!

Question: Do you have any itineraries that would be fun for kids?

Answer: Yes, we can arrange specific itineraries that are designed with children – whether younger or older children. Need babysitting services while you go on safari? Do you want private rooms for nannies, grandparents, or others traveling in your party? We can accommodate and recommend experiences for just about any family and budget.

Question: Is going on safari safe?

Answer: There is always a risk when you are in the bush and sighting wild game. However, Ker & Downey recommends only those safari lodges that employ knowledgeable and professional guides and trackers. Your safety is everyone’s highest priority at all times and you can rest assured that your guide and tracker are of the highest caliber.

Question: Can you add some incredible adventures to an itinerary?

Answer: From the mild to the wild, talk to your expert about adding adventures that will leave you breathless. From white shark cage diving to zip lining through a Brazilian rainforest to a helicopter flip over Kruger National Park – we have just what it takes to get the juices flowing to make your experience incredible and unforgettable.

Question: We would like to include destinations in our itinerary that are not on your website. Do you offer them?

Answer: Yes, we do. Our list of destination offerings is growing at a rapid rate and just because you don’t see it on our website, doesn’t mean we can’t get you there with the same standards and expectations as our other destinations. Sometimes an area is very specialized, so you might not see it on our website. Feel free to ask and we can design what ever your heart desires.

We are here to help you. Talk to an expert & contact us today.

We cannot think of superlatives that would evenly closely measure up with the experience that you arranged for us. Each camp was placed perfectly in it’s own unique location.

Kalahari Plains -  No one believes that we visited the Central Kalahari because it was impossible to take a picture without flowers in it. The camp was almost totally self sustained with solar power and water filtration. The game was so unique. Our guide, Wilie, became our friend.

Mombo - One word “abundance!” The ”tent,” the overwhelming numbers of animals, the food, all combined together in one place. We learned so much from Tseppo, our guide.

Selinda - The staff and Moses our guide made this camp such a pleasure. The night game drive, the boat trip to see the Hippos, a walk with Moses at sundown with Wildebeest, Zebra, and our first Hyena made this a great way to end the journey.

Imagine our surprise to find a special bottle of wine with a note from you.

All in all we never missed a game drive, a meal, or an opportunity to learn from our hosts and fellow travelers.

There is no way you could best this experience.

Dan & Judy S. , Johnson City, TN