The festive season carries with it a unique kind of magic: twinkling lights, family reunions, and a desire to slow down and savour life’s beautiful moments. For travelers living with disabilities, the season also comes with a familiar checklist that prioritizes accessibility, comfort, safety, and dignity throughout the journey.
Every traveler deserves that same spark of anticipation: the promise of new memories waiting just beyond the horizon. Here at Kendirita Tours, we believe that inclusive travel makes the world better for everyone. And whether you dream of a safari in the heart of Kenya or a relaxed holiday by the coast, thoughtful planning can help you ensure the experience is stress-free and filled with joy.
Plan Early for a Seamless Festive Escape
Festive-season travel gets very busy very fast. If you or someone you’re traveling with has accessibility needs, giving yourself more planning time allows service providers to support you fully. A few helpful steps include:
- Share your accessibility requirements upfront: Inform your airline or travel agency in advance if you require airport escort services, wheelchair assistance through immigration, or priority boarding. For accommodation, clarify essentials such as a roll-in shower, grab bars, a raised toilet seat, lower beds, or wider doorways.
- Confirm logistics in detail: Before booking, ask for room measurements, photos, and confirmation of accessibility features like ramps, elevators, paved pathways, and wheelchair-friendly viewing decks. Also, confirm that transfer vehicles are suitable and that key facilities, such as restaurants or pools, are reachable without barriers.
- Ask about adaptive equipment: Adaptive equipment expands your access and independence, allowing you to enjoy more of your surroundings with confidence. Many lodges and safari providers in Kenya are investing in inclusivity. Some now offer vehicles with removable seats to accommodate wheelchairs, lift systems to help guests board comfortably, or step stools and extra handrails for added stability.
One of the joys of booking with Kendirita is that our travel experts work with trusted partners to verify these arrangements in advance, so our travelers don’t face unexpected barriers upon arrival.
Freedom to Explore and Support Within Reach
Traveling with a disability doesn’t necessarily mean needing assistance every moment. It simply means having the freedom to explore without worry, knowing that if you do need support, it will be available to you.
Our holiday travel team helps curate experiences that strike this balance: accessible game drives, smooth transfers, customized festive dinners, and everything in between. You choose what you’d like assistance with, and we handle the rest discreetly.
Because Memories Matter Most
At the heart of it, travel is about connection: with nature, with culture, and with those we hold dear. And the festive season reminds us that joy should be shared. Things like catching the sunrise on Christmas morning, taking a stroll along the Indian Ocean, or a family photo in the wild: these are the moments that stay with us long after the holidays are over.
So, this festive season, don’t hold back from making memories. You deserve to feel the excitement of the journey as much as the destination. And we are here to make your festive travel smooth, empowering, and filled with wonder—just as it should be.
Writer: Winnie Wekesa