INCLUSIVE SUSTAINABILITY
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Full room and board accommodations |
4 nights Nairobi Homestay 4 nights Beachfront Resort in Diani Beach & Mombasa 2 nights Luxury Safari Lodge in Amboseli National Park 1 night Luxury Safari Lodge in Lake Naivasha 1 night Luxury Safari Lodge in Lake Nakuru National Park 2 nights Luxury Safari Camp in Masai Mara National Reserve (All accommodations includes: double occupancy, private, comfortable bedrooms, complete bathrooms, running hot water showers, electricity, accessible WIFI)
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Meals |
14 Breakfasts, 14 Lunches, 14 Dinners
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Beverages |
Bottled mineral water
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Transportation |
Private driver & insured vehicle (AC included) / (airport pickup & drop- off included)
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Domestic Airfare |
Round trip domestic airfare to Mombasa Coast
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Full day Maasai & Mijikenda tribal village experiences |
Authentic village lunches Handmade jewelry made by the Maasai community & Shuka blanket Acceptance of guests taking up close photography and videos
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All activity fees |
Fort Jesus, Baby Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre, Shimoni Slave Caves
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Excursions |
Wasini Island Sailing & Snorkeling
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Wildlife Safari |
Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru National Park & Masai Mara National Reserve: park fees, private safari guide, 4x4 popup land cruiser
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Host Family Chats |
Numerous video chats with host family prior to arrival
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Dedicated Support |
A supervising representative accommodating the group to ensure main point of contact and customer service
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EXCLUSIVE ITINERARY
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DAY 0 JAMBO (WELCOME) TO KENYA |
Your adventure has begun! Receive a warm welcome from your host family as they greet you right outside the airport doors. Head to your Nairobi homestay to settle in and relax with your host family before a delicious home cooked dinner and overnight
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DAY 1 BABY ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE / GIRAFFE SANCTUARY / HOMESTAY |
Have breakfast then visit the baby elephant orphanage, known as the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. A world famous project which rehabilitates young elephants while educating the public on its conservation, allowing guests to get up close to see and feel these magnificent animals. Then, stop and visit the renowned Giraffe Centre, a local non-profit organization created for the protection of the highly endangered Rothschild Giraffe. An amazing experience offered to learn about the conservation requirements as well as the opportunity to observe and feed these elegant animals. After lunch, return to your homestay for the rest of the afternoon and evening to spend quality time with your host family
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DAY 2 MAASAI TRIBAL VILLAGE |
After breakfast, spend the entire day off the beaten path immersed into a Maasai Tribal Village to experience firsthand their rich and fascinating lives. The Maasai culture is one of the most recognized and famous tribes throughout Africa. Known for their traditional cow dung mud huts, drinking cowβs blood, dressing in colorful tribal clothing, high jumping skills, and living only amongst their own kind in remote areas; you will find yourself captivated every moment on this enriching, authentic experience. Return to your homestay for dinner and overnight stay
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DAY 3 FLIGHT TO MOMBASA COAST / FORT JESUS / OLD TOWN CITY TOUR |
Have an early morning breakfast and take a quick 1hr flight to the beautiful coast of Mombasa. Upon arrival, tour some of Mombasaβs celebrated landmarks; Moi Avenue (known for its giant elephant tusk monument) and Fort Jesus (a colonial fort built in the 1500βs during the East African slave trade era). Stroll through the streets of the multicultural Old Town of Mombasa while stopping for a delicious lunch overlooking the water. After lunch, explore the vibrancy of the local street markets. Head to your beachfront resort for dinner and overnight stay
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DAY 4 WASINI ISLAND SAILING & SNORKELING EXCURSION / SHIMONI SLAVE CAVES |
Start this exciting day with an early breakfast and then depart for Wasini Island. Set sail on a traditional dhow boat coasting the Indian ocean in search of dolphins. Jump into the warm, pristine waters and snorkel Kisite Marine National Park spotting endless amounts of colorful marine wildlife and coral reefs. Relax and indulge in a tropical seafood lunch on Wasini Island served right on the water. Continue on with a fascinating historical tour around Wasiniβs Fishing Village and the Shimoni Slave Caves learning its rich and ancient history. Return to your beachfront resort for dinner and overnight stay
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DAY 5 RELAXING DAY |
Enjoy a relaxing day spent by the pool or on the beach at your beachfront resort. Extra beach or water activities can be arranged at an additional cost
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DAY 6 INDIGENOUS MIJIKENDA VILLAGE IN THE SACRED KAYA FOREST |
After breakfast, take off to discover the Indigenous Mijikenda Tribe who live within the Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forest. Experience the cherished culture of the Mijikenda and learn about their unique customs of natural remedies, agriculture, traditional ceremonies, familial heritage, holy blessings, and much more. A rare and enchanting full day experience that will leave you speechless. Head to your beachfront resort for dinner and overnight stay
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DAY 7 WILDLIFE SAFARI IN AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK |
Greet the morning with breakfast then depart Mombasa by train en route to Amboseli National Park. Your private safari guide will pick you up from the train station and take you to your luxury safari lodge just in time for lunch. Then, set out for an afternoon game drive with the remarkable backdrop of the largest, snow-capped mountain in Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro. Encounter a diverse and vast array of wildlife including elephants, lions, antelopes, zebras, wildebeests, buffalo, and much more. Return after sunset to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay
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DAY 8 WILDLIFE SAFARI IN AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK |
After breakfast, head out for a full day in this photogenic national park with morning and afternoon game drives. Picnic lunch will be packed and served while on safari. Return back to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay
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DAY 9 WILDLIFE VIEWING AT LAKE NAIVASHA |
After breakfast, depart for Lake Naivasha. Along the drive, stop and savor the majestic geographic formation of the Great Rift Valley. Arrive just in time for lunch then set out for a peaceful canoe boat ride along the Crescent Island famous for its natural bird viewing, hippo sighting, and surreal scenery. After sunset, have dinner and overnight stay at your luxury safari lodge
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DAY 10 WILDLIFE SAFARI IN LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK |
After breakfast, leave for Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive in time for lunch at your luxury safari lodge, then spend the afternoon on a game drive capturing the elegance of its shimmering lake, home to thousands of flamingos, hundreds of different species of bird, rare and elusive white and black rhinos, grand baboons, and a large variety of carnivores and herbivores. After sunset, head to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay
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DAY 11 WILDLIFE SAFARI IN MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE |
Have breakfast then depart for the famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive at your luxury safari camp just in time for lunch, then head out for an afternoon game drive experiencing the exhilarating offerings of the national reserve searching for the magnificent and notable Big 5 and many other exotic animals. Return to your camp for dinner and overnight stay
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DAY 12 WILDLIFE SAFARI IN MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE |
After breakfast, head out for a full day driving the savannas with morning and afternoon game drives. Picnic lunch will be packed and served while on safari. Return to your camp for dinner and overnight stay
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DAY 13 MORNING SAFARI / FGM HOME / DEPART FOR NAIROBI |
After an early breakfast, enjoy one last morning game drive in search of big cats hunting their prey. On the way out of the national reserve, stop by the beautiful Olmalaika Trust. This inspiring experience gives our guests the opportunity to learn how the trust provides accommodations and a nurturing environment shielding young girls from previous trauma of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and childhood marriages, as well as offering opportunities for self-sufficiency. Promptly after, depart for Nairobi stopping for lunch along the way. Get reunited with your host family for your final evening together
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DAY 14 LOCAL STREET MARKETS / KWAHERI (GOODBYE) FROM KENYA |
Enjoy your final Kenyan breakfast. Then visit some of Nairobiβs biggest local street markets to find last minute artifacts and souvenirs and discover lots of varieties of curios, paintings, drawings, jewelry, clothes and fabrics with East African prints hand-made by local Kenyan artisans. Have lunch then pack up to depart for the airport for an afternoon/evening flight home
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