Kenya is an enchanting country and few places in the world can better its varied tourist attractions. The overwhelming appeal of the wildlife sanctuaries, glorious beaches, breathtaking scenery in a vast and unspoilt land, an almost perfect climate, sophisticated accommodation and a hospitable happy people. With the gifts of nature bestowed in such profusion, Kenya remains the first choice country to visit in Africa. There is so much to see and do the dilemma lies in deciding what to leave out of a Kenyan safari.
After the hard work put in by the incentive award winners, they can now enjoy a holiday like no other. In the national parks and reserves they can enjoy watching the wild animals from close proximity from open top vehicles.
Day 1; Nairobi- Sweetwaters Tented Camp
On arrival at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and commence your safari driving north to Sweetwaters Tented Camp. Check in and lunch will be served. Later 1500hrs leave for a game drive in the sanctuary and encounter several species of wildlife. Visit the chimpanzees at Sweetwaters, and if the weather permits go for a boat ride down the river. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day 2; Sweetwaters – Samburu National Reserve
After breakfast you will proceed to Samburu arriving at your camp in time for lunch. Relax and spend the rest of the afternoon game watching. The area around the life-giving Uaso Nyiro River is home to the rare and beautiful species of Northern Kenya such as Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk gazelle and the Somali ostrich. Elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and other plains game are also abundant. Dinner and overnight at the Samburu Intrepids Club.
Day 3; Samburu National Reserve
Breakfast at the camp and spend a full day in Samburu. After breakfast you will be met by Samburu tribe’s men and dressed up for your visit to a Samburu village. Leave the camp and walk to the village. Upon arrival there will be a welcome song by Samburu women followed by a briefing of the village. Spend the day with the tribe’s people to fetch wood and water. Learn how to make fire the Samburu way (twirling sticks), women will clean milking gourds as the men go outside the village to usher in livestock from grazing. You will be shown to milk the animals (goats) and also participate when the Samburu elders pray and talk about issues concerning the village well being. Lunch in the village. In the afternoon learn the Samburu beadwork, leatherwork, weaving hut building and traditional games. In the early evening there will be a cultural lecture and/or story telling session for everyone, the return to your camp for a well deserved shower. Dinner & overnight at Samburu Intrepids Club.
Day 4;Samburu - Lake Naivasha
After breakfast drive from Samburu, into the Rift Valley to your lodge situated on the hills overlooking Lake Naivasha one of the many beautiful Rift Valley Lakes, and home to thousands of flamingos and other bird and animal life. Arrive for a late lunch. Check in and spend the afternoon to relax with several activities to choose from such as golf, tennis, swimming. Dinner and overnight at the Great Rift Valley lodge.
Day 5; Lake Naivasha
Breakfast at the lodge. In the morning you will have the opportunity to visit the communities living on Mount Eburru. You visit the three communities living on the mountain. They are people from the Kikuyu, Turkana and Ndorobo tribes. The Ndorobo are the indigenous and most interesting. The two other tribes are new arrivals from different parts of Kenya, but are of interest in their own right. You also visit a local school where the children are always ready to sing for the visitor. The visit will take approx. 2 hours.
Return to the lodge for lunch. The second cultural experience today is to a Maasai Centre and also a visit to Crater Lake. The visit to the Maasai centre will show you how the Maasai people live. At Crater Lake you will go on a walking safari on the rim of the lake in search of the shy black & white colobus monkey. Drive back to the lodge in time for dinner and overnight at Great Rift Valley Lodge.
Day 6; Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara National Reserve
Continue across the floor of The Great Rift Valley, the longest rift in the crust of the earth, to the Masai Mara. You will spend two nights in this natural paradise among zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, buffalo, elephant, antelope and gazelle. You will encounter prides of lion resting in the shade of acacia trees or lying low in the grass in wait for their next meal. There is a good chance of spotting cheetah and the shy leopard.
Arrive in time for lunch. After enjoying your sumptuous lunch at our restaurant, seats are always arranged at 14.15 under the Historical sausage tree near the main area whereby the Camp Cultural Lecturer will give you a fascinating interesting and educative lecture on the culture of the Masai who have inhabited the Mara region for the last 300 years with each of the succeeding generation finding no pleasure to hunt any wild game animals for food unless under severe times of famine. The lecturer will talk on the history, homestead, and roles of one in the community, the different stages of life, the modern Maasai and the changes taking place within the community. Afternoon game viewing in Maasai Mara. Dinner and overnight at Keekorok Lodge.
Day 7; Masai Mara National Reserve
Spend early morning game viewing with lunch and a siesta at the lodge. Afternoon visit to a traditional Maasai village in the middle of the Mara, constructed with natural materials from the orange - leafed croton shrubs will give you an experience you have always longed for. Here you have a chance to interact with people who have maintained their unique cultural ways of life for many decades. Tall and elegant with narrowly plaited hair painted in red ochre, the village warriors (Moran) performs cultural dances thrilling to the bottom of the heart leaving you with lasting memories to take home. Return to your lodge with a game drive en route. In the evening it is time for a well-deserved shower and a refreshing drink by the campfire before dinner. Overnight at the lodge.
Day 8; Masai Mara National Reserve - Nairobi
After breakfast return to Nairobi arriving at midday for lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant. Later transfer to the next destination. P
OBAMA HOME CIRCUIT
Experience Kenya and its 'melting pot' appeal as the people of West, African plains and forests meet in this bustling East African state. Throughout history western and European influences have had their effect on the cultural fabric of Kenya and what you see and feel today on your Kenya cultural safari is undoubtedly an eclectic fusion of the best with the indigenous ethnic.
The most important colonial tradition that survives in Kenya is the concept of safari tours that was thought of by the first European settlers who wanted to discover this magic world.
Travel to deep into the enthralling Masai land and tour the Kenya wildernesses where man and beast have lived in perfect harmony since time immemorial. Let the mountains, forests, lakes and coasts of Kenya weave their spell on you on your Kenya cultural safari.
See the land of Mombasa and Nairobi and watch with wonder as local tribes perform wild rituals that are enthralling.
We partake to facilitate your opportunity to explore and enjoy the diverse cultural and traditional practices of different tribes of Kenya.
The major tribes in Kenya are Luo, Kalenjin, Kamba, Kikuyu and Luhya which together account for 70% of the total population. In their rural homes, these tribes exhibit distinct cultural code of practices and traditions peculiar to each [pretty different from the others]. We are flexible in these itineraries as the number of days depends on which tribe, season, occasion and distance from the starting point
10 DAYS NAIVASHA/ NAKURU/ KISUMU/WAGUSU/ GOT RAMOGI
Day 1; Nairobi-lake Naivasha
The tour starts at 9.30am from Nairobi heading to Naivasha with a brief stop at the viewpoint of the Great Rift Valley. On arrival, settle at a hotel or camp. After lunch, visit Lake Naivasha (fresh water lake in the rift valley) for birds, hippos and plain game. Boat ride to the crescent island is magnificent combined with a walk to see the game. Dinner and night at your hotel or camp.
Day 2; Naivasha- Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast visit the Hell’s Gate National Park, one of the unique reserves where one can walk or ride a bicycle amongst the animals. The landscape is beautiful. Have lunch before heading further west to L. Nakuru National Park. Settle at your hotel and have a relaxed evening. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3; lake Nakuru- Kericho Tea Zones
An early breakfast is followed by a thorough game drive to see the black and white rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, waterbuck and millions of flamingoes from which the reserve derives its name the pink lake. This is a bird watchers paradise. After lunch, drive to Kericho for dinner and overnight.
Day 4;Kericho Town- Kisumu City
An early breakfast leaves us with time to walk in the tea estates and especially the renowned Tea Hotel to see leaves being picked (it’s in the center of estates surrounded by manicured lawns]. After lunch, proceed to Kisumu, a town on the shores of L. Victoria (the biggest fresh water lake in Africa: second the world over). Dinner and night at a Kisumu Hotel.
Day 5; Kisumu City
Early morning, visit the impala game park for the antelopes, ostriches and a few caged mammals. A chance to see Hippos in their natural habit at close range. Dunga beach is well known for fishing and possibility to see the rare swamp antelopes sitatunga. After lunch, take a city tour including the museum, one of the oldest markets in Kenya and slum dwelling. Dinner and night in your hotel.
Day 6; Kisumu City – Wagusu Village
After breakfast, leave Kisumu to Wagusu via Kit-Mikayi, a legendary stone of the area. Lunch at Bondo, dinner and overnight at the village. Sunset is magnificent and the air is fresh with a deafening silence at night. Look at the sky, the lake and contrast it to where you stand.
Day 7; Wagusu Village Activities
CULTURAL TOURS
Wake up for breakfast and take a walk in the area to see the difference between your place and Kenya. This is where Kenya lives. The local food, brew, gold mines, blacksmiths and the history of the tribe and the community here. The panoramic view you may want the day to be longer. Dinner and night at the village.
Day 8; Wagusu Village Activities
Depending on the day, a hunting spree is possible, boat ride that takes us to see the monitor lizards, birds and for fishing encounter with the locals is enjoyable. Lunch is in a hotel at Wagusu. Afternoon is spent exploring the area more meeting people who look after cattle e.t.c. dinner and overnight at the village.
Day 9; Wagusu- Got Ramogi- Kisumu
Leave Wagusu after breakfast for Got Ramogi, a legendary mountain from where Ramogi (the great grandfather of the tribe) started life. It is naturally uninterrupted and has some of the oldest trees and is frequented by many traditional doctors for many reasons. Walk through the forest and after lunch, leave for Kisumu. Have a relaxed evening at a Kisumu hotel. Nightlife can be experienced this day to celebrate the expedition made.
Day 10; Kisumu- Nairobi
After breakfast, leave Kisumu for Nairobi with lunch enroute. The tour ends in Nairobi at around 5.oo pm.Connect to your destination.