Black Girl Magic Trip to Kenya

Jun 17 - Jun 28, 2026

INCLUSIONS: airport transfers, all accommodations, meals as listed (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner), roundtrip flights to/from Lamu, private safari guide, private safari land cruiser, all game drives, all park fees, all conservancy fees, visit to GCC, visit to Masai Village, boat transfers in Lamu, walking tour of Shela, Swahili cooking class, sunset dhow trip, lunch sail, visit with Ubunifu Lamu, and all bank/wire processing fees.

At The Village Experience, travel inspires impact. To date, TVE has operated over 900 responsible tourism programs around the world. Our programs have immersed nearly 3,500 travelers into our partner communities and impacted more than 30,000 people on the ground. Together, we have implemented programs to tackle social justice issues such as access to education & healthcare, women’s empowerment, and sustainability in these communities.

It is only through this unique relationship of responsible travel + philanthropy, that we have been able to raise more than $3,800,000 for our partner communities. You inspire and contribute to the impact…so keep traveling with The Village Experience!

Pricing

$7199 – Per person – Double occupancy
$8499 – Per person – Single occupancy

Payment schedule:

November 1, 2024 – $1500

April 1, 2025 – $1500

September 1, 2025 – $1500

January 15, 2026 – Final balance along with flight itinerary, passport image and travel insurance information

Itinerary

June 17– Arrive to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. Check into hotel convenient to the airport for the evening.

June 18 – Meet your safari guide in the morning and proceed to the Giraffe Conservation Center to get up close and personal with these gentle giants. After lunch, drive to Nanyuki at the foothills of Mount Kenya. Check into hotel with views of the mountain and relax for the evening. (B, D)

June 19 – Game drives today in Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Be on the lookout for elephant, hyena, lion, zebra, buffalo, giraffe and more. This is a rhino conservancy so both black and white rhino abound. Visit Baraka, the Blind Rhino, in the afternoon. Return to hotel in the afternoon. (B,L,D)

June 20 – Morning visit to Solio Conservancy – this park has more black and white rhino than you could ever imagine. Take in the beautiful backdrop of Mount Kenya. Visit the newly opened Animal Orphanage in time to feed the baby animals. After lunch, return to Nairobi and check into hotel overlooking Nairobi National Park. (B)

June 21 – Morning drive to the famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Check into tented camp in time for lunch. Afternoon visit to a traditional Masai Village to support their community tourism project. Relax and enjoy the bonfire in the evening. (B,L,D)

June 22 & 23 – Game drives in the Masai Mara to go in search of the Big 5 – lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, and elephant. Be on the lookout for cheetah, hyena, jackal, annd more! All meals at camp. (B,L,D)

June 24 – Morning drive to Wilson Airport in Nairobi to connect to afternoon flight to Lamu Island. Transfer via boat to Shela Village. Check into Swahili style accommodations. Enjoy a relaxing evening or a drink overlooking the Indian Ocean. (B)

June 25– Lazy morning to relax and enjoy the beach. We can schedule some massages during this time as well. In the afternoon, enjoy an artisan shopping tour of Shela Village to support our friends at LuLu Stories, African Corner, Natural Lamu, Aman, Ikeno, Ali Lamu, and more – all fun handmade products from the region. In the evening, join the Shela Women’s Association for an evening samosa making class and Swahili dinner. This is a great way to support the local women of the village and learn about Swahili culture. It’s a proud project of The Village Experience. (B,D)

June 26– Today, board Hippo Dhow and set sail around the channels. Anchor to enjoy the beach, swim in the Indian Ocean, and enjoy a fresh seafood bbq. Hippo Dhow is one of our responsible tourism partners on the island. Return to Shela in the afternoon. (B,L)

June 27 – Meet the kids of Ubunifu Lamu Initiative and participate in a project with them in the morning. This project focuses on teaching art, music, dance, yoga, etc to the most vulnerable children of Mararani Village (located in the dunes behind Shela). Share lunch with the kids onsite. Evening sunset sail on Hippo Dhow. (B)

June 28 – Transfer to airport for flight back to JKIA. Day rooms at airport hotel until evening flights home. (B)

Flight Reservations

Arrival & Departure: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Vaccinations

Visit the Center for Disease Control website for up-to-date requirements (www.cdc.gov) and/or speak with a local travel doctor regarding vaccinations.

Recommendations for Kenya include:
Hepatitis A & B
Polio
Typhoid
Yellow Fever
Anti-Malarial Medication

NOTE: We also advise that you speak with your doctor regarding a prescription for an antibiotic to combat food and water borne illnesses.

To learn more go to the Health Information for Travelers to Kenya page on the CDC website.

Required Documents

- Passport – Your passport must have at least two blank pages and a minimum of six months’ validity from the date of entry.
- eTA – Apply for your eTA one month in advance at the following link: https://www.etakenya.go.ke/en
- Travel Insurance – Medical evacuation, repatriation and medical coverage are required by The Village Experience. We strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation and trip interruption coverage.

REGISTER | BLACK GIRL MAGIC TRIP TO KENYA

Personal Information

Name*
First Last
Gender as Identified on your Passport*
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone*
Email*
Dietary Restrictions / Special Needs
Emergency Contact Name*
First Last
Emergency Contact Phone*
Passport Information (optional)
Please complete the passport section to the best of your knowledge.
Passport Number
Place of Issue
Date of Issue (mm/dd/yyyy)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date of Expiration (mm/dd/yyyy
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Nationality
Rooming (required)
Please check the appropriate rooming options, and if you have a roomate, please include their name below. Note: If we are unable to secure you a roommate, you will need to pay the single supplement cost.
Note: If we are unable to secure you a roommate, you will need to pay the single supplement cost.*
- Have a Roommate
- Request a Roommate
- Request Single Supplement
Roommate's name
Travel Insurance Information
Company Insurance Name
Company Insurance Policy #
I have read and hereby agree to be bound by the terms of TVE's Liability Release & Code of Conduct*
You can find the The Village Experience's Liability Release & Code of Conduct, HERE.
I have read and hereby agree to be bound by the terms of TVE's Traveler's Agreement, Cancellation Policies and Media Release.*
You can find the terms of TVE's Traveler's Agreement, Cancellation Policies and Media Release: HERE.
Do you have additional travelers
- Yes
- No
Number of additional travelers
Additional traveler 1
Name
First Last
Gender as Identified on your Passport*
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Dietary Restrictions / Special Needs
Email*
Emergency Contact Name*
First Last
Emergency Contact Phone*
Passport Information (optional)
Please complete the passport section to the best of your knowledge.
Passport Number
Date of Issue (mm/dd/yyyy)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date of Expiration (mm/dd/yyyy
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Nationality
Place of Issue
Additional traveler 2
Name
First Last
Gender as Identified on your Passport*
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Dietary Restrictions / Special Needs
Email*
Emergency Contact Name*
First Last
Emergency Contact Phone*
Passport Information (optional)
Please complete the passport section to the best of your knowledge.
Passport Number
Date of Issue (mm/dd/yyyy)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date of Expiration (mm/dd/yyyy
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Nationality
Place of Issue
Additional traveler 3
Name
First Last
Gender as Identified on your Passport*
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Dietary Restrictions / Special Needs
Email*
Emergency Contact Name*
First Last
Emergency Contact Phone*
Passport Information (optional)
Please complete the passport section to the best of your knowledge.
Passport Number
Date of Issue (mm/dd/yyyy)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date of Expiration (mm/dd/yyyy
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Nationality
Place of Issue
Additional traveler 4
Name
First Last
Gender as Identified on your Passport*
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Dietary Restrictions / Special Needs
Email*
Emergency Contact Name*
First Last
Emergency Contact Phone*
Passport Information (optional)
Please complete the passport section to the best of your knowledge.
Passport Number
Date of Issue (mm/dd/yyyy)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date of Expiration (mm/dd/yyyy
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Nationality
Place of Issue
Additional traveler 5
Name
First Last
Gender as Identified on your Passport*
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Dietary Restrictions / Special Needs
Email*
Emergency Contact Name*
First Last
Emergency Contact Phone*
Passport Information (optional)
Please complete the passport section to the best of your knowledge.
Passport Number
Date of Issue (mm/dd/yyyy)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date of Expiration (mm/dd/yyyy
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Nationality
Place of Issue
Payment
Number of Travelers*
Payment Options*
Total
$0.00
Credit Card

American Express
Discover
MasterCard
Visa
Supported Credit Cards: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Card Number Expiration Date Security Code Cardholder Name
CAPTCHA