*Kenya Bucket List

Every Village Experience Responsible Tourism Program Includes the Following:

One on one consultation with our travel experts
Private registration and trip page
Pretrip Packet
Handpicked accommodations
Experienced Private Guide
Artisan shopping opportunities
Our favorite tour activities
Donation to one of TVE’s community partners

Kenya is located on the northeast coast of the African continent boasting stunning Indian Ocean coastline, savannahs full of wildlife, Lake Victoria, and The Great Rift Valley. Home to the famous Maasai Mara National Park, Amboseli National Park, Samburu National Park, and many more expect to see lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, rhino and more on game drives throughout your trip.

Experience the hospitality of the people who have intertwined the culture of their ancient ancestors into everyday modern life. The Village Experience can introduce you to local communities in a unique way including cooking classes, visits to Women’s cooperatives, time with local families, walking tours, and visits to social enterprises.

An experience in Kenya should include time in the Lamu Archipelago, a Unesco World Heritage Site, and home to well preserved Islamic and Swahili cultures. A visit to Lamu Island would not be complete without several boat rides aboard a local dhow on the warm Indian Ocean. Wooden dhow boats were historically used to transport goods and spices between the Middle East, India and Africa. The influences of these journeys can still be seen throughout the island in the food, architecture and handicrafts. Add Kenya to your bucket list today.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrive to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. Transfer to hotel for the evening.

Day 2 – Morning drive to the Masai Mara Reserve. Check into your tented camp in time for lunch. Relax and enjoy the bonfire in the evening. (B,L,D)

Days 3/4 – Safari days in the famous Masai Mara Reserve. Go in search of the Big Five – Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Rhino, and Elephant. All meals at camp. (B,L,D)

Day 5 – Check out of camp. Visit a local Masai community in the morning. Depart for Nairobi, visit the Giraffe Conservation Center, and check into hotel for the evening. (B)

Day 6 – Morning drive to Nanyuki near Mount Kenya. Enjoy lunch upon arrival. Afternoon safari in Solio Conservancy – home to many black and white rhino. Check into boutique hotel in the afternoon. (B)

Day 7 – Morning hike to the clear blue pools of Ngare Ndare Forest. Be on the lookout for Forest Elephants. Stop for lunch. Visit the Mount Kenya Animal Orphanage in the afternoon. (B)

Day 8 – Check out of hotel and enjoy a morning safari in Ol Pejeta Conservancy. This park boasts large numbers of rhino and all of the Big 5. After lunch, head back to Nairobi for overnight. (B)

Day 9 – Morning flight to the Lamu Archipelago on the Swahili Coast of Kenya. Meet your guide and transfer via boat to Shela Village. Check into your Swahili style accommodations. Enjoy a sunset cruise on Hippo Dhow in the evening. (B)

Day 10 – Morning visit to one of TVE’s partner community projects. Enjoy some artisan shopping and coffee in the afternoon. In the evening, join the Shela Women’s Association for a samosa making class and Swahili dinner. (B,D)

Day 11 – Embark on a day of sailing around the island with our partners at Hippo Dhow. The crew will cook a fresh fish bbq on the boat while you enjoy the Indian Ocean and the beach. Return to Shela in the afternoon. (B,L)

Day 12 – Transfer to airport for the morning flight back to Nairobi. Connect to international flight home. (B)

Flight Reservations

Arrival & Departure: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)