12 days Cultural immersion and heritage safari tour

Upon arrival at J.K.I.A NBO Airport, you will be met and transferred to the hotel in the city. Depending on arrival time, a visit to Bomas of Kenya can be organized after settling in. “Boma” is a Swahili word for homestead, and this is what you will find at this famous venue located a few minutes’ drive from the city Centre. The site introduces you to Kenya’s 16 major tribes and the homesteads reflect the diversity of the country’s rich culture. The highlight of the tour is a display of traditional dances and acrobatic shows performed at the venues expansive arena. After the show have dinner in one of the great restaurants of the capital city.

Meals & overnight stay in Nairobi

After breakfast, visit Kiambethu tea farm in Limuru, located on the edge of the Great Rift Valley. The region enjoys the perfect climate needed for year-round tea cultivation. The farm house is set within beautiful gardens surrounded by acres of endless tea fields. The guided tour takes you through the history of Kenyan tea growing. Visit the colonial farmhouse and walk in the forest which is home to the Colobus monkey and other wildlife. Lunch and afternoon tea are included. After lunch, drive towards Fairview Coffee Estate to immerse in the intricate details of the coffee-making process from the budding of the flowers to the final cup of freshly brewed coffee.

Dinner & overnight in Nairobi

After breakfast you will depart to Kirinyaga at Mwea Tebere rice fields, the traditional rice growing area of Kenya, along the drainage basins of Rivers Nyamindi and Thiba which supply the irrigation water. Rice farming here is lucrative but challenging. It is a venture that has transformed lives of many locals both economically and socially. One can see many endemic birds in the rice fields. You will have a picnic lunch out in the open fields whilst you enjoy the countryside scenery drive via makutano, Sagana through Karatina the largest open air market in East Africa before proceeding to mountain. Later in the evening arrive to Nyeri.

Dinner & Overnight at Aberdare country club

After breakfast drive to Nyahururu. We shall have lunch at Thompson’s Falls Lodge, which overlooks the mighty falls discovered by Joseph Thompson in 1883. Thomson Falls plunge from 72m high on the Ewaso Narok River on the far northern end of the Aberdare Ranges. This waterfall is very close to the geographical equator of the earth. You can hike all the way up close to the falls or enjoy the views from a wooden platform. This place has peaceful, humidly beautiful and serene environment. Spend the afternoon visiting the town market area and the surroundings.

Lunch,Dinner & Overnight at Thompson’s Falls Lodge- Nyahururu.

After breakfast, check out to Nakuru to visit the dormant Menengai Crater, which bubbles up every so often, causing faults that break up the highway nearby. Thereafter we shall proceed for lunch, visit Lake Nakuru National Park in the afternoon to view the magnificent pink flamingoes and other birds on the lake. The lake has a protected sanctuary for endangered species, like pelicans, cormorants, black-winged stilts, avocets and migrant European birds. Beside its magnificent bird life, it is also one of the best places in Kenya to see both black and white rhino. Watch these magnificent mammals grazing the shoreline of the lake or wallowing in the mud. One can also see Rothschild’s giraffe here, a resident population of tree­ climbing lions, leopards and more.

Dinner & overnight in Nakuru.

Depart for the world-famous Maasai Mara Reserve after breakfast. Nearby Nakuru there are two lookouts with great views, The Baboon cliff and the Out of Africa lookout – a great place to stop before driving further to the Mara. The drive will take several hours and you will reach the camp in late afternoon.  After lunch and relaxation, we shall set on an evening game drive.

Dinner and overnight in maasai mara

Spend the day in Mara viewing wildlife and have a picnic lunch in the open plains. Visit the hippo pools where crocodiles and hippos bask lazily in the sun, this is a natural ‘corridor’ for the annual migration of the wildebeest as they cross from Tanzania to Kenya. In the afternoon stop at the Masai village to jump with them in a rhythmic dance and learn how to make fire without matches. The Maasai people occupy vast areas of Southern Kenya and is the dominant ethnic group surrounding the Masai Mara. This nomadic, warrior tribe which once held vast swathes of pre-colonial Kenya, still retain many of their traditions as they live largely untouched by modern day civilization.

Overnight in Maasai mara

Early morning game drive and back to the camp for breakfast. After breakfast you will be dropped off at the airstrip to take a flight to Lamu via Wilson in Nairobi. From Wilson airport connect with the afternoon flight to Lamu. Upon arrival, you will be met for a boat transfer toward the hotel. Spend the rest of the evening on leisure. The town was founded in the 14th century and it contains many fine examples of Swahili architecture. The old city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as “the oldest and best­ preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa”.

Dinner & overnight in Lamu

The Kenyan coast feels like a different world from the Savannahs of Safari country. Low lying & sandy, indented by mangrove lined creeks, & shaded by nodding palm trees, the coast blends the bright light and colours of the tropics with sparkling azure blue of the Indian Ocean. Where you squint through the afternoon sunlight you will watch traditional lantern rigged dhows sailing out beyond the coral reefs. A place steeped in history, a veritable paradise of sugar white, crystal clear waters and dramatic scenery. Dinner & overnight In Lamu.

Encounter the ancient Swahili culture in charming villages. Visit the pure coastal settlements, a collection of fascinating villages steeped in timeless tradition, embodying the life of a Kenyan, in all its simplicity. Become a local for the day and fall in love with genuine traditions, arts and crafts, habits, and local homemade meals. Lamu once a center for the slave trade has a population which is ethnically diverse. Lamu was on the main Arabian trading routes, and as a result, the population is largely Muslim. The island has no motorized vehicles. Transportation and other heavy work are done with the help of donkeys.

Meals & Overnight in Lamu

Lamu is a place where time slows down. Peaceful, tropical, laid back, bohemian – and still un spoilt by mass tourism: it is a place like no other. Life here revolves around long beach strolls; dhow sailing and exploration of the old Swahili settlements with their unique coral stone town houses. If you want to adopt the laid back pace of life, enjoy a blend of the African and Middle Eastern cuisines, then Lamu is the perfect gateway for you. Snorkel with turtles and watch dolphins during glass bottom boat rides. Spend lazy days in the sun, enjoying the vivid colors of the Indian Ocean.

Meals & Overnight in Lamu.

Kwaheri ya kuonana! [Simply meaning bye and see you again]

Today is the time for one last beachfront breakfast before you’re transferred to Manda airport to catch the midday scheduled flight to J.K.l.A to connect to your international flight. Alternatively, there are also international flights leaving from Mombasa Airport. Choose the most convenient way. If you have time in Nairobi, enjoy a nice Kenyan meal at one of the many good restaurants in the capital city or enjoy the clubbing life of this city. There are charming hidden places to visit, Dining and shopping are very good here. Today enjoy a relaxing time at the lodge or head out to one of the good local restaurant for a dining experience.

• Accommodation as specified in the itinerary on Full board basis in the lodge/camp
• The accommodation often gets full during the high season and is only confirmed upon making a deposit. Kindly book early to ensure you don’t miss your preferred accommodation.
• Exclusive transport in a Safari Tour vehicle with a Game viewing roof hatch and UHF radio
• Private Safari game drives for the tour
• Domestic Flights in Kenya
• Services of a certified Professional, English-speaking Driver Guide including all his expenses & allowances
• Fuel, driver and car park fees, driver’s allowance
• All Park entry fees for clients, driver guide and vehicle
• 24-hour Back Up support if required

• International flight tickets and visa costs.
• Tips, drinks, laundry, calls, and all such costs of a personal nature.
• Personal Insurance cover
• Attractions, and events not included in your itinerary
• Credit Card Surcharge of 5 to 7% will apply or Bank Transfer Fees of USD 50.
• Fees of USD 50