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Kenya: Cultural Encounters and Wildlife Safari

9 Days from $5,990 USD / person

Adventure & Outdoors

Heritage & Culture

Nature & Landscapes

Wildlife & Safaris

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Itinerary Summary
Itinerary Details
Price & Inclusions
Guest Reviews

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Adventure & Outdoors

Heritage & Culture

Nature & Landscapes

Wildlife & Safaris

Itinerary Summary

Day
Place
Hotel Opts
1 – 3
Nairobi
Highlights: Contemporary African Art & Culture, National Museum, Nairobi National Park
Tamarind Tree Hotel
Fairview Hotel
3 – 6
Laikipia – Community Reserves
Highlights: Cultural Encounters with Pastoral Communities, Endangered Species, Spectacular Landscapes
Il Ngwesi
Il Ngwesi
6 – 9
Masai Mara
Highlights: Large Concentration of Wildlife, Maasai People, Balloon Safaris
Tipilikwani Mara Camp
Encounter Mara
9 – 9
Nairobi
Highlights: Contemporary African Art & Culture, National Museum, Nairobi National Park
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Itinerary Details

Day 1 – 3

International Arrival

You will be transferred from Nairobi airport to your hotel in a private vehicle

2 Nights

Nairobi

Spend some downtime! As the largest city of East Africa, you can experience contemporary urban African life in Nairobi with colorful street markets, authentic African cuisine, and a buzzing nightlife. Discover the National Museum or explore Kenya’s historic roots with a visit to the Karen Blixen Museum. Feed giraffes in the Giraffe Center or get very close to baby elephants and cheetah in the David Sheldrick Center and animal orphanage. On Nairobi’s doorstep, enjoy afternoon walks and spectacular sundowners in the Ngong Hills, or head to Nairobi National Park for the the only place in the world to witness wild lions against the backdrop of skyscrapers.

Included activities

An uplifting day with Kenyan women

Get ready for an uplifting day with an inspirational group of Kenyan women. Visit a Women’s Empowerment Centre, a hive of activity as women are busy learning various skills to help them on their journey to self-sustainability! You could find them in a sewing class, making candles, beading jewellery, or studying business management to enable them to start their own small businesses. Get to know some of the women who have graduated from the 18-month program as they share their stories over a cup of hot Kenya chai and give you deep insights into Kenyan culture, traditions and the challenges they have both faced and overcome. You can share your personal and professional experience with the women and learn from one another. In the afternoon, visit some of the women who have returned home to their Masai village on the outskirts of Nairobi to get a glimpse of their daily life and for more sharing, learning and laughter!

Hotel options

Tamarind Tree Hotel – Opt 1
Room Standard
Meals Breakfast
Style International
Fairview Hotel – Opt 2
Room Business Room
Meals Breakfast
Style International
Day 3 – 6

You will be transferred from your hotel to Nairobi airport in a private vehicle

Flight to Laikipia (1 hr)

Transfer to your accommodation (2 hrs)

3 Nights

Laikipia – Community Reserves

Laikipia in central Kenya offer exclusive nature and wildlife experiences far away from the beaten path and in diverse scenery – from the edge of the Great Rift Valley, to the peaks of snow-capped Mount Kenya, with vast plains and verdant grasslands, interspersed with rocky hills, rivers, and waterholes. Laikipia is also home to colorful pastoral communities and therefore offers authentic cultural encounters off-the-beaten path – enjoy a unique experience in a community-owned lodge in stunning surroundings that offers you the opportunity to interact with your hosts and gain a deep understanding of African everyday life.

Included activities

Il Ngwesi: Morning & Evening game drive, one cultural manyatta visit and bushwalk

Discover the Community Reserves in beautiful Laikipia! Accompanied by your Maasai guide and naturalist, climb up to the Mukogodo Escarpment for fantastic panoramas of the Kenyan plains. Stalk smaller game and birdlife during shorter nature walks to watering holes around. You can also enjoy bush picnics by the Ngare Ndare River at dusk or dawn. If you’re feeling adventurous, camp out under the stars within the Mukogodo forest. For the ultimate cultural immersion, visit the cluster of Maasai villages within the Il Ngwesi Group Ranch to get a glimpse into their distinct lifestyle. Join the women who engage in intricate beadwork and crafts, or learn traditional hunting techniques and honey collection methods from the tribe warriors. If you’re in a larger group, enjoy a goat roast feast that includes singing and dancing with the Maasai community, a lavish celebration that may extend well into the night!

Star Bed at Il Ngwesi

Discover the unique experience of sleeping under a star-studded Kenyan sky at Il Ngwesi Lodge. Two spacious rooms, creatively designed with local sustainable material, offer you the unique experience of sleeping out in the open while your favorite nocturnal animals come out to play. The thatched, cottage-like rooms are tucked away in a secluded corner of this rustic-chic hillside property, perched on stilts and shaded by a thick canopy of trees. The lovely earthy accommodation overlooks a resident water hole, with spectacular views of the surrounding Mararoi hills and the Samburu valley beyond. The extended wrap around verandas of these two cottages are equipped with large four-poster ‘star beds’ complete with sturdy mosquito netting. With an armed guard positioned just a little distance away to keep you safe, and the staff always at hand, your ‘open air’ bed offers you the opportunity to sleep under the stars in complete luxury! (Please note that this experience is dependent on the weather and subject to availability).

Hotel options

Il Ngwesi – Opt 1
Room Tent
Meals Full Board plus Activities
Style Lodge
Il Ngwesi – Opt 2
Room Tent
Meals Full Board plus Activities
Style Lodge
Day 6 – 9

Transfer to Airstrip (2 hrs)

Flight to Masai Mara (1-2 hrs)

You will be transferred from Masai Mara airstrip to your hotel

3 Nights

Masai Mara

Classic Africa! The Masai Mara will fulfill your dreams with its iconic, endless African landscapes of golden grass dotted with picturesque acacia trees that is home to year-round wildlife viewing: cheetah, leopard, large prides of lions, elephants, giraffe, hyena, huge Nile crocodiles, frolicking hippos and many other species. From mid July to October, enjoy the annual migration as two million wildebeests and zebras seek better pastures. Witness dramatic crossings over the crocodile-infested Mara river for one of the most spectacular wildlife experiences on earth.

Included activities

Encounter Mara: Morning, Evening and Night game drives

Enjoy wonderfully diverse game drives in the Masai Mara and the bordering exclusive Naboisho Conservancy. The best time for this is in the early morning when the animals are particularly active and in the late afternoon when the sun paints incredible colors on the horizon. You also have the opportunity for exciting night drives to observe rarely spotted nocturnal wildlife.

Tipilikwani: Morning & Evening game drives

Explore the stunning beauty, diverse landscapes and amazing wildlife of the Masai Mara on fantastic game drives. The best time for this is in the early morning when the animals are particularly active and in the late afternoon when the sun paints incredible colors on the horizon.

Hotel options

Tipilikwani Mara Camp – Opt 1
Room Luxury Tent
Meals Full Board plus Activities
Style Lodge
Encounter Mara – Opt 2
Room Luxury Safari Tent
Meals Full Board plus Activities
Style Camp
Day 9 – 9

You will be transferred from your hotel to Masai Mara airstrip

Flight to Nairobi (1 hr)

Transfer to international airport

Nairobi

Spend some downtime! As the largest city of East Africa, you can experience contemporary urban African life in Nairobi with colorful street markets, authentic African cuisine, and a buzzing nightlife. Discover the National Museum or explore Kenya’s historic roots with a visit to the Karen Blixen Museum. Feed giraffes in the Giraffe Center or get very close to baby elephants and cheetah in the David Sheldrick Center and animal orphanage. On Nairobi’s doorstep, enjoy afternoon walks and spectacular sundowners in the Ngong Hills, or head to Nairobi National Park for the the only place in the world to witness wild lions against the backdrop of skyscrapers.

International Departure

Discover classic Kenya with this short safari and culture tour. Go camel trekking, hiking and on bushwalks in the stunning Laikipia Plateau and enjoy authentic encounters local Samburu and Laikipia Maasai tribes. Also included is an adventurous fly camping experience out in the wilderness! Follow it up with your safari of a lifetime in the iconic grasslands of Masai Mara.

Price & Inclusions

Option 1

From $5,990 USD / person

Option 2

From $7,290 USD / person

Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.

Price Includes
  • Accommodation and meals, as specified in the itinerary
  • Activities and excursions, as specified in the itinerary
  • Transportation services, as specified in the itinerary
  • Your Trip Coordination Team: Dedicated support throughout your journey, with a primary, personal point of contact. Plus, in case of emergencies while you’re traveling, our trip coordination team are available 24/7 by phone
Not Included
  • Entrance fees and meals, unless mentioned in the itinerary description
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Visa and tourism fees
  • Travel, health, and cancellation insurance
  • International airfare

What Our Guests Say

From the advice we got from Peter when we booked our trip to the excellent execution of the details that Cyprian did, there was not a hitch. We were met by professionals who ushered us through customs and checked us into our flights. The itinerary was packed with memorable experiences of seeing animals, getting to know the people at the tent camps who were more attentive than we could have imagined. The tents were exceptionally clean, beds comfortable, the food outstanding and our overall experience was beyond our expectations. We could not have imagined going on this trip without Enchanting Travels and consider ourselves fortunate that we chose you.
Rating 5/5
Tanzania
Joan McCumby

USA

The trip was planned perfectly from beginning to the end. We were notified of any changes to the schedule based on delayed flights etc. It is a real advantage to have Enchanting Travels make the arrangements that allowed us to speed through customs and visa checks. Our drivers were always there waiting for our arrival so no time wasted waiting. Just the ease of the logistics that comes with traveling with Enchanting Travels keeps up going back to them when we are planning a trip. The experiences were beyond words. Our game drive guides were exceptional in getting us to where the animals were so we could enjoy seeing cheetah cubs at play while mom watched, lion cubs playing while a group of lioness’s napped in the sun and two male lions did the same. The most incredible sight was watching a group of 6 lioness’s separate a female buffalo and her calf and going on to taking them both down. It was like watching a Nat Geo film but we were there within 30 yards to watch. Our accommodations were top notch, staff everywhere we were were exceptional, and the settings were all different but wonderful. Our trip coordinator was in constant contact just to check in and see if there was anything we needed her to do. The Trip Agent App, our first time using it, was a very nice feature and was so much easier to use rather than pulling out a hard copy of the trip to find the answer to our questions. I wasn’t sure if I would use it or not but became dependent on it. Traveling doesn’t get any better if you travel with Enchanting Travels. We will be back!
Rating 5/5
Kenya
Carol Brzeczek

USA

Enchanting exceeded our expectations by a wide margin. They built the itinerary that was perfect for us and were with us throughout the entire trip checking in on us and handling any issues that could possibly arise (like a delayed flight that had a trickle effect). The staff were all over and above attentive and caring. The app they have you use is surprisingly excellent and helpful. Can’t say enough about this travel company. It’s the way to go.
Rating 5/5
Africa
George Kyriakis

Canada

I have been fortunate enough to have traveled all over the world. I was able to live in two European countries and all over the United States of America. This is the first time that I have ever traveled with Enchanting Travels. From the very start their representatives were focused on understanding exactly what I wanted out of my trip. Once it was understood, I was given multiple options to look at and choose from to further narrow down, my exact needs. After all the choices were made, and the trip was paid for, everything, and I mean everything was taken care of. A knowledgeable representative met me at every plane, hotel, or vehicle, to make sure I was taken to the proper place and treated like a king. The flights, accommodations and ground travel vehicles were all clean, comfortable, and more than I could ask for. I had no worries throughout my trip. All I had to do was sit back and enjoy! It was a trip of a lifetime! They planned and executed everything perfectly. There was not a single hitch! I will, without a doubt use them again! If you would like to travel and leave the detailing to someone else, I highly recommend this group. A job well done.
Rating 5/5
Leopard in Masai Mara Kenya
Daniel Anderson

USA

Every single detail of this trip was perfect and taken care of by the outstanding staff of Enchanting Travels. They made us feel like royalty.
Rating 5/5
Enchanting-Travels-Tanzania-Kenya
Michaela June

USA

Enchanting Travels put together the most perfect itinerary. We were busy with exciting and new activities every day, and had the time to rest and relax exactly when we needed it. The time managing and plan executing was absolutely perfect. No time wasted at all, and no time spent in the wrong place whatsoever! Will be using them again in the future, and definitely recommend them!
Rating 5/5
Masai Mara
Roseann Schmid

USA

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