Under Kenyan Skies

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Under Kenyan Skies



Tour Description:

This Kenyan journey focuses on prime wildlife regions and presents an unparalleled opportunity to delve deeper into Kenya's culture and witness the country's exciting future. How Your Trip Matters The wildlife you will witness and the people you meet will touch your heart. Stay at a woman-owned and run hotel with a huge social conscience, a groundbreaking wildlife reserve with East Africa's first female ranger team and an iconic lodge that celebrates Africa's past and future. Highlights Explore the stunningly scenic landscapes of Laikipia with East Africa’s first female ranger team and visit the critically endangered northern white rhino. Discover the women owned and run Eden Nairobi Hotel, a showcase of contemporary Kenya, and perfectly located for a visit to the ultimate farm-to-plate culinary experience at Cultiva. Experience a guided walk with a Maasai naturalist to the crest of the Out of Africa kopje where an intimate picnic awaits. Enjoy an afternoon at a village. Get a glimpse into unique way of life and meet the inspiring women from the SATUBO beading collective.   MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences are conscious travel experiences chosen with great care based on the positive social or environmental impact they have both on their communities, and on those who experience them: our guests. You can identify these experiences across our trips by locating the MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience seal.

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Dates & Pricing

Monday 01 Jul 24 — Thursday 31 Oct 24Starting at $25,395 Get a Quote


ITINERARY

Rwanda in the Mist
Day 1. Arrive Nairobi, Kenya Jambo na Karibu! Welcome to Nairobi, or the “place of cool waters” in the Maasai language. After a warm welcome, you’ll be driven to a stylish, art-filled boutique hotel. The women-owned and run hotel focuses on Kenyan talent and is a showcase of contemporary Kenya. (D) Whilst staying at Eden, guests have the opportunity to enjoy a fully immersive contemporary cultural experience within the intimacy of the hotel and local area. Eden prides itself in being a platform from which to experience a modern Nairobi in a unique way while having as much of a social impact as possible. Hemingways Eden 1

Rwanda in the Mist
Day 2. Nairobi / Laikipia Conservancy Your safari takes off with a flight to Northern Laikipia. Meet your expert ranger for a game drive and start exploring the conservancy’s diverse ecosystems. You’ll be delighted by the varied wildlife that can be spotted here. Be sure to watch for the endangered Grevy’s zebra and reticulated giraffe. (BLD) Segera Retreat 2

Rwanda in the Mist
Day 3. Laikipia Conservancy Segera will take you on adventures beyond the traditional safari. Explore the open plains on early morning or late afternoon game drives. Meet with East Africa’s first female ranger teams and talk with the inspiring women from the SATUBO beading collective. (BLD) Go beyond a traditional safari by meeting East Africa’s first all-female ranger unit and talk with the inspiring women from the SATUBO beading collective. Segera Retreat 3

Rwanda in the Mist
Day 4. Laikipia Conservancy Immerse yourself in the wilderness and observe the wealth of wildlife at a leisurely pace. A walk with your Samburu guide is a wonderful way to learn about the flora, fauna, culture and history of the area. (BLD) Visit the local Samburu village for a unique opportunity to learn directly from and about the people of Laikipia, their centuries-old traditions and ways of life. For a different perspective, join the anti-poaching unit and sniffer dogs and learn about their day-to-day training and activities. Segera Retreat 4

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Day 5. Laikipia Conservancy / Maasai Mara Set off for the magical Maasai Mara, flying past Mt. Kenya, the Laikipia Escarpment and the Great Rift Valley. Embark on a game drive with your ranger. With the most diverse concentration of wildlife remaining in Africa today, the Mara is the ancestral home to the Maasai people. Enjoy dinner with and share your day’s adventures. (BLD) Angama Mara 5

Rwanda in the Mist
Day 6. Maasai Mara Guests staying at Angama Mara are faced with many choices of how they wish to spend their day, from game drives to incredible walking safaris – as well as the exclusivity and privacy of limited access. As a nod to the romantic tale that was filmed on the site of Angama Mara, the lodge offers intimate picnics for two on the crest of the Out of Africa kopje. A Maasai naturalist escorts guests up the hill to discover an old-world private picnic scene: checked blankets, comfy cushions, canvas safari chairs, a wicker picnic basket, sparkling wine on ice, coffee in a Stanley flask, elegant picnic food and of course, that view. (BLD) Angama Mara 6

Rwanda in the Mist
Day 7. Maasai Mara Observe the Mara’s cycle of life slowly unfold. Perhaps start with a dawn adventure in a hot air balloon safari over the Mara (additional cost). Don't miss Lunch in the Shamba Gardens, where the keepers welcome guests at the passion fruit arbor and are guided through the garden picking ingredients along the way before enjoying a lunch with chilled rosé. (BLD) Explore Angama Mara’s one-acre lovely kitchen garden followed by a soil-to-fork lunch under towering moth trees. Crusty bread, local cheese, chilled rosé and the freshest of salads are served with the Mara as a backdrop – what could be more organic and better? Angama Mara 7

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Day 8. Maasai Mara / Depart Enjoy your last morning then fly to Nairobi to relax in your day room before your airport transfer for your onward arrangements. (BL) 8