7 DAYS CULTURAL NELLA SAFARI
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Masai Mara National Park ,Lake Nakuru ,Amboseli National Park,stavo east ,Vera africa
Each cultural visit in this itinerary is designed to be respectful, interactive, and meaningful. You’re encouraged to ask questions, listen to stories, share your own culture, and build moments of true exchange — not just take photos and leave.
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Day 1: Nairobi – Wildlife & Culture
What Awaits You:
On Your 7-Day Connecting Cultures & Wildlife Safari in Kenya
Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey that blends luxury, adventure, and authentic cultural connection. This exclusive 7-day tour begins in Nairobi and takes you deep into the heart of Kenya — from world-renowned wildlife sanctuaries to intimate village visits where age-old traditions still thrive.
Your experience is curated not just for comfort, but for immersion: you’ll witness majestic wildlife on game drives in Amboseli and Lake Nakuru, but also take part in real village life — sharing meals, joining traditional dances, learning to cook local dishes, and taking part in ceremonial rituals that few travelers ever witness.
You’ll visit luxury lodges like Ol Tukai Lodge in Amboseli, The Cliff in Lake Nakuru, or Satao Camp in Tsavo East, traveling in style aboard private 4×4 Land Cruisers, with expert guides ensuring your comfort, safety, and deep connection to the places and people you encounter.
From feeding giraffes at the Giraffe Centre, to emotional moments with rescued baby elephants at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, to celebrating with the Giriama community after distributing gifts and charitable donations — this tour is rich with human connection and unforgettable memories.
This is not just a safari — it’s a journey of shared stories, sacred rituals, vibrant food, and heartfelt encounters. You won’t just observe Kenya… you’ll feel it.
Karibu Nairobi. Welcome home — to warmth, wonder, and the wild
Day 1: Nairobi – Wildlife & Culture
Morning:
– arrive at Jomo Kenyatta international airport where our professional guide will meet you and transfer to the hotel.on a comfortable minivan or safari jeep.
Check-in then have a briefing on what to expect. Overnight at : Giraffe Manor Iconic boutique manor where giraffes roam into the gardens—and even the breakfast room. Highly exclusive. Giraffe Centre (both parks take 3-4 hours)
Located in Nairobi’s peaceful Karen suburb, the Giraffe Centre is a conservation sanctuary dedicated to the endangered Rothschild giraffe. Here, visitors can enjoy a rare up-close experience — feeding giraffes by hand, learning about their biology and threats, and understanding Kenya’s efforts to protect them.
Visit David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
visit the elephant orphanage, known as the David Sheldrick wildlife trust. The sanctuary provides care to dozens of orphaned elephants and rhinos from all over the country with the goal of being able to release them into the wild. If you haven’t read Daphne Sheldrick’s memoir love, Life and elephants, we highly recommend it. You get to watch as they are fed bottles by the handlers, play in the muddy waters, If you’re lucky you might get a chance to touch one if it comes up to the rope. Visitors learn about the rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned elephants, many of whom lost their mothers to poaching or human conflict. You can “adopt” an orphaned elephant online to support its care and rehabilitation.
Afternoon:
Lunch at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden or similar
Optional: Nairobi National Museum / Kazuri Beads Centre
Evening:
Dinner in Nairobi
overnight at Giraffe Manor as the safari to maasai mara begins the next day in the morning after having breakfast
Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, lip balm. Insect repellent (possibly tropical version, should be applied every 6-8 hours).
Clothing must be comfortable, bring long changes of clothes for the evening and early morning, t-shirt and shorts for the day, but remember to bring several changes because the red soil of the savannah can be annoying. Also remember a swimsuit because in the accommodations there is often a swimming pool and comfortable shoes (possibly old and not white to avoid the risk of staining them). Also important are essential medicines, including painkillers for common headaches, medicine for dysentery, paracetamol and eye drops for any dirt in the eyes.
Day 2: Nairobi → Masai Mara
🛖 “The Warriors of the Plains – Maasai Village Experience”
Village: Maasai Manyatta (Enonkishu or Talek area)
Tribe: Maasai
Cultural Insight:
The Maasai are known for their nomadic lifestyle, deep warrior traditions, and strong spiritual connection to cattle. Despite modern influence, many still preserve their traditional customs and language (Maa).
✅ Day 2: Full Day in Masai Mara
🛣️ Distance: ~5-6 hours by road
📍 Overnight: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Morning
Early pick-up in nairobi by safari jeep ,depart to Masai Mara through the Great Rift Valley with scenic stops .
Brief stop at Viewpoint for panoramic photos
Afternoon
Arrive at the lodge hotel at Angama Mara — perched high above the Rift Valley, beautiful luxury tented suites.
Short rest
Evening
Sunset game drive to explore Masai Mara’s incredible wildlife: lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and possibly a cheetah or leopard.
- bornfire with maasai people ,singing aafrican music together and hearing african stories at the lodge.
🛏️ Accommodation lodging ;Angama Mara —
🍽️ Meals Included: Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Full Day in Masai Mara
🛖 “The Warriors of the Plains – Maasai Village Experience”
📍 Overnight: Masai Mara
Morning to Afternoon
Full-day game drive with packed lunch in the wild
Explore the Mara River (if visiting July–Oct, witness the wildebeest migration)
Spot the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino
Afternoon To Evening
visit to a Maasai Village (cultural experience)
🛖 What You’ll Do at a Maasai Village (Manyatta)
1. 👋 Traditional Welcome
Warm greeting with Maasai songs and dances
Watch or join the famous jumping dance (Adumu) by warriors
2. 🏠 Village & Hut Tour
Guided walk through the village
Enter a traditional hut made of mud and cow dung
Learn how families live and cook inside
3. 🐄 Cultural Talk
Hear about cattle importance, marriage customs, warrior roles, and daily life
Insights into Maasai beliefs and herbal medicine
4. 🎨 Craft Market
Try simple tricks of bead crafting (like threading patterns or tying Maasai knots)
Opportunity to buy items to support the community
Women display beaded jewelry and carvings
Items for sale – buying supports the community
5. 🧒 (Optional) School Visit
Visit the local school if nearby
Interact with kids; donations like books or pens are welcome
🛏️ Same accommodation as Day 1
🍽️ Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru
🛖 “The Lake People – Kikuyu Village Visit”
Village: Kikuyu farming village near Elementaita or Bahati
Tribe: Kikuyu (Agikuyu)
Cultural Insight:
The Kikuyu have long been known as skilled farmers and community builders. Their traditional beliefs center on land, ancestral spirits, and sacred trees. Today, they balance modern lifestyles with cultural roots.
🛣️ Distance: ~5-6 hours
📍 Overnight: Lake Nakuru National Park
Morning
Early breakfast and check out
Drive to Lake Nakuru, arriving in time for lunch
Afternoon
Game drive in the park known for:
Flamingos and other birdlife
White & black rhinos
Rothschild’s giraffes
VILLAGE VISIT
: Kikuyu farming village near Elementaita
Activities to Do & Learn:
Grind maize using traditional stone tools and help cook irio (mashed peas, potatoes, and maize)
Join in farm work — planting or harvesting, depending on the season
Learn Kikuyu songs or proverbs from elders or women’s groups
Talk with local youth or schoolchildren about life in rural Kenya
👉🏽 Conversations here are warm and open — ask about traditions, education, marriage, or farming life.
🛏️ Accommodation:
Luxury lodge ;Nakuru lodge
Located inside Lake Nakuru National Park, in the southeastern ecological niche.
Close to wildlife, view of lake, gardens or bush depending on room. Animals sometimes come near the lodge.
🍽️ Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Lake Nakuru → Amboseli National Park
“Guardians of Kilimanjaro – Southern Maasai Cultural Day”
Village: Loitokitok or Kimana area
Tribe: Maasai (southern community)
Cultural Insight:
These Maasai communities live in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro. While preserving old traditions, many blend them with conservation efforts and education.
✅ : Lake Nakuru → Amboseli National Park
🛣️ Distance: ~6-7 hours
📍 Overnight: Amboseli National Park
Morning
Early breakfast and check out
Drive south past Nairobi toward Amboseli, located at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro
Afternoon
Arrive for lunch at Ol Tukai Lodge, This lodge is always prepared with cultural activites.
expect to be welcomed with:
🪘 1. Traditional Welcome Dance
The visit begins with chanting and jumping dances by the warriors (called the “Adumu” or “jumping dance”).
Women join in singing, with layered bead necklaces swaying in rhythm.
🍲 2. Cooking Together
Join the women in preparing a traditional meal — such as ugali (maize meal), nyama choma (roast meat), or milk with herbs.
You can help gather firewood, light the fire, and learn cooking customs over open flames.
🔥 3. Rituals and Storytelling
Sit around a fire as elders explain Maasai rituals, beliefs, and the role of age groups in society.
Learn about rites of passage, such as the transition from boyhood to warriorhood.
🪶 4. Beading & Craft Workshop
Try your hand at making Maasai beadwork, which is rich with symbolism — each color represents an idea (e.g., red for bravery, white for peace, blue for energy).
You can buy these directly from the makers — supporting community women’s groups.
You’ll hear how they manage livestock, teach children, and keep oral history alive.
Short rest, then evening game drive
Look out for:
Huge herds of elephants
Mount Kilimanjaro views
Lions, cheetahs, buffaloes
🛏️ Accommodation
Ol Tukai Lodge is a well‑established luxury lodge inside Amboseli National Park, Kenya.Positioned at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, so you often get stunning views of the snow‑capped peak across the plains.
🍽️ Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6:Amboseli → COAST -WATAMU
🏖️ 3. Coastal Relaxation & Tropical Vibes (Watamu/Malindi)
Switch in pace – from wildlife adventure to chilled beach life.
Interaction with local communities and real Kenyan culture.
Step into the heart of Mijikenda heritage with a hands-on, soul-lifting experience at Vera Africa Village — a working Giriama homestead where traditions come alive, not just on display.
This isn’t a performance — it’s a true immersion into rural Kenyan life: real people, real practices, real connection.
Moments of adventure, education, relaxation, and celebration
White sandy beaches, palm trees, and turquoise Indian Ocean.
Opportunities to:
Swim, sunbathe, snorkel, or party at Paparemo Beach Club.
More laid-back and vibrant, with music, nightlife, and beach cafés.
🏛️ 4. Historical & Natural Sites
Explore Gede Ruins – a mysterious abandoned Swahili town in the forest.
See Vasco da Gama Pillar and colonial-era buildings in Malindi.
Discover Hell’s Kitchen Marafa – dramatic, colorful rock formations shaped by erosion.
Learn about wildlife conservation at the Falconry of Kenya.
; Amboseli to Nairobi & Flight to Malindi Distance: ~4-5 hours
📍 Overnight:Ocean sports ResortVery stylish design, suites & villas, excellent amenities, top tier in service & setting. or Ocean Sports Resort Great value, relaxed beach atmosphere.
Itinary: Amboseli to Nairobi & Flight to Malindi
06:30 AM – Early breakfast at your Amboseli lodge.
07:00 AM – Depart Amboseli by road (or charter flight if pre-arranged).
10:00 AM – Arrive at Nairobi Wilson or JKIA for your flight.
11:00 AM – Catch your domestic flight to Malindi Airport (~1 hr 15 mins flight).
Afternoon: Arrival & Drive to Watamu
12:30 PM – Land at Malindi Airport.
01:00 PM – Drive to Watamu (~30-40 mins).
01:45 PM – Check-in at or at Ocean Sports Resort Great value, relaxed beach atmosphere.
02:30 PM – Late lunch at the hotel or a nearby beach café
🏡 Afternoon Cultural Experience at Vera Africa Village (Watamu)
Optional activity after arrival & lunch at your hotel Resort)
Ideal timing: 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM🎯 What to Expect: A Living Cultural Museum of the Giriama People
Step into the heart of Mijikenda heritage with a hands-on, soul-lifting experience at Vera Africa Village — a working Giriama homestead where traditions come alive, not just on display.
This isn’t a performance — it’s a true immersion into rural Kenyan life: real people, real practices, real connection.
🔍 Experience Breakdown:
1. 🚐 Arrival & Warm Giriama Welcome
Depart from hotel by minivan around 2:00 PM.
Enter the village to the rhythmic sounds of “Jambo Bwana”, sung by villagers.
Greeted by elders and children with smiles, handshakes, and a short introduction to the Giriama culture.
Basic do’s and don’ts of village etiquette shared with humor and warmth.
2. 🥥 Palm Wine (Mnazi) Tapping & Tasting
Watch how sap is carefully tapped from coconut trees.
Learn how it’s fermented naturally — a skill passed through generations.
For adults, enjoy a small taste of this ceremonial drink — served with cultural respect.
3. 🌿 Meet the Village Herbalist (Mganga)
Visit a traditional healer’s hut.
Learn how roots, leaves, and barks are prepared for common ailments — from fevers to spiritual cleansing.
Ask questions — nothing is off-limits in this safe space of knowledge-sharing.
4. 🍲 Try Traditional Cooking
Hand-grind maize into flour the ancient way.
Help prepare ugali, local greens, and coconut chicken/fish stew over an open fire.
Learn about food as a form of family bonding and ancestral wisdom.
Enjoy a communal village meal with your hosts.
5. 🧣 Dress in Giriama Attire
Slip into traditional wraps, beads, and headscarves.
Women will assist you in tying the garments and share the symbolism behind each piece.
Photo-friendly moment with a purpose.
6. 🥁 Drumming, Singing & Dancing with the Community
Join an interactive music session with local children and women.
Learn basic African drumming beats and dance moves.
Laughter guaranteed — rhythm optional!
7. 🙌 Farewell Moments
Wrap up with gratitude, smiles, and optional gift-giving (books, snacks, or clothes are welcome, not expected).
Return to hotel by ~6:30 PM with new perspectives and memories.
🕓 Duration: ~4.5 Hours
Timeframe: 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Includes: Cultural demo, village lunch, music & dress-up, guided activities
Ideal for: Solo travelers, families, small groups💡 Why This Experience Is Special
It’s not staged — you’re engaging with real people living authentic rural lives.
Deepens your cultural understanding beyond beaches and resorts.
Empowers the local community through ethical tourism.
Creates meaningful moments you can’t get from brochures or resorts
Optional Beach Party or Relax
07:30 PM – Return to hotel, dinner if desired.
09:00 PM onwards – Optional:
Beach party at Paparemo Beach Club (music, dancing, cocktails).
Or relax under the stars by the beach.
- back to the hotel after party.
:🏝️ Day 7: Full-Day Cultural & Historical Tour – Malindi & Surrounds
Morning: Historical & Cultural Tour
07:30 AM – Breakfast at hotel.
08:30 AM – Depart for Gede Ruins:
Ancient Swahili-Arabic town hidden in the forest.
Learn about the 12th-century coastal civilization.
10:00 AM – Drive to Malindi Town:
Explore Malindi Museum, old Swahili Market, colonial buildings.
Visit Vasco da Gama Pillar – iconic Portuguese landmark by the sea.
11:30 AM – Visit the Falconry of Kenya:
Conservation center for birds of prey.
Get up close to owls, falcons, eagles.
Afternoon: Island Lunch & Natural Wonders
01:00 PM – Drive to Robinson Island:
Accessible during low tide.
Enjoy a local seafood lunch, beach walk, and chill.
03:00 PM – Head to Marafa Hell’s Kitchen:
A canyon-like sandstone formation.
Guided tour + golden hour photography.
Evening: Back to Watamu
05:30 PM – Drive back to the hotel.
07:00 PM – Dinner and final relaxation at hotel or seaside.
Moments to Remember:
Walking through ancient ruins and markets.
Robinson Island – like a secret island picnic.
The surreal, Martian beauty of Hell’s Kitchen at sunset.
✈️ Day 8: Departure Day – Back to Nairobi
07:00 AM – Breakfast & pack up.
08:00 AM – Check out & drive to Malindi Airport.
10:00 AM – Flight back to Nairobi for your international departure or next destination.
Plan
Included
MINIMUM OF 6 PAX
📦 Inclusions to Consider
🏨 Accommodation
Comfortable stays at hand-picked lodges, camps, or hotels
Meal plans vary by package – choose between:
Bed & Breakfast (BB)
Half Board (HB)
Full Board (FB)
You choose what suits your preference and budget best
🌍 Unique Tours & Cultural Experiences
Daily safari drives, village visits, and hands-on activities
All experiences are locally guided and carefully curated to ensure authenticity
Flexible options to add excursions based on your interests
🚐 Transport & Transfers
Airport pick-up and drop-off
All ground transportation in comfortable safari vehicles
Boat transfers where applicable (especially in coastal or island regions)
🤝 Local Guides
Knowledgeable, friendly, and culturally rooted guides
Fluent in English (and other local languages when needed)
With you during tours, activities, and community visits
🕐 24/7 On-Ground Assistance
Our local support team is available around the clock
For any help, adjustments, or emergencies during your trip
Let us take care of the logistics, so you can focus on what matters: connecting with nature, culture, and the people of Kenya.
Whats not included
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extra excursions in watamu,(optional)
international flights : (book your flights to nairobi kenya directly by yourself
Drinks :drinks are not included during meals on day trips and tours.
tips and gratuities : ask about our tipping guidelines. so you can consider this in your travel budget
Optional activities :Tell us if you would wish to do any other extra excursions after landing in watamu.
Safari Tips :
Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, lip balm. Insect repellent (possibly tropical version, should be applied every 6-8 hours).
Clothing must be comfortable, bring long changes of clothes for the evening and early morning, t-shirt and shorts for the day, but remember to bring several changes because the red soil of the savannah can be annoying. Also remember a swimsuit because in the accommodations there is often a swimming pool and comfortable shoes .
Info & Reservations