There is no place on earth as spectacular as Kenya when it comes to its beauty and marvels. From the coastal and cultural town of Lamu to the snow peaks of Mt. Kenya, the equatorial forest of Kakamega to the semi desert of northern Kenya. The diverse in culture gives you more insight to this great place that you would be inspired to return more and more times. Through our NGO Kinengo Initiative and our giving back to the community, we help families that have to struggle to survive. For every member on Wilderness Zones Safari, a donation of US$ 150 for village projects. At the moment I am working with women from Mbitini Village in Makueni and Mama Darlene Centre in Nguluni, Tala-Kenya.!!!!!!
This unique, active safari has been a great choice for combining incredible wildlife viewing, hiking and African cross-cultural experiences. This is a premier nature and culture safari experience in East Africa for all who need a lifetime experience. You will enjoy a combination of fine lodges and private, catered bush camping in remote areas with great hiking. You will meet some of the most interesting tribes in East Africa, encounter great herds of wildlife on foot and from a spacious, comfortable, air-conditioned, radio-equipped safari van. Throughout, you will benefit from a guide who is both an expert naturalist, as well as a friend of the people in the communities you will visit. Rather than spending time in cities or resort areas, you will be exploring areas with few other tourists, but lots of opportunities to enjoy the wonderful people and wildlife of Kenya. Expect an inside view of the great Masai Mara (One of the seventh wonder of the modern world as depicted by ABC, USA) animal migration. If you make only one African safari, this is a great choice.
Day 1: Nairobi
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the city hotel for overnight before departure for your safari (BB)
Day 2 – 3: Mbitini Villag
Group Meeting
This morning, you will drive to Machakos and visit the Akamba Peace museum. During our visit to the museum, we will be taught bead and weaving, kamba cultures, woodcurvers (the Kamba people are considered the fathers’ of wood curving), get to harvest honey the traditional way. To maximize our times among the locals, we will be camping at Makau’s village. (2B, 2L, 2D)
Day 4-6Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tala – Mama Darlene
Village Visit
From Mbitini we head to Tala and onto to Mama Darlene Children Home. Mama Darlene’s Children Centre and Community Development Project was initiated in 1996. It operates in Nguluni a small market town in Machakos District. (3B, 3L, 3D)
Day 7 Mt. Kenya
With the great diverse that Kenya offers in terms of scenery, on this day we will head to the slopes of Mt. Kenya and onto Serena Mountain Lodge. (1B, 1L, 1D)
Day 8- 9: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Samburu Game Reserve
After breakfast we will head westward, toward Mt. Kenya Northern Frontier District of Samburu. Overnight and meals at the Samburu Serena Lodge or equivalent. (2B, 2L, 2D)
Day 10: Lake Naivasha.
From Samburu we head to the town of Naivasha through Gilgil. This is another town that we offer support. Check on www.andephotos.com for the projects that are supported through our partners. (1B, 1L, 1D)
Day 11: Lake Nakuru
Drive to the Rift Valley and proceed to the famous Lake Nakuru. Besides the hundreds of thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru is a rhino sanctuary with a great success story in the breeding of rhinos. Overnight at Flamingo Tented Camp or equivalent. (1B, 1L, 1D)
Day 12 – 14:Â Â Â Â Â Â Masai Mara
From Lake Nakuru we head to the head for the world premier wildlife reserve, Masai Mara, where you will spend three nights. Weather and skies should be excellent for photography of what many people agree is the greatest large mammal wildlife spectacle on Earth. (3B, 3L, 3D)
PS: Karen is a great photographer so you could expect great advice from her!
Note: For those who would like to visit some of the activities that we support among the Masai women, we could arrange for that. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be transferred to the city hotel for a day room and evening transfer to the airport for homebound flight.
Day 13: Nairobi/ Airport
After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi, dayrooms will be reserved for refreshments before evening transfers to the airport for homebound flights. (B)
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