Day 1 (12/28/2024) - Arrive Into Nairobi
Land into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi. You’ll be picked up and brought to the African Heritage House, a beautiful hotel lavished with artifacts from around Africa. With a swimming pool and balcony overlooking Nairobi National Park, you will spend this day relaxing and admiring the incredible African culture.
Day 2 (12/29/2024) - Bomanoma Eco-Lodge & Organic Farm
After breakfast, we will travel by Land Cruiser into Nairobi National Park to visit the famous Sheldrick Elephant Orphange, where you'll get up close and personal with baby elephants rescued after their mothers were tragically killed by poachers. From there, we will visit the Giraffe Center where you will be able to feed giraffes! We will then travel down into The Great Rift Valley, pausing to take breath-taking photos along the way before eating lunch at Ubuntu Life Cafe - an amazing restaurant and gift shop supporting local women in the area. After lunch, you’ll be driven to Bomanoma Eco-Lodge & Organic Farm where you’ll spend the night.
Day 3 (12/30/2024) - Bomanoma Eco-Lodge & Organic Farm
Following a delicious breakfast, you will be given a tour of Bomanoma's organic farm. After lunch, you'll embark on a Maasai Village Tour for a cultural immersion into the lives of the famous Maasai tribe. You'll have the chance to ask questions, interact with members of the community, and purchase authentic Maasai jewelry made from local women. Returning to Bomanoma, you will have a traditional Maasai goat slaughter and BBQ. Music, drinks, the tiki bar, BBQ, and a bonfire will take you into the night and maybe even early hours of the morning!
Day 4 (12/31/2024) - Masai Mara National Reserve
You'll get an early start to the day as we drive to the world-renown Masai Mara National Reserve for a full day safari! You'll get to see lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, leopards, cheetahs, wildebeests, and all of the other amazing wildlife from the comfort of your Land Cruiser. Our expert safari guides will explain the landscape, animal movement, and other aspects of this fascinating eco-system. You'll return to Oldarpoi Mara Lodge for dinner and a good night's sleep, or a party to ring in the new year!
Day 5 (1/1/2025) - Siana Conservancy
Leaving by sunrise, you'll drive a short distance into Siana Conservancy for an early-morning safari. You'll then head to the incredible Spirit of the Masai Mara luxury resort, where you'll relax, swim, and admire the beautiful views. In the late afternoon you will embark on an exclusive walking safari, guided by trained wildlife rangers. After returning to Spirit of the Masai Mara for dinner, you will be taken in the comfort of your Land Cruiser on an incredible night-time safari to see many of the nocturnal animals. Masai Mara National Reserve does not allow night-time safaris, but Siana Conservancy does and you will be amazed by the Masai Mara eco-system at night; an experience very few visitors are allowed to have.
Day 6 (1/2/2025) - Diani Beach
From Spirit of the Masai Mara, you'll take a short ride to Keekorok Airstrip to catch a 1.5 hour flight to Diani Beach. Diani Beach is located on the beautiful Swahili coast of Kenya! You'll check into the luxurious Water Lovers Beach Resort and have the afternoon to walk on the beach, swim in the ocean, and relax by the pool.
Day 7 (1/3/2025) - Diani Beach
Relaxing on the beach, a walk into the quaint Diani Beach town, and lounging by the pool will lead to an unforgettable dinner at the unbelievable Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant. As you descend into the cave, you'll quickly realize that this is one of the most unique and incredible dinners you will ever experience!
Day 8 (1/4/2025) - Nairobi
Day 9 (1/5/2025) - Depart From Nairobi
What Is Included: All meals; all transportation within Kenya; all park entry fees; all flights within Kenya; all accommodations; all excursions listed in the itinerary, our help to get Kenyan visas; all bookings and logistics planned in advance of your trip; discounted agent rates from hotels and guides; answering any questions pre-trip about packing lists, vaccinations, etc.; our 24/7 support before and during your trip; a Bomanoma Adventures team leader (Brian) to accompany you throughout your entire trip; all government taxes and levies.
What Is Not Included: Travel into and out of Kenya; travel and medical insurance; cost of the Kenyan visa; any additional transportation or activities outside of what is in the itinerary; alcoholic drinks; all tips and gratuities.
