A Safari Into the Heart of Kenya with Isabella Attianese

Jambo and welcome to Kenya!

Your adventure begins in the vibrant capital of Nairobi. Make your own way to the joining hotel, where the group gathers for an official welcome meeting at 6:00 PM. This is your chance to meet your Host, Tour Leader, and fellow travellers, and to set the tone for the journey ahead. If you arrive earlier in the day, you may wish to dive straight into local life with an optional Nairobi Experience urban adventure, offering a guided introduction to the city’s energy, culture, and flavours, including a traditional lunch at a local restaurant.

Following the evening briefing, guests are welcome to join an optional group dinner to celebrate the start of the journey. It is a relaxed first night, designed to ease everyone into the rhythm of travel and shared adventure.

🏨 Accommodation

• Hill Park Hotel or similar

🍽️ Included Meals

• None

✅ Activities

• Welcome Meeting

Leaving Nairobi behind, travel north-west through the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley. As you descend the escarpment, sweeping views unfold across Lake Naivasha and Lake Elementaita, offering a striking introduction to Kenya’s varied terrain before arriving near Lake Nakuru National Park.

Rather than rushing straight into wildlife viewing, the afternoon focuses on cultural connection. Accompanied by your leader, you will visit a nearby village for an authentic glimpse into rural Kenyan life. A hands-on traditional cooking class invites you to learn local techniques and flavours alongside community members, with stories shared as freely as recipes. The day concludes with a communal group dinner, enjoying the meal you have prepared together.

🏨 Accommodation

• Ziwa Bush Lodge or similar

🍽️ Included Meals

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

✅ Activities

• Village Walk
• Traditional Cooking Class

An early start brings your first true safari experience with a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. This renowned sanctuary is one of East Africa’s best locations for spotting both black and white rhinos, alongside Rothschild giraffes, leopards, and a remarkable variety of birdlife along the alkaline lake shores.

After the morning’s wildlife encounters, continue onward to Lake Naivasha, a tranquil freshwater lake set at the highest point of the Great Rift Valley. Yellow-fever acacia trees line the water’s edge, and hippos drift lazily through the shallows as you arrive at your lakeside resort. The evening is a chance to unwind and take in the peaceful surroundings.

🏨 Accommodation

• Osotua Luxury Resort or similar

🍽️ Included Meals

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

✅ Activities

• Lake Nakuru Game Drive

This morning begins on the water with a scenic boat trip across Lake Naivasha. From the gentle rocking of the boat, observe hippos half-submerged in reeds while fish eagles, herons, and kingfishers patrol the shoreline in search of prey.

The afternoon offers flexibility to shape your own experience. Many guests choose to explore Hell’s Gate National Park on foot or by bicycle, one of the few places in Kenya where wildlife roams freely without vehicles. Alternatively, a guided walk at Crater Lake Sanctuary reveals dramatic volcanic scenery and the chance to spot rare colobus monkeys in the forest canopy.

🏨 Accommodation

• Osotua Luxury Resort or similar

🍽️ Included Meals

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

✅ Activities

• Lake Naivasha Boat Trip
• Optional Visit to Hell’s Gate National Park
• Optional Guided Walk at Crater Lake Sanctuary

Depart the lakes region this morning and journey into the remote Loita Hills, an area deeply connected to Maasai traditions and largely untouched by mass tourism. Upon arrival at Tepesua Village, you are welcomed with traditional song and dance, offering an immediate and powerful introduction to local culture and community life.

During your visit, you will learn about Maasai customs, daily life, and the inspiring Tepesua Widows Income Project, which supports local women through sustainable handicraft production and community education. This meaningful cultural exchange provides rich context and insight before continuing onward to your permanent tented camp on the grassy outskirts of the legendary Maasai Mara, where the landscape opens into vast savannahs and wildlife-rich plains.

🏨 Accommodation

• Resian Mara Camp or similar
• Note – Twin Share Tents with Private Bathrooms

🍽️ Included Meals

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

✅ Activities

• Maasai Cultural Talk
• Tepesua Village Visit and Tepesua Widows Income Project

A full day is dedicated to exploring the vast savannahs of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. From your overland safari vehicle, traverse wildlife-rich plains in search of the Big Five and witness the dynamic interactions between predators and prey that define this iconic ecosystem.

Your expert guide shares insight into animal behaviour, migration patterns, and conservation efforts as you move through key wildlife corridors. As the sun dips below the horizon, return to camp for an evening of shared stories around the campfire beneath a starlit African sky.

🏨 Accommodation

• Resian Mara Camp or similar
• Note – Twin Share Tents with Private Bathrooms

🍽️ Included Meals

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

✅ Activities

• Full Day Game Drive in the Maasai Mara

Another day of wildlife exploration unfolds across the Mara’s diverse landscapes. For those seeking a truly unforgettable experience, an optional sunrise hot air balloon safari offers a silent glide over the plains as golden light spills across the horizon, followed by a celebratory bush breakfast.

Later in the day, join a local Maasai guide for a guided nature walk around the camp’s perimeter. This slower-paced experience highlights traditional medicinal plants, smaller wildlife, and birdlife often missed during game drives, providing a deeper appreciation of the Mara’s quieter details.

🏨 Accommodation

• Resian Mara Camp or similar
• Note – Twin Share Tents with Private Bathrooms

🍽️ Included Meals

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

✅ Activities

• Overland Game Drive
• Guided Nature Walk

💡 Optional Activity

• Sunrise Balloon Safari Approx USD 500

Enjoy a final breakfast in the heart of the Maasai Mara, with time to take in the early morning sounds of the bush and reflect on the landscapes, wildlife, and shared moments that have shaped the past eight days. This last morning offers a quiet pause before the journey back, allowing the experience to settle rather than rush to an ending.

Travel back across the Rift Valley toward Nairobi, passing familiar scenery one final time. Upon arrival, guests are dropped off at a central city location or the international airport, carrying home vivid memories, deeper connections, and a lasting sense of Kenya’s extraordinary spirit.

🍽️ Included Meals

• Breakfast
• Lunch

✅ Activities

• Return Overland Transfer to Nairobi