11 DAYS KENYA CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

Kenya has a culture born of countless sources. This region has been crossed by the paths of a long and complex history. From the prehistoric records of early man to the present day, Kenya has been a land of unending change, contrasts and diversity. The early tribal states saw cycles of migration and shifting power, with Kenya as a meeting place for peoples from the plains of the south, the forests of the West and the deserts of the North. The sea brought influences from the outside world, and the passage of the spice trade created the unique coastal culture, where lines between Africa and Arabia blurred. The open coast brought European influences into this world of change and began a turbulent struggle for control whose exotic history lingers today. The first explorers discovered a land of great peril and greater beauty, and their great adventures created the most unique colony in the British Empire. This was a meeting place of cultures, where adventurers and soldiers of fortune mingled with a complex tribal society, and the arrival of labourers and merchants from India brought new and pervasive influences. The colonial legacy lives on in the traditions of the great safari, and the pursuit of adventure and freedom. Kenya has drawn on all of these influences to develop its own unique culture. This is the nation’s greatest strength- the ability to blend the best of many worlds into a strong, singular identity. Today, Kenya welcomes the world to its shores and continues to evolve a modern culture that is born of endless variety, and yet purely, proudly Kenyan.

Tour Program

Day 1: Nairobi/ Amboseli Appx 4 hrs drive

On Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by our representative and drive South East of Nairobi to Amboseli National Park, one of the most popular parks on the Tanzania border offering unique spectacle; the backdrop is the snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain proudly standing at 19,344ft, and sometimes known as the “ROOF OF AFRICA”. Lunch at your Camp. Afternoon proceed for a visit to a Maasai Village to get acquitted with their day to day life and unique culture. Dinner and overnight at AMBOSELI SENTRIM CAMP (full board)

Day 2 : Amboseli National Park

Spend a further day in Amboseli National Park, a full day game drive. Here you can see a proliferation on Giraffe and Elephants. The 56 species in this park include Baboon, velvet Monkey, Lion, Cheetah, Zebra, Wildebeest and Grant’s gazelle. All meals at the Lodge. Overnight at AMBOSELI SENTRIM CAMP (full board).

Day 3 Amboseli/Nakuru

After breakfast morning drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, a protected game sanctuary for endangered species such as the Black/ White rhino, Rothschild Giraffe among other usual game such as the leopard and Lion. The park is world-renowned for its millions of pink Flamingoes found around the lake. Lunch at the Lodge followed by an afternoon game drive until sunset. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge (full board)

Day 4– Nakuru/Kakamega

After breakfast, check out and proceed to Kakamega to arrive in time for check in at your Hotel followed by lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at RONDO RETREAT (full board)

Day 5- Kakamega

After breakfast, check out and proceed to the Kakamega Forest for a full day exploration of the only tropical rain forest in Kenya. There are plenty of birds, butterflies and animals such as Zebras, Colobus, blue and red tailed monkeys and olive baboons. Over 30 varieties of snakes including the deadly gibbon viper, Jamesons mamba and black mamba are found here among other animals. All meals included and overnight at RONDO RETREAT (half board)

Day 6 – Kakamega - Kisumu

After breakfast, check out and drive to Kisumu City via the Lwanda Magere site. Lwanda Magere is the Luo warrior who was killed and turned into a stone. You will arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon have a tour of Kisumu to the Impala Sanctuary. Dinner and overnight at IMPERIAL HOTEL (full board)

Day 7: Kisumu – Kogelo Village

After an early breakfast from Kisumu, depart to Siaya District, Nyang'oma Division, Kogelo Village to visit the Kenyan home of the President of the United State Of America, His Excellency President Barack Hussein Obama. We will get to interact with the people in the home including his Grand Mother, Mama Sarah Obama. You will have picnic lunch. Depart to "Kit Mikayi" {in the local Luo dialect the Stone of the "first wife"} Kenya's most dramatic archaeological site, a vast granite rock tower. The Stone is about 70 to 80 ft tall and is located 30kms Far East of Kisumu city and 1km from Kisumu Bondo road. The area is a leansing area with attatchment to Luo Tribe which is the tribe of Obama senior. . Dinner and overnight at IMPERIAL HOTEL (full board)

Day 8 Kisumu / Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, check out and drive to Naivasha to arrive in time for lunch at your lodge. Afternoon boat ride and a visit to Crescent Island. Dinner and overnight at NAIVASHA COUNTRY CLUB (full board)

Day 9: Lake Naivasha/ Maasai Mara

After early breakfast, morning drive across the Rift Valley escarpment to Maasai Mara Game Reserve arriving in time for lunch at Nyumbu Camp. Afternoon game drive until sunset. Dinner and overnight at NYUMBU CAMP (full board)

Day 10: Maasai Mara

Spend a further day in the Mara during which you will have the opportunity to explore this great reserve in depth. You will see elephant, giraffe, prides of lion, and thousands of impala, topi, grant's and Thomson's gazelle. The Mara is the scene of annual migration of millions of wildebeest up from the Serengeti plains in search of water and grasses. All meals included. And overnights at NYUMBU CAMP (full board).

Day 11: Maasai Mara/Nairobi

After breakfast, depart for Nairobi, you will arrive in time for lunch on own and later you will be transferred to the Airport for your departure flight.