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Experience Overview
Discover the best of Kenya on this 9-day adventure from Nairobi to Mombasa. Begin in the legendary Maasai Mara on 4x4 safaris spotting Africa’s “big five” and dive into Maasai culture with a visit to a local village. Hop aboard the historic “Iron Snake” train to Tsavo for morning and afternoon safaris among red elephants and roaming wildlife. Kick back on Watamu’s sun-soaked beaches, snorkel through vibrant reefs with whale sharks and turtles, explore the ancient ruins of Gedi, and roll up your sleeves for a hands-on coastal cooking class. Wrap up in historic Mombasa with memories of wildlife, culture, and coastline adventures you’ll never forget.
Highlights
- Spot Africa’s legendary “big five” on thrilling 4x4 safaris through the Maasai Mara
- Immerse yourself in Maasai culture with a visit to a local village
- Ride the historic “Iron Snake” train to Tsavo National Park and track red elephants and roaming wildlife
- Enjoy a delicious community-supported lunch
- Dive into vibrant reefs with whale sharks and turtles on Watamu’s sun-drenched beaches
- Explore the mysterious ruins of Gedi and master a coastal cooking class
Trip Details
Product Code: 39540
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: 4x4 safari vehicles, private vehicles, local train
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Classic, Budget
Tour Operator: G Adventures
Supplier Code: DKNB
Starts: Nairobi, Kenya
Finishes: Mombasa, Kenya
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating: Average
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Amani Ya Juu Lunch, Nairobi Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Three safari drives in Tsavo East NP
- Historic Town and Archaeological Site of Gedi visit
- Cooking class in Watamu
- Free time in Tsavo and Watamu
- Masai Mara National Reserve entrance and wildlife safari drives
- Masai Village Visit
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (6 nts), Safari Camp Cottages (2 nts).
- 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
- 4x4 safari vehicles, private vehicles, local train
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer), certified safari guides/drivers, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2324 ($258 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Kingfisher Nest Hotel Suites
Day 2: Nairobi/Masai Mara
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Nairobi then journey by private vehicle through the Great Rift Valley on the way to one of the most famous national parks in Africa, Masai Mara, arrive around lunch time. Head out on a visit to Masai Village and then an afternoon safari drive in the lodge's concession to search for giraffe, zebra, hyena, antelope, lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalos & elephants as you enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Travel from Nairobi, through the Great Rift Valley on to Kenya's premier wildlife reserve. In the afternoon, arrive in the area and get settled at the safari camp, our base for our time here.
Head out for a late afternoon wildlife safari drive with excellent chances of seeing the "big five" — watch for lion, cheetah, buffalo, elephant and giraffe. The varied wildlife and natural environment come together to provide a spectacular safari experience.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride.Activity - Experience the rare opportunity to visit a Masai village. Step inside a hut made of cow dung and sticks, let your eyes adjust to the dark, and imagine living in such a small space. Admire the exquisite beaded necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Marvel at the athletic ability of the young men who jump and bob in greeting. Learn about the traditions of these nomadic people, who seek sustenance from both the blood and milk of their cows. Take fantastic photos!Activity - You are in one of the world’s top safari destinations, known for its abundance of big cats – cheetahs, leopards and lions – as well as the two million wildebeest, Thomson’s gazelles and zebra that migrate annually across the vast grasslands in search of water. Set off on safari with our driver/guide on a private concession near the reserve and keep your eyes and ears peeled for movement and memories. Watch elephants and giraffe grazing, photograph zebras and wildebeest and, with a little luck, you'll even spot animals feasting on a recent kill.Accommodation - Kenia Safari Camp Cottages
Day 3: Masai Mara
Enjoy an early wildlife safari drive when animals are most active. Or opt for a Hot Air Balloon Safari. In the afternoon, after your picnic lunch, set off on another safari drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Opt to go for a balloon safari for a new perspective over the beautiful landscape. Pre-book on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - You are in one of the world’s top safari destinations, known for its abundance of big cats – cheetahs, leopards and lions – as well as the two million wildebeest, Thomson’s gazelles and zebra that migrate annually across the vast grasslands in search of water. Set off on safari with our driver/guide on a private concession near the reserve and keep your eyes and ears peeled for movement and memories. Watch elephants and giraffe grazing, photograph zebras and wildebeest and, with a little luck, you'll even spot animals feasting on a recent kill.Accommodation - Kenia Safari Camp Cottages
Day 4: Masai Mara/Nairobi
In the morning leave camp and begin to travel back to Nairobi on a route that allows you to spot some wildlife as your exit the area. Stop along the way for lunch at a G Adventure-supported community project. Arrive back to Nairobi and attend an optional group dinner this evening at a nearby local restaurant.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle. As you leave the camp you will have a chance to see wildlife on the route taken from the camping area. There will be a a stop outside of Nairobi for lunch at a G Adventures-supported community initiative.Activity - In the post-colonial era of East and Southern Africa, Kenya found itself as a refuge for many women who were seeking safety. As a result, a very special G Adventures for Good supported project, Amani ya Juu, was created. Amani ya Juu serves as a community where many of these women can learn entrepreneurship and engage in fair trade activities that allow them to create opportunities for themselves and their families. By creating unique handicrafts symbolic of their cultures, the women can express themselves and receive an impactful income, leading to economic independence. Here you’ll enjoy a locally sourced lunch prepared by women and youth of the community, engage in conversation to learn of their history, and build a greater connection with this incredible program.Accommodation - Kingfisher Nest Hotel Suites
Day 5: Nairobi/Tsavo
Travel by train to Tsavo on a railway known as The Iron Snake, in honour of an ancient tribal prophecy attributed to the Masai, Kĩkũyũ, Kamba and Kalenjin tribes in Kenya. Enjoy a packed picnic lunch along the way. Enter Tsavo East National Park for a safari drive before an included dinner back at the lodge. Known for its vast, untouched wilderness, Tsavo is home to the iconic “Red Elephants” that bathe in the local red-dust.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, take your seat, and get around like the locals do.Activity - Embark on a safari drive this afternoon in Tsavo East National Park. This unique safari destination is known for its untamed wilderness and famously home to the “Red Elephants” which get their distinctive colour from bathing in the local red dust. The park also boasts striking geological features like the Yatta Plateau and impressive Lugard Falls on the Galana River.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Voi Wildlife Lodge
Day 6: Tsavo
Awake at the lodge and enjoy breakfast before a morning safari drive back into the untamed wilderness of Tsavo East National Park. Return to the lodge around lunch time and take advantage of a free afternoon to relax by the pool. Or choose to book an optional afternoon safari drive. Dinner will be had at the lodge this evening.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Embark on a safari drive this morning in Tsavo East National Park. Enjoy the wildlife and scenery of the park in the golden light of a new day. The park, known for its untamed wilderness, also features striking geological formations such as the Yatta Plateau and the impressive Lugard Falls on the Galana River.Free_time - Enjoy free time back at the lodge to swim in the pool or to book an optional afternoon safari drive back in the park.Accommodation - Voi Wildlife Lodge
Day 7: Tsavo/Watamu
Experience one final safari drive through Tsavo East National Park on the way to Watamu. Along the way stop for a visit to the Archaeological site of Gedi. Get settled at the hotel before an included cooking class and dinner featuring East African classic dishes popular along the coast.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Experience one final safari drive through Tsavo East National Park searching for as much wildlife as possible on the drive out of the park and towards Watamu.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - The archaeological site of Gedi is the ruins of a wealthy Swahili city in Kenya, inhabited from the 13th to early 17th centuries, known for its impressive coral stone architecture, advanced infrastructure including a water system and flushing toilets, and participation in Indian Ocean trade. The ruins were rediscovered in the early 20th century and is now categorized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Activity - Participate in a cooking class at the hotel before enjoying the creations of your experience for dinner together.Accommodation - Turtle Bay Beach Resort
Day 8: Watamu
Spend a full free day in Watamu, a small coastal town in Kenya. Known for the Watamu Marine National Park and Reserve. Sandy beaches, home to seabirds, Mida Creek, sand flats, and mangrove forests. Then, choose to visit a local ocean conservation project working to protect the area. Later this afternoon, choose to book the Dhow Sunset Cruise. The rest of the evening is at your leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - The group will have a full free day to experience Watamu. Choose to swim, lounge on the beach, book a sunset cruise, or visit a local ocean conservation project.Accommodation - Turtle Bay Beach Resort
Day 9: Watamu/Mombasa
Travel to Mombasa today where the tour ends upon arrival to the airport. Please do not book onward travel prior to 3pm.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
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G Adventures
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
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