Memorable Kenya
Kenya
7 days from $5,295 per person
* Based on double occupancy, incl. taxes & fuel surcharges, restrictions apply.
The Highlights of Memorable Kenya
This transformative journey is the perfect combination of a wildlife safari in the impressive Maasai Mara, with an unforgettable stay with ME to WE in a rural Kenyan community. Leave Africa with more than an collection of wonderful memories - leave a positive impact.
Accommodations
1. Nairobi Serena Hotel
Kenya, Nairobi
The Nairobi Serena Hotel offers an oasis of serenity amidst the bustle of one of Africa's most vibrant capital cities. The interior décor reflects an entirely pan-African theme featuring art and inspiration from Ethiopia, the Maghreb, West Africa and East Africa. All rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with satellite TV, minibar, telephone, hair dryer, in-room safe, tea and coffee making facilities, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Offering a wide range of dining experiences, the hotel is renowned for its Mandhari Restaurant, universally acknowledged as one of Kenya's finest. Other amenities include a variety of eateries, bars, a lounge, a heated swimming pool and sundeck and the exclusive ‘Maisha' Health Club and Spa.
2. Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Kenya, Masai Mara
Set high on a bush-cloaked hill with views over the savannah and down to the hippo-filled Mara River, Mara Serena Safari Lodge stands center stage to one of Africa's most dramatic wildlife arenas, offering a ringside seat for the “greatest wildlife show on earth”, the legendary migration of the wildebeest. Designed after a traditional Maasai manyatta, the lodge blends international sophistication with raw African beauty. Each uniquely-presented room is accommodated in its own stand-alone modular unit, with uninterrupted views of the Mara River, a private balcony and spacious seating area. All rooms feature a bathroom with bathtub and shower, mini-bar, satellite TV, hair dryer and safety deposit box (available in the reception area), wireless internet access, telephone, tea and coffee making facilities. Laundry service is available. The central bar and dining areas enjoy spectacular views, as does the swimming pool and sundeck.
3. Bogani Tented Cottages and Camp - Tent
Kenya, Maasai Mara
Bogani is located to the north of the Maasai Mara, surrounded by open countryside and local villages. There are 5 large family cottages and 18 safari tents. The camp's traditional safari tents are spread over a large area and have stone flooring and fully screened doors and windows. The tents are well furnished using local fabrics and traditional Kenyan decor. Each tent has comfortable twin or double beds, a private veranda with comfortable chairs, plenty of storage space, standing fans, electrical sockets and a safe. All tents are en-suite, with hot running water, basins, and flush toilets.
Itinerary
Day 1. Arrive Nairobi, Kenya
Jambo na Karibu! After a warm welcome, you’ll be transported to your lovely, centrally-located hotel. Relax and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Nairobi Serena Hotel
Day 2. Nairobi / Maasai Mara
Enjoy an early breakfast before heading out for Maasailand and the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. After stopping for lunch, continue with an afternoon game drive in the park, arriving at your lodge just as the sun sets. Gather for dinner under a blanket of stars. (BLD)
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Day 3. Maasai Mara
Set out early for your morning game drive. The Mara's grasslands are frequented by huge herds of plains game; prides of lions, leopard and cheetah; herds of elephants and prolific birdlife year-round. Tonight, take in your last African sunset and join your fellow travelers in a toast to your unforgettable adventure. (BLD)
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Day 4. Maasai Mara
After breakfast, continue to the ME to WE camp in the northern Maasai Mara. Enjoy lunch, followed by an orientation of ME to WE's sustainable development model.
Learn how ME to WE works with rural communities to break the cycle of poverty and achieve long-term community development. The five pillars of the model are: quality primary education, clean drinking water and sanitation, health care services, agriculture and alternative income projects. After lunch, go on a guided walking tour of a local primary school. See the difference between an old school structure and a new working school built by WE Villages.
After dinner, rest up for tomorrow. (LD)
Bogani Cottages and Tented Camp - Bogani Tent
Day 5. Maasai Mara
Join the mamas at Emori Joi for a special walk through the community. Learn more about how the Kipsigis organize their homes and lives. Fetch water with the mamas, a task the women perform daily. Share a meal and participate in a discussion about the changes taking place in the community regarding gender and culture.
In the afternoon, roll up your sleeves and work alongside Maasai and Kipsigi community members as you help to build a new school. After dinner, relax and reflect on this invigorating day. (BLD)
Bogani Cottages and Tented Camp - Bogani Tent
Day 6. Maasai Mara
Visit an authentic Kenyan market and learn about the economic environment in which the community members live. Continue working on the school-building site, perhaps trying a different role.
In the afternoon, visit the Baraka Medical Clinic and Medicinal Garden. The clinic serves over 30,000 community members, promoting healthy living and providing preventative, curative and rehabilitative services to the most vulnerable segments of the Kenyan population. Learn about the medicinal plants grown in the shamba (garden), including moringa, aloe vera, thyme, spider plant, and many more. This shamba supplements the food program in local schools, as well as helps to decrease malnutrition in the communities by providing supplements to both pregnant mothers and their children. (BLD)
Bogani Cottages and Tented Camp - Bogani Tent
Day 7. Maasai Mara / Depart
Go on a sunrise hike with the Maasai before bidding your new friends a fond Kwaheri. Take a short flight back to Nairobi. Enjoy a farewell lunch and visit the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage where you'll get the chance to experience these fascinating animals up close. Rest and re-pack in a dayroom before your departure transfer to the airport for your flight home this evening. This may be the end of your adventure trip, but it is also the beginning of your personal journey to carry your experience forward. (BL)
Ole Sereni Hotel - Day Room
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