Trip Highlights
Explore Nairobi’s museums and markets, paired with authentic Kikuyu community visits.
Journey north for Turkana or Samburu cultural insights — traditional homesteads, rituals, and desert/savanna life.
Discover the Maasai way of life in the Mara: dance, beadwork workshops, and herbal medicine traditions.
Immerse in Swahili heritage on Lamu — spice workshops, dhow-building demonstrations, and culinary lessons.
Visit UNESCO-listed Fort Jesus in Mombasa and vibrant coastal markets.
Blend of heritage lodges, eco-stays, and boutique island retreats for comfort with authenticity.
Arrival in Nairobi; airport pick-up & transfer to hotel.
Visits to Kenya National Museum & GoDown Arts Centre.
Day 2: Guided visit to Kikuyu tea/coffee farm — tasting, storytelling, and community visit.
Overnight: Tribe Hotel / Hemingways Nairobi
Option A: Flight north to Lake Turkana region — meet pastoral Turkana, learn about fishing traditions & desert survival.
Option B: Visit Samburu communities — beadwork, warrior dances, and homestead experiences.
Evenings of cultural exchange and storytelling.
Overnight: Desert Rose Lodge (Turkana) / Samburu Intrepids
Transfer/flight to Maasai Mara.
Day 5: Introduction to Maasai boma life & traditions.
Day 6: Participate in a beadwork workshop with Maasai women artisans.
Day 7: Guided walk learning about herbal medicine and warrior practices.
Optional sunset performance and shared supper.
Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge / Heritage Eco-Camp
Flight to Lamu Archipelago.
Day 8: Guided tour of Lamu Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Day 9: Spice & culinary workshop — learn Swahili recipes.
Day 10: Dhow-building demonstration with local craftsmen; optional sailing trip.
Evenings free for seaside relaxation.
Overnight: Peponi Hotel / Lamu House Boutique
Flight/boat to Mombasa.
Guided visit to Fort Jesus (UNESCO) & Old Town lanes.
Explore local spice & handicraft markets.
Farewell Swahili dinner.
Overnight: Serena Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa
Morning cultural debrief & relaxation.
Transfer to Moi International Airport (MBA) or flight to Nairobi for onward connection.
Total Cost: $ per person sharing
11 nights’ accommodation (heritage lodges, cultural camps, boutique island hotels).
Daily meals: breakfast, selected lunches & dinners (as per itinerary).
Private transfers & domestic flights (Nairobi → Turkana/Samburu → Mara → Lamu → Mombasa).
Professional cultural guides & facilitators in each region.
Entrance fees (museums, Fort Jesus, cultural centers, village programs).
Hands-on workshops (beadwork, cooking, dhow-building).
Airport transfers (arrival & departure).
International flights & visas.
Travel insurance (recommended).
Optional safari/game drives outside cultural program.
Alcoholic & soft drinks outside meal plan.
Personal expenses (souvenirs, spa treatments, laundry).
Tips & gratuities for guides, drivers, and lodge staff.
Expert tips:
Insert rest days between long transfers; local festivals (e.g., Lamu Cultural Festival) are fantastic but book well ahead.