Kenya & Tanzania Safari

      Nairobi, Kenya

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      Walker Wellness Retreats
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      33 reviews
      Jul 17 - 24, 2023
      Group size: 3 - 5
      Kenya & Tanzania Safari
      Nairobi, Kenya

      Walker Wellness Retreats
      • Email address verified
      33 reviews

      Jul 17 - 24, 2023
      Group size: 3 - 5

      About this trip

      Join Walker Wellness Retreats on an All-Inclusive Luxury Safari to Africa. We will visit the best locations for the great migration!


      July is a great time to come and enjoy pleasant weather, less bugs, and view the biggest variety of wildlife courtesy of the Great wildebeest migration from Serengeti plains in Tanzania to the world-famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya.

      The Great Migration is today one of the natural worlds most astonishing phenomena. Each year nearly two million wildebeest and accompanying large numbers of zebra, and smaller numbers of Grant's gazelle, Thompson's gazelle, eland and impala trek from the Serengeti to the Maasai Mara and back again in search of fresh grazing. Viewing these vast herds on the move is always unforgettable sight. This experience is rated as one of the most spectacular natural events.


      All activities and excursions are completely optional and you are free to participate in as little or as much as you would like since this is your vacation. 


      Trip Style: Adventure. We will be traveling from place to place with multiple accommodations. While there is certainly some down time, this retreat is more on the active side with the schedule.  

      Accommodations in 5-Star Safari Camps

      When we think of camping, we usually think of thin canvas tents, air mattresses, and sleeping bags. Not on this retreat! Enjoy 5-star safari camps in the beautiful African wilderness complete with thick canvas-walled tents, beautiful furnishings, comfortable beds and linens, fully stocked bathrooms, and more. Enjoy delicious meals cooked by an onsite chef while looking out on the African bush. You will hardly believe you're in a camp!

      Meet Your Host

      Amy Walker, MSW, LCSW, CCM, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Owner of Walker Wellness Retreats. Amy started Walker Wellness Retreats in 2016 due to her love for travel and helping others experience the world. When Amy is not leading international retreats, she works as an online mental health therapist. Amy is passionate about helping individuals and couples work through barriers and find new ways to communicate, connect, and thrive. In addition, Amy loves international travel, wine tasting, whale watching, and the outdoors. Amy works alongside her husband, Brian Walker, to run Walker Wellness Retreats. 


      To meet more of the Walker Wellness Retreats team, visit the About Us page on our website. 

      Helpful Tips

      Please note, we will be taking very small planes to get from Kenya to Tanzania so please pack light, soft shelled suitcase or duffle bag.


      The roads are very bumpy and dusty in some places. Women may wish to wear a sports bra in the vehicle due to bumpy roads.


      USD is widely accepted but please make sure the bills are crisp, new and without any imperfections.


      Everywhere we went to shop started off at a very high price. You can haggle down to about half price. 


      Please note, you must have a yellow fever vaccine with yellow booklet to enter Tanzania from Kenya.


      Please note the itinerary is subject to change due to weather. 

      Payment & Cancellation Policy

      Questions about refunds or cancellations? Click here to view our payment and cancellation policy.


      The deadline to book an international retreat is 30 days before the retreat begins; however, some exceptions can be made based on availability. Email us at contact@walkerwellnessretreats.com to inquire about booking after the deadline has passed.

      What’s included

      • Accommodations
        8 days/7 nights at 5-star safari camps
      • Airport Transfers
        Pick-up at Nairobi airport (NBO) and drop-off at Kilimanjaro airport (JRO)
      • Meals
        All meals during the retreat (breakfast, lunch, & dinner)
      • Transportation
        All transportation during the retreat
      • Gratuity
        Gratuities for tour guides, restaurant staff, and drivers
      • Drinks
        Any drinks of your choice (non-alcoholic and alcoholic)
      • Game Drives
        Daily game drives
      • Private Guide
        Local guide for our group only
      • Retreat Airfare
        Airfare between countries during the retreat
      • Village Excursion
        Visit to a local Maasai village

      What’s not included

      • Airfare
        Airfare arriving into Nairobi (NBO) and departing from Kilimanjaro (JRO)
      • Additional Items
        Souvenirs, drinks, snacks, additional excursions, or other personal items
      • Additional Gratuity
        Gratuities of a personal nature (hotel staff, spa services, etc.)
      • COVID-19
        Any COVID-19 related tests or documentation (if applicable)
      • Insurance
        Travel insurance and medical insurance (required)
      • Travel Fees
        Any travel-related fees (visas, passports, baggage, etc.)
      • Kenya Visa
        Visa to enter Kenya
      • Tanzania Visa
        Visa to enter Tanzania
      • Optional Excursions
        Hot air balloon ride & any excursions before or after the retreat

      Available Packages

      All-Inclusive Double Occupancy

      Double occupancy includes a private bedroom and private bathroom for 2 people.


      Helpful hints: If you have two people who would like to share a room, select 2 Double Occupancy packages. If you are traveling alone but want to be paired with another solo traveler, select 1 Double Occupancy package. If you are traveling alone and want your own room, select 1 Single Occupancy package below.

      $5,995
      Deposit: $1,499

      Available options

      Itinerary

      Day 1
      Nairobi

      July 17, 2023: Arrive Nairobi Arrive at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. 


      After Ministry of Health medical formalities, Immigration procedures and Customs, collect your checked in luggage and proceed to International Arrivals Area. Walk outside and Walker Wellness Retreats will be waiting for you.  Most flights arrive in the morning so we will head to head breakfast and then enjoy an hour feeding Giraffes at the Giraffe Center.  After, we will check in to the Hemingways Hotel in the beautiful and exclusive suburb of Karen. Upon arrival, enjoy refreshments and check in to your luxurious room. 


      Hemingways is located South West of Nairobi in the outskirts of city. Its generally believed that the suburb was named after Karen Blixen, the Danish author of Out of Africa. This 5 star luxury boutique is considered to be one of the finest hotels in Africa.


      Housed in its own wing of the hotel overlooking the pool and manicured gardens, the Hemingways Spa offers guests peace and relaxation. The Spa menu combines both French and custom designed treatments crafted from locally sourced ingredients and is the perfect place to rediscover your senses after a long flight or a dusty safari. The wide range of treatments include an aromatic, intensive and mineral rich body wrap formulated to detox and relax you and a selection of traditional massage techniques offering holistic therapy for the body, mind and spirit.


      Free time to rest, relax or enjoy a massage at the hotels spa.


      The retreat officially starts at the orientation and welcome dinner at the hotel.


      7:00 PM - Orientation in the hotel lobby, followed by a group dinner at the hotel.


      Hotel/Lodging Details:

      Hemingways Hotel

      Karen Mbagathi Ridge, 100 Mbagathi Ridge, Nairobi, Kenya

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      Welcome to Walker Wellness Retreats! Thank you for taking the time to learn about us! We created Walker Wellness Retreats to share the positive impact travel can have with as many people as possible. Travel makes the world seem not so large. It opens your mind to new ways of thinking. Together we can use our diverse skills and experience of traveling the world to design and plan incredible adventures to bring like-minded travelers together to unique places around the globe!

      Reviews

      I really enjoyed the time in New Zealand. I was the youngest in the group, the only German and didn’t knew anyone from the group before the Trip but I always felt as a family member. Everyone was nice, open minded and heartwarming. Amy is such a nice person and motivated me a lot. We saw beautful places, had always good food and everything was taken care of. The choice of hotels was nice - all of them perfectly chosen. Yesterday I came back home - after a time of adventures with a lot of great memories and with new friends 🫶🏽
      By Lucia S for The Best of Both Islands: New Zealand on Feb 20, 2024
      As perfect a trip as I could have imagined! Amy and Brian were gracious and kind hosts...and Amy and her mom kept us well-fed! Chantel was an awesome yoga instructor--listened to us and catered classes to the needs of the group often based on our energy levels and physical challenges of the moment. She was also a supremely delightful traveling companion...driving us a total of nine hours in the van--back and forth to from SLC airport. A huge selling point for me was not having to arrange any transportation--bravo to Walker Wellness for creating a package that required extremely minimal extra out-of-pocket expenses. And the hiking, omg! Zion is deliriously beautiful and Bryce is downright Biblical in its majesty. The trip was also impeccably structured--a super challenging hike for the first full day and then a shorter hike that began later in the morning the following day with more time to rest in the afternoon.
      By John B for Zion National Park Hiking & Yoga on Nov 01, 2023
      Wow! By far the trip to Zion was my best travel experience. The accommodations were very spacious, clean, and homey. Huge picture windows, a deck, hot tub, fire place, …The food was delicious and healthy. Amy is a great cook! The yoga was adjusted to what we needed prehike and post. It went beyond just yoga - there was sound healing, visualization, and more. Transportation to and from the parks made it easy for us. And did I mention the hikes? Stunning! Breath-taking! Fun! Lots of fond memories and I look forward to traveling with Brian and Amy again.
      By Kristen H for Zion National Park Hiking & Yoga on Nov 01, 2023
      Great trip. Beautiful hiking.
      By Lisa S for Zion National Park Hiking & Yoga on Oct 26, 2023
      This trip was beyond my expectations! It's rare to go on a trip where you only need to book a flight and after that every detail is handled for you. The accommodations were fantastic but the food was really the best part! I felt completely taken care of by the Walker Wellness Retreats team especially Shantel and Amber, who are delightful and talented people. I was able to relax, disconnect and get to know the wonderful group all while enjoying moving my body on the yoga mat and through breathtaking nature. Thank you to the whole crew at Walker Wellness Retreats for being so good at what you do!
      By Victoria S for Zion (Nectar Yoga) on Oct 24, 2023
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