The Kenya Safari

DAY 1

We’ll pick you up at the airport and get you checked into our hotel so you can kick back after your travels. We will meet by the pool for a welcome cocktail and lunch, where we can start getting to know each other! After we unpack a bit, we’ll walk to the nearby trails of The Nairobi Arboretum for a walk and fun 'shake out' workout. Head straight into the eucalyptus steam room and sauna before our first family dinner and orientation. It's a laid-back start, but trust us, this adventure is just getting started!

DAY 2

Early to rise, early to workout, early to eat because we're checking out of our Nairobi hotel and heading into the adventure. Our first stop is the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, where we play and maybe even adopt a baby elephant! After that, we will grab lunch in Karen, followed by the Giraffe Centre where we hand feed these new long necked friends of ours. 

Once we're done with our days activities, we'll hit the road out of the city and drive to the coolest hotel you will ever stay in on Lake Naivasha. Warning: you will see Hippo's tonight!

DAY 3

We start the morning with a tranquil nature walk on the hotel grounds before breakfast. You might even spot zebras or waterbuck grazing nearby. After breakfast we head to Hell’s Gate National Park for a bike safari, stepping out of the 4x4 and into the dramatic landscape that inspired The Lion King. Back at the hotel we’ll have lunch, maybe a drink to settle the nerves, before heading out on our hippo boat tour for a wild close-up encounter. Tonight we turn it all the way up with an SYB theme party by the fire.

DAY 4

After a nice sleep in and cappuccino, we will pack our bags and make our own great migration to the Masai Mara. Our time in our comfy 4x4 land cruisers serves as a great opportunity for get-to-know-you games and deep chats. We will check into our hotel at 2pm and get reach to head to the Masai Village. Meet local people, learn about the culture we are in, and tour the souvenir shops. 

DAY 5

Rise and shine, today is an ALL DAY EXCURSION through the wild Masai Mara! As we drive off trails, our drivers hunt for the wild animals in this incredibly vast wild park (583 mi² to be precise). Watching out for the well known predators, and their opponents like the Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hippo...and the dangerous Crocodiles with a visit to the Mara river. All our guests say this day feels like a dream as we make a picnic lunch under a tree overlooking the plains. You'd better have backup batteries for that camera because we'll continue through hunting for a glimpse into the wild animals lives.

Then it's off to our lodge for a big dinner, a few drinks and a good night's sleep.

DAY 6

Gooood Morning! The Hot Air Balloon is optional but HIGHLY recommended. Wake up at 4:30am, the air is crisp, temperature still cool and long before the sun rises. We drive deep into the Masai Mara and watch our hot air balloon get inflated. And as we start to rise so does the sun... if you are looking for one of the most magical moments of your life - this is it. The sun is rising, you're way above the plains, elephants grazing, lions hunting, but all we hear is beautiful silence. Wow. 

Once we land, it's bottomless champagne breakfast on the same plains where the lions were just hunting, don't worry we have security watching our backs. Once we've cleared all the champagne, we do our morning Safari. The park unbelievably large and there are so many places to explore. 

Back at the camp, we prepare for our final game drive, followed by festivities and a themed party!

DAY 7

Last day, best day! We've extended the Masai Mara by one day. Pack your day bag, we're heading for an early morning game drive. After lunch, we're making our way to the airstrip to take a 1 hour domestic flight (Air Kenya) back to Nairobi. This is included in your fee. 

Depending on your flight, you can grab our shuttle to the NBO airport or head to the famous Farm to Table restaurant in Nairobi, Cultiva Farms. 

We recommend catching a flight after 8pm to give you enough time to get to the airport a few hours early. 

Until next time... or until we throw our next party because this friendship just started!