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Baby elephant orphanage
Baby elephant orphanageA childhood dream with a bottle in its mouth. You meet orphaned elephants rescued from all over Kenya, hear their stories, watch them roll in the mud, and you can adopt one before you leave.
The Kenya Safari
🇰🇪 The 7 day wild safari
- 🐘Baby ElephantsSheldrick orphanage, up close.
- 🦒Giraffe NeighboursThey walk up while you eat.
- 🦁Masai MaraThree nights in Big Five country.
- 🚲Hell's Gate BikesBike through Lion King country.
- 🎭Masai VillageMeet the warriors, join the jump.
- 🛶Hippo Boat SafariLake Naivasha at eye level.
⚡ The Quick Specs
7 days, 6 nightsNairobi to the Mara
18 to 24 travellersAges 25 to 45ish
Come soloYou won't leave solo
Photos and videoShot all week by pros
🦁 The highlight reel
Real moments from real Kenya crews, no stock photos.
📆 Upcoming Dates
Same trip, different crew. Pick your week.
Safari Stylin'
Kick off summer going wild in the Masai Mara as the Great Migration begins
18 - 24 June 2027
6 nights
From
$4,250
/ person
Pay later available
Safari Stylin'
End June on safari in the Masai Mara with front row seats to the Great Migration
25 June - 1 July 2027
6 nights
From
$4,250
/ person
Pay later available
Top 3 iconic moments
Three things you will do on this trip that you will still be talking about years later.
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Feeding giraffes by hand
Feeding giraffes by handAt the Giraffe Centre you stand nose to nose with a Rothschild giraffe and feed it out of your own hand. They are taller than you think, their tongues are longer than you think, and everyone leaves with the same photo and the same grin.
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Three full days in the Mara
Three full days in the MaraYour National Geographic moment, and not a rushed one. Three full days across 583 square miles with ex ranger guides who know every hidden track, picnic lunches under a tree, and the Big Five doing exactly what they do.
📅 The Day By Day
Seven days, planned so you never have to think about it.
Day 1Land in Nairobi
Airport pickup, welcome cocktail, a shake out walk and the sauna.
The full day
We pick you up at the airport and get you checked in so you can breathe after the flight. Meet by the pool for a welcome cocktail and lunch, unpack, then walk to the trails of the Nairobi Arboretum for an easy shake out workout. Straight into the eucalyptus steam room and sauna, then our first family dinner and orientation.
Day 2Elephants, giraffes, Naivasha
Two bucket list stops, then the coolest hotel you will ever check into.
The full day
Early to rise, early to work out, early to eat, because we are checking out of Nairobi and heading into the adventure. First stop the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, where you play with and maybe adopt a baby elephant. Lunch in Karen, then the Giraffe Centre to hand feed our new long necked friends. Then we drive out of the city to Lake Naivasha. Fair warning: you will see hippos tonight.
Day 3Hell's Gate and hippos
A bike safari through Lion King country, then a boat full of hippos.
The full day
We start with a quiet nature walk on the hotel grounds before breakfast, and you might spot zebra or waterbuck grazing next to you. Then Hell's Gate National Park for a bike safari, out of the 4x4 and into the landscape that inspired The Lion King. Lunch back at the hotel, a drink to settle the nerves, then the hippo boat tour. Tonight we turn it all the way up with a theme party by the fire.
Day 4Into the Masai Mara
Our own great migration, then the Masai village.
The full day
After a sleep in and a cappuccino we pack up and make our own great migration to the Masai Mara. The hours in the 4x4 land cruisers turn into get to know you games and the kind of conversations that only happen on a long drive. We check in at 2pm and head straight to the Masai village to meet the community, learn the culture and browse the souvenir stalls.
Day 5Full day game drive
Sunrise to sunset across 583 square miles.
The full day
Today is an all day excursion through the Masai Mara. We drive off trail while our guides hunt for wildlife across a park the size of a small country, watching for the famous predators and everything they chase, plus a stop at the Mara river for the crocodiles. Picnic lunch under a tree overlooking the plains. Bring a spare battery, you will need it. Then back to the lodge for a big dinner and a very good night's sleep.
Day 6Rise above the Mara
The optional balloon at 4:30am that nobody regrets.
The full day
The hot air balloon is optional and very highly recommended. Up at 4:30am, air still cool, long before sunrise. We drive deep into the Mara and watch the balloon inflate, and as we rise so does the sun. Elephants grazing, lions hunting, and the only sound is silence. You land to a bottomless champagne breakfast on the plains, then a morning safari. Back at camp we prep for the final game drive, then the party.
Day 7Back to Nairobi
One more sunrise game drive, then a flight over the plains.
The full day
Last day, best day. Pack a day bag for an early morning game drive, then after lunch we head to the airstrip for the one hour domestic flight back to Nairobi, included in your trip. Depending on your flight you can take our shuttle to the airport or head to Cultiva Farms, the farm to table spot everyone talks about. We recommend flying out after 8pm. Then the group chat starts, and it never really goes quiet again.
Every day is planned for you. Nothing to book, nothing to organise.
🛌Where you sleep
Three beds, three completely different Kenyas.
One night in the city, two on the lake, three in the Mara. You never wake up to the same view twice, and you never share a bed with a stranger.
Nairobi · 1 night
Radisson Blu Hotel and Residence, Nairobi Arboretum
You land, we collect you, and you get a proper hotel to shake the flight off. Big rooms, a pool, a sauna, and a welcome cocktail with the crew before anyone has learned each other’s names.
Lake Naivasha · 2 nights
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
Thatched cottages spread across acres of lawn and yellow fever trees on the lake shore. Zebra and giraffe wander the grounds like they pay rent. There is a pool, a sundowner spot, and nothing between you and the Rift Valley.
Masai Mara · 3 nights
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Up in the Oloolaimutia hills right by the park gate. Rooms in round thatched cottages, a pool looking straight out over the bush, and a fireplace lounge for the hours between the sunrise drive and the sunset one.
6 nightsthree properties, no two the same
Cottagesround thatched cottages at Naivasha and in the Mara
Poolsat all three, including one over the bush
Groundszebra and giraffe on the lawn at Naivasha
Park gatethe Mara lodge sits minutes from it
Nairobia real hotel on night one, not an airport bed
Shared spot is a twin room, two separate beds, matched with someone of the same gender.
Private spot is the room to yourself. Same three properties either way.
Nairobi · Lake Naivasha · Masai Mara, Kenya
✅ What's
included
- +6 Nights Accommodations
- +Airport Transfers in Nairobi
- +All Transportation
- +Full Fitness Programming
- +1 Night Nairobi
- +2 Nights Lake Naivasha
- +3 Nights Masai Mara
- +6 Breakfasts
- +7 Lunches
- +6 Dinners
- +Trail Run at Nairobi Arboretum
- +Elephant Orphanage Tour
- +Giraffe Sanctuary Experience
- +Mountain Biking at Hell's Gate
- +Lake Naivasha Hippo Boat Safari
- +Cultural Visit to a Masai Village
- +Epic 4x4 Game Drives
- +Domestic Flight from the Mara to Nairobi
- +Local English Speaking Guide
- +All Park Fees and Government Taxes
- +Themed Parties
- +SYB Welcome Package
- +Photographer and Videographer
- +Services of SYB Leaders
❌ Not
included
- –International Flights
- –Gratuities to Guides and Drivers
- –Alcoholic Beverages
- –Masai Mara Hot Air Balloon
- –Airport Taxes if Applicable
- –Travel Insurance
- –Medical Insurance
📸 #SYBKenya on
Instagram
Real moments from real trips, posted by the crews who were there. Use #SYBKenya to show off your safari workouts, Masai Village moments and sunrise balloon views. Tag us in your stories and we will hype you up.
FAQs
Because this is more than a safari.
You’ll see incredible wildlife, but you’ll also be working out, exploring different parts of Kenya, and sharing it with a group.
It’s a more active, more social way to do a safari.
Yes, and most people do.
Between workouts, meals, and shared experiences, it’s easy to meet people quickly.
People who like to stay active, try new things, and be around others.
Typically:
- Late 20s to 40s (sometimes even 50s)
- Social, open-minded
- Looking for something more engaging than a typical vacation
Yes.
You’ll be working out, biking, walking, and staying on the move throughout the trip.
Everything is flexible, and you can go at your own pace.
Relaxed, social, and well organized.
There’s structure to the days, but it never feels rigid.
You’ll move through a few key areas:
- Nairobi
- Lake Naivasha
- Masai Mara
Each stop brings something different, from city energy to open landscapes to full safari.
With us, it is.
Kenya is one of the most established safari destinations in the world, with well-developed infrastructure in the areas we visit.
We work with the same trusted local team and guides we’ve partnered with for over 5 years.
Everything is organized in advance, from transportation to accommodations to activities, so you’re never navigating things on your own.
Yes.
We capture the trip so you can stay present.
If you enjoy being active, meeting new people, and trying something different, it likely is.
If you’re looking for a quiet, fully independent, or purely luxury experience, it may not be the best fit.
1️⃣ Pick Your Trip - Choose your dates and destination.
2️⃣ Book Your Spot - Pay with cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna, or a payment plan.
3️⃣ Book Your Flight - You’re in. Grab that flight.
4️⃣ Six Weeks Out - We’ll send a quick form for your flight details and food preferences.
5️⃣ Three Weeks Out - We’ll send the trip guide, party themes, and group chat invite.
6️⃣ Let’s Go - Show up at the airport and find the happiest crew there.
All payments are non-refundable.
Cancel more than 45 days before the trip and you get a one-time trip credit for the amount paid, usable within 12 months on any future trip date.
Cancel within 45 days and your payment is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Travel and medical insurance is required.