African safari, art, Dance & Adventure
Kenya Safari+ Retreat
Get ready to experience a truly transformative 10-day Safari+ experience! This once-in-a-lifetime trip will take you to the bustling capital of Nairobi for incredible artisan markets, to the vast plains of the Masai Mara for a true safari experience, tents, lions, giraffes and all!
Kenya 2026 trip details
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Dates: Sept 19 - 30, 2026
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Tell me more: Kenya! Land of the majestic Maasai people, safari adventures, incredible artisan markets and just beautiful people all around! This 12 day, 11 night trip is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We will spend time in the bustling capital of Nairobi with its vibrant culture, markets, tea farms and of course Nairobi National Park. Afterwards, it's on to the vast plains of the famous Masai Mara where we will learn the centuries old beading tactics of the Maasai women as well as go on safari game drives and bush walks.
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Who: Families and groups of friends who are adventure minded and creative looking for a truly immersive Safari+ experience.
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Cost: $7,250 per person based on double occupancy.
$500 deposit to hold your spot. -
What's included: all accommodation and meals, tours, overland ground transportation, park entry fees that are part of our itinerary, guides, beading and dance classes. **Flights to Kenya are excluded.
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Book by end of March 2026 for early bird discount of $500!
Payment plans are available.
About Kenya
Kenya, breathtakingly gorgeous, encompassing the savannah, lakelands, the dramatic Great Rift Valley and mountain highlands. It's also home to the only capital in the world that has an actual safari: Nairobi. Explore colourful markets with a bounty of gorgeous fabrics, traditional clothing, handmade jewelry, art, as well as up and coming designers, and of course amazing cuisine.
Wildlife like lions, elephants, zebras and rhinos abound on its famous Masai Mara Reserve, known for its annual wildebeest migrations, as well as the home of the majestic Maasai tribe.
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This experience is perfect for families and groups of friends who want more than only a typical safari: you will also spend the day with local Maasai to learn their beading craft, and experience how these guardians of the land have acted as her steward and protector for generations.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi and check-in. Welcome dinner.
Day 2: Visit to the Giraffe Center and Sheldon Trust
Day 3: Safari at Nairobi National Park
Day 4: Visit a tea farm and artisan market day
Day 5: Free day for own program/shopping
Day 6: Transfer to the Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley
Day 7: Beading with the Maasai women, visit a Maasai village
Day 8: Bushwalk safari on the Mara
Day 9: Jeep Safari on the Mara
Day 10: Transfer back to Nairobi
Day 11: Bomas of Kenya + free afternoon for shopping
Day 12: Checkout & transfer to Jomo Kenyatta airport.
Good to know
Visa: Most foreign visitors to Kenya are required to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA). Failure to do so will result in denied boarding and/or deportation on arrival.
What to wear: The weather varies and can get cold at night, but quite warm during the day. Bring layers and a light to medium jacket. Comfortable, close toed hiking shoes are also a must, even better if they are waterproof.
What NOT to pack: Camouflage print anything! Civilians are strictly forbidden from wearing camouflage print in Kenya as it is exclusively reserved for military use.
Vaccinations: none required unless you're from countries with high risk of yellow fever.
What about Malaria? We highly recommend everyone follow an anti-malaria regimen, in addition to regularly applying bug spray. The most common malaria pill is Atovaquone-Proguanil, better know by its brand name Malarone. Even though malaria has been officially eradicated in Nairobi, this is not the case in rural places such as the Mara. Prevention is the best course.
Medicine kit: Pharmacies are extremely well-stocked in Kenya. A lot of medications that you would only be able to get by prescription in the US are easily available over the counter. With that said, it's a good idea to pack at least a 1-week supply of your personal prescriptions.
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