3-Days: Nairobi Safari and Maji Moto Cultural Experience
ID: GYG1222000-1876005
Category:
Country: Kenya
Duration:
3 days
Description
Experience the best of Nairobi and Maasai culture on a 3-day safari and cultural tour. Visit Nairobi National Park, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and the Giraffe Centre.
Day 1: Nairobi National Park, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and Giraffe Center
Begin your adventure with a morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or residence in a 4x4 Land Cruiser. Head to Nairobi National Park for an early morning game drive. Spot lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and more with the Nairobi skyline in the background.
Next, visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust during the public viewing hour to see rescued baby elephants being fed and playing in the mud. Then, enjoy a delicious coastal-inspired lunch at Tamarind Brasserie.
After lunch, visit the Giraffe Center to feed and interact with the endangered Rothschild giraffes from the elevated platform. Depart Nairobi mid-afternoon and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley towards Maji Moto, located near the Maasai Mara region.
Arrive at Maji Moto Cultural Camp in the evening. Enjoy a traditional Maasai welcome, campfire storytelling, a cultural dinner, and an overnight stay in traditional Manyatta-style accommodation.
Day 2: Maji Moto Cultural Experience
Wake up to stunning views of the Loita Hills. Enjoy a guided nature walk with Maasai warriors and visit a traditional Maasai village. Learn about Maasai customs, traditions, and daily life, and watch a beadwork demonstration.
Optionally, visit a hot spring (Maji Moto means “hot water”) and enjoy traditional dance and song. Savor authentic local meals prepared at camp. All cultural village contributions are included. Stay overnight at Maji Moto Cultural Camp.
Day 3: Return to Nairobi
Enjoy an early breakfast at camp. Optionally, take a sunrise hill walk. Depart Maji Moto mid-morning and enjoy a scenic drive back to Nairobi. Arrive in Nairobi early afternoon and get dropped off at your hotel, residence, or the airport.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in Maasai culture with a visit to a traditional village
- Spot lions, rhinos, giraffes, and more on a game drive in Nairobi National Park
- Visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and see rescued baby elephants
- Feed and interact with endangered Rothschild giraffes at the Giraffe Centre
- Enjoy a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley to Maji Moto Cultural Camp
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Entry to David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is subject to a 48-hour prior booking policy.
INCLUDED
- Transport in a Van/4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Nairobi National Park entry fees
- David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust entry
- Giraffe Centre entry
- Tamarind Brasserie lunch on Day 1
- 2 Nights accommodation at Maji Moto Cultural Camp
- Full board at Maji Moto
- Selected cultural village activities such as walks in the hills with Maasai warriors to learn about traditional life, warrior training, women’s village visit to manyatta homes to see local traditional life, campfire with the Maasai warriors, visit to the hot spring and community projects such as our school, farm and beekeeping also spiritual blessings, called Emayan. Photography is welcomed, with opportunities for authentic photos of Maasai people, culture, and surrounding nature.
- Bottled drinking water during safari
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic & soft drinks at Tamarind
- Optional activities not mentioned such as trekking, bicycling, motorbiking and more through the Loita Hills and Plains, camping on the land of local people,
- Tips & gratuities
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
