Sample Family Trip

Safari Variety in 17 Days

Laikipia is a true wilderness area, rich in wildlife and Laikipia, Maasai and Samburu culture; it is free from mass tourism and easy to access by road and air. Our ethos is simple. To encourage clients to see wildlife and interact with local communities, absorbing the culture away from the constraints of normal tourist routes and safari vehicles. Through our Community Safaris our aim is to develop infrastructure within the local schools and provide income for the communities through camping fees, activities and community lodge and cultural centre visits. The key to our Community Safaris is to have a little bit  of adventure each day and luxury at night.

Trip Profile

Group, Staff and Support - All of our trips are fully hosted by Rift Valley Adventures ‘Community Safaris’ staff and Professional Safari Guides, where the Lead Guide has international qualifications in Wilderness First Aid, Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association Bronze level or above award, Group Safety, Risk Management in the outdoors and other outdoor qualifications together with many years experience of operating adventure, community and cultural safaris for adult and student clients.

Excellent local guides - They are all highly knowledgeable and passionate about Kenya, with an intimate knowledge of the people, wildlife and everything African.

A balanced itinerary – The main objective of the safari is to have an enjoyable, healthy trip experiencing the beautiful African Wilderness, wildlife and local people. This is a trip of a lifetime after all, and, whilst we make sure that there is plenty of action for everyone there will be ample time to view game, relax, take a nature walk, visit the local communities and schools and engage in adventure activities such as rock climbing, abseiling, rafting, and mountain biking for those that wish.

Accommodation – Lodge and Tented Camps.

17 Days of Adventures

Day 1: Arrive Nairobi

Arrive Nairobi transfer to Fairview Hotel to recover and overnight.

Day 2: Forest Camp, Mt. Kenya

After a 2 ½ hour drive from Nairobi arrive at Forest Camp bordering the UNESCO World Heritage Mt. Kenya Area. In the afternoon we walk around the local community area gaining an insight into the Kikuyu culture and understand the human/wildlife conflict areas.

Day 3-7: Forest Camp, Mt. Kenya

Help out on our elephant fence or local school projects (see our project section for more information). Our guides and safari vehicle are on hand 24 hours a day should you want to view wildlife in one wildlife conservancies, 30 minutes from Forest Camp.

Activities on offer: Game drives, nature walk, horse riding, visit the local school, bush skills, sundowners, cultural interaction with the Kikuyu, relax, biking, bush breakfast, brush up on Swahili, sleep in, or whatever you want to do!  Perhaps you want to walk on the moors of Mount Kenya?  See the changing flora and fauna up the moutain? Discover the birds of Kenya?  Let us know what interests you.

Day 8-9: Ol Gaboli Lodge

In the morning we visit the Laikipia Wildlife Forum (www.laikipia.org) to learn about the coexistence of human, wildlife and livestock in Laikipia and view some of the exciting projects underway in the rangelands. After lunch a leisurely drive will hopefully have you all snapping away at elephant, giraffe, zebra and other wildlife. Arrive at the lodge and settle in.
Activties on offer: Game drives, nature walk, camel trek, canoe on the river, visit the local school, bush skills, sundowners, cultural interaction with the Maasai.   Full board Accommodation.

Day 10-12: Sera Conservancy

Off to Northern Kenya and Sera Conservancy. Accommodation is in a tranquil camp by the banks of a sandy river bed (luga) in the heart of Samburu tribal land. Experience 80,000 sand grouse drinking in the cool of the morning at ‘Kisima Hamsini’ – the place of fifty wells. The Samburu herdsman bring in their livestock, usually cattle and camels, and sing as they pull water from the wells. A truly authentic experience.  Full Board Accommodation.

Day 13: Depart Sera for Masai Mara

Drive through the arid north and see the transition to the agricultural and rich higlands around Mount Kenya. Pass through frointer towns such as Archers Post and Isiolo.  Transfer to the Nanyuki airstrip for your flight to Masai Mara and Kicheche Camp. Full Board Accommodation.

Day 14-15: Kicheche Camp

Landing on a private airstrip, you'll be taken to Kicheche Camp to check in to your tent.  Crossing through the high savannahs of the Masai Mara which are packed full of wildlife, every day will be a new wildlife experience and Kicheche camp is the best base for it. 

Day 16: Depart Masai Mara for Nairobi

One last game drive to view the wonderful wildlife followed by your transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Nairobi and onto the Fairview Hotel.

You could extend your trip with a vairety of options; relax at a private villa on the beach or expend all your energy and work off that gourmet camp cooking with a cycle safari?  Let us know what you'd like.

Day 17: Depart Nairobi

After a leisurely breakfast visit Giraffe Manor or one of Nairobi’s other destinations before your flight back home.  International flights tend to be in the evening.

Approximate Price:

The following are provided for guidance purposes so you know what to expect.  All trips are priced individually to take into consideration the different elements.

Safari (Lodging, food, ground transport, and game drives) $200 - $300 per day per adult.
Park fees $260 per person for this particular trip
Internal flights approximately $320 per person for this particular trip.