10-Day Kenya Wellness & Cultural Safari: Samburu, Mara, Coast

Welcome to Kenya! Upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), you will be warmly greeted by our representative and transferred to your luxury Nairobi hotel. The day is yours to decompress after your long flight. Enjoy the hotel's amenities, savor a light, healthy dinner, and rest well, ready for your Kenyan adventure to begin tomorrow.

After breakfast, transfer to Wilson Airport for your scenic flight to the rugged and beautiful Samburu National Reserve. Upon landing, you'll be driven to your eco-luxe camp. After settling in and enjoying lunch, embark on your first afternoon game drive, searching for Samburu's unique "Special Five"; the reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk. The day ends with a welcome sunset yoga session on your private deck, surrounded by the serene desert landscape.

Start your day with a guided nature walk, a mindful way to connect with the smaller details of the bush. Later, visit a local Samburu homestead for an authentic cultural exchange, learning about their distinct traditions and beautiful beadwork. The afternoon is for relaxation and a game drive along the Ewaso Ng'iro river. As night falls, experience a soothing sound bath meditation under one of the clearest starry skies in Africa.

Enjoy one final morning game drive or a focused meditation session in Samburu. After brunch, take a scenic flight south to the world-famous Maasai Mara. You will land in a private conservancy, your base for deep cultural immersion. After settling in, take an evening game drive, feeling the distinct energy of the Mara's rolling plains.

Dive deep into Maasai culture today. Participate in a "Warrior for a Day" workshop, learning tracking and traditional skills. In the afternoon, join the Maasai women for an in-depth beading session, understanding the symbolism behind their intricate jewelry. Between cultural activities, embark on a "silent safari," a mindful game drive where you focus on the sounds and sights of the wilderness, enhancing your connection to the environment.

Venture into the Maasai Mara National Reserve for a full day of game viewing, hoping to witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration (seasonal) and the Big Five. Your guide will find a scenic spot for a picnic lunch in the bush. As the afternoon light turns golden, participate in a guided bush meditation, absorbing the powerful energy of the savannah before your final sunset game drive.

After a final morning game drive and breakfast, bid farewell to the bush. Take a flight from the Mara to the warm, humid air of the coast, landing at Ukunda Airstrip. A short transfer brings you to your boutique wellness resort on Diani Beach. The pace slows immediately; your time here is for deep relaxation and integration.

Begin with a sunrise yoga session on the pristine white sand, the sound of the Indian Ocean as your soundtrack. After breakfast, embark on a cultural tour of a local Swahili village, learning about their distinct coastal way of life. The afternoon is free for a spa treatment, swimming, or simply reading in a hammock. As the sun sets, enjoy a hands-on Swahili cooking class, mastering the use of aromatic coastal spices.

Set sail on a traditional wooden dhow to the Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park. Spend the morning snorkeling among vibrant coral gardens and tropical fish—a form of active, aquatic mindfulness. A fresh seafood lunch is served on board. The afternoon is yours for one last moment of coastal bliss, perhaps with a final meditation on the beach or a dip in the ocean.

Enjoy a final healthy breakfast overlooking the ocean. You will then be transferred to Ukunda Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Nairobi's Wilson Airport, where you will connect with your international departure from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), carrying with you the layered memories of a truly transformative journey.