Kenya

DAY 1: Welcome to Kenya

Arrival day · Nairobi

• Meet your Indy Escapes guide and the rest of your group in Nairobi
• Settle into your accommodation and get to know your new travel buddies
• Enjoy a welcome dinner and trip briefing before your Kenya safari adventure begins

DAY 2: Discover Nairobi's wildlife

Giraffe Centre & Elephant Orphanage

• Visit the famous Giraffe Centre and hand-feed endangered Rothschild's giraffes
• Meet rescued baby elephants at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
• Optional visit to Nairobi National Park for your first chance to spot African wildlife
• Relax at the Ole Sereni rooftop with sunset views over Nairobi National Park before dinner with the group

DAY 3: Community projects & local culture

Ruben Centre & ERCN

• Visit the Ruben Centre and learn how it supports local communities through education, healthcare and community development
• Spend time with local staff, families and children while gaining a deeper understanding of everyday life in Nairobi
• Visit the Edmund Rice Centre Nairobi (ERCN) and experience a guided community visit through Kibera
• Learn about the impact of our community partnerships and how Indy Escapes supports local fundraising initiatives

DAY 4: Maasai Mara & cultural experience

Maasai Village

• Travel through the Great Rift Valley to the world-famous Maasai Mara in our 4x4 safari vehicles
• Visit a traditional Maasai Village and learn about the culture, customs and way of life of the Maasai people
• Join a Maasai warrior to learn traditional skills, including archery and local bush knowledge
• Relax by the pool before dinner and prepare for tomorrow's unforgettable Big Five safari

DAY 5: Big Five safari

Maasai Mara

• Head into the Maasai Mara at sunrise for a full-day safari in search of the Big Five
• Explore one of Africa's most iconic wildlife reserves, including the famous Mara River
• Look out for lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas and more
• Return to camp for dinner and relax around the campfire after an unforgettable day on safari

DAY 6: Optional hot air balloon & Lake Nakuru

Maasai Mara → Lake Nakuru

• Take an optional sunrise hot air balloon flight over the Maasai Mara, followed by a champagne breakfast
• Travel north to Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Kenya's most scenic wildlife reserves
• Check into your lodge located inside the national park
• Relax by the pool and keep an eye out for wildlife right from the lodge

DAY 7: Safari & Menengai Crater

Lake Nakuru National Park

• Hike to the impressive Menengai Crater and explore the surrounding caves
• Enjoy a game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park, home to rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, lions and leopards
• Keep an eye out for flamingos and the park's incredible birdlife
• Return to the lodge for dinner before relaxing around the campfire with the group

DAY 8: Boat safari & cycling adventure

Lake Naivasha & Hell's Gate National Park

• Cruise across Lake Naivasha and spot hippos and a variety of birdlife
• Walk among zebras, giraffes and other wildlife on Crescent Island Nature Reserve
• Explore Hell's Gate National Park by bicycle, one of the few national parks in Kenya where cycling is possible
• Return to Nairobi for a farewell dinner and your final night with the group

DAY 9: Departure day

Nairobi

• Enjoy breakfast with your new friends and reflect on an unforgettable Kenya adventure
• Check out of the hotel and say goodbye to the Indy Escapes team
• Continue your journey through Africa or transfer to the airport for your flight home