Nairobi, Chyulu Hills, Lewa Downs, Masai Mara National Park

2 nights Nairobi | 3 nights Kuku Group Ranch (near Chyulu Hills) | 3 nights Lewa wildlife Conservancy | 3 nights Masai Mara

Embark on an unforgettable 12-day philanthropic Safari-Kenya

Explore Nairobi, offering an abundance of exciting, diverse conservation experiences including adopting an elephant from the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and observing or hand-feeding the elegant Rothschild giraffes at the Giraffe Centre.

Meet individuals from the Community Leaders Education Fund bursary Programme, who are developing natural leadership potential and improving their career opportunities by studying at a local college or university. Tread across vast plains at Chyulu Hills National Park accompanied by a Maasai warrior, with tribal knowledge that spans over centuries.

Learn the traditional Maasai way of life and discover how they live in harmony alongside Africa’s majestic wildlife. Cherish the sanctuary at Ol Pejeta and Lewa Downs conservancy, a safe haven for chimps and rhino, and delve into initiatives by the Africa Foundation and & BEYOND, grounded in community participation and driven by local leadership.

Day 1-2: Nairobi

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will make your own way to the arrival’s hall, where you will be met by your representative and driven to your accommodation, Giraffe Manor.

Once you have arrived at your hotel, take the rest of the day to freshen up and unwind before the next day’s adventure.

Visit the Giraffe Centre where you will gain insight into the conservation efforts for the Rothschild giraffe, and even get to feed a giraffe.

Recommended activities (at additional cost): Adopt an elephant and enjoy a private viewing David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage.

Relish the opportunity to sample local fair at a nyama choma (grilled meat) restaurant.

Meet one of the individuals who have been identified as future leaders within their communities and offered Africa Foundation bursaries to further their tertiary education, as part of the CLEF (Community Leaders Education Fund) program.

Day 3-5: Chyulu Hills National Park

Transfer to Wilson Airport where you will fly to Campi ya Kanzi in Kuku Group Ranch, for a 3-night stay. Campi ya Kanzi has a unique commitment to community development and environmental sustainability

Enjoy game drives boasting some of the best views of Kilimanjaro. Chyulu is home to a wonderful selection of game, including buffalo, antelope, elephant, leopard, wildebeest and zebra

Go birding on Lake Jipe in the south-west corner of the reserve

Experience a day with the Maasai from the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust. Conserving culture and wildlife initiated in the greater Amboseli ecosystem, they work together with Maasai communities to protect biodiversity through conservation efforts

Take a fascinating nature walk with a Maasai tracker

Today, you will have the opportunity to choose your day’s adventure

Embark on a horseback safari on the group ranch (at additional cost)

Day 6-8: Laikipia

• Fly to Lewa Downs Conservancy, via Nairobi, for your stay at Lewa Safari Camp.

• Enjoy a game drive on the conservancy, showcasing the region’s impressive variety and density of wildlife, and keen birdwatchers can look forward to the sight and sound of close to 350 colorful bird species.

• Spend the morning with the conservation team, learning how the conservancy model has worked to protect wildlife and empower communities in Kenya.

• Choose to head to the Ol Pejeta Sanctuary for the day. Set on the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, this refuge works to protect its distinct habitats, including a wildlife corridor along the northern boundary of the conservancy. The Sweetwater’s Chimpanzee Sanctuary was established with an agreement between the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the Jane Goodall Institute. The conservancy is also home to the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa (at additional cost).

• Explore the Lewa Conservancy on horseback, on a game drive or a nature walk or simply unwind.

Day 9-11: Masai Mara National Park

• Fly to the Masai Mara, where you will land on the Kichwa Tembo Airstrip. From here, you will be collected by our representative.

o Visit a traditional Maasai community gaining insight in to the Maasai culture. At the Maasai village, called a manyatta, you will have the opportunity to meet with a Maasai family, and visit a traditional boma. It is an extraordinary reality how the Maasai still live side by side with wildlife on the peripheries of unfenced wildlife areas.

o Visit schools and water projects where we have worked closely with the community to improve education and access to water. Meet teachers and community members, and gain a deeper understanding of the focus areas and needs that have been identified by the community.

• Enjoy game drives in this extraordinary park with year-round big five game viewing.

• Choose to go on a guided nature walk in the morning or afternoon or a night drive after dark.

Day 12: Nairobi

• Drive to the international airport