Overview

This journey blends luxury accommodations throughout with the option to upgrade experiences and travel arrangements for an even more elevated adventure. At its heart lies authentic cultural immersion and meaningful community engagement, paired with hands-on service opportunities alongside Other Paths projects that create lasting impact. Travelers savor coffee and tea experiences in Kenya’s breathtaking highlands and pursue unforgettable Big Five safari opportunities in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Along the way, guests build genuine connections with local families, educators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, all within an intentionally small-group setting designed to foster deeper relationships and create memories that last a lifetime.

AND.. you’ll notice the handsome young man to your right in several of the pictures below. That’s Matthew Jr, son of Other Paths’ founders. He’s been traveling to Kenya since he was seven years old.

Day 1 – Arrival in Nairobi

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Private transfer to your hotel

Check into Tribe Hotel or comparable luxury accommodations

Welcome dinner

Day 2 – Nairobi Heritage

Breakfast at the hotel

Visit the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage

Visit the Giraffe Centre

Tour the Karen Blixen Museum

Lunch at Karen Blixen Gardens

Evening at leisure in Nairobi

Overnight: Tribe Hotel or comparable luxury accommodations

Day 3 – Coffee & Tea Country

Breakfast at the hotel

Drive into Kenya’s scenic central highlands

Tour a working coffee farm and learn about the journey from bean to cup

Visit a tea estate to explore Kenya’s world-renowned tea industry

Farm-to-table lunch

Optional golf outing that afternoon

Return to Nairobi hotel

Day 4 – Machakos Community Projects

Breakfast at the hotel
Travel to Machakos County
Meet the Other Paths local team and community partners
Tour local schools and community development project sites
Learn about the impact of Other Paths’ educational and community initiatives
Welcome celebration with local families and community leaders

Overnight: Accommodations in Machakos or return to Nairobi

Day 5 – Community Engagement

Cultural exchange featuring music, dance, storytelling, and conversations about daily life in Kenya
Reflection session with community leaders and participants

Overnight: Accommodations in Machakos or return to Nairobi

Day 6 – Maasai Mara National Reserve

Morning departure for the Maasai Mara
Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley
Lunch upon arrival
Afternoon game drive

Overnight: Luxury safari lodge or tented camp

All meals included during your safari stay.

Day 7 – Maasai Mara National Reserve

Sunrise game drive
Return to camp for breakfast
Optional hot air balloon safari (additional cost applies)
Lunch and relaxation at camp
Afternoon game drive
Evening around the campfire with Maasai cultural experiences

Overnight: Luxury safari lodge or tented camp

All meals included during your safari stay.

Day 8 – Naivasha Wine Tour

Breakfast and departure from the Maasai Mara
Travel to Lake Naivasha
Winery tour, tasting, and lunch at a local vineyard
Optional boat ride to view hippos and abundant birdlife (additional cost applies)

Overnight: Accommodations near Lake Naivasha

Day 9 – Nairobi

Breakfast then return to Nairobi
Visit Utamaduni Craft Centre for shopping and a light lunch
Free time for shopping, sightseeing, relaxation, or optional excursions
Farewell dinner celebrating the week’s experiences, friendships, and impact

Overnight: Tribe Hotel or comparable luxury accommodations

Day 10 – Departure

Breakfast at hotel
Airport transfers
Safari njema!

Dining Information

Breakfast is included daily at participating hotels and lodges.
During the Maasai Mara and Lake Naivasha portion of the trip, the safari lodge provides buffet-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day.
Outside of the safari days, most lunches and dinners are independent, allowing guests the flexibility to explore Nairobi’s vibrant dining scene and local restaurants. Tribe Hotel and our partner accommodations are located near numerous excellent dining options representing both Kenyan and international cuisine.

Transportation Upgrades

Fly from Maasai Mara to Nairobi

Guests may choose to return from the Maasai Mara to Nairobi by scheduled bush flight rather than by road. This upgrade saves travel time and provides spectacular aerial views of the Kenyan landscape.

Additional cost applies.

Optional Premium Upgrades

Giraffe Manor

Spend an unforgettable night at Giraffe Manor (subject to availability), where endangered Rothschild giraffe visit guests during breakfast and throughout the day.

Additional cost applies.