DAY 1, Nairobi: Arrival + private transfer to the start hotel. Welcome meeting at 6pm.
DAY 2, Nairobi: A day of guided exploration through Nairobi, "the green city under the sun." Visit the elephants at the renowned Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to learn about the rehabilitation of orphaned elephants. Visit the giraffes African Fund for Endangered Wildlife. Stop for lunch at a garden cafe contributing to peace and reconciliation for women from many African nations and cultures through art. After an action-packed day, sit down to a delicious meal of Kenyan home-style cooking.
DAY 3, Nairobi to Maungu: Catch the train down south to our second stop, the village of Maungu, where you will be welcomed with a traditional dance performance by the women of Zawadisha. She our shop and learn more about our work. After our afternoon activities, settle in to our charming open-air home in the savannah. You'll quickly feel at home here. Lodging at Kivuli Camp in the Tsavo Conservancy.
DAY 4, Maungu: Spend the day with the women of Zawadisha. Learn about the Neema Women's Group and learn about their tree planting and crafts, like basket making and paper making out of upcycled elephant dung (thousands of African elephants call the Kasigau corridor their home between Tsavo West and Tsavo East National Parks, so there's never a shortage of dung!). Lodging at Kivuli Camp in the Tsavo Conservancy.
DAY 5, Maungu to Tsavo National Park: Continue to Tsavo National Park, where you will enjoy your first game drive in the early afternoon in company of an expert driver-guide. Keep your eyes peeled for the Cape buffalo, elephants, giraffe, and lions. Lodging in Tsavo National Park at a safari camp.
DAY 6, Tsavo National Park: Morning and evening game drives with lunch and a rest in between. Lodging in Tsavo National Park at a safari camp.
DAY 7, Tsavo National Park to Diani: Rise and shine with your last morning game drive before continuing to the coast. Hop on a train to Mombasa and continue to Diani: "A flawless, long stretch of white-sand beach hugged by lush forest and kissed by surfable waves" - Lonely Planet.
DAY 8, Diani: Full beach day. Opt to hammock or visit the sacred forests or take an eco-tour at the Colobus Conservation.
DAY 9, Diani: Full beach day. Opt to take a kiteboard lesson or shop for gifts. Sunset dhow cruise and farewell seafood dinner.
DAY 10, Diani to Nairobi: Catch a flight from Diani to Nairobi. The trip comes to an end upon arrival at the international airport.
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