6 Days in Kenya - learning the culture on safari
Kenya
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Oct 10 - Oct 15, 2026
I had a fabulous 6 day road trip in Kenya, starting in Nairobi and traveling to Lake Nukuru and the Maasai Mara with a friend and our guide Dan. Lake Nukuru was absolutely beautiful - so many areas and scenes we saw looked like something right out of Lion King - zebras with giraffes, water buffaloes and impalas all together. We even saw flamingoes! On our way to the Maasai Mara we stopped and spent an overnight at a Maasai Cultural camp called Maji Moto. Hosted by a Maasai warrior (Stanley) , we got a rich immersion in the Maasai cuture, including their schools, their homes, and learning about their guiding philosophies, which really helped us also appreciate the Mara once we arrived at the park. The balloon safari was also amazing - it really gave you a sense for how vast the savannah really is.
Hotel Reviews
We arrived very late and the night manager had a hot meal waiting for us. The room was well stocked and the shower was great.
The Lodge is in the national park and the views are absolutely amazing. The food is served buffet style, there is a wide variety and very tasty. My friend celebrated her birthday during our stay and they celebrated her with a beautiful cake and a birthday song. It was great!
Maji Moto was a highlight of my trip in Kenya. The Camp itself was lovely - modern amenities in the bush, including coffee for our early morning and a beautiful bathroom that was open to the stars.
The Royal Zebra River Safari Lodge was the perfect place to wind up a 3 week trip in Africa. The staff were all incredibly friendly, and the food was wonderful. Our room was spacious and welcoming, giving us room to relax and rest up before starting our trek home. The complementary massages were also amazing.
Activity Reviews
This balloon ride was magical - the captain was very knowledgeable and communicated everything clearly, starting with the safety brief, sharing insights of the Mara as we were in the air, and also ensuring that our group was taken care of at the breakfast after the flight. The balloon ride itself was really cool - gave us a totally different view of the Mara after being on jeep game drives for a day and a half prior. The breakfast was also lovely - we watched Zebras migrating back to the Serengeti as a backdrop to our meal.
The illtalala Community visit was incredible and a highlight of our time in Kenya. Our host, Stanley (a Maasai warrior), along with several more warriors welcomed us with a traditional greeting and song and presented us with our very own Shuka (a traditional wrap worn by the Maasai). We had a wonderful lunch in the bush and then visited the local school, learning about the progress the children are making and opportunities to continue strengthening their opportunities. We also visitied a Maasai homestead, learning how they live and support their families, as well as how the Maasai Tribe functions. We ended the day with a Nature Walk and dinner in the bush, meeting many Maasai along the way. It was a wonderful experience and gave me an opportunity to quickly immerse in the elements that are the Maasai people
Hello Noelle
Thank you again for all the feedback you shared with me. I am so grateful to you and Margarita for taking the time to have the call with me and for being so open in discussing every aspect of your trip. It will certainly help me improve my services, and I learned so much from hearing about your experiences.
You are indeed two very special ladies, and I really would have loved the opportunity to meet you in person.
Perhaps one day we can plan another trip to Africa together. I would absolutely love that! ❤️
Warm greetings
Anna-marié