Explore the traditional lifestyle of Kenyan tribes at Bomas of Kenya, a tourist village located around 10 kilometres from the capital city of Nairobi. A half-day tour of the village is enough to learn and understand the cultural heritage of Kenya. You will enjoy traditional dance performances, songs and folklore during your visit here. A jaw-dropping acrobatic show is a much loved attraction at Bomas of Kenya.
Bomas of Kenya was initiated in 1971 after Kenya's independence (1964) and it is run by the Kenyan Government and aims to promote Kenya's rich cultural heritage.
Your tour starts by pick you from your Nairobi hotel or accommodation at 1pm. You will experience the rich culture of Kenya’s 42 different ethnic groups as they live on their day-to-day basis. This is clearly demonstrated through traditional dances, music, song, and folklore. There is a splendid arena where acrobatic shows are performed.
The Bomas of Kenya put on displays of traditional dancers and spread over many acres, it also has a wonderful display of mud huts and traditional Kenyan homesteads. The Bomas of Kenya is the ideal place to bring energetic children as they can freely run in and out of the traditional houses and mud huts, climb up ladders and generally have a wonderfully active time.
These traditional houses are set out in clusters according to the region. The homes are grouped with the first wife's hut, second wife's hut, granary, etc. and you can see where the livestock are kept and the enormous variety between the huts.
In addition to the main attractions (the dancers and the traditional homesteads), there is also a large, wooden play area for young children, a small, low-key village of craft shops and other attractions.
Combine a holiday with social good: this is local culture and eco-tourism at its best. Learn more about the amazing people and lively culture of Nairobi. Meet local community change-makers and resilient women. Enjoy a day exploring the wildlife of Lake Naivasha. It’s Happening Now is a tour in the Magical Kenya Signature Experience Collection – curated, unique, authentic and exceptional once-in-a-lifetime Kenyan travel experiences by the Kenya Tourist Board (KTB)
On this 5-day tour we invite you to become involved in the sustainability programs that One Horizon supports, which are helping Kenya’s most vulnerable people step away from poverty and towards brighter futures. Visit a children’s feeding centre, an innovative city farm, and a women’s empowerment project, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet and engage with project leaders and various members of the communities who are making wonderful progress in creating a better life for all. This will give you fascinating insights into Kenyan culture that few tourists ever experience, and connect with people on a personal level. Also on this tour, visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about Kenyan tribal life, and enjoy a spot of wildlife-watching on a relaxing day trip to beautiful Lake Naivasha.
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Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
This was truly a special outing. Such a privilege to meet ... incredibly strong, beautiful women. The afternoon of jewellery making was lovely - a nice way to interact. The area that we visited was so beautiful - very peaceful. Solomon and all of the supporting staff were truly wonderful - they took great care of me. They are tremendously dedicated and passionate individuals. I learned a lot from them during our conversations. All in all, a unique tourist experience that also gives back. Well worth the time and money.
To quote my husband:
'Glenys went away talking about animals and came home talking about the people'. We ended (our trip to Africa) on a high by spending a day in Nairobi with this tour operator. I recommend this tour as a truly rewarding experience. The money paid buys pigs for women to start a pig-breeding and selling business, and thus support their families. We spent time with 2 beautiful grandmas, cooking chapatis together for lunch then seeing their home, vegetable garden and pigpens. Hearing their life stories brought tears to our eyes, but they have truly come a long way. Inspirational! Everyone we met was cheerful, friendly and happy to do anything for us. Their happiness was contagious!
Wildlife, landscapes, people, and culture! This is eco-tourism at its best. Join us for this fascinating 8-day cultural and wildlife tour that will appeal to anyone who wants to both meet and help Kenyan people in grassroots social enterprises, and go on a safari in a sustainable way at a conservancy where wildlife flourishes and communities thrive.
The first 4 days of this tour takes you to a wonderfully scenic conservancy on the Laikipia Plateau to the north of Mount Kenya, which is dedicated to wildlife conservation. Here, spot wild animals, enjoy safari walks or hop in a vehicle or on the back of a camel. Once back in Nairobi after your safari, travelers will have the special privilege of meeting three different communities over three days, meeting the locals in sustainable projects that are working to overcome poverty.
Fill up on local food, wildlife and culture, and get inspired by local people in the community on this one-of-a-kind trip.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Together We Can is a tour in the Magical Kenya Signature Experience Collection – curated, unique, authentic and exceptional once-in-a-lifetime Kenyan travel experiences accredited and recommended by the Kenya Tourist Board (KTB)
On this 4-day One Horizon cultural exchange, join us for the opportunity to visit four grassroots Kenyan communities that tourists rarely have a chance to genuinely engage with. Take an active role in helping at some of the projects One Horizon supports, and meet the people who are coming together and bringing change to their social and economic welfare. Donate your time in a local soup kitchen, meet the strong and courageous women at a vocation and lifestyle training centre, and be inspired by some entrepreneurial Kenyan grandmothers. This experience will leave you humbled and heartened and you will finish the tour by spending time with the Maasai and learn about their fascinating way of life that hasn’t changed for centuries.
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Take 20 days to uncover the best of eastern Africa as you travel across Kenya and Tanzania. Turn your attention to the wild as you search for flamingos in Lake Nakuru, the black rhino in the Ngorongoro Crater and the Big Five in the Serengeti. Swap the savanna for a higher elevation when you visit the Usambara Mountains, and then leave all your cares behind as you relax on the endless white sands of Zanzibar’s Northern Beaches. Give East Africa an in-depth viewing as you travel from Nairobi to Zanzibar with a local crew and a small group of avid travellers.
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Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Resort, Sleeper Bus, Bungalow
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Stone Town, Mto Wa Mbu
Nairobi, Stone Town, Mto Wa Mbu, Serengeti National Park, Usambara, Dar Es Salaam, Zanzibar, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, Maasai Village, Masai Mara National Reserve
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Spend a day learning about and interacting with the authentic Maasai people of Kenya in a traditional village. All Things Maasai is a tour in the Magical Kenya Signature Experience Collection – curated, unique, authentic, and exceptional once-in-a-lifetime Kenyan travel experiences accredited by the Kenya Tourist Board.
On this 2-day cultural safari, visit a traditional Maasai village and engage with these amazing people who make up the colorful tapestry of tribal life in Kenya. This interactive experience allows you to meet the infamous warriors, village elders, and Maasai women, and take part in some of their daily activities to learn about their traditional way of life that has not changed for centuries. You will be invited to become an honorary member of the Maasai and learn how to throw a warrior’s spear, create decorative jewelry, and join in their vibrant singing and dancing. It’s a wonderful opportunity to gain an insight into Kenyan rural life and share and listen to stories and beliefs with individuals from a completely different world and culture.
Local culture
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Embark on an epic safari adventure with our Maasai Mara Group Joining Safari in 3 days tour. Dive deep into the heart of Savannah’s wildlife through grassy plains, walk along the Mara River and enjoy a hot air balloon safari with a bush champagne breakfast.
Take a full day game viewing drive as you traverse through the grasslands and witness the Big Five in action along with other wildlife native to the region while enjoying breathtaking views of the vast Mara Plains.
Note: If you are traveling between July and September, this tour also offers the opportunity to witness the wildebeest migration.
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Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Eco Lodge, Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
1-79 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Na
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Nairobi, Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Looking for Africa with the lot? Ask and you'll receive on this epic trip across ten countries in 63 unforgettable days. Get breathtakingly close to animals more often seen in zoos and nature documentaries, from endangered mountain gorillas and lumbering elephants to ferocious lions and tiny dik-dik antelope. Along the way, meet people from various cultures and communities: Zanzibar spice growers, Lake Malawi fishermen and San people. Nairobi to Cape Town and all the adventure in between – this trip will leave you amazed by the breadth of life and culture and the beauty of nature gracing this spectacular continent.
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Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Tent, Sleeper Bus, Bungalow
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Cape Town, Mbarara, Jin
Nairobi, Cape Town, Mbarara, Jinja, Kericho, Masai Mara National Reserve, Mto Wa Mbu, Serengeti National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Usambara Mountains, Dar Es Salaam, Stone Town, Mikumi National Park, Iringa, Eldoret, Chitimba, Lake Malawi, South Luangwa National Park, Petauke, Lusaka, Harare, Masvingo, Bulawayo, Kampala, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Bagani, Okavango Delta, Kalinzu Forest National Park, Grootfontein, Etosha National Park, Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund, Sesriem, Sossusvlei, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Fish River Canyon, Orange River, Kisoro, Gorilla Trek
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Spend 42 days travelling through the iconic vistas of East Africa. Seek out the rare mountain gorilla in Rwanda’s steamy jungle, enjoy thrill-packed safaris through lush forest and open savanna and finish in Victoria Falls. Be welcomed into small villages in Tanzania and Malawi, relax on sandy beaches in Zanzibar and track the Big Five in the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. This overland adventure is a mix of locally guided excursions and free time to follow your heart to the stuff you want to see.
Wildlife
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Tent, Sleeper Bus, Bungalow
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Victoria Falls, Mbarara
Nairobi, Victoria Falls, Mbarara, Jinja, Kericho, Masai Mara National Reserve, Mto Wa Mbu, Serengeti National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Usambara Mountains, Dar Es Salaam, Stone Town, Zanzibar Northern Beaches, Mikumi National Park, Iringa, Eldoret, Chitimba, Lake Malawi, South Luangwa National Park, Petauke, Lusaka, Harare, Masvingo, Bulawayo, Kampala, Kalinzu Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kisoro
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Journey through the heart of East Africa and be amazed by the astounding diversity of landscapes – verdant highlands, steamy rainforests, beaches and grasslands – home to some of the planet’s most amazing wildlife. Get closer to nature than you ever imagined in the parks of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Zanzibar, and embark on game drives in search of the Big Five, plus the rare mountain gorilla deep in the rainforest. Along the way, meet with local village communities, spend time relaxing on the idyllic shores of Zanzibar, and learn more about the enduring cultures this region is known for. Experience the wonder of East Africa in 27 unforgettable days.
Road tripWildlife
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Tent, Sleeper Bus, Bungalow
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Stone Town, Serengeti N
Nairobi, Stone Town, Serengeti National Park, Mto Wa Mbu, Lake Nakuru National Park, Nakuru, Kampala, Kalinzu Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kisoro, Zanzibar, Mbarara, Jinja, Kericho, Masai Mara National Reserve, Bagamoyo, Usambara, Arusha, Karatu
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Got 13 days and a desire to see as much of East Africa as you can while unwinding on white-sand beaches? Welcome to the trip of a lifetime. Multiple 4WD safaris in the Masai Mara and Serengeti National Parks, stops at remote market towns, a night in a Maasai village and plenty of time on the powdery beaches of Zanzibar – this trip is the perfect introduction to the diversity of East Africa. And, you'll do it all with a small group of likeminded individuals, forging lifelong friendships along the way. Now that's what you can a real adventure!
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Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Tent, Resort, Sleeper Bus, Hotel
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Stone Town, Zanzibar No
Nairobi, Stone Town, Zanzibar Northern Beaches, Loita Hills, Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Victoria, Serengeti National Park, Karatu, Arusha, Zanzibar
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