Jarod's journeys
african adventure
Are you ready to experience your next adventure? Jarod's Journeys is bringing you on a once in a lifetime adventure! Join us for an African Safari Adventure in November 2022.
On this magnificent Kenya trip safari, visit remarkable national parks and wildlife reserves in search of giraffe, cheetah, zebra, leopard, lion, elephant, rhino, gazelle, hyena, Cape buffalo, and more—all in their native environments. Imagine the thrill of seeing these majestic animals as they sunbathe on grassy land and roam across the vast savannah grassland. Experience distinguished service by your professional Tour Director and experienced Driver/Guide.
This is not just a Safari, but its a completely different type of cultural experience. You will spend time in hotels as well as with a Host Family, where you will enjoy life with them, interact with the family, eat their local food and learn about customs. This will truly be a life changing, cultural experience! You will connect with your host family in advance of the trip, so you will know each other well when they pick you up at the airport!
On this magnificent Kenya trip safari, visit remarkable national parks and wildlife reserves in search of giraffe, cheetah, zebra, leopard, lion, elephant, rhino, gazelle, hyena, Cape buffalo, and more—all in their native environments. Imagine the thrill of seeing these majestic animals as they sunbathe on grassy land and roam across the vast savannah grassland. Experience distinguished service by your professional Tour Director and experienced Driver/Guide.
This is not just a Safari, but its a completely different type of cultural experience. You will spend time in hotels as well as with a Host Family, where you will enjoy life with them, interact with the family, eat their local food and learn about customs. This will truly be a life changing, cultural experience! You will connect with your host family in advance of the trip, so you will know each other well when they pick you up at the airport!
Day #0: arrive in nairobi
Welcome to Africa! Your adventure has begun! You will receive a warm welcome from your host family as they greet you right outside the airport doors!
Head to your Nairobi home stay to settle in and relax before a delicious home cooked dinner
Meals Included: Dinner
Accommodations: Nairobi Homestay
PLEASE NOTE: If you prefer to stay in a hotel, it can be arranged at an additional cost. We advise considering the home stay program, as that is what makes this cultural experience so special!
day #1: massai tribal village
After breakfast with your host family, spend the entire day off the beaten path immersed into a Maasai Tribal Village to experience firsthand their rich and fascinating lives. The Maasai culture is one of the most recognized and famous tribes throughout Africa. Known for their traditional cow dung mud hats, drinking cow's blood, dressing in colorful tribal clothing, high jumping skills, and living amongst their own kind in remote areas; you will find yourself captivated every moment on this enriching experience.
Return to your homestay for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Village Lunch & Dinner
Accommodations: Nairobi Homestay
day #2: giraffe sanctuary/baby elephant orphanage/local children's orphange
Wake up to breakfast and visit the renowned Giraffe Center, a local non-profit organization created for the protection of the highly endangered Rothschild Giraffe. An amazing experience offered to learn about the conversation requirements as well as the opportunity to obverse and feed these elegant animals. Following, visit the baby elephant orphanage, known as the David Shldrick Wildlife Trust, a project which rehabilitates these young mammals while educating the public on its conservancy, allowing guests to get close to seee and feel these magnificent creatures.
After lunch, spend the late afternoon at a local children's orphanage where you'll have fun engaging with the joyful children. An amazing opportunity to hear some of the children's stories and learning how the orphanage strives to provide these children with good, safe homes. (Proceeds of your trip are contributed to providing well-needed supplies that you' personally gift to the orphanage during your visit).
Return to your homestay for dinner and overnight stay!
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodations: Nairobi Homestay
Day #3: flight to mombasa coast/fort jesus/old town city tour
Have an early morning breakfast and take a quick flight to the beautiful coast of Mombasa. Upon arrival, tour some of Mombasa's celebrated landmarks; Moi Avenue (known for its giant elephant tusk monument) and Fort Jesus (a colonial fort built in the 1500's during the East African slave trade era). Stroll through the streets of the Multi-cultural Old Town of Mombasa while you stop for delicious lunch right on the water.
After lunch, explore the vibrancy of the local street markets and its amazing handcrafted goods.
Return to your beachfront resort for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodations: Mombasa Beachfront Resort
Day #4: WASINI ISLAND SAILING & SNORKELING EXCURSION/SHIMONI SLAVE CAVE TOUR
Start this exciting day with an early breakfast and then depart for Wasini Island. Set sail on a traditional dhow boat coasting the Indian Ocean in search for dolphins. Jump into the warm, pristine waters and snorkel Kisite Marine National Park spotting endless amounts of colorful marine wildlife and coral reefs. Relax and indulge In a tropical seafood lunch served right on the beach. Continue on with a fascinating historical tour around Wasini's Fishing Village and the Shimoni Slave Caves learning its rich and ancient history.
Return to your beachfront resort for diner and overnight stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodations: Mombasa Beachfront Resort
Day #5: relaxing day at your beachfront resort
Enjoy a relaxing day spent by the pool or on the silky white sandy beaches at your beachfront resort. Extra beach or water activities can be arranged ta an additional cost.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodations; Mombasa Beachfront Resort
Day #6: indigenous mijikenda village in the sacred kaya forest
After a delightful breakfast, take off to discover the Indigenous Mijikenda Tribe who live within the Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forest. Experience thee cherished culture of the Mijikenda and learn about their unique customs of natural remedies, agriculture, traditional ceremonies, familial heritage, holy blessings, and much more. A rare and enchanting full day experience that will leave you speechless.
Return to your beachfront resort for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodations: Mombasa Beachfront Resort
Day #7: wildlife safari in amboseli national park
Greet the morning with a satisfying breakfast. Depart Mombasa by train en route to Amboseli National Park. Your private safari guide will pick you up from the train station and take youo to your luxury safari lodge just in time for lunch.
Then set out for an afternoon game drive with the remarkable backdrop of the largest, snow capped mountain in Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro. Encounter a diverse and vast array of wildlife including elephants, antelopes, zebras, wildebeests, buffalo, and much more.
Return after sunset to your luxury lodge for dinner and overnight relaxing.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodations: Luxury Safari Lodge
Then set out for an afternoon game drive with the remarkable backdrop of the largest, snow capped mountain in Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro. Encounter a diverse and vast array of wildlife including elephants, antelopes, zebras, wildebeests, buffalo, and much more.
Return after sunset to your luxury lodge for dinner and overnight relaxing.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodations: Luxury Safari Lodge
day #8: wildlife safari in amboseli national park
After breakfast, head out for a full day in this photogenic national park in search for vast amounts of wildlife. Dinner and overnight at your luxury safari lodge.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodations: Luxury Safari Lodge
Days #9: wildlife viewing at lake naivasha
After a delicious breakfast, depart for Lake Naivasha, Along the drive, stop and savor the majestic geographic formation of the Great Rift Valley. Arrive just in time for lunch, then set out for a peaceful canoe boat ride along the Crescent Island famous for its natural bird viewing, hippo siting, and surreal scenery.
After sunset, have dinner and overnight stay at your luxury safari lodge.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodations: Luxury Safari Lodge
day #10: wildlife safari in lake nakuru national park
After breakfast, spend all day game driving in Lake Nakuru National Park capturing the elegance of its shimmering lake, home to thousands of flamingos, hundreds of different species of bird, rare and elusive white and black rhinos, grand baboons, and a large variety of carnivores and herbivores.
After sunset, head to your luxury safari lodge for dinner and a goodnight's rest.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Luxury Safari Lodge
day #11: wildlife safari inn masaai mara national reserve
After breakfast, leave for Masai mara, the jewel of Kenya's Game Parks.
An area of preserved savannah wilderness inn southwestern Kenya, Masai Mara is situated along the Tanzanian border. The landscape is serene with grassy plains and rolling hills, crossed by the Mara and Talek rivers. The area nearby is dotted with villages home to the Maasai tribe.
Head out for an afternoon game drive experiencing the exhilarating offerings of the National Reserve searching for the magnificent and notable Big 5 and may other exotic animals.
Return to your luxury safari camp for dinner and overnight relaxation.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Luxury Safari Lodge
An area of preserved savannah wilderness inn southwestern Kenya, Masai Mara is situated along the Tanzanian border. The landscape is serene with grassy plains and rolling hills, crossed by the Mara and Talek rivers. The area nearby is dotted with villages home to the Maasai tribe.
Head out for an afternoon game drive experiencing the exhilarating offerings of the National Reserve searching for the magnificent and notable Big 5 and may other exotic animals.
Return to your luxury safari camp for dinner and overnight relaxation.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Luxury Safari Lodge
day #12: wildlife safari in masai mara national reserve
Embark on an early morning game drive searching for cats hunting their prey. With a back drop of a brilliant Kenyan sunrise, head back to camp for breakfast and then head back out for a full day safari, driving the savannas.
Dine and stay overnight at your luxury safari camp.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Luxury Safari Lodge
Dine and stay overnight at your luxury safari camp.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Luxury Safari Lodge
day #13: morning game drive/depart for nairobi
Breakfast annd morning game drive before departing back to Nairobi. Stop in Narok Town for lunch. Reunite with your host family and enjoy your last evening with a Kenyan farewell gathering!
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Nairobi Homestay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Nairobi Homestay
Day #14: Kwaheri (goodbye) from kenya!
Enjoy your final Kenyan breakfast with your host family. Depart for the airport.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Meals Included: Breakfast
highlights
NAIROBI
Visit the Maasai Tribal Village, the Giraffe Centre, Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and a local children's orphanage.
Mombasa Coast
Moi Avenue, Fort Jesus, Old Town Mombasa, Street Markets, Wasini Island, Shimoni Slave Caves and the Indigenous Mijikenda Village in the Sacred Kaya Forest
AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
Two game drives
LAKE NNNAIVASHA
Canoe Game trip
LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
One all day game drive
MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Four game drives; sundowner drinks
Visit the Maasai Tribal Village, the Giraffe Centre, Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and a local children's orphanage.
Mombasa Coast
Moi Avenue, Fort Jesus, Old Town Mombasa, Street Markets, Wasini Island, Shimoni Slave Caves and the Indigenous Mijikenda Village in the Sacred Kaya Forest
AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
Two game drives
LAKE NNNAIVASHA
Canoe Game trip
LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
One all day game drive
MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Four game drives; sundowner drinks
hotels
Nairobi:
Nairobi Home Stay
Your homestay will be in a beautiful suburban home, located in a secured neighborhood close to the US Embassy. All of the host families homes are within the same area and just a few minutes away from each other.
Mombasa Coast
Swahili Beach Resort (3 nights)
https://www.swahilibeach.com
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort (1 night)
https://www.sarovahotels.com/whitesands-mombasa/
Safari Lodges
Ol Tukai Lodge (2 nights)
https://oltukailodgeamboseli.com-kenya.com/en/
Lake Naivasha Lodge (1 night)
https://www.sopalodges.com/lake-naivasha-sopa-resort/the-resort
Lake Nakuru Lodge (1 night)
https://www.sopalodges.com/lake-nakuru-sopa-lodge/the-lodge
Sarova Mara Camp (2 nights)
https://www.sarovahotels.com/maracamp-masai-mara/
inclusions & Exclusions
Included:
Not Included:
- All Meals (3 a day, with the exception of the first day which is Dinner only and the last day breakfast only)
- All Park entrance fees
- Driver/Guide service (including airport transfers)
- All tours that are listed above
- Airline ticket within Africa
- Train ticket within Africa
- Supplies for orphanage
Not Included:
- International Airfare
- Vaccinations
- Drinks outside of Home Stay
- Gratuities
pricing
Pricing is mostly all inclusive.
$6,040 per person based on double occupancy
$700 single supplement
BOOK BY SUNDAY MAY 22ND to receive a $500 discount per person!
$6,040 per person based on double occupancy
$700 single supplement
BOOK BY SUNDAY MAY 22ND to receive a $500 discount per person!
Photo "Nairobi, Kenya" by Nina R used with permission. (CC BY 2.0)
Photo "Giraffe Centre" by Deborah used with permission. (CC BY 2.0)
Photo "2015_06_02_mombasa_nyali_beach_jpeg_resized_0014" by MEEACT Kenya used with permission. (PUBLIC DOMAIN MARK 1.0)
Photo "Masai Kids" by Christine Olson used with permission. (CC BY ND 2.0)
Photo "dHow + Dolphin" by Rachel Strohm used with permission. (CC BY 2.0)
Photo "Fort Jesus" by Konstantinos Dafalias used with permission. (CC BY 2.0)
Photo "Kaya Kinondo" by Nina used with permission. (CC BY 2.0)
Photo "African Sunrise" by Ray in Manila used with permission. (CC BY 2.0)
Photo "Five Cheetah" by Simon McNorton used with permission. (CC BY 2.0)
Photo "Giraffe Sunset" by Simon McNorton used with permission. (CC BY 2.0)
Photo "Hot Air Balloon Safari" by Wajahat Mahmood used with permission. (CC BY 2.0)
Photo "Safari in the Maasai Mara" by Ray in Manila used with permission. (CC BY 2.0)
Photo "Burchell's Zebra" by Julian Mason used with permission. (CC BY 2.0)
Photo Hippo (singing)" by Julian Mason used with permission. (CC BY 2.0)
Photo "2015_05_17_Nairoobi_National-Park_Resized_0012" by Make it Kenya used with permission. (CC BY 2.0)
Photo "Giraffe Centre" by Deborah used with permission. (CC BY 2.0)
Photo "2015_06_02_mombasa_nyali_beach_jpeg_resized_0014" by MEEACT Kenya used with permission. (PUBLIC DOMAIN MARK 1.0)
Photo "Masai Kids" by Christine Olson used with permission. (CC BY ND 2.0)
Photo "dHow + Dolphin" by Rachel Strohm used with permission. (CC BY 2.0)
Photo "Fort Jesus" by Konstantinos Dafalias used with permission. (CC BY 2.0)
Photo "Kaya Kinondo" by Nina used with permission. (CC BY 2.0)
Photo "African Sunrise" by Ray in Manila used with permission. (CC BY 2.0)
Photo "Five Cheetah" by Simon McNorton used with permission. (CC BY 2.0)
Photo "Giraffe Sunset" by Simon McNorton used with permission. (CC BY 2.0)
Photo "Hot Air Balloon Safari" by Wajahat Mahmood used with permission. (CC BY 2.0)
Photo "Safari in the Maasai Mara" by Ray in Manila used with permission. (CC BY 2.0)
Photo "Burchell's Zebra" by Julian Mason used with permission. (CC BY 2.0)
Photo Hippo (singing)" by Julian Mason used with permission. (CC BY 2.0)
Photo "2015_05_17_Nairoobi_National-Park_Resized_0012" by Make it Kenya used with permission. (CC BY 2.0)