7–10 Day
Eco-Warriors of the Mara.

Arrival in Nairobi

• Meet your Guide, airport transfer to hotel for a brief rest and orientation.
• Welcome dinner with a preview of the adventure ahead.
• Optional activities (at extra cost): Giraffe Centre ($15 per person); Karen Blixen Museum ($14 per person).
• Overnight at the hotel. Luxury: Hemingways Nairobi / Villa Rosa Kempinski. Mid-range: Tamarind Tree Hotel / Four Points by Sheraton / Crowne Plaza. Budget: Sarova Stanley / Eka Hotel.

Travel to Enarau Conservancy – Begin Your Eco-Journey

Morning drive to the Maasai Mara, arriving at Enarau Conservancy. Orientation on ecological restoration efforts and your role in the project. Afternoon: participate in tree planting, soil restoration, or invasive species removal. Evening: relax at your eco-lodge and enjoy a campfire under the stars. Overnight in Enarau Conservancy.

Ecological Restoration in Enarau

Full day of restoration activities such as planting indigenous trees to combat deforestation, building check dams to prevent soil erosion, and monitoring wildlife and vegetation as part of conservation research. Lunch in the field with the conservancy team. Evening: learn about the conservancy's impact on local wildlife and communities.

Visit the Mara Elephant Project

Morning game drive to the Mara Elephant Project headquarters. Learn about elephant conservation efforts, including anti-poaching initiatives and human-wildlife conflict resolution. Participate in a guided tracking activity to observe elephants in the wild. Return to Enarau Conservancy for dinner and overnight.

Cultural Immersion at Maa House and the Maa Trust

Visit Maa House, a cultural center dedicated to preserving Maasai heritage. Engage in a beading workshop with local Maasai women, learning the art of traditional beadwork and supporting their livelihoods. Enjoy a traditional Maasai lunch and storytelling session with elders. Return to Enarau Conservancy for the evening.

Full Day Game Drive – Explore the Game Reserve

Morning drive to the game reserve for an interaction with the wildlife. Picnic lunch in the bush with stunning views of the Mara plains. Return to Enarau Conservancy for a farewell dinner with the conservancy team.

Explore the Maasai Mara – Wildlife and Wilderness

Morning game drive in the Maasai Mara to witness the incredible wildlife, including the Big Five. Picnic lunch in the bush. Afternoon guided nature walk to learn about the local flora and fauna. Evening: reflect on your journey around the campfire with fellow eco-warriors.

Optional Extension – Deepen Your Impact

Day 8: spend another day contributing to restoration efforts at Enarau or exploring the Mara. Day 9: visit the nearby Maasai Enkerende village for a deeper cultural exchange. Day 10: return to Nairobi, with a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for photos. Transfer to the airport for departure.