During these 5 days of safari and Maasai immersion in Kenya, we will be staying inside the Lemek conservancy in the Maasai Mara. It is one of the few areas in the world where the Maasai still live alongside wild animals. Even though it is part of the Maasai Mara, it does not belong to the National Reserve, and this makes Lemek one of the best areas to see wildlife: there are far fewer tourists, the animals live more peacefully, and there are practically no lodges compared to other areas of the Kenyan savannah.
This area is inhabited and managed by Maasai, to do a safari here you must be staying in the area, and to do so, it is necessary to do it through a Maasai community, or be in a lodge that makes use of the lands of this tribe contributing for it. If you are looking for exclusivity, flee from crowded places, want to do a safari hand in hand with those who live here and contribute to the territory where you go, and have time to get to know the area, these 5 days of safari in Lemek are your best option.
5 days of safari in Kenya that will not leave you indifferent. You will disconnect from the first minute, and after two days here you will feel like you have lived a week, due to the great amount of impacts, learning, and unforgettable experiences you will have, and the warmth of the people who live here. In addition to living a unique experience, at the same time you will be helping hundreds of Maasai children to go to school, and women in the area to have training and access to economic aid for their empowerment, to be independent and to be able to contribute to their community with their work. You will return having had the experience of a lifetime, and knowing that you have left a positive impact while enjoying and learning.
Choose for a real immersive experience, with the local community, and organized by the local community. They are at the center with Trip to Help, they are not mere guides. They are the organizers and hosts of your experience in Kenya, and with your trip, you will be contributing to the community development of their territory.
In summary, 5 days of safari in Kenya, where you will combine unique experiences with responsible tourism and solidarity with the NGO behind this project. And with a little luck you will meet our Maasai leader, an inspiring person who will take you to his favorite corners of the African savannah.
PRICES: 1,950 € / person in groups of two during low season (includes accommodation, per diem, safaris and government taxes, visit to a rhino sanctuary (endangered) and activities described above, and transfers to and from Nairobi). – Consult availability and prices for groups or single travelers. Prices are reduced for groups of 6 people or more.
PRICES: 2.095 € / person in groups of two during high season (July-October).
The groups are private but once in the eco-lodge, if the guide considers it, some of the activities can be done with other travelers, depending on the occupancy and the activity.
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The camp consists of several glamping tents with bathroom and shower (with hot water) and surrounded by nature. The meals served are one of the highlights of the trip, as they are healthy, sustainable recipes made with local produce. Thanks to Rongo, the lodge ‘s Maasai chef, you will enjoy seasonal food, cooked just for you. The camp is in the middle of the conservation area, so the proximity to the animals is high. This doesn’t mean you have the lions 100 meters away, don’t worry. But you will be able to see them up close in 20-30 minutes by car.
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Our driver will pick us up at Nairobi Airport or at the hotel where we are staying and we will drive to the Maasai Mara crossing the Rift Valley, one of the most beautiful areas of Kenya. We will take the opportunity to stop and take some photos at a spectacular viewpoint in the middle of the road.Once we arrive at the camp, lunch will be waiting for us. We will leave our things and in the afternoon we will do our first safari. At sunset, we will return to the camp for dinner and go to bed to rest for the intense day that awaits us.
Today we will go on safari, all day long. We will be able to see all the animals we have yet to see, such as elephants, lions, cheetahs, hippos and many more. We will have lunch in the middle of the Masai Mara, where our cooks will be waiting for us to serve the food. A real luxury and under a tree that will allow us to rest and observe the fantastic natural environment in which we are. In the evening we will return to the camp to have dinner, make a bonfire and watch the Masai dance performed by our Masai friends.
On our second day we will get up early to watch the flag raising at the school. The raising of the flag in Kenya is very important, they give it a lot of importance, so we will have to be quiet and very respectful. We will then watch the children sing and go to their classes.Then we will have breakfast and go to see a group of women who live together without men in a Manyatta, a village. Women who have been disowned by their families for various reasons. The NGO we are travelling with is responsible for providing them with a place to live, training and funding so that they can develop their projects. During the visit they will explain to us how they live, and we will be able to go deeper into what has led them to live there. We will take the opportunity to see the handicrafts, if we buy them we will be helping them in their economy. The money from the purchase goes entirely to them and that is why it is recommended not to buy everything from the same woman, but to distribute the purchases among several. Obviously, it is not compulsory to buy.We will return to the camp for lunch, and in the afternoon, we will go on one of the most special safaris, which is unique to Kenya. We will go to see the sunset at the Mara River, where every day, dozens of hippos come out of the water to feed during the night. This hippo ritual happens daily, always at nightfall. We will sit in chairs, enjoy a drink, and watch this natural spectacle. Afterward, we will have dinner in the middle of nature, surrounded by trees, where the Maasai will have prepared our tents and a warm meal. We will dine, share our thoughts around the campfire, and then head to sleep.
We will wake up for breakfast, and William (our guide) will take us to one of his favorite spots, a place by the Mara River where we can have breakfast and enjoy the wonderful nature.Upon returning to the camp, we can go see two rhinos that are guarded 24/7 by several rangers due to the threat of poaching, which has put these animals at risk of extinction.Have you ever seen a sunset in the savannah? Well, today we will watch it together with our Maasai guides, probably the best sunset you have ever seen.
Today we have to wake up very early for our "early walk to the savannah," or in other words, to walk through the savannah just like the real Maasai do. We will encounter zebras, wildebeest, and perhaps a hyena watching us from a distance. But don’t worry, we won’t be alone—our Maasai warriors will accompany us :)After so much walking, we will be hungry, and our breakfast will be waiting for us under a tree. What better reward than having breakfast in the middle of the savannah, surrounded by animals?We will return in our 4x4 vehicle. Later, we will head back to Nairobi, and we can either return by car or by small plane. The plane option is more expensive, but it allows you to see the landscape from above and make the most of your time, as the journey only takes about 40 minutes. It is highly recommended to go by car and return by plane. Contact us for more information on prices.
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This price is based on a trip for 2 people during the low season and for 2025.
The child price only applies if traveling with two adults, and the child is between 5 and 11 years old.
For groups or other options, please contact us for the final price.