12 Days Women of the Wild Expedition
12 Days Women of the Wild Expedition - A safari for women by women supporting women
Experience the very best of Kenya's top wildlife crown jewel - the famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve, home to the Big Five, the annual wildebeest migration phenomenon and a plethora of other wildlife species and birds, before embarking onto the Kenyan coastal Diani Beach - a top global rated pristine and adyllic beach destination.
Upon landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, our VIP team will warmly welcome you inside the terminal and assist with immigration and baggage. Once you're through, your driver will be waiting to take you to The Panafric Hotel, just a short drive away.
Check in, freshen up, and enjoy a relaxed lunch as you settle into Nairobi.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we’ll head out to visit some of Nairobi’s most inspiring female artists. You’ll get a chance to tour their studios, see their work, and enjoy conversations over a delicious lunch at Cultiva Farm, one of the city’s trendiest restaurants.
In the afternoon, we’ll visit the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to meet the orphaned baby elephants and learn about their rescue and rehabilitation. We’ll also stop by the Giraffe Centre to feed the endangered Rothschild giraffes. Dinner and overnight back at The Panafric Hotel.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we’ll head to Wilson Airport for a scheduled flight to Samburu. On arrival, your driver will take you to visit the Samburu Girls Foundation for a deeply moving experience meeting the students and learning about their journey and the incredible work being done by founder Dr. Josephine Kulea.
From there, we’ll head to Saruni Samburu, your luxury eco-lodge perched on a rocky outcrop with panoramic views. After check-in and lunch, you’ll have the option of a walking safari, game drive or camel ride, ending with sundowners at a stunning viewpoint.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We’ll rise early for a morning game drive into Samburu National Reserve, famous for its unique northern species like the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, and Somali ostrich.
After a bush breakfast and more wildlife encounters, we’ll return to the lodge for lunch and rest. In the afternoon, we’ll visit a Samburu village and later meet with the team from SAFE Samburu, who use art and drama to raise awareness on key community issues. Dinner at the lodge.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a leisurely morning game drive or simply relax by the pool soaking in the vast Samburu landscape.
In the afternoon, we’ll visit the 4C Cultural Centre for a guided tour and deep dive into Samburu heritage and traditions. The experience culminates with a powerful Ntorosi dance and a magical bush dinner under the stars.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we’ll transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to the Maasai Mara. On arrival, your guide from Saruni Leopard Hill will greet you and begin your Mara experience with a short game drive en route to camp.
Check in and enjoy lunch in the wild, then head out for an afternoon game drive in the exclusive Naboisho Conservancy, known for its thriving lion population and intimate wildlife experiences.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We’ll head out early for a sunrise hot air balloon safari—a magical ride above the savannah followed by a champagne breakfast.
Return to camp for some downtime before going on a walking safari, led by local Maasai guides who’ll teach you how to track animals, read the land, and understand the ecosystem.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is dedicated to classic safari experiences. Begin with a morning game drive, return to camp for a hearty bush lunch, then set out again in the late afternoon.
You’ll end your day with sundowners in the bush, soaking in the golden light and sounds of the Mara.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we’ll check out and head to the airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Nairobi. From there, connect with your RwandAir flight to Kigali.
Upon arrival, our VIP team will assist you through immigration and introduce you to your driver for the transfer to the Kigali Marriott Hotel. Rest and recharge after the journey.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we’ll drive through Rwanda’s lush rolling hills to the Virunga Mountains—home to the endangered mountain gorillas.
Upon arrival at One&Only Gorilla’s Nest, settle in and enjoy lunch.
Later in the day, we’ll visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to learn about the region’s groundbreaking conservation efforts.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today’s the big day! After an early breakfast, you’ll be taken to the park headquarters for a full briefing. You’ll then head into the forest with experienced guides to track a family of mountain gorillas. The trek can take anywhere from 1 to 4 hours depending on their location, but once found, you’ll have one unforgettable hour in their presence.
Return to the lodge for lunch and some well-earned rest or optional afternoon activities.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we’ll make the scenic drive back to Kigali, winding through Rwanda’s iconic “land of a thousand hills.”
We’ll arrive in time for your onward international flight home, with hearts full and cameras packed with incredible memories.
Package inclusions:
Bed and breakfast accommodation on day of arrival
Air Transfers to and from Destinations
All domestic flights
Road transfers using 4 x 4 Cruisers
Use of 4X4 landcruisers for Game Drives
Park Entry and conservation fees where applicable unless stated otherwise
Trekking Permits in Rwanda and Uganda
All Inclusive Accommodation - all meals while on safari, alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks unless stated otherwise
Luxury Safari Experience
Flying doctor emergency evacuation cover
City transfers in luxury vehicles
Package Exclusions:
International Flights
Select Premium Alcoholic Drinks including champagne
Community donations not included
Medical Insurance
Tips & Gratuities
Know your Safari Seasons
The "regular" or "dry" safari season in East Africa generally offers optimal game viewing due to reduced rainfall and vegetation, making it easier to spot wildlife. These months offer a balance between lower prices, fewer tourists, and decent game viewing.
Animals are concentrated around water, vegetation is low and sparse, and predators are circling. But at this time of year, the famous wildebeest migration is in Tanzania’s Serengeti, moving southwards following the end of year rains. Witness the Serengeti dramatic birthing season: it’s one of the best times to watch predator/prey interaction.
It’s green because it’s wet. This is the time of the ‘Long Rains’ and some of the more remote and wild reserves in East Africa are worth avoiding; accommodations may be closed anyway. Gorilla trekking becomes more difficult, and in Kenya and Tanzania’s reserves, wildlife tends to disperse across wider areas, making animals more difficult to see.
