Safari N Smiles Kenya 2027
Impact • Safari • Culture Experience
Featuring DJ Smiles (Elijah Desmond)

The day begins with breakfast in Chuka, after which the team departs for a full day of community service as part of the Safari N Smiles Dental Mission. The outreach takes place at Kenya Kids Connection, where the team will engage directly with the local community through the provision of essential dental services and oral health education.

Throughout the day, participants will work alongside dental professionals and volunteers to support examinations, treatments, and preventive care, while also interacting with students through mentorship and encouragement. This immersive experience offers a meaningful opportunity to connect with the community, understand local needs, and make a tangible, positive impact on the lives of children and families served, before transitioning into the Maasai Mara Safari portion of the journey.

As the day draws to a close, the team will regroup in the evening for dinner, providing a relaxed setting to share reflections and experiences from the outreach. The night will be spent in Chuka, allowing time to rest and prepare for the Maasai Mara Safari the following day.

The day begins early in Chuka with breakfast, followed by checkout and a road transfer from Chuka to Nairobi. As part of the Maasai Mara Safari, the journey offers a final glimpse of the highland landscapes, with a stopover at Eka Hotel for lunch before arrival at Wilson Airport and check-in for a regional flight to the Maasai Mara.

Guests will then enjoy a scenic flight to the Maasai Mara (approximately 1 hour), with breathtaking aerial views of the Great Rift Valley and vast savannah plains before landing at Ol Koimbo Maasai Mara airstrip. Upon arrival, the group will be welcomed by the safari team and transferred to the camp for check-in.

After check-in, guests will have time to relax and enjoy the wilderness surroundings. In the late afternoon, the Maasai Mara Safari officially begins with the first Maasai Mara game drive, offering the chance to spot the Big Five and a wide variety of wildlife.

As the sun sets, the group will return to the camp for dinner and an evening at leisure, immersed in the sounds of the African bush. The night will be spent overnight in the Maasai Mara, marking the beginning of an unforgettable Maasai Mara Safari experience.

The day begins before sunrise with an early wake-up call and transfer to the launch site for a truly unforgettable experience, the Maasai Mara Safari by hot air balloon. As the balloon gently lifts into the sky, guests will enjoy sweeping panoramic views of the savannah awakening below. During the flight, a curated Elijah Desmond (DJ Smiles) set onboard sets a reflective and uplifting tone, creating a unique and memorable sunrise experience. Key moments of this experience will be professionally documented by a videographer, ensuring the memories are preserved with sensitivity and care.

Upon landing, guests will be welcomed to a champagne bush breakfast in the heart of the Mara, where the morning’s experience can be shared and reflected upon in a relaxed, natural setting. The remainder of the day is left flexible, allowing guests to choose between an optional additional game drive for further wildlife encounters or leisure time at the camp to rest, reflect, and enjoy the surroundings.

As evening approaches, the group will come together for dinner at the safari camp, enjoying a peaceful night under the African sky. The day concludes with an overnight stay in the Maasai Mara, closing a profoundly meaningful and extraordinary chapter of the Maasai Mara Safari.

The day begins with an early morning breakfast following an unforgettable Maasai Mara Safari, followed by checkout from the safari camp and transfer to the airstrip in preparation for the journey to Kenya’s coastline. Guests will then board a scenic regional flight from the Maasai Mara to Diani Beach, enjoying a smooth transition from the rolling savannahs to the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.

Upon arrival at Ukunda/Diani Airport, the group will be met and assisted with a private transfer to the beach resort. After check-in at the Neptune Village Beach Resort & Spa, the afternoon is set aside for relaxation and leisure, allowing guests to unwind on the pristine white-sand beaches or by the pool after their Maasai Mara Safari experience.

The day offers a selection of optional coastal activities, including snorkeling, dolphin watching, or a peaceful walk along the shoreline. As the sun sets, guests may enjoy a sunset beach dinner, soaking in the tranquil ocean atmosphere. If appropriate and circumstances allow, the evening may be complemented by optional beachfront DJ vibes, adding a gentle celebratory close to the day.

Guests will retire for the night with an overnight stay in Diani Beach, embracing the calm and restorative rhythm of the coast after their Maasai Mara Safari adventure.

Diani → Nairobi | Departure Day