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

Upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) please have your passport ready for immigration processing. Our friendly driver guide will be waiting to welcome you at the immigration point, holding a sign with your name for easy identification. They will assist you with your luggage and officially welcome you to magical Kenya.

You will have a escorted transfer to The Boma Hotel for your welcome dinner & trip orientation.

After checking in, you can enjoy a delightful dinner at the hotel's restaurant, which serves international cuisine. Following your meal, you are invited to relax and unwind for the night, preparing for the adventures that await you in Kenya.

Meals: Dinner and Breakfast

Enjoy a relaxed morning. After breakfast, check out from The Boma Hotel Nairobi and depart Nairobi for Chuka, a scenic drive into the green foothills of Mount Kenya. Upon arrival in Chuka, the group will proceed to Ikuu Boys High School in preparation for the afternoon program.

From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Elijah Desmond will lead a powerful Motivational Concert and Leadership Session for the students. This engaging program is designed to inspire and empower young minds, with key messages centered on discipline, leadership, purpose, resilience, and the importance of self-belief. Through music, storytelling, and interactive engagement, the session aims to leave a lasting impact on the students and the wider school community.

Following the successful outreach, the group will depart the school and transfer to Lowlands Hotel. The evening will be reserved for dinner and relaxation, providing time to unwind after the day’s meaningful activities and to reflect on the impact made. The night will be spent in Chuka, preparing for the following day’s community mission.

Enjoy a relaxed morning. After breakfast, check out from The Boma Hotel Nairobi and depart Nairobi for Chuka, a scenic drive into the green foothills of Mount Kenya. Upon arrival in Chuka, the group will proceed to Ikuu Boys High School in preparation for the afternoon program.

From 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Elijah Desmond will lead a powerful Motivational Concert and Leadership Session for the students. This engaging program is designed to inspire and empower young minds, with key messages centered on discipline, leadership, purpose, resilience, and the importance of self-belief. Through music, storytelling, and interactive engagement, the session aims to leave a lasting impact on the students and the wider school community.

Following the successful outreach, the group will depart the school and transfer to Lowlands Hotel. The evening will be reserved for dinner and relaxation, providing time to unwind after the day’s meaningful activities and to reflect on the impact made. The night will be spent in Chuka, preparing for the following day’s community mission.

The day begins early in Chuka with breakfast, followed by checkout and a road transfer from Chuka to Nairobi. The journey offers a final glimpse of the highland landscapes with stopover at Eka Hotel for lunch before arrival at the 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 safari adventure 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 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 hot air balloon safari over the Maasai Mara. 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 set onboard sets a reflective and uplifting tone, creating a unique and memorable sunrise experience. At a designated moment, the group will pause for a private memorial ceremony led by a priest, providing a respectful and deeply personal opportunity to honor and lay to rest Elijah’s father’s ashes. 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 journey.

The day begins with an early morning breakfast in the Maasai Mara, 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 the 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.

The final day of the journey begins at a relaxed pace with a leisurely breakfast by the Indian Ocean, allowing guests to savor the last moments of Kenya’s coastal beauty. Following breakfast, there will be checkout from the resort and a transfer to Ukunda Airport for the return journey to Nairobi.

Guests will then board a scheduled domestic flight from Diani (Ukunda) to Nairobi, arriving in time for onward connections. Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, assistance will be provided for international departure connections, marking the conclusion of the experience.

Participants will depart for their home or onward destinations, carrying with them unforgettable memories of a journey that blended impact, reflection, adventure, and relaxation.

End of Magical Kenya experience.