9-Day Kenya Safari and Yoga Retreat Itinerary

Experience a unique blend of wildlife, nature, and wellness with this carefully curated 9-day Kenya safari and yoga retreat. From thrilling game drives in the Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru to daily opportunities for yoga, exploration, and mindful connection with nature, this itinerary offers the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. Ideal for solo travellers, couples, and friends seeking an affordable, authentic, and enriching journey through Kenya’s most iconic landscapes.

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

📆 Date: 15th November
📍 Location: Nairobi – Best Western Meridian Plus
🍽️ Meals: Dinner
🎯 Main Activities: Arrival, check-in, welcome dinner with the group

Description:
Begin the adventures with a warm welcome in Nairobi. After your journey, you'll settle into the comfort of Best Western Meridian Plus. In the evening, join your fellow travellers for a relaxed group dinner — the perfect introduction to the community-focused adventures ahead. This day offers a gentle start to unwind from travel before the wild experiences begin.

🐾 Wildlife:
Not applicable for this day.

View from airplane window showing wing and snowy mountain range beneath clouds.
Street market scene with people gathered around a red umbrella, a man pushing a cart with bottles, and motorcycles in the background.
Luxury outdoor patio with pool, lounge chairs, and large umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and decorative stone walls.
Aerial view of a city skyline at night with buildings and lights.

Day 2: To the Masai Mara

📆 Date: 16th November
📍 Location: Maasaï Mara – Mara Olodare Camp
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🎯 Main Activities: Drive to Maasaï Mara, check-in, sunset game drive, yoga

Description:
Today marks the official beginning of your wilderness adventure. After breakfast, we travel in 4x4 safari vehicles to the iconic Maasaï Mara — one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife reserves. After settling into Mara Olodare Camp, we head out for your first sunset game drive to spot elephants, zebras, antelopes, and more. In the evening, stretch out travel tension with a short, restorative yoga session.

🐾 Wildlife:

• Very Common: Zebra, Wildebeest, Gazelle, Topi, Buffalo, Elephant, Giraffe, Hyena
• Common: Lion, Cheetah, Hippo, Crocodile, Warthog, Vulture, Ostrich
• Occasional: Leopard, Black Rhino

Group of people outside "Mustard Seed Hotel" in urban area, with motorbikes and an open food stall.
A wildebeest running near two resting impalas in a grassy landscape with trees and hills in the background.
Safari vehicle on dirt road at sunset, with a person looking out from the roof, surrounded by savannah landscape.
Sunset with silhouette of trees and orange sky

Day 3: Full-Day Safari Adventure

📆 Date: 17th November
📍 Location: Maasaï Mara – Mara Olodare Camp
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (Savannah picnic), Dinner
🎯 Main Activities: Full-day safari, wildlife watching, bonfire night

Description:
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Maasaï Mara with a full-day safari adventure. Spend the day driving across savannah plains and along riverbanks in search of incredible wildlife moments. Enjoy a short yoga session and picnic lunch in the heart of the reserve. In the evening, gather around a cozy bonfire to share stories under the stars.

🐾 Wildlife:

• Very Common: Zebra, Wildebeest, Gazelle, Topi, Buffalo, Elephant, Giraffe, Hyena
• Common: Lion, Cheetah, Hippo, Crocodile, Warthog, Vulture, Ostrich
• Occasional: Leopard, Black Rhino

A cheetah standing on a grassy mound in a savanna landscape.
Group of ostriches walking in a grassy field under a clear blue sky.
Green safari vehicle parked near a tall tree in a savanna landscape under a clear blue sky with grassy terrain.
Group of lions resting in grassy savannah

Day 4: Morning Safari & Cultural Visit

📆 Date: 18th November
📍 Location: Lake Nakuru – Buraha Zenoni Hotel
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🎯 Main Activities: Sunrise game drive, Maasaï village visit, transfer to Nakuru

Description:
Rise early for a final Maasaï Mara game drive before continuing the journey. On the way, we visit a local Maasaï village to learn about their traditions, music, and crafts. Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase handmade souvenirs. In the afternoon, we will travel to Nakuru for an overnight stay surrounded by the beauty of Kenya’s central highlands.

🐾 Wildlife:

• Very Common: Zebra, Wildebeest, Gazelle, Topi, Buffalo, Elephant, Giraffe, Hyena
• Common: Lion, Cheetah, Hippo, Crocodile, Warthog, Vulture, Ostrich
• Occasional: Leopard, Black Rhino

Giraffe standing in grassy savanna with birds flying around, green landscape in the background.
Group of people in traditional Maasai attire, performing a cultural dance in an outdoor rural setting.
African buffalo standing in a grassy savanna.
Colorful Maasai beadwork hanging on a tree branch outdoors with machetes and leather straps.

Day 5: Lake Nakuru Safari & Travel to Naivasha

📆 Date: 19th November
📍 Location: Lake Naivasha – Leisure Apex Hotel
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🎯 Main Activities:  Morning game drive, transfer to Naivasha

Description:
This morning, we will visit Lake Nakuru National Park — home to flamingos, black and white rhinos, and sweeping lakeside scenery. After a wildlife-rich game drive, we continue to the laid-back town of Naivasha, where you’ll check into Leisure Apex Hotel.

🐾 Wildlife:

• Very Common: Flamingos, Pelicans, Baboon, Waterbuck, Hippos (in Naivasha)
• Common: White Rhino, Black Rhino, Buffalo, Impala, Zebra, African Fish Eagle, Cormorants, Kingfishers

A group of pelicans standing in shallow water with one spreading its wings, reflected in the surface.
A rhinoceros mother and calf standing on grassy terrain near a body of water, with flamingos visible in the background.
Flamingo standing in water with its neck bent, surrounded by rippling water.
Hippopotamus partially submerged in water with surrounding vegetation.

Day 6: Boat Safari & Sanctuary Arrival

📆 Date: 20th November
📍 Location: Lake Naivasha – Sanctuary Farm
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🎯 Main Activities:  Boat safari, Hell’s Gate cycling, transfer to Sanctuary Farm, evening yoga

Description:
Begin the day with a peaceful boat safari on Lake Naivasha, gliding past hippos, birds, and lush vegetation. Then, cycle among buffalos, zebras and gazelles through Hell’s Gate National Park. In the afternoon, we arrive at the Sanctuary Farm where you’ll enjoy an evening yoga session, surrounded by the soothing rhythm of nature.

🐾 Wildlife (Hell’s Gate):

• Very Common: Hippo, African Fish Eagle, Cormorants, Kingfishers

🐾 Wildlife (Boat Safari):
Very Common: Zebra, Warthog, Gazelle
• Common: Giraffe, Eland, Buffalo, Vultures
• Rare: Leopard, Hyena

African fish eagle flying over a body of water with wings spread, against a natural landscape backdrop.
Cyclist taking photo on a dirt road in a rural landscape with mountains in the background.
Two hippopotamuses on a riverbank, one with its mouth open and the other partially submerged in water.
Dry riverbed with rocky cliffs and sparse vegetation under clear blue sky.

Day 7: Wellness & Exploration at the Sanctuary

📆 Date: 21st November
📍 Location: Lake Naivasha – Sanctuary Farm
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🎯 Main Activities:  Yoga, optional horseback riding, optional nature walks

Description:
Start the day with a relaxing yoga session at the farm. Then, the day is yours: enjoy a peaceful walk through the sanctuary grounds or opt for an unforgettable horseback ride among zebras, giraffes and antelopes. The ride is optional and accessible to all levels — from gentle guided walks to longer rides for experienced guests. All meals are prepared on-site by our private chef, offering nourishing and delicious food with a view.

🐾 Wildlife (Sanctuary Farm):

• Very Common: Giraffe, Zebra, Waterbuck, Wildebeest, Birds (Kingfishers, Hornbills)
• Common: Hippo (near water at night), Impala

Zebra foal nursing from its mother in a grassy field.
A waterbuck standing in a natural environment with green foliage in the background.
Two people horseback riding in a grassy savannah with trees, approaching an antelope in the distance.
Male impala standing in a grassy area with trees in the background.

Day 8: Flow & Free Time

📆 Date: 22nd November
📍 Location: Lake Naivasha – Sanctuary Farm
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🎯 Main Activities:  Yoga, optional boat ride, optional horseback riding, optional nature walk

Description:
A final full day to move, rest, and explore however you wish. Start with yoga, then choose from a menu of optional activities: another peaceful boat ride, another horseback riding experience, a scenic walk, or simply take time for yourself and enjoy the serenity of the sanctuary. Meals continue to be freshly prepared by our private chef — expect creative, nourishing dishes throughout your stay.

🐾 Wildlife (Sanctuary Farm):

• Very Common: Giraffe, Zebra, Waterbuck, Wildebeest, Birds (Kingfishers, Hornbills)
• Common: Hippo (near water at night), Impala

Row of wooden boats on a lakeshore with leafless trees and distant vegetation.
Outdoor pizza restaurant with corrugated metal roof, green umbrella, and chairs; chalkboard menu visible.
Two horses playing in a grassy field with trees in the background.
A white heron standing on a tree branch surrounded by water with other submerged trees in the background.

Day 9: Farewell & Return to Nairobi

📆 Date: 23nd November
📍 Location: Sanctuary Farm → Nairobi
🍽️ Meals: Brunch
🎯 Main Activities:  Farewell brunch, optional nature walk, transfer to Nairobi

Description:
We gather for a relaxed farewell brunch before saying goodbye to the farm. Those who wish may enjoy one final stroll or quiet moment by the lake before heading back to Nairobi. Our retreat concludes with shared reflections and a smooth return to the city. Airport drop-offs are available for your convenience.

🐾 Wildlife (Sanctuary Farm):

• Very Common: Giraffe, Zebra, Waterbuck, Wildebeest, Birds (Kingfishers, Hornbills)
• Common: Hippo (near water at night), Impala

Outdoor patio with wicker furniture, glass table, cushioned seating, colorful pillows, and potted plants under a bamboo pergola, overlooking a grassy yard with large trees.
A table with a croissant, latte, salad, toast, and other brunch items.
Giraffes, zebras, and antelopes grazing in an African savannah landscape
View through a car windshield showing a blue truck on a rural road, a yellow steep hill warning sign, and a distant mountain landscape.