Insights of Kenyan Life
Insights of Kenyan Life
Insights of Kenyan Life
6 Days Starting and ending in Nairobi
Visiting: Nairobi, Gikambura, Lake Naivasha, Kikuyu, Kiserian, Karen
Tour operator:
Tour code:
IOL
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 12
Age range:
3-90
Special diets catered:
Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal, Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Cultural, Eco Conscious, Photography, Special Guest Tours, Volunteering Tours
Tour Overview
Insights of Life is a tour in the Magical Kenya Signature Experience Collection – curated, unique, authentic and exceptional once-in-a-lifetime Kenyan travel experiences accredited by the Kenya Tourist Board This eye-opening One Horizon 6-day cultural safari gives travellers the opportunity to meet Kenyans from various walks of life and hear their inspirational stories. At the worthwhile projects One Horizon supports, you’ll see that it’s possible for people to gain the strength and courage to break free from poverty.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Help At A Soup Kitchen
Location: Nairobi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Palacina Hotel (5 stars) - subject to availability or equivalent
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea, coffee and water served all day
Today you visit a children’s centre on the outskirts of Nairobi supported by One Horizon, which provides the kids with their only regular meal. You lend a hand by helping to prepare and distribute meals
Day 2 : They Said It Can’T Be Done
Location: Gikambura
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Palacina Hotel (5 stars) - subject to availability or equivalent
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Tea coffee and water available all day
Spend an inspirational day with these proud, self-sufficient women and gain a better understanding of how they have been able to overcome difficult challenges and transform into independent business owners and community leaders.
Day 3 : The Hippos Of Lake Naivasha
Location: Lake Naivasha
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Palacina Hotel (5 stars) - subject to availability or equivalent
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea, coffee and water available all day
Today drive west of Nairobi to Lake Naivasha, Kenya's most beautiful freshwater lake Naivasha. Catch a small boat to view the pods of hippos and abundant birdlife that Naivasha is so famous for, then back at the lodge enjoy a delicious leisurely lunch and relaxing swim in the pool before returning to Nairobi in the late afternoon.
Day 4 : Grandmothers Love Their Pigs
Location: Kikuyu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Palacina Hotel (5 stars) - subject to availability or equivalent
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Tea coffee and water available all day
Today you will visit another local community to meet the endearing and entrepreneurial Kenyan grandmothers who play a vital role in keeping Kenyan families together.
Day 5 : Become A Maasai For A Day
Location: Kiserian
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Palacina Hotel (5 stars) - subject to availability or equivalent
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend an amazing day with the warriors and women of a traditional Maasai village. It starts with a song and dance welcome where the wife of a village elder will offer to dress you in traditional Maasai shuka cloth or ‘African blanket’.
Day 6 : A Great Way To End The Week
Location: Karen
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Palacina Hotel (5 stars) - subject to availability or equivalent
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Tea coffee and water available all day
Your final day will be spent relaxing at leisure, giving you the opportunity to reflect on the amazing experiences over the past few days as you fondly remember the warm and welcoming, and fascinating and inspirational Kenyan people you have met and connected with
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
5 nights accommodation at Palacina Hotel (5 stars)
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Return transfers from JK International Airport or Wilson Airport (domestic terminal)
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Drinks with Meals
Water, Fruit Juices and Soft Drinks
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Fully Guided
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Meals – Full Board
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Local Taxes
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Air-conditioned vehicles for your transferss each day
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20-30 Images for each person on the tour
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Free Maasai wristband as a memento of your visit
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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Drinks with Meals
Alcoholic drinks
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
Check out our Q&As
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Yes all people entering Kenya require a tourist visa which can be obtained on-line
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes on the evenings of days 2 and 4, guests are able to arrange their own dinner engagements and activities
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What currencies are required for this tour?
United States Dollars and Kenyan Schillings
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Free wi-fi is available at your hotel
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What is the maximum group size?
12 persons
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Out tours are low impact
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
All One Horizon vehicles are
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What is the tipping policy?
Totally discretionary in Kenya
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
5 star hotels
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Not on the land content of your tour. But please refer to your airline for baggage limits
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes all entrance fees are included in this tour
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
Tours are guaranteed even in the event that there is only 1 participant
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What About Travel Insurance?
Our advice is always to highly recommend travel insurance. World Nomads is a highly reputable travel insurance organisation. At the same time, One Horizon has a commercial relationship with World Nomads. Of our travellers that choose world Nomads, a percentage of the cost of the insurance goes to support One Horizon's sustainable programmes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes it is possible that a group can be made up of various nationalities
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, airport transfers are included in this tour
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
For a solo travler occupying a single room, there is no single supplement
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
Visa can be obtained online prior to departure for Kenya. The cost is not included in this tour
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Are flights included in this tour?
There are no flights associated with this itinerary
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Company Instant Book
Yes bookings are instant and departures guaranteed
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes, you will be the services of your guide and driver during the entire tour
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes all hotel accommodations will be confirmed
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
All One Horizon guides have excellent English skills
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Additional accommodation can be organised and please do not hesitate to contact us
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Refer to your travel agent who will be able to advise you on this
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, children of all ages are welcomed as long as they are accompanied by an adult
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Our preferred hotel (subject to availability) is Palacina which is a 5 star establishment.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
One Horizon is a not-for-profit organisation and the funds earned from travellers fees go directly into the sustainable program that our guests see on their holiday with us. This includes the support for our women's Centers - which equips women with vocational and lifestyle skills and we then help them set up a small business to help support their families. I
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Please refer to our Terms & Conditions which indicate how a booking and cancellation is managed. However where possible attempt to accommodate client requests for changes to bookings.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Apart from your One Horizon guide, One Horizon welcomes guests from all over the world.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We are able to provide our documentation for our hygiene and health standards that we manage as a result of COVID which refers to cleanliness and cleaning or our facilities and vehicles and all staff are fully vaccinted.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
yes As the tours operate weekly, it is possible for our guests to join a tour whilst it is in progress
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How long has the tour company been trading?
One Horizon has been operating for over 20 years.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Unfortunately at this stage we do not operate this option. We prefer to use hotels that do not operate with a single supplement and endeavour at all times to offer this. At the same time we keep our prices fixed for all year and we do not increase our rates in peak seasons - its the same rate all year round.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You tour will be confirmed by One Horizon and you will have all our contact details which enable you to talk to us at any time as well as a BOOKING CONFIRMATION form which summarises all the details of trip details.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
We operate under the Sustainable and Responsible Tourism charter of the African Trade and Travel Association. Additionally, we have been accredited by the Kenyan Tourist Board as our tours have been inducted into their Signature Experience Collection. And we have the endorsement of the Nairobi County Government which awarded us certification for our work.
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