Kenya

Family Ties

2 days

Trip Snapshot

Family Ties 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 (KTB) This 2-day Family Ties cultural tour is a rare opportunity to visit families in their homes from two different Kenyan ethnic groups – the Maasai and the Kikuyu. You’ll also see how Kenyan families are merging their traditional culture with contemporary ways to build new, bright and sustainable futures. You’ll be warmly welcomed into a Maasai village and your hosts will show their age-old way of life and rites of passage. Then, while visiting a Kikuyu family, you’ll see how a farming enterprise assists grandmother-headed households provide food and financial support for the many generations they care for. This tour will give you deep insight into the customs and structures of rural Kenyan family life and the highlight is the genuine interaction you will experience by sharing stories and laughter.

Trip Type:Tailor-Made

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Travel Theme:Explorer Trips

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Departure City:Nairobi
End City:Kikuyu
Operated in:English
Physical Difficulty:Easy

Travel Styles: Rural home stays · Indigenous culture · Visit markets · Meet local people.

Things you will do

You will visit Kiserian which is part of the Maasai homelands and where the Maasai road their herds
Your hosts for the day are a family of 3 generations each with a story to tell about Maasai life
You will also visit Kikuyu Town on the outskirts of Nairobi to meet some enterprising grandmas
Your visit sees you in traditional homes talking to the locals about life, family and happiness
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Itinerary

Day 1: Maasai Family Ties

Day 2: Kikuyu Family Ties

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