Tour overview

Step into Kenya, the cradle of humanity, where learning escapes the classroom and unfolds in the wild. Our Educational Safaris are designed for students, universities, and academic groups seeking more than just a journey they are an immersion into wildlife conservation, cultural discovery, and academic exploration.

This transformative program combines field-based learning, cultural encounters, and breathtaking safaris across Kenya’s most iconic landscapes. Students will walk the red-earth plains of Tsavo, study flamingo-filled lakes at Nakuru, and explore the world-renowned Masai Mara, observing predator-prey dynamics and endangered ecosystems firsthand.

Beyond wildlife, the itinerary offers a cultural dimension: visits to schools, farms, and community projects, where students engage with Kenya’s people, traditions, and education systems. Lectures and fieldwork are carefully woven into the safari experience, ensuring that every moment is both educational and inspiring.

Whether studying biology, zoology, natural resource management, anthropology, or cultural studies, participants gain invaluable insights into ecosystem balance, conservation challenges, and wildlife-human interactions.
This is more than a study trip it is an educational adventure that sparks curiosity, inspires leadership, and nurtures a global perspective.

Learning Outcomes

This student safari in Kenya helps participants develop:

  • A practical understanding of wildlife-habitat relationships.
  • Insights into population dynamics and ecosystem management.
  • Knowledge of wildlife-human conflict and sustainable conservation solutions.
  • A cultural perspective through interactions with local communities, farms, and institutions.

Day 1: Departure from Home Country

Your journey begins as you board your international flight to Kenya—the heart of East Africa.

Day 2: Arrival in Nairobi

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where our representative will welcome you with a short briefing before transferring you to your Nairobi city hotel. Evening at leisure.

Day 3: Nairobi National Park

Start with an orientation session followed by your first game drive in Nairobi National Park—an ecosystem where lions and giraffes roam against a backdrop of the city skyline.

Day 4: Nairobi – Tsavo East National Park

Drive to Tsavo East, Kenya’s largest park. After check-in and lunch at Voi Safari Lodge, enjoy an introductory wildlife lecture followed by your first game drive across the vast red-earth plains.

Day 5: Tsavo East – Wildlife Ecology Studies

Morning lecture on wildlife management and species behavior, followed by a game drive. Afternoon excursion to Mudanda Rock, a natural dam that attracts elephants and other game.

Day 6: Tsavo East – Field Learning at Aruba Dam

Participate in a field lecture at Aruba Dam, observing water-dependent species and their survival strategies. Afternoon at leisure with optional group discussions.

Day 7: Tsavo West – Mzima Springs

Transfer to Tsavo West and check in at Kilaguni Safari Lodge. Afternoon visit to Mzima Springs, where crystal-clear waters reveal hippos and crocodiles in their natural habitat.

Day 8: Tsavo West – Rhino Sanctuary

Morning presentations followed by a visit to the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, dedicated to protecting endangered black rhinos.

Day 9: Tsavo West – Lake Nakuru National Park

Early departure to Lake Nakuru, stopping in Nairobi for lunch. Check-in at Lion Hill Lodge and enjoy an introductory lecture on the park’s role in rhino and bird conservation.

Day 10: Lake Nakuru National Park

Full-day exploration: morning and afternoon game drives to study rhino populations, flamingo colonies, Rothschild’s giraffes, and predator-prey dynamics.

Day 11: Lake Nakuru – Conservation Studies

Morning lecture followed by practical observation in the field. Afternoon game drive across the acacia woodlands and lake shores.

Day 12: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve

Travel to the Masai Mara, Kenya’s most iconic reserve. Arrive in time for lunch at Mara Simba Lodge before an afternoon game drive on the golden plains.

Day 13: Masai Mara – Wildlife Behavior Studies

Morning and afternoon game drives focused on the Big Five, predator-prey interactions, and savannah ecosystem dynamics.

Day 14: Masai Mara – Field Presentation

Morning presentations on conservation challenges followed by wildlife viewing. Afternoon game drive in search of cheetahs, lions, and elephants.

Day 15: Masai Mara – Nairobi

Return to Nairobi, arriving late afternoon. Evening summary and group discussions on wildlife-human conflict and conservation strategies.

Day 16: Cultural & Historical Tour

Morning debriefing session, followed by cultural excursions: Karen Blixen Museum, Maasai Market, or a city tour. Afternoon shopping and farewell dinner before airport transfer.

Day 17: Departure from Nairobi – Arrival Home

Bid farewell to Kenya with a lifetime of memories, research insights, and a deeper appreciation for Africa’s people, wildlife, and landscapes.