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Meet the people who call Kenya home
Kenya is home to vibrant traditions, from the Maasai and Samburu to the Swahili communities of the coast. We add cultural visits to any safari or beach stay, with a guide who knows the place.
What you can do
Six ways to meet Kenya’s cultures
Masai Mara and Amboseli
Learn about the Maasai people’s culture and way of life. A village visit can be added to our Masai Mara and Amboseli safaris.
Samburu National Reserve
Cultural encounters in the dry north, alongside game drives along the Ewaso Nyiro river.
Lamu and the coast
Explore the history and cuisine of Kenya’s coastal communities. Lamu Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of Swahili culture.
Mombasa
A guided city tour of Fort Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Old Town’s narrow streets, Swahili architecture and spice markets.
Nairobi
The Nairobi National Museum and Snake Park, local markets, Uhuru Park, the Kenyatta Mausoleum and the Parliament Buildings.
Across Kenya
Shop for handmade crafts, jewellery and art, with a guide who knows where to go.
How it works
Culture, added to the trip you are already planning
On safari
A Maasai village visit in the Masai Mara or Amboseli, or a cultural encounter in Samburu.
On the coast
Swahili heritage in Mombasa’s Old Town or on Lamu Island, as a day trip from your beach hotel.
In Nairobi
A city tour on a layover or before your safari begins.
With your guide
Your guide explains local customs, and when to ask before taking photographs.
We make it happen
Add culture to your safari
Tell us where you are travelling and what interests you. We will build the visits into your itinerary.