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Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where guests are met with VIP assistance and transferred to a boutique hotel in Nairobi. Evening welcome briefing introducing Kenya’s aromatic legacy Frankincense (Boswellia), Myrrh (Commiphora), Aloe, and indigenous medicinal plants. Optional visit to the Nairobi National Museum botanical section for contextual grounding in East African plant biodiversity.
Overnight: Golden Tulip
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Highlights:
• VIP meet & greet
• Aromatic heritage presentation
• Optional botanical orientation walk
Morning visit to a local production facility My Kenya Soaps or Kakia Oils for introduction to cold-pressed oils (avocado, macadamia, aloe) and plant-based cosmetic formulation.
Hands-on workshop covering:
Afternoon at leisure or optional visit to a herb/spice garden within Nairobi for sensory familiarization. Dinner at Carnivore or restaurant of choice.
Overnight: Golden Tulip
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Highlights:
• Soap-making fundamentals
• Essential oil basics
• Kenyan plant raw material overview
Morning scheduled flight to Wajir, located within Kenya’s arid resin belt. Afternoon introduction to dryland ecosystems where Boswellia (Frankincense) and Commiphora (Myrrh) thrive. Briefing on:
Overnight: Grand Oasis Hotel
Meal Plan: Full Board
Highlights:
• Flight into Kenya’s resin heartland
• Ecological overview of Frankincense & Myrrh
• Trade history discussion
Morning field visit with local harvesters to observe:
Discussion of traditional uses:
Afternoon simple resin cleaning and processing workshop, followed by community cultural exchange.
Overnight: Grand Oasis Hotel
Meal Plan: Full Board
Highlights:
• Live resin tapping demonstration
• Traditional medicinal applications
• Community interaction
Scenic overland transfer to Isiolo, gateway to Kenya’s northern conservancies. En route exploration of desert-adapted medicinal plants including wild sage, desert date, and indigenous shrubs used for aromatic and therapeutic purposes.
Evening optional astronomy session under northern Kenya’s low-light skies.
Overnight: Samburu Simba Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Highlights:
• Scenic northern landscapes
• Desert medicinal plant identification
• Optional stargazing session
Morning guided aromatic plant tour focusing on:
Interactive session discussing integration of botanical knowledge into conservation models across northern Kenya.
Afternoon blending session using desert plant extracts.
Overnight: Samburu Simba Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Morning departure from Isiolo by road, descending through Laikipia plains and the central highlands toward Nairobi (approx. 5–6 hours scenic drive). En route discussion on ecological transition:
Afternoon arrival in Nairobi. Time at leisure or optional short visit to a botanical garden or artisanal herb shop for comparative plant exposure.
Overnight: Golden Tulip
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Highlights:
• Scenic highland drive
• Ecological transition briefing
• Relaxed evening in Nairobi
Morning departure by road to the Maasai Mara National Reserve (approx. 5–6 hours), descending the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Afternoon introductory bush walk identifying native aromatic and medicinal species traditionally used by the Maasai community.
Overnight: Mara Sweet Acacia Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
Highlights:
• Great Rift Valley scenic descent
• Arrival into iconic savannah ecosystem
• Initial plant identification walk
Morning guided bush walk exploring:
Afternoon visit to a Maasai village for structured knowledge-sharing session on ethnobotanical heritage, stewardship practices, and intergenerational transmission of plant knowledge.
Overnight: Mara Sweet Acacia Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
Highlights:
• Maasai ethnobotanical session
• Cultural immersion
• Traditional aromatic practices
Morning safari drive with interpretive discussion on ecological-plant relationships and biodiversity balance.
Afternoon hands-on workshop:
Optional sunset meditation incorporating aromatic blends.
Overnight: Mara Sweet Acacia Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
Highlights:
• Safari experience
• Advanced blending workshop
• Wellness integration session
Morning transfer by road or scheduled flight to Nairobi. Arrival transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for onward departure.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Highlights:
• Scenic return journey
• VIP airport transfer
• Departure with handcrafted aromatic products
Light, breathable clothing in neutral colors, sturdy shoes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, notebook for workshops, and camera/binoculars for plant and wildlife observation.
Yes! Safaris and workshops are family-friendly, but children should always follow guide instructions during bush walks, community visits, and desert excursi
You will gain hands-on experience in soap-making, essential oil blending, plant-based cosmetics, and traditional uses of Frankincense, Myrrh, Aloe, and desert medicinal plants.
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