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An all-inclusive package for Kenyan women to discover the rich history of the Lamu Archipelago, including Lamu Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site whilst also exploring the savannah of Magical Kenya, one of the top safari destinations in the world. The 6 Days package to Mara and Lamu is an exclusive bush-beach safari halal package organized for the first time ever in Sub-Saharan Africa for women-only. 
The trips’ key highlight is an Islamic heritage trip in the Lamu Islands. Every year we select one Islamic Historical figure to follow his/her footsteps and go back in time to retrace their travels as part of our Islamic heritage trips. This years theme is on “The Voyages of Zheng He”.
Zheng He was a Chinese Muslim admiral and diplomat who helped extend the maritime and commercial influence of China throughout the regions bordering the Indian Ocean, including Kenya. One of his fleets are said to have journeyed to the Lamu Islands and capsized. Sailors that survived went on to live and intermarry with the local community, which left cultural influences from the far East that remain intact until today.
This specific safari and travel itinerary has been designed for women who are travellers, explorers, and knowledge seekers, who want to see it all, but don’t let believe modesty and a halal-lifestyle is a trade off to exploring the world. This trip is also ideal for photographers who wish to capture striking photos of wildlife and stunning panoramas. If you are looking for a once in a lifetime trip that will cultivate you through exploration, immersion, seeking knowledge on Islamic heritage, then this is the trip for you.
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Itineraries
Day 1
Date : June 19, 2019
The Great Rift Valley
An early morning departure for a safari past Lake Naivasha and driving through the Great Rift Valley. The Great Rift Valley is a continuous geographic trench, which runs from Northern Syria in Southwest Asia to Mozambique in East Africa. In this dramatic rift sits some of the most beautiful lakes in the world, including Lakes Nakuru and Naivasha. The day will include a game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park, which is renowned for its incredibly vast flocks of flamingo that appear to turn the lake pink, with numbers reaching into the hundreds of thousands. Your itinerary will be set to allow you to continue to fulfill your prayer requirements as needed. The day will end with a stay at The Mara Bush Houses. The house boasts a rich East African heritage and style and all are ideally suited for families and small groups; a true home from home in the heart of the African bush.Day 2
Date : June 20, 2019
Mara Game Drive Safari
You will stay at The Mara Bush House which is at an exclusive and private location in the Mara Naboisho Conservancy. The House offers guests access to some of the best wildlife viewing in East Africa. Set in the shade of a thick acacia forest with sweeping views over the savannah ahead with a nearby waterhole, the wildlife viewing is excellent year round and. Combined with the comfort and privacy of the house and the excellent environmental credentials; there are few more rewarding places to experience this slice of Kenyan wilderness. You will discover from the local guides how your trip to your visit helps improve world-leading conservation efforts in the region.Day 3
Date : June 21, 2019
From Mara Bush to Shela Beach
An early morning departure from Naboisho Conservancy to Nairobi, to connect to an afternoon flight to Lamu. When arriving in Lamu, you will be received at the airport with a traditional dhow and sail through the Lamu Archipelago reminiscent of the historic days of the UNESCO World Heritage Site as an old port city. The day climaxes with traditional Swahili coffee and snacks, sunset cruise listening to the call to the prayer of the hundreds of mosques in Lamu ringing through the mangrove channels. A magnificent opportunity to admire Allah’s creation through prayer on the beach. For dinner, you will enjoy some local halal food and seafood and stay at one of the Moonhouses private villas with a private pool.Day 4
Date : June 22, 2019
Lamu UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour
Breakfast in the villa, then the group will tour the UNESCO World Heritage Site and other monuments, including a visit to Takwa ruins on Manda Island, Shela village, and the Lamu Museum. The day will provide a chance to have the taste of Swahili food cooked usually consisting of tamarind, coconut, cinnamon, pepper, cardamom, and many other spices brought by traders from Asia, Indian and the Middle East across the Indian Ocean. Guests may also stop over at shops during the tours to buys some souvenirs. As part of our quest to encourage responsible tourism, our main tour will include Safari Doctors office and shop, which sells local souvenirs that benefit the organization to provide free mobile medical care to remote Islands and villages in Lamu.Day 5
Date : June 23, 2019
Boat Excursion and Lamu Archipelago Tour
An early rise for a full day's boat excursions to visit Pate to retrace the history of Zheng He’s fleet, which capsized near Pate Island. You will take a road trip tour on Pate Island to Pate and Siyu Villages to see key sites and monuments and engage with the local community. Important Islamic historical sites and monuments such as the magnificent Siyu Fort, which is the only fort built by the Indigenous community. If arriving early, you can be in time for the sunset and relax on the beach. You can alternatively chose to take a one air safari tour over Lamu archipelago in the afternoon or an Island safari to visit the stranded Buffalo of Manda Island at an extra cost.Day 6
Date : June 24, 2019
From Village to Nairobi City
After breakfast you can relax on the seafront admiring the beauty of the Lamu Bay, or take an early sunrise stroll before breakfast to say goodbye to the magnificence of the Indian Ocean before flying back to Nairobi.The cost of the trip includes: Accommodations, meals as listed on the itinerary, game drive, conservancy fee, park fees, airport transfer and local flights to Lamu, excursions as listed in the itinerary, tour guides as listed, and taxes.
The cost of the trip excludes: International flights, insurance, visas, dining out, other excursions and meals and not mentioned, laundry, tips and other personal expenses.
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