Kenya Vegan Safari

Get ready for a memorable adventure through Kenya’s breathtaking plains and untamed grasslands. Witness the raw drama of the wild as you journey through vast plains, roaring with life, from the Ol Pejeta Conservancy overlooking the peaks of Mount Kenya to the iconic savannas of the Maasai Mara. Get up close with massive herds and their predators, and step into a traditional Maasai village to hear ancient stories and warrior traditions firsthand. With every sunrise promising a new encounter, Kenya is where adventure roams free — and so will you.

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Trip Length: 9 days / 8 nights

Start Location: Nairobi, Kenya

End Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Group Size: Max 16 people

Meals: All meals are included

Accommodations: Hotels & Lodges

Trip Dates: June 21 – 29, 2026

Trip Price: $6,350 (USD)

Single Supplement: $1,315 (USD)

Trip Deadline: April 7, 2026

Tour Highlights

Exploring the Great Rift Valley, many game drive opportunities (Lake Nakuru National Park, Maasai Mara, & Ol Pejeta Conservancy ), visit Tepesua Village, home of the Maasai people, & more (view the day-by-day itinerary below)!
Opportunity to book a hot air balloon ride over the Maasai Mara.
Local safari guides throughout the trip.
All meals are included.
All accommodations.
All transportation & round-trip airport transfers (International airfare is not included).
Pre & post trip support (if you’d like to add on additional adventures after this trip, we can help)!

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If you’re a long-time vegan, just starting out, or coming along as moral support, Veggies Abroad is a fantastic way to travel safely, learn about a new culture, enjoy AMAZING food and meet wonderful people along the way. The hotels/resorts were very comfortable to relax in after a day full of activities. Rebecca was great at communicating and keeping the entire trip organized and fun. I highly recommend!

– Megan (Thailand traveler)

zebras grazing in the african savanah while a blue hot air balloon glides above them

a mother rhino with her baby standing in the dusty grass and sun in the african savanah

a pack of cheetahs snuggled up together in the tall grasses in africa

Is This Tour For You?

You’ll be travelling in a 4WD safari vehicle, visiting remote communities. The trucks don’t have air conditioning, but the sliding windows let in a nice breeze and make it easy to spot wildlife.
The drive days can be long and sometimes bumpy, but it’s as much about the journey as the destination!
The morning game drives start early — but trust us, its worth it.
Vegan product availability isn’t as diverse as it is in western countries. All camps are creating options for our group, but sometimes meals might be a little more simple.
Life in parts of Africa can be different from what you’re used to — whether it’s local customs, social norms, or day-to-day living conditions. You may encounter practices or perspectives that you don’t fully understand or even agree with. While it’s natural to feel challenged, it’s important to approach these experiences with curiosity and respect.

Tour Itinerary

Check out the daily activities for this exciting itinerary. Please note, the itinerary is subject to change. We always have to remain flexible for weather, closures, and random things that are out of our control!

Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi

Meals included: Welcome Dinner

Jambo! Welcome to Kenya. Your adventure begins with a welcome reception at the airport. Upon arrival, you will be met by a professional representative. After clearing with the immigration process, you will be transferred to the hotel and can enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure.

This evening you’ll have a welcome dinner together.

Optional Activities:

Kiambethu tea farm – USD 55 (minimum of 4 pax)
Karen Blixen museum – USD 30
Half day Nairobi city tour – USD 55

Hotel: Sarova Panafric

Day 2: Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Destination: Nairobi –Nanyuki (Ol Pejeta Conservancy)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we will head to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy (about 4 hours’ drive). Upon arrival, you will check in and have lunch at the lodge. After a short rest, embark on your first game drive in Ol Pejeta. Your guide will help you spot and identify various wildlife species, which may include elephants, lions, giraffes, rhinos, zebras, and more.

Included Activities:
Afternoon game drive

Accommodations: Sweetwaters Serena Lodge, Nanyuki

Day 3: Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Destination: Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The early morning air is crisp as you set out on a game drive in Ol pejeta Conservancy. This is the prime time to spot
predators on the move or catch herbivores as they graze. Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a privately owned conservancy,
overlooking the peaks of Mount Kenya. The conservancy has a great number of wildlife including “the big five”
(elephant, rhino, lion, cheetah, and buffalo).

The conservancy also has a special sanctuary that shelters several rare and endangered species including black rhino, Gravy’s zebra, the Jackson’s hartebeest, and Chimpanzees. The Chimpanzee sanctuary is the only one in Kenya. It is a home for orphaned and abused chimpanzees, rehabilitating them to help them learn to live by themselves as in their own habitat.

Later, you will have a talk with the antipoaching team. The NPR which stands for National Police Reservists are on the front line against poachers and they also play a crucial role in assisting local communities and police with livestock theft, or human/wildlife conflict situations.

Included Activities

Morning game drive
Talk with the antipoaching team

Accommodations: Sweetwaters Serena Lodge, Nanyuki

Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park

Destination: Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Naivasha – Lake Nakuru National Park
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Depart Ol Pejeta after breakfast and head to Nakuru. After a short rest, proceed for an afternoon game drive in the park. You might see why this great soda lake has been described as the world’s greatest ornithological spectacle; it amazingly turns into a sea of pink on occasion. Flooding in recent years has unfortunately caused a decline in birdlife. The park boasts substantial numbers of other species, including waterbuck, reedbuck, and gazelle.

Included Activities

Afternoon game drive

Accommodations: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Day 5: Maasai Mara

Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park – Maasai Mara
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast head to Maasai Mara. Pass by the remote region of Loita Hills, home of the Maasai people. This is one of few places where they still practice their traditional way of life with little influence from the western world. Stop at Tepesua Village where you’ll be welcomed by Maasai Warriors through traditional song and dance. Meet your Maasai hosts and take a walk through the community village and enjoy a fascinating talk full of insights into this ancient culture. The village offers support, safety, and economic growth through the “Tepesua Widows Income Project,” where widowed women sew eco-friendly handicrafts to sell to visitors and locals.

Tepesua Village is known for championing Maasai women’s health and education. You’ll take a walk to the community village and learn how it was founded to alleviate the poverty of Maasai widows, who traditionally are not allowed to inherit property.

After, continue on to Maasai Mara Game Reserve, and head out for an afternoon game drive. The Maasai Mara is the quintessential African experience, with sparse open plains, dramatic skies, and some of the world’s most tremendous animals. Here lies arguably one of the finest game reserves on the continent. This is the land of the famed and fated annual migration of wildebeest.

Included Activities

Lolita Hills – cultural talk and village visit
Afternoon game drive

Accommodations: Kilima Camp

Day 6: Maasai Mara

Destination: Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Rise a little before dawn to begin your morning game drive. As the sun rises, you shouldn’t have any trouble
spotting wildlife, as this is often one of the most active times of the day for animals. After what is hopefully an
exciting morning’s drive, you will return to the camp for lunch and to relax during the heat of the day. Set off again
in the afternoon – this time you can expect to return to the camp at around sunset. Depending on wildlife
movements, you may not return to the camp in the middle of the day, making for one full game drive (in
this case you will stop for a picnic lunch).

An optional balloon ride ($500 USD) over the Masai Mara at sunrise is highly recommended, an unforgettable experience for many travelers. Glide through the dawn, sometimes at tree height, enjoying amazing photo opportunities. Upon landing, you’ll be treated to a bush breakfast before returning to your vehicle. This is a popular activity with limited places, so it’s offered as a pre-booked activity which guarantees you a place. If you choose to wait and book this activity locally on the ground, you may risk missing out on a place.

Included Activities:

Morning game drive
Afternoon game drive

Accommodations: Kilima Camp

Day 7: Maasai Mara

Destination: Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a full day of game drives. You’ll explore this diverse environment and most likely see a multitude of wildlife. An optional balloon ride over the Mara at sunrise is an unforgettable experience. If you have pre-booked this, you will be picked up before dawn and driven to the launch site for a safety briefing from your pilot. Then you will glide through the dawn, sometimes at tree height, which provides amazing photo opportunities. Sometimes you will ascend, getting an overview of the enormity of the plains and of the early morning movements of the teeming herds. After landing, you’ll be treated to a bush breakfast, then be returned to your camp.

Included Activity:

Morning game drive
Afternoon game drive

Accommodations: Kilima Camp

Day 8: Nairobi

Day 9: Good bye!

Reserve Your Spot

Trip FAQ’s

I’m solo, is there a single supplement?

Yes, the single supplement is $1315. We can also try and room you with another single passenger.

Is travel insurance required?

Travel insurance is highly recommended for all of our trips, and we’re happy to provide you with a recommended company and/or quote. It’s essential to have a policy that provides cancellation, medical, and emergency repatriation coverage. If you decide to forego travel insurance, you will be required to sign a travel insurance waiver that states you’re taking personal responsibility for any costs due to cancellation, trip delay, emergency medical, and repatriation should they arise.

I have a friend who wants to come but they aren’t vegan. Will there be non-vegan food options?

We prioritize ensuring that vegan options are the focus for all included meals. Many places will have non-vegan options but those would be available to them at an additional cost. There are also a few meals that aren’t included and your friend could choose whatever they like then!

Do I need a visa to enter Kenya?

Yes, visas are required and you must apply for the Kenya visa in advance.

Kenya visas are no longer being issued on arrival. If you require a visa, it is mandatory that you hold a Kenyan electronic visa (e-visa) prior to departure.

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Should you require a letter of invitation or list of hotel confirmations for your application, please let us know, and we will issue one tailored to your departure.

Single-entry visas allow for multiple entries into Kenya for a period of 90 days, provided you have not left East Africa. E-Visas can take at least 48 hours to process. Visitors will then be required to present their printed e-Visa upon entry to Kenya.

What is the deadline to reserve my spot?

A non-refundable deposit (if you cancel it can be moved to another tour), is due by March 23, 2026. Final payment for the trip is due April 3, 2026.

What’s not included in the tour price?

– Round-trip international airfare
– Visa fees
– Possibly city taxes; sometimes, these are assessed at the hotels.
– Additional activities that aren’t included
– Beer/wine/cocktails
– Gratuities
– Travel insurance

Are kids allowed on the tour?

Unfortunately, this itinerary isn’t suited for young kids. The age requirement is 16 years old and up.

Are vaccines required?

A valid international certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever is required in many countries if you are arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever (ie Kenya). You may need to present this on arrival at the airport or border crossing. Some countries will refuse entry if you are unable to present your certificate. It’s also quite common for your home country to request a Yellow Fever certificate on your arrival back home. It is your responsibility to check with your doctor well in advance of leaving home about the Yellow Fever requirements (the shot needs to be administered at least 10 days before departure).

It is also important to discuss the risks and precautions of Malaria and Dengue with your doctor before you travel.

For other vaccines, the CDC and WHO recommend the following for Kenya: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.

It’s also good to check the US State Department to determine what, if anything, is required. We encourage all travelers to chat with their doctor before traveling to asses individual needs as everyone’s health is different.

Are LGBTQIA+ travelers safe in Kenya?

Kenya & Tanzania are not considered to be an ‘LGBTQIA+ friendly’ destinations when compared to western countries, but they are still relatively safe for LGBTQIA+ travelers. Despite the criminalization of homosexuality, there is more tolerance of travelers who identify as LGBTQIA+ due to the importance of the tourism industries in both countries. All couples (not just gay couples) are encouraged to refrain from PDA like hugging, kissing, etc.

What are the booking terms?

Final Balance:
Final balance payment is required 75 days prior to travel; April 7th, 2026.

Cancellation by the traveler:
Cancellation prior to 75 days; we will hold the deposit amount as a credit.
Cancellation 74 days or inside prior to travel will incur 100% cancellation fees
No shows will be treated as a cancellation and will incur 100% cancellation fees.

Cancellation by Intrepid/Veggies Abroad
Please reach out for full conditions.

Group Tour Etiquette

As we journey together, please keep in mind that you’ll be traveling with a diverse group of fellow adventurers from around the world and all walks of life. While you may find common ground on many things, differences in backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives are natural. We kindly ask that you remain respectful, considerate, and open-minded throughout our time together.

To help ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment, we recommend being mindful of your conversations and avoiding clothing or accessories that are overtly political or could be considered offensive—whether to your fellow travelers or the communities we visit.

Be Mindful of Time
Out of respect for your fellow travelers and to keep our adventures running smoothly, we ask that you arrive on time for all scheduled activities. If you’re asked to be somewhere at a specific time, please make every effort to be punctual so the group isn’t kept waiting.

We’ve found that the most memorable and enjoyable tours are those where the group dynamic is positive and supportive—and that starts with each person doing their part. A little consideration goes a long way in making the experience amazing for everyone.

At Veggies Abroad, we’re committed to creating a safe, respectful, and positive space for everyone—both within our group and in the destinations we explore.

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