Kenya Itinerary

Begin your day with a peaceful walk along the beach as the Indian Ocean gently comes to life around you. Later, you'll head to Oceans Alive to meet Katana, Head of Marine Conservation, and gain a fascinating insight into one of Kenya's most successful community-led marine conservation projects. Donning your mask and snorkel, you'll explore the vibrant coral reefs that lie just offshore and learn how local communities are working to protect and restore these precious ecosystems.

You'll then have the opportunity to get hands-on with the coral restoration programme. Working alongside the Oceans Alive team, you'll help care for young coral growing in underwater nurseries and contribute to the creation of new reef structures that provide vital habitat for marine life. It's a rare chance to be part of a conservation initiative delivering measurable, long-term impact.

After some time to relax back at the house, the afternoon takes you from ocean to land as you visit Oceans Alive's permaculture project. Led by the local team, this inspiring initiative helps local families develop sustainable food sources and alternative livelihoods. Through innovative techniques such as vertical gardens, water conservation and organic growing methods, communities are building resilience while reducing pressure on the marine environment.

As the sun begins to set, you'll return to your beachside home to unwind, reflect on the day's experiences and enjoy another magical evening on Kenya's beautiful coast.

This morning, you'll return to the reef to continue supporting Oceans Alive's coral restoration programme.

After some time to relax back at the house, the afternoon focuses on community impact. You'll join a local initiative building jiko stoves, an ingenious, fuel-efficient alternative to traditional cooking methods. These simple but transformative stoves reduce wood consumption, help protect local forests and provide families with a more sustainable way to prepare and preserve food. It's a hands-on experience that offers a fascinating insight into how practical, community-led solutions can create lasting environmental and social change.

After spending the week alongside local communities, you'll be invited to join a Sunday church service, one of the most uplifting and memorable cultural experiences of the trip. Filled with music, singing, dancing and celebration, it's a wonderful opportunity to experience the warmth, faith and spirit that sit at the heart of community life in Kenya.

The afternoon is yours to relax and enjoy the slower pace of coastal life. Spend time by the ocean, reflect on the experiences of the week, or simply enjoy the company of your fellow travellers in this beautiful setting.As the sun sets on your final evening on the coast, we'll come together to celebrate everything we've experienced so far — the people we've met, the projects we've supported and the memories we've created. It's the perfect moment to pause, reflect and look ahead to the safari adventure still to come.

Today is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Whether you'd like to spend more time snorkelling on the reef, revisiting a favourite community project, relaxing on the beach, swimming in the Indian Ocean or simply unwinding with a book and a sea view, the choice is entirely yours.

After a week of contribution, connection and adventure, this final day on the coast offers the opportunity to slow down, soak it all in and enjoy more of whatever you've loved most. Or, of course, do absolutely nothing at all.

As the sun sets on your last evening, you'll come together with the group to reflect on an unforgettable week before heading inland for the next stage of your Kenyan adventure.

To round off your adventure, you'll spend two nights at beautiful Hildana Lodge, a peaceful safari retreat surrounded by Kenya's spectacular wilderness.

After a week of coastal conservation and community connection, this is your chance to slow down and soak up a different side of Kenya. Spend your days on game drives, relaxing by the pool, enjoying guided walks or simply watching wildlife gather at the nearby waterhole.With comfortable accommodation, stunning scenery and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere, Hildana provides the perfect setting to reflect on everything you've experienced before heading home refreshed, inspired and full of memories.