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Boni

The Awer people live in Lamu and Ijara districts. They are called Boni, meaning people of a lower caste system, by the Somali neighbors. They are hunters and gatherers and live in the Boni and Dodori Forest Reserves.

Turkana

The Turkana tribe is a nomadic pastoralist people that inhabit Turkanaland in northwest Kenya – a vast tract of land encompassing mostly thorn scrub and semi desert, representing one of the harshest regions of Africa.

Tharaka

Tharaka occupy the low plains between the slopes of Mount Kenya in the west and the upper Tana River in the east. Their history of immigration dates back to the spread of the Bantu people. There are about 100,000 in population.

Teso

The Iteso, plural are an ethnic group in Uganda (eastern) and Kenya (western). In Kenya they live in Teso District and are part of a group that migrated from Ethiopia around 1600 A.D. and split into two branches,

Giriama

The Giriama(Agiryama) people are Bantus living along the coastal areas of kenya mostly found in the Kilifi and Malindi district. They are of the nine ethic groups that makeup the mijikenda and they are the largest of

Taita

The Taita tribe (also called Wataita) is a Kenyan tribe that is located in the Taita-Taveta District. They speak Taita which belongs to the Bantu languages. The West-Bantu moved to the area of the Taita-Taveta district firs

Somali

Segeju

The Segeju are an ethnic and linguistic group based on the northeast coast of Tanzania, between Tanga and the Kenyan border. Segeju population was estimated to number fewer than 15,000 in year 2003 with less than 7000

Samburu

The Samburu are semi nomadic people who inhabit an arid region in northern Kenya they belong to the Maa speaking group of people. They have traditionally herdeded cattle, though lately some have taken up farming.

Rendile

The Rendille are a Cushitic tribe that inhabits the climatically harsh region between Marsabit hills and Lake Turkana in Northern Kenya where they neighbor the Borana, Gabbra, Samburu and Turkana tribes.

Taveta

The Taveta tribe is one of the Bantu ethnicities in south central Kenya in East Africa’s Taveta district inhabiting mainly the lands between Tsavo National Park, and the Tanzania border, up to the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Pokomo

The Pokomo live along the Tana River in Kenya. Since arriving here from the north after being driven south by wars in the 17th century, they have made their lives within the flood plain, developing their agriculture and fishing

Orma

The Orma are semi-nomadic herders who live in the semi-arid bush lands of south-eastern Kenya. The tribe has a population of about 70,000 people .They are related to the Borana and other Oromo groups. The Orma language is

Ogiek

Ogiek people are classified under the Nilo-hamatic speakers Ogiek people have a language called Ogiek. Ogiek people have language considered to be having both Maasai and Kalenjin people words but with an absolute different dialect

Embu

It is a small tribe closely related to the Kikuyu and Meru tribes. The Embu tribe lives on the south-eastern side of Mount Kenya, and is very closely related to a nearby tribecalled the Mbeere. They are approximately half a

Duruma

The Duruma people are one of the nine Mijikenda (‘nine towns’) tribes of Kenya. They live on the Indian Ocean coast, along the Nairobi-Mombasa highway south to the Tanzania border. The Duruma tribe evolved in the 17th

Dahalo

Dahalo is an endangered South Cushitic language. They inhabit the Kenyan coast near the mouth of Tana River. They are about 400 people who are able to speak the language. It is unlikely that children are still being taught

Njemps

The Chamus (Njemps) people speak the Samburu language and are often counted as Samburu people. They are about19046 in population.The Chamus (Njemps) lives in Baringo. Njemps are unique people who are the only pastoral

Mijikenda

The Mijikenda tribe is a composite tribe. Mijikenda means “the nine cities” as this tribe is actually made up of 9 separate ethnic groups of people: the Kauma, Chonyi, Jibana, Giriama, Kamabe, Ribe, Rabai, Duruma and Digo.

Mbeere

The Mbeere people are a Kenya tribe very similar to the Embu the oral history indicates that the two tribes were originally one Embu tribe. The Mbeere split from the Embu after an inter-clan war which the Embu clan won.

Meru

Meru tribe or Merus are Bantu ethnic group who reside on the rich agricultural north eastern slopes of Mount Kenya in the Eastern province of Kenya since the 17 century. They are approximately 1.5 million in population.

Marakwet

It is a sub-tribe of the larger Kalenjin group with an estimated population of 200 000. It is made up of the sub-dialects namely; Almoo, Cherangany (Sengwer or Kimaala), Endoow, Markweta (the sub-dialect giving rise to the

Maasai

The Maasai are arguably the only ethnic group in Kenya that brings the real picture and symbol of ‘tribal’ Kenya. They are very famous and have a unique culture which has been preserved and conserved for centuries. They are

luo

The Luo people live in the west of Kenya on the shore of Lake Victoria. They form the third largest ethnic group in Kenya from Kikuyu and Luhya and dominate Nyanza province in Kenya and also can be found in Eastern Uganda and

Luhya

The Luhya (also Luyia, Luhia, Abaluhya) are the second largest ethnic group in Kenya, numbering about 5.3 million people. The Luhya are made up of about 16 sub-ethnic groups in Kenya, the most dominant groups being the:

Kuria

The Kuria are an ethnic and linguistic group resident in the Tarime and Serengeti districts of the Mara region in Northern Tanzania, and the west and east districts of Nyanza Province in southwest Kenya with 213,000 living

Kikuyu

The Kikuyu are Bantus. They came to Kenya during the Bantu migration. They include some families from all the surrounding people and can be identified with the Kamba, the Meru, the Embu and the Chuka

Kalenjin

The Kalenjins are estimated to have a population of about 2.7 million people according to 1993 census. They are an ethnic grouping of eight culturally and linguistically related groups or “tribes”. These include; the

Isukha

The Isukha are considered a smaller sub-group of the Luhya tribe, which is the 2nd largest ethnic group in Kenya. They speak Wanga language a dialect of the main Luhya language. They leave in western part of Kenya near

Gusii

Modernly known as the kisii people are Bantu together with the Kamba, Meru and Kikuyu. They speak the language of Kisii or as commonly known as ekegusii among the native speakers. The Meru in Eastern province are closely

Gabbra

The Gabbra are an Eastern Cushitic people related to the Somali-Rendille in their historical background having originated in the southern Ethiopian highlands about 1000AD. The Gabbra are closely related both historically

Elmolo

The little known El molo tribe is the smallest tribe in Kenya living on the southeastern shore of Lake Turkana. El molo’s total population is about 4000 people but pure Elmolo people are very few. The name El molo came from

Digo

The Digo are a Bantu tribe concentrated on the southern coastal strip of Kenya between Mombasa and the border of Tanzania and are actually grouped together with eight other tribes. Together these tribes make up the Mijikenda,

Short safari excursions

You have a day free? or an overnight? Enjoy some Kenya safari excursions within Nairobi, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru or Amboseli and get to enjoy a feeling of the wilds of Kenya. The short safaris ranges from day trips, overnight safaris or 2-3 days, depending on your personal safari needs.

Lake Turkana Safari

In the middle of the hot, scotching sun of the Northern frontier is the jade sea, Lake Turkana, the largest desert lake in the world. It is the home of the endangered El Molo community, and the biggest concentration of the Nile crocodiles. It is here in Turkana that some of our ancestral origins have been traced.

4 Day Kenya Trips

It is not all the time that you have all the time you want for a holiday. This safari package is just perfect for you if you have a few days to spare and enjoy the wilds of Kenya. From Amboseli, Sweetwaters, samburu, Masai mara or any other place you want to have a short safari to.

8 Day Kenya Safari Holiday

One of the most favored Kenya safari packages. like the rest of the packages, it is a customizable safari that takes you to the world famous safari parks of Kenya. Build your list, as you enjoy your field classroom. Tailor-make it to suit your safari need and make your holiday package a memorable one.

15 day Cultural Safaris

This safari package is completely different from the others and waders off from the main safaris. Kenya is such a diverse country, very rich in not only the big five safari craze, but also to a huge variety of cultures that make up the Kenyan community. This safari package combines Cultural and nature.

7 Day Camping safari

For seven days, you will enjoy the different faces of Kenya. Natural Track safari guide will pick you and travel with you for the whole week. You will have a great opportunity to enjoy nature and experience such a wonderful feeling of being so close to the nature. It is the most flexible safari package.

11 Days East Africa

Both Kenya and Tanzania share such richness in both nature and culture. Tanzania is the home of Kilimanjaro and the world famous Ngorongoro crater. While Kenya hosts Masai Mara and many other parks, a safari to both these two countries will enrich your holiday beyond your imagination.

Israel Pilgrim Trip

Join us in the pilgrim tour to Israel, the birth place of Jesus. It is a spritual journey that takes you to the promised land of the Israelites. With our widely traveled team, you will receive a lot of informed support that you need, before, during and even after your pilgrimage.

4 Day Zanzibar Holiday

Unguja, as it was known previously, Zanzibar is the main island in the Tanzanian archipelago of Zanzibar. This 4 day tour of Zanzibar explores the dark and sobering history of slavery that makes up so much of what Zanzibar was. The old stone town and the 1883 house of wonders.

7 Day Apes Circuit

This is a safari in search of the big primates, the gorillas and Chimpanzees. From Bwindi reserve, Impenetrable forest for the Gorillas, to breath taking scenes of Kyambura gorge in Kyambura reserve, the Valley of Apes for chimpanzee tracking. it is one of the adventures you treasure forever.

10 Days Serengeti Wilds

Serengeti means ‘endless plains’ in the local masai language. Nothing describes this Tanzanian park better than its name. It is a home to the worlds famous Big five, and borders Kenya’s Masai Mara. This safari package takes you also to Tarangire, Manyara and Ngorongoro crater.

3 Day Bwindi Gorillas

Bwindi forest is located in southwestern Uganda. It is a UNESCO world heritage. It is estimated that about half of the world’s remaining mountain Gorillas are located here in Bwindi national park. It is important to note that entry into this park is on restricted number of permits at a time.

8 Days Omo Valley

Omo valley is a great source of life for both human and wildlife. Omo river is the biggest river in Ethiopia unrelated to the Nile basin. It empties into Lake Turkana, the desert lake. The lower Omo vallery has been declared a UNESCO site, and there has been many fossil discoveries.

6 Days Honeymoon Safari

You have walked down the path, you have loundly proclamed ‘I do’. Witnesses have seen it all. But wait a moment, they were just there for that, to witness. This is the end of the stress of arranging your thing, the wedding. It is now time to relax, away, and enjoy your honeymoon safari.

Climbing Mount Kenya

On the tropical land widely known as the craddle of mankind, sixteen kilometers south of equator lie a magficent land mark. It raises 5199 metres above see level making it the second highest mountain in Africa and the highest in Kenya. Locally, Mount Kenya is known as Kirinyaga…

Kenya Deaf Safaris

Ten days of safari holiday in Kenya. This is a sign-language-guided safari that combines Kenya sign language and American Sign language to guide your adventure safaris. From the semi arid samburu national reserve, walking in Naivasha and finally to the home of migration, Masai Mara.