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Kenya Christmas Holidays

Rather than the typical jingle of sleighbells, listen out for the bodacious bellow of a camel or the reverberating rumble of a 4x4 creeping slowly towards camp, as Santa Klaus in Kenya arrives in excitingly unconventional style. Kenya Christmas holidays will make western celebrations seem exceedingly drab, as you settle into a safari lodge or beachside hotel strewn with vividly coloured balloons, paper garlands, bright flowers and green leaves. Whether you are keeping your eyes peeled for a leopard loitering in a towering tree in the Mara, or snorkelling along the Kenyan coast, make sure to end your Christmas day with a traditional nyama choma (barbecue) of goat, chicken or beef, paired with heavenly home-brewed beer and raise a glass to cheers to a Merry Christmas, Krismasi njema (Swahili) or nchipai e Kirismas (Masai). Sing, dance and party with locals until Boxing Day is signalled by the sun’s golden glow, readying you for another day of adventures.
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"It was a BRILLIANT holiday, we all loved it. Given all that we did and saw, it felt a lot longer than two weeks – possibly the best family holiday ever. The itinerary was great, with a really nice mix of camps and scenery, so eight days in the bush didn’t feel too much. Connections were slick, short and efficient, ground staff were super helpful. Having the majority of time in conservancies rather than national parks was absolutely right – we needed the variety of walks, night drives, bush meals, etc., or else too much sedentary truck time. Great job by our consultant and all at Original. Thank you."
Adam - London
Published on 5th September 2024
"James - thank you. We had a truly wonderful and memorable trip. Everything that Original Travel had a hand in was perfect. Our time at Lewa was perfect and Sirikoi is very special. Sarara was also great and we loved the Samburu experience. Kinondo Kwetu is also a special place. I was not expecting the food to be a highlight, but it was a revelation. We will go back to Kenya. We will go back to Sirikoi. We will probably go back to Sarara. We are properly happy punters. James and Team – thank you. "
Will - London
Published on 18th March 2024
"Everything was absolutely pitch perfect - it really could not have been improved upon! It was a magical experience. The time spent with various Samburu men & women was incredibly interesting. I really appreciated the fact that all three places were either set up for / run by / contributing to & therefore truly part of the local community - it really showed. The food was absolutely delicious, fresh & wonderful, as were ALL the staff & guides. I cannot wait to go back! Thank you to James & all the team at Original Travel. "
Sara - London
Published on 18th March 2024
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