Ancient Egypt & Living Kenya

All safari companies show you the wildlife of Africa. But at One Horizon, you will also meet the people of Africa. Spend time with them, learn about their lives, and be transformed in ways you never imagined and in a profound way than would be possible on any other tour.

Your guide and One Horizon host will pick you up and return you to the Palacina Hotel.

The second of 4 nights at the hotel. B L D Included

We offer so many ways to feel the magic of our Kenya villages and their welcoming people. Meet a Kikuyu Granny on her farm and discover the struggles and strength of Kenyan women. An opportunity to visit a local and thriving community to listen, learn, and laugh as you help prepare chapattis for a Kenyan home-cooked meal

Transfers To and From The Palacina Hotel

Your guide and One Horizon host will pick you up and return you to the Palacina Hotel.

The third of 4 nights at the hotel. B L D Included

You’ll know you’re on a special journey when you find yourself lending a hand helping out in the kitchen, and sharing your own stories of work, life, and laughter. Our cultural tours in Kenya are one-on-one experiences – stories really – that inspire joy and magic. On our tours, you get to make a difference in people’s lives.

Transfers To and From The Palacina Hotel

Your guide and One Horizon host will pick you up and return you to the Palacina Hotel.

The fourth and final night at the hotel. B L D Included.

These 4 days/3 night experience embrace all that is exciting about wildlife safaris in Kenya. The Maasai Mara is the doyen of all Kenya’s wildlife areas.

Mid-morning, you will head off to Wilson Airport for the 45-minute flight to the Masai Mara and Entim Camp. Upon arrival you will transfer to a 4-wheel drive vehicle for your trip to the camp. Entim Camp provides 5 star luxury.

The first of 3 nights at the camp.

Dinner and overnight at Entim Camp.

Early Morning and Evening Game Drives

The Maasai Mara National Reserve is an area of 1500 square kilometres of savannah wilderness in southwestern Kenya. Its wildlife includes lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, giraffe and hippos and wildebeest.

The second of 3 nights at the camp.

B L D and Overnight at Entim Camp.

Your Guide Will Get You Up-close to The Wildlife

After breakfast you will have a guided nature walk around the camp by a resident guide and after lunch you will have an afternoon game drive. The game drive experiences will delight you as your guide will take you to the places that wildlife frequent. And Entim Camp is a perfect base from which to head out.

The third and last night at the camp.

B L D and Overnight at Entim Camp.

Breakfast at the Camp Before You Depart

On Day 4 its up early for your last game drive before heading to the airport en-route to Nairobi. Your transfers to the Olikiombo Airstrip and flight will be coordinated by our representative

Transfers to Your Hotel and next day transfers to JKIA for your flight to Cairo

Overnight and dinner at Palacina All Suite Hotel Nairobi- 5 Stars

Meet and greet at Cairo Airport

Our representative who will assist you through Customs and Immigration. Our representative will travel with you from the airport to your hotel to ensure a smooth transition and booking in process. Time to rest up in preparation for the next stage of your trip.

Hotel check in

The first of 3 nights at the Cairo Marriott (Nile River) 5 Star Hotel

Dinner at Own Expense.

Saqqara – The Saqqara area is the most researched archaeological site in Egypt with recent excavations undercovering new tombs previously unknown.

Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx – Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure are over 4500 years old and are a testament to ancient Egyptians skills

Transfer and overnight. The second of 3 nights at the Cairo Marriott (Nile River) 5 Star Hotel or equivalent.

B L included – Dinner at Own Expense.

We begin the day at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation for a great perspective of the influences that shaped Egypt. After lunch we venture into Old Cairo, combining places of historical interest in both Coptic (Christian) and Islamic Cairo. We explore the Hanging Church, the as well as the architectural masterpiece Muhammad Ali Mosque, the Citadel and the tomb of Muhammad Ali.

Transfer and overnight – the third of 3 nights at the Cairo Marriott (Nile River) BL Included – Dinner at Own Expense

What You Can Expect from This Experience

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation (NMEC) was opened in 2017 and provides an introduction to Egyptian Society that gives both perspective and deep insight into this amazing society.

The history of Egypt is presented in themes with the bottom floor built like a pharaohs tomb whilst the upper floors cover more recent periods. There over 20 mummies in the museum, each with a history of their times and achievements.

A World Class Museum Dedicated to Egyptian History

Since its opening in 2017, NMEC has gained an international reputation for excellence.

Its themes include the Dawn of Civilization, The Nile, Writing, State and Society, Material Culture, Beliefs and Thinking and the Gallery of Royal Mummies. It provides deep insight to the amazing society that the Egyptians built from prehistoric days to the present. The Museum is in Al Fustat, an area at the heart of Egyptian history.

Ancient Egypt’s Incredible Achievements

Egypt is considered to have been one of the most, if not the most, advanced ancient civilizations. It developed thousands of years before many other cultures. The scope of the ancient Egyptians brilliance and innovation ranged from its well-known architectural accomplishments (the pyramids) which were based on the ground-breaking achievements it made in mathematics and engineering, to its advancement in the sciences of astronomy, medicine, medical surgery and the law.

Breakfast at the hotel – transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan.

Aswan Dam and Elephantine Island: The dam is the world largest embankment dam. And today, you will embark on a 1 hour sail on a traditional Egyptian craft called a felucca.

Philae Temple Complex: According to the legend, Philae is the place where Isis found the heart of Osiris and then, buried it on the Island.

Transfer to your cruise vessel and overnight – the first of 3 nights. B L D included

Abu Simbel: The pharaoh Ramses II built the temple in 1200 BC. It was relocated to its current site when the Aswan Dam was built.

Temple Kombo Ombo: Located on the banks of the Nile in a village of the same name, Kom Ombois is unique in Egypt as a double temple- dedicated to two deities, Sobek and Horus.

Transfer to your cruise vessel and overnight – the second of 3 nights. B L D included

The Great Temples of Karnak and Luxor

Karnak is an ancient Egyptian temple precinct located on the east bank of the Nile River in Thebes (modern-day Luxor). It covers more than 100 hectares, and is an extraordinary complex of sanctuaries and obelisks dedicated to the pharaohs.

Transfer to your cruise vessel and overnight – the third and last night on the cruise vessel. B L D included

The Valley of the Kings and Workers: The Valley of the Kings is where, rock-cut tombs were excavated for pharaohs in the New Kingdom. The Valley of the Workers was where the tomb artisans lived.

The Temple of Hatshepsut Queen Hatshepsut’s temple was to ensure that Hatshepsut’s life story was told.

B L included – Dinner at Own Expense. Transfers and Flights: You will transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo and overnight at e Cairo Marriot Hotel.

Breakfast at the Hotel

Enjoy Breakfast at the hotel prior to your departure. Your departure time from the hotel will have been organised with our representative.

Perhaps Some Last Minute Shopping – Optional Tour. If you have a late evening departure time we can organise a shopping adventure at Khan El Khalili Bazaar. This is an amazing place where you can shop or sit in the coffee shops and have lunch or dinner.