🗓️ 1-Day Itinerary: “Kenya Begins Here – A Cultural Welcome Day”

📍 Location: Nairobi National Museum, Museum Hill Road

🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

🚐 Pickup/Drop-off: Nairobi hotel, Jomo Kenyatta Airport, or other Nairobi location

🕘 9:00 AM – Pickup & Arrival at Nairobi National Museum

  • Meet your Kama-Shera tour guide for a warm cultural briefing.

  • Drive through Nairobi’s historic city landmarks on the way to the museum.

  • On arrival, enjoy welcome refreshments and receive your Cultural Heritage Passport (optional souvenir with facts & trivia).

🦴 9:30 AM – Guided Tour: The Hall of Human Origins

  • Explore the cradle of humanity with a walk through:

    • Hominin skull replicas, including Turkana Boy

    • Fossils from Koobi Fora and other Rift Valley sites

    • Discover why Kenya is called the Cradle of Mankind

🧕 10:30 AM – Kenya’s Tribes & Traditional Lifestyles

  • Tour the Ethnographic Gallery:

    • See displays from all of Kenya’s 40+ ethnic groups

    • Learn about traditional housing, tools, clothing, and belief systems

    • Discuss cultural values, migration, and spiritual life in Kenya

🐘 11:30 AM – Natural History & Kenya’s Ecosystems

  • Visit full-size dioramas of Kenyan wildlife, including:

    • Lions, elephants, giraffes, and birds

    • Explore Kenya’s 7 ecological zones and their biodiversity

    • Fun facts on Kenya’s Big Five and endangered species

🎨 12:30 PM – Contemporary Art Gallery

  • Visit rotating exhibits by modern Kenyan and East African artists.

  • Learn how art is used to express current social, environmental, and political themes.

🍽️ 1:00 PM – Lunch at the Museum Café

  • Relax at the on-site restaurant or courtyard garden

  • Local Kenyan cuisine, fresh juices, or international options available

🐍 2:00 PM – Optional Visit: Snake Park & Botanical Gardens

  • Encounter Kenya’s venomous and non-venomous snakes, tortoises, and reptiles

  • Take a peaceful walk in the Botanical Gardens, home to indigenous plant species and shaded trails

🛍️ 3:00 PM – Souvenir Market Visit

  • Quick stop at the museum gift shop or Maasai Market

  • Pick up books, handmade jewelry, or diaspora-themed art pieces

🗺️ 3:45 PM – Wrap-Up Session: “Tracing Our Roots”

  • Group reflection session (optional) or one-on-one chat with your guide on:

    • African diaspora identity and Kenya’s place in global black history

    • The link between heritage and tourism

    • Tips on how to continue connecting with Kenyan culture during your trip

🚐 4:30 PM – Drop-Off or Hotel Transfer

  • Return to your hotel, airport, or next activity destination

  • Guests receive a Digital Heritage Guide (PDF) with key takeaways and reading list

✅ Optional Add-ons:

  • Giraffe Centre and David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage combo

  • Bomas of Kenya traditional dance performance

  • Evening Nairobi city tour and dinner experience