Solo Female Travel
Kenya
Safaris for the Conscious Woman
Beyond the Vision Board: Enjoy Solo Female Travel in Kenya
There is a specific kind of magic that happens when a woman decides to stop waiting for "the right time" or "the right partner" and simply goes.
I know that feeling! The mix of electric excitement and that tiny, nagging question: "Is it safe? Can I really do this?" I've spent years navigating the red dust of Samburu and the golden plains of the Mara, and I've learned that solo female travel in Kenya isn't just possible... it is transformative!
Travel solo, but never alone. Join a group of women exploring Kenya together in a safe, supportive environment.
I don't run generic tours. I lead stories. When you join one of my journeys, you aren't a line item on the checkout - you are a guest in a landscape. A landscape that I love.
On this journey you will smile with the keepers at Reteti, listen to the wind in the acacia trees and connect with local women whose stories will uplift you.
If you have been dreaming of Africa, But have been holding back because you are traveling solo, let's change that narrative. You don't need a crowd, you just need a path that feels safe, a group that feels like family, and a journey that matters.
Is This Safari Right for Solo Female Travellers Like You?
The women-only Safari in Kenya is a carefully curated solo-female safari experience combining wildlife, culture, conservation, and small-group eco-luxury travel. Designed for women seeking depth, safety, and connection, this ten-day luxury Kenya safari blends wildlife viewing, community engagement, and intentional pacing. Visit the websites of our partners; Community Wildlife Conservation and The Olmalaika Trust
Who?
Women Only Travel to Kenya. Focus on Culture and Safety.
Led and curated by Bena Roberts
Undertaken by Best Safaris with Sunworld
Best Safaris is based in Yorba Linda California and Sunworld in Nairobi, Kenya
Charity Partner is the CWC
Who You Are
This Safari is exclusively for women
You are a solo female traveller
Solo woman
First-time female on a safari
Women wanting women only travel experiences
You are a woman!
What?
A ten night safari with wildlife, culture, space and reflection. Dates are in April and May 2026
Departing on April 10 2026, April 22 2026 and
May 4 2026
Where?
In Kenya. We will start in Nairobi. Move to Sweetwaters then on to Samburu. After that we will refresh in Nairobi and then we fly to the Masai Mara.
See all accommodation here https://www.benaroberts.com/eco-luxury-safaris-in-kenya
Why?
This is a high-value, eco-luxury experience. We will enjoy, but not harm Africa. Every new friend I made on Safari became my new best friend.
Read - Is Kenya Safe for Women
Read - The Ultimate Safari Survival Guide 2026
Read - Why women only safaris are different
Read - My Reiki Story
Planning your women-only safari
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See our itinerary below
Day 1
Day 1 Arrival in Nairobi
Welcome to Kenya! Upon landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and escorted to your private transfer. Settle into your hotel, take a breath, and let the rhythm of Africa begin to unfold.
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Accommodation: Hyatt Place, Nairobi
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Meals: Breakfast as you will probably land during the night
View of the Sarit Center from the Hyatt
Day 2
Day 2 Nairobi Immersion Day
Enjoy a slow, easy morning to relax, swim, or explore Nairobi at your own pace. The hotel is next door to the largest shopping centre in Nairobi. In the evening, join your hosts and guides for a welcome mixer, an informal gathering to meet fellow travellers, discuss the journey ahead, and enjoy your first night in Kenya together.
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Accommodation: Hyatt Place
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Meals: Half Board
Day 3
Day 3 Sweetwaters Tented Camp Ol Pejeta Conservancy
After breakfast, begin your journey north through rolling highlands, coffee farms, and striking rural landscapes. Pause at the Equator line… a perfect photo moment as you step from one hemisphere to the other.
Arrive at Sweetwaters Tented Camp, set beside a wildlife-rich waterhole. After lunch, settle into your tent before heading out on an afternoon game drive across the world-famous Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
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Accommodation: Sweetwaters Tented Camp
Meals: Full Board (FB)
Sunset Intention Circle
As the sky turns gold over Mount Kenya, gather by the fire for a gentle guided reflection.
Connect with the four elements, earth, air, fire, and water, while tuning in to the stillness and pulse of the African evening.
Day 4
Day 4 Samburu: Conservation embraces Culture
Travel deeper north to Samburu National Reserve, a ruggedly beautiful landscape shaped by desert winds and the life-giving Ewaso Nyiro River.
Across your time here, enjoy game drives in search of Samburu’s unique wildlife, including:
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Elephants
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Lions, leopards & cheetahs
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Reticulated giraffe
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Grevy’s zebra
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Beisa oryx
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Samburu’s renowned “Special Five”
In between drives, relax at your lodge and take in the red desert horizons.
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Accommodation: Soroi Samburu Lodge
Meals: Full Board (FB)
Day 5
Day 5 Community Day & Conservation Experience
Begin the morning with a guided trail walk led by Samburu rangers, an intimate way to learn about animal tracks, local plants, and day-to-day conservation realities.
Later, visit a local primary school and participate in a thoughtful tree-planting activity, contributing directly to community-led reforestation.
Before dinner, enjoy an authentic honey harvesting & tasting experience at the fireside.
Meals: Full Board (FB)
Day 6
Day 6 Reteti Elephant Sanctuary
Today you’ll visit Reteti, East Africa’s pioneering community-owned elephant sanctuary.
Witness the rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned elephant calves and learn how Samburu communities protect wildlife through collective stewardship.
This visit offers profound insight into how conservation succeeds when communities are empowered and supported.
Meals: Full Board (FB)
Day 7
Day 7 Return to Nairobi
Depart Samburu and travel back to Nairobi in time for lunch.
Check into your hotel and enjoy a peaceful evening to unwind, shop, or explore local dining options.
Meals: Half Board (HB)
Day 8
Day 8 Fly to the Masai Mara
After breakfast we plan to visit the Giraffe Center, but it will depend on the time of the flight to the Masai Mara. Transfer to the Wilson airstrip for your scenic flight into the Maasai Mara.
The Mara is the northern heartbeat of the Serengeti ecosystem home to rolling plains, sweeping skies and just a stillness that heals.
Enjoy lunch at camp before your first afternoon game drive.
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Accommodation: Soroi Mara Bush Camp, Talek River
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Read about my first time at the Soroi Mara Bush Camp
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Meals: Full Board (FB)
DAy 9
Day 9 Masai Mara Exploration
Spend the day exploring the vast Mara plains, riverbanks, and woodland in search of elephants, big cats, giraffes, antelope, and more.
Optional: visit a women’s conservation or craft project, supporting community empowerment and education.
Evening Circle of Light
As night settles over the Mara, gather around the fire for a reflective closing ceremony.
Guests share insights, stories, and gratitude honouring the journey and sealing it with a symbolic blessing for safe travels and new connections.
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Meals: Full Board (FB)
Day 10
Day 10 Community Visit
Spend the morning visiting the Olmalaika Trust, an organisation supporting children aged 0 -12 through safety, education, and holistic care.
In the evening, join Bena Roberts for a relaxed fireside conversation reflecting on community impact, responsible travel, and the power of purposeful exploration.
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Meals: Full Board (FB)
Day 11
Day 11 Departure
After a final breakfast in the bush, take a morning flight from the Mara back to Nairobi.
A day room is reserved for you to refresh, repack, and relax before your evening transfer to the airport for your journey home.
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Meals: Breakfast & selected meals
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Dates are April 10, April 22, May 4 and October 11 2026
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Women Only FAQ
Join Us for a 10 Night Full board Women Only Ethical and Sustainable Safari
Women only luxury safaris for the conscious women are for women-only.
Are men allowed on these safaris?
No. These are for women-only group experiences. Solo women travel together in a safe, supportive, female-only environment.
Can I bring my husband/partner/male friend?
No. These are exclusively women-only group safaris. We've found that the dynamic of all-women travel creates a unique sense of safety, freedom and connection that can't be replicated in mixed groups.
What if I am travelling solo?
Perfect! Most of our guests are solo female travellers. You'll join a small group of like minded women for a shared experience.
Are the guides and drivers male?
I am your host and I am female. On the ten day Safari our guide is male. His name is GK.
However, on the new seven day safari that we are planning with 57 Hours. Even the drivers of the vehicles with be female. We will offer an exclusive, full board all female energising experience!
Why are you able to offer these Safaris?
I have partnered with Best Safaris with Sunworld. They have -
- 40+ years combined experience
- 4.5 stars on TripAdvisor (Sunworld)
- Licensed Kenyan safari operators
- Full insurance and safety protocols
- 24/7 in-country support
- Trusted by thousands of travellers
As a solo woman hosting women-only safaris, partnering with established operators was non-negotiable. Best Safaris and Sunworld don't just provide vehicles and logistics. They provide decades of local knowledge, safety protocols and trusted relationships. They make these ethical off-the-beaten-path women-only experiences possible.