New Insider Access Experiences in Nairobi

We are excited to launch two new guest experiences in Nairobi.

Sounds and Songs of the Savannah

Before your eyes adjust to the golden light of the savannah, Akorn Kenya invites you to close them — and listen. Sounds and Stories of the Savannah is your multisensory journey into Kenya through its most elemental forms: sound, rhythm and ancestral storytelling.

In the depths of Nairobi’s Ngong Forest, guests learn how to read the environment by sound alone, interpreting silence as carefully as noise, all alongside indigenous trackers. The nature walk starts by awakening the ears to the raw, powerful language of the bush. In this verdant sanctuary, rich in wildlife such as leopards, hyenas, bushbucks and crowned eagles, guests come to understand how the land speaks — sometimes in whispers, sometimes in thunder.

Then, through the rhythm of African dance theatre, witness the stories that have shaped this land for generations. From joyful highland love songs to the fierce power of tribal war dances, guests feel the pulse of Kenya’s diverse cultures in every movement and drumbeat. Performed by local artists, these outdoor dances are living traditions, rich with myth, memory and meaning.

By tuning into the savannah, guests step into their safari with a deeper awareness and a heightened sense of connection. Whether travelling with family, friends or as an individual, this Akorn Insider Access experience sets the stage for everything to come.

Echoes of Invention
Step into a living time capsule where the past sings and dances before your very eyes. Echoes of Invention is a powerful fusion of two immersive experiences — a hands-on exploration of ancient African technologies and an expressive dance theatre performance — designed to awaken the senses, spark curiosity and connect Akorn guests more deeply to the spirit of Africa.

The afternoon begins in the Time Traveller’s Hut, in the depths of Nairobi’s Ngong Forest, where guests become both explorer and inventor. Here, local guides reveal how African societies engineered brilliance from the earth around them. Brew banana beer the traditional way, harnessing wild fermentation in hollowed gourds. Filter water through handmade clay pots and grind millet on ancient stones, uncovering the science and resourcefulness embedded in daily life long before modern technology.

Later, under the glow of lantern light, a breath taking African dance and theatre performance unfolds that animates the very myths and memories that shaped those ancient inventions. Dancers from across Kenya’s diverse tribes bring to life the tales, rituals and collective spirit of generations. Whether it’s the celebratory joy of a Kikuyu harvest dance or the fierce energy of a Luhya warrior’s stride, each movement is a tribute to heritage, resilience and identity.

Together, these experiences transport guests across time and culture. Guests not only witness Africa’s ancient genius — your clients will feel it in their hands and see it leap through time in every beat and step. Echoes of Invention is perfect for families, friends and anyone seeking a more meaningful connection to the continent’s living legacy.

Get in touch to include these new exciting experiences in your guests' itineraries!

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