7 days in KENYA 🇰🇪 | nairobi, lake nakuru, maasai mara, giraffe center | kenya safari vlog

Let’s go to the Motherland! 🌻 Open for more info y’all!
Back in September 2023, I won a $5,000 grant for my travel business through Intrepid Travel and Nomadness Travel Tribe. Flash forward to April 2024, I embarked on a free trip to Kenya to learn how to be a better digital storyteller as a mentee on their BIPOC mentorship program, while also diving deep into Kenyan life and culture. This was one of the most remarkable trips I've ever taken and I am so happy to bring you all along with me as I unpack my experiences as a traveler, travel creator, and black American returning back to the Motherland.
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🌻 TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:00 - Intro
0:54 - Welcome
2:07 - Nairobi Day 1
3:57 - Lake Nakuru Safari
8:40 - Lake Nakuru Village
9:26 - Maasai Mara Village
11:46 - Maasai Mara Safari
23:28 - Hot Air Balloon
26:35 - Trip Thoughts & Goodbyes
30:44 - Nairobi Day 2
32:19 - Closing
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[@raanajak471]

Interesting...u look exactly like somebody i know. But then, i realised you are one of us! You are home. Karibu sana.❤ from a 🇰🇪n

[@Sojournies]

Ahhh the Kenya vlog is here! This took me 3 weeks to edit y'all 😅 so let me know what you think! Is Kenya on your bucket list?

[@hilaryrobinson7463]

You did great! I enjoyed it and now want to go!

[@Sojournies]

@@hilaryrobinson7463 thank you! And yesss you should!

[@dwamburu1]

Kenyan watching from London. I must say that this was one safari trip that was epic. The video is superb, very enjoyable to watch.

[@Sojournies]

Thank you!

[@blessedwoman7583]

That black tall dark man called Lawrence is sooooo handsome 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍africans have the smoothest skin ever, n d jewelery is 😍😍😍😍

[@flaletefe2531]

Your Host Patrick is best!👌 ihe planned everything so well and he is so friendly. I am definitely coming to Kenya on safari strictly to have Patrick organise my adventure. Thanks for the video. Its on repeat in my house

[@Sojournies]

He is!! Love him down 🫶🏾 such a great guide

[@apriljackson5304]

Your videography is stunning, and so well narrated. ❣️👍🏻This is a bucket list adventure for me. I really enjoyed this vlog, lovely sis❣️💯🙌🏼

[@Sojournies]

Thank you!!

[@joemwai4407]

22:10 Driving across a river bridge that has been overrun by water is like playing Russian Roulette. That was a very risky move. The force of the currents underneath the bridge can be so strong, enough to sweep it away, especially when the weight of the vehicle is added. Anyways, I really enjoyed the video, and you Sistas Look Amazing in your Motherland - the place where your glow is the brightest :)

[@lifehacks1019]

This is so wholesome! ❤

[@Sojournies]

Thank you!

[@doudahhhteddygitau7846]

Welcome Home Sojournies🇰🇪🫂

[@Sojournies]

Thank you for sharing your home and culture!

[@Mayousse]

Wonderful experience, I was smiling the entire time & felt like I was there with you. Bridge experience had me gasping for air. Patrick, laurent, & James were fabulous. The women are so talented & beautiful. Nothing like The Motherland. Hope to go one day. Love your channel by the way.

[@gabivlogstravel]

Off topic but that red lipstick is chefs kiss!!! Looking gorgeous

[@Sojournies]

Thank you!!! I loveeee it - it's The Lip Bar's Bawse Lady

[@bessycorrales2259]

What a dreamy adventure. You did a great job capturing the beauty.

[@Sojournies]

Thank you!!

[@mex1111]

LOL Such a hilarious video! One of the best, and I have been searching all kinds of Kenya vlogs anticipating my first visit!! Lions: "One thing I'm not going to do is bother them" loll So wonderful, adding some of these stops to our bucket list. Thank you!

[@journeyofteresa]

This was so exciting. I’m so happy you were able to have this experience. Thanks for sharing!❤

[@Sojournies]

You're welcome and thank you for watching!

[@Chowido76]

What a great experience! Kenya is Magical...

[@Sojournies]

Yessss it is!!

[@theafrinado]

Love it😂Matatu doesn't mean three wheels though😂. The name comes from what it cost to take one back in the day which was three shillings. Three = tatu.

[@EuniceTess]

Loved this! Love from Uganda 🇺🇬

[@Sojournies]

Thank you! And hopefully I can make it to Uganda one day 🙌🏾

[@EuniceTess]

@@Sojournies you will.💪🏻

[@Dok2023]

Crossing the bridge chants got me laughing. I'd definitely feel the same way.

[@maxgamboltv9940]

Kenyan watching from Kenya🎉🎉🎉

[@alexmillesfoodie]

It’s @packslight for me 😍❤

[@Sojournies]

@@alexmillesfoodie love her!!

[@oness1334]

Well done Vlog. Enjoyed it!

[@fredrickochieng8112]

New subscriber from Nairobi

[@Animalsandwildlife.7527]

Kenyan watching from USA.

[@Sojournies]

Thanks for watching!

[@gabivlogstravel]

Great vlog and experience!!! 😍

[@Sojournies]

Thank you!!

[@lilmsawkward]

I need to go on a safari so bad

[@Sojournies]

Yesss so worth it!!

[@waihenyagachau5073]

This has to be the best travel vlog I've seen so far and you got the best safari treatment that I've only seen rich Europeans ejoy.

[@Sojournies]

Thank you! And yeah we noticed that too 😅 we didn’t really see any other Black or brown folks on safari while we were there

[@waihenyagachau5073]

You are welcome, hopefully you get a chance to visit the coastal towns next time and get the Indian ocean experience.

[@Sojournies]

@@waihenyagachau5073 I definitely want to return! I’ve heard great things about Lamu and Diani

[@waihenyagachau5073]

You will love it for sure.

[@lifehacks1019]

Africa's safaris are never cheap. They sell full exclusive packages that can run into thousands of $$. Furthermore, you can't backpack in the parks even if you wanted to.

[@jamesmaina7004]

Nice vlog ty

[@Sojournies]

Thanks! No problem

[@eastafricanautodidact]

Who else get's triggered when African Americans come to Kenya and say we overlike eating Indian food? From Kenyan context 99% of Kenyans don't even know Chapatis originated from India. To them it's Kenyan they have been eating it for ages. We don't walk like into a restaurant and be like, "hey give me two pieces of that Indian food cos we don't like non existent Kenyan food". Indian Chapatis are not even made how Kenyans make it. I think it's a little ignorant. It's like visiting America and saying you have realized African Americans overeat English, and Mexican food instead of importing Nigerian yams to America. Kenya's proximity to India and Arab countries in early days gave birth to mixing of cultures. Swahili the national language is a mixer of Bantu, Persian, and Arab languages. Don't be shocked to see a Swahili man having a meal that looks Arab to you. Just like you took white man's culture and food and developed your own culture is how Kenya's history borrowed different things from somewhere. Hey why are we overliking tropical American fruit called pawpaw? Don't we have African fruits? Nice video though. Welcome to Kenya.

[@Sojournies]

Hi! Thanks for sharing. It was not my intention to imply you all "overlike" Indian food which is why I said "Kenyan food overlaps with Indian food" and proceeded to list similarities I've seen in the food because, as you said due to your proximity there was cultural mixing, which our guides told us about on the trip and hence what I was referencing. They did not go into detail about how the chapatis are different so that I did not know. But I could have been clearer, so my apologies. And yes in the U.S we know we eat a little bit of everything from everybody due to immigration and cultural mixing here lmao - and I personally love it! Also as Black Americans we had to create our own culture and cuisine due to our forced migration to the U.S but also still having a connection to our diaspora roots - it's part of our history. I think calling it "the white man's food" is a bit of an oversimplification so if you haven't already watched it I recommend "High on the Hog" on Netflix. It talks about how Black American food culture has shaped the U.S. and how the food we eat is connected to our African roots as well. It's one of my favoriteeee documentaries. Thanks again for sharing your inisght - I enjoyed my time in Kenya and am looking forward to learning more about your culture even after my trip!

[@fredmugo1596]

​@@Sojournieshey siz your good, iam kenyan also and i didn't hear anything bad you said, because you were right,we have common foods with indians,

[@samuelwainaina1155]

Yeah our foods have a lot Indian and Arabic influence but we mainly refer to it as Swahili food as the Coast is where different cultural interactions happened.

[@Sojournies]

@@samuelwainaina1155 that makes sense! I didn’t know y’all called it Swahili food - I love that. It was damn good too lol

[@eastafricanautodidact]

@@Sojournies You welcome. We are fam at the end of the day.

[@mtuflani]

Love your voice.

[@Sojournies]

Thank you!

[@humbleben2]

Unfortunately you missed the wild beast immigration ❤ we love you girl

[@Sojournies]

Yeah we know! It’s more expensive (and crowded) to go around that time for a group like this so they planned a trip in off-season - but thank you!😊

[@brianrowa6428]

The tour guide did you dirty with the matatu.... 😂😂 But I totally understand why he did it. Loved the video. Come back again😊

[@Sojournies]

Lmfaoooo not y’all saying I got played 😭 but thank you! I would definitely love to return one day

[@raanajak471]

​@@Sojournies U need to. And stay longer. Visit more places. Feel the vibes. Ull never be the same after that..

[@samuelkarienye2122]

Welcome to magickal kenya👌💥🔥🌴🍾🎷🕶️🇷🇼🌮🏀🍇😠🇰🇪

[@ianzablon9328]

What camera did you use for the vlog?

[@Sojournies]

DJI Osmo Pocket 3!

[@evanskipkemoiyator3898]

you took the oldest matatu. you could have looked for the coolest

[@Sojournies]

Yeah maybe next time! I took the one the guide put us on lol

[@Leeyajs]

Did you need a tourist visa to get into Nairobi?

[@danmatiku5840]

Noo, you were played...thats the worst matatu i have ever seen

[@Sojournies]

Lmfaooo that's what everyone has been telling me 😭

[@raanajak471]

​@@Sojournies U need a real nganya experience. A moving disco; upto date decorations on the outside, Loud Music, live TV screens...the works..a happy place. Try it.

[@lkipchumba861]

@@raanajak471 rude

[@antwainebarkley9765]

Why a bull ring in your nose??

[@Sojournies]

It's a septum ring and I like it lol

[@antwainebarkley9765]

@@Sojournies looks awful on your face