Game On!
Kenyan Safari & Pickleball
June 2027

Price range: $5,775.00 through $6,925.00

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Game On!
Kenyan Safari & Pickleball
June 2027

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Nairobi, Masai Mara National Park
June 20th – 30th, 2027
From $5975 Per Person

Experience an authentic African adventure that blends safari and pickleball like never before!

Have you ever dreamed of experiencing an authentic African safari? Now’s your chance! Join us on the only Pickleball Safari in the world—an unforgettable journey that combines the thrill of Kenya’s untamed wildlife with the excitement of playing pickleball on a new continent.

This one-of-a-kind experience was expertly designed by Daniel Moore, who lived in Nairobi for two years and created the itinerary to showcase the very best of Kenya’s culture, people, and natural beauty—all while making time for incredible pickleball experiences.

From the tranquil shores of Lake Naivasha to the breathtaking game drives in the Masai Mara National Reserve, this is more than a vacation—it’s a unique blend of sport, culture, and exploration. Join us for a journey unlike any other. Safari and pickleball await!

Hrs. of Instruction: 12
Hrs. of Social Play: 5
MAX. GROUP SIZE: 16
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL: 5/10
REMAINING SPOTS: SOLD OUT

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • 10 nights at standard accommodations
  • All meals excluding 2 dinner and 2 lunches
  • All activities including tours, entrance fees, pickleball clinics, and domestic transportation within Kenya

EXTRAS

  • Airfare to/from Jomo Kenyatta Int’l Airport (NBO)
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Travel insurance, medical coverage, vaccines, etc.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall

  • This 4-star accommodation is nestled in the heart of Nairobi and welcomes guests with a harmonious blend of local charm and global hospitality. Located just steps away from the vibrant and entertaining Two Rivers Mall, guests will be sure to enjoy this accommodation.

Zebra River Safari Camp

  • Zebra River Camp is a boutique luxury tented safari camp nestled in the forest along the bend of Talek river in Maasai Mara. The river and the forest under which the camp sits on is teeming with birdlife and hippos and crocodiles, and plains game on the other side of the camp. All our rooms are river facing and each with front wall glasses for amazing and unobstructed views of the Maasai Mara and River Talek.
Day Activity
Day 1

ARRIVAL IN KENYA

  • Please book your airfare to/from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

  • A taxi will be awaiting your arrival, transfer to Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall

  • 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: 2 courts – free recreational play at Nairobi Pickleball Club (for those who arrive early)

  • Welcome dinner with group at a Nairobi restaurant

*Due to the time difference, travelers from North America will likely need to depart the previous day to arrive on the designated start date. 

Day 2

PICKLEBALL IN NAIROBI

  • Breakfast at Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall

  • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: 4 courts – Pickleball Trips clinic at Nairobi Pickleball Club (3 hrs)

  • Lunch on your own at Two Rivers Mall

  • 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: 4 courts – recreational play with Kenyan players

  • Group dinner at a Nairobi restaurant

Day 3

NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK | GIRAFFE CENTRE & ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE

  • Breakfast at Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall

  • Visit Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi National Park

  • Lunch with group near Giraffe Centre

  • Visit Giraffe Centre

  • Dinner on your own

Day 4

PICKLEBALL TRIPS CLINIC | TEA & COFFEE FARM TOUR

  • Breakfast at Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall

  • 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM: 4 courts – Pickleball Trips clinic at Nairobi Pickleball Club (3 hrs)

  • Drive to Fig & Olive Tea Farm (30 min) for lunch and tour

  • Transfer to All Seasons Coffee Farm (30 min)

  • Coffee farm tour including roasting your own beans and coffee tasting

  • Dinner near the coffee farm with group

Day 5

PICKLEBALL IN NAIROBI, KAREN

  • Breakfast at Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall

  • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: 4 courts – Pickleball Trips clinic at Nairobi Pickleball Club (3 hrs)

  • Lunch on your own at Two Rivers Mall

  • Drive to Karen (45 min) and visit Karen Blixen Museum (Out of Africa)

  • Group dinner at The Carnivore

Day 6

SAFARI DAY 1 – NAIROBI TO MASAI MARA

  • Breakfast at Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall

  • Depart for the Great Rift Valley

  • Lunch at Zebra River Safari Camp

  • Evening game drive

  • Dinner at the accommodation

Day 7

SAFARI DAY 2  – MASAI MARA GAME DRIVES

  • Breakfast at the accommodation

  • Early morning game drive

  • Lunch at Zebra River Safari Camp

  • Evening game drive

  • Dinner at the accommodation

Day 8

SAFARI DAY 3 –  MASAI MARA GAME DRIVES

  • Breakfast at the accommodation

  • Early morning game drive

  • Lunch at Zebra River Safari Camp

  • Visit Masai Camp

  • Evening game drive

  • Dinner at the accommodation

Day 9

SAFARI DAY 4 –  MASAI MARA TO NAIROBI

  • Early morning game drive

  • Flight to Nairobi

  • Optional: Afternoon recreational pickleball at Nairobi Pickleball Club (based on interest and availability)

  • Dinner on your own

Day 10

FINAL PICKLEBALL DAY & SCHOOL VISIT

  • Breakfast at Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall

  • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: 4 courts – Pickleball Trips clinic at Nairobi Pickleball Club (3 hrs)

  • Lunch prepared by members of Nairobi Pickleball Club

  • Pickleball with local players or visit a school in Nairobi that plays pickleball (1 hr)

  • Group dinner at a Nairobi restaurant

Day 11

DEPARTURE

  • Breakfast at Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall

  • 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: 2 courts – optional recreational play at Nairobi Pickleball Club

  • Taxi to Jomo Kenyatta Int’l Airport (NBO)

Itineraries are subject to modification due to unforeseen circumstances, cancellations, new travel restrictions, etc. You will receive updated versions after registering for a tour.

CANCELLATION REFUND AMOUNT
91+ Days Prior to Start Date Full Refund Minus 20% Nonrefundable Deposit*
61 ~ 90 Days Prior to Start Date 50% Refund of Total Trip Cost
31 ~ 60 Days Prior to Start Date 25% Refund of Total Trip Cost
0 ~ 30 Days Prior to Start Date None (20% Deposit Transferable)

We strongly encourage all travelers to invest in travel insurance to both minimize your financial risks of traveling and provide you with peace of mind to fully enjoy the your trip. Travel insurance can provide many helpful resources including refunds or assistance for any of the following situations that may arise before or during a trip:

  • You need to cancel your participation on the tour
  • You need to cancel or change a flight
  • Lost baggage during the trip
  • Stolen items during the trip
  • Medical costs during the trip

We suggest you talk to your insurance provider to ask about the travel insurance plans available to you. You can also compare policies online. Here are two well-known travel insurance providers to consider:

Travelex Travel Insurance
Travel Guard

You can also use InsureMyTrip.com to compare multiple companies’ plans.

What Our Attendees Say:

“If you want a first class trip that also includes pickleball… take a trip with them… .you won’t be sorry… you WILL have a ton of fun!”

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“We had so much fun on Pickleball Trips’ awesome tour of Italy. Pickleball and exploring with guides was amazing. Planning on another one soon!”

SharonTaste of Italy

“The trips I’ve been on… Japan and The Netherlands… were amazing! Top notch accommodations, amazing food, super coaching and the staff are so kind and caring.”

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