In recent years the meteoric rise on the international stage of the Kenyan Rugby sevens team has acted as a catalyst to spur the growth of the game throughout the country.Vibrant schools and club rugby now acts as a nursery for the national teams for the sevens and 15 a side format.
Our long experience in arranging tours will ensure the perfect balance between competitive rugby matched to the standard of the visiting team and the unique mix of social, cultural and safari experiences that Kenya has to offer.
Every age group and standard, from prep school to club and even seniors and representative rugby can be catered for.
For Schools
Day 1
• Early morning arrival after an overnight flight and transfer to hotel/private members club for the next two nights.
• After checking in, the rest of the day is free to acclimatize and relax after flight.
• Lunch at hotel/private members club and an afternoon practice session.
• Evening welcome barbecue.
Day 2
• Free morning.
• Lunch at hotel/private members club.
• 16.00 Match no. 1 at Braeburn School
• Dinner at hotel/private members club.
Day 3
• 07.00 depart Nairobi for Lake Nakuru National Park.
• Game drive and lunch at Lake Nakuru National Park.
• 16.00 Match no. 2 at Greensteads School
• Dinner and overnight at Rift Valley Sports Club.
Day 4
• 07.00 breakfast and depart for the Maasai Mara wildlife safari and Fig Tree Camp where you will be staying for the next two nights.
• Arrive at Fig Tree Camp in time for lunch.
• Afternoon game drive.
Day 5
• Full day in the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives, relaxation by the pool and in your luxury tents by the Talek River.
Day 6
• Early morning game drive.
• 10.00 departure for Nairobi, with snack lunch en route.
• Dinner and overnight in Nairobi.
Day 7
• Free morning.
• Lunch at hotel/private members club.
• 16.00 Match no. 3 at Hillcrest School
• Team dinner at the world famous Carnivore Restaurant.
• Overnight in Nairobi.
Day 8
• Transfer to airport for flight to Mombasa
• Transfer to Voyager Beach Resort where you will be staying for the next 3 nights, on an all inclusive basis so all food, most alcoholic drinks and non motorized waters sports are included.
Day 9
• Free day on the beach.
Day 10
• Free morning on the beach.
• 16.00 Match no. 4 at Mombasa Sports Club
Day 11
• Free morning on the beach.
• Evening flight to Nairobi in time to connect on international flight back home.
• 4 nights in twin, en-suite rooms in Nairobi on a bed and breakfast
• 1 night twin, en-suite rooms at Rift Valley Sporots Club on a bed and breakfast basis
• 2 nights in luxury, twin, en-suite accommodation at Mara Fig Tree Camp on a full board basis
• 3 nights full board in twin, air-conditioned rooms at the Voyager Beach Resort, Mombasa
• Return Nairobi – Mombasa – Nairobi flight
• All airport and match transfers
• Nakuru and Maasai Mara wildlife safari transport in 8 seater mini- vans
• All fixture and ground arrangements
• All lunches
• Game park entry fees for the 2 nights in the Maasai Mara and 1 night in Lake Nakuru Park
• Welcome barbecue in Nairobi and Carnivore dinner
• Dinners in Nairobi and Nakuru
• Sporting Safaris liaison throughout the tour
• International airfares
• Visa fees
• Health and travel insurance
• Entrance fees and transport to optional excursions
• Phone calls and laundry
• Gratuities
• Miscellaneous personal expenditure
• Snack lunch on Day 6 on return journey from the Maasai Mara
Cost per person subject to number of persons in tour party, length of stay and choice of accommodation.The sample itinerary given above has been used very successfully by previous tour groups and is intended only as a guide.Itineraries are tailor made for each tour group so please contact us with your requirements for a quotation.
For Clubs
Day 1
• Early morning arrival after an overnight flight and transfer to hotel/private members club for the next two nights.
• After checking in, the rest of the day is free to acclimatize and relax after flight.
• Lunch at hotel/private members club and an afternoon practice.
• Evening welcome barbecue.
Day 2
• Free morning. Optional excursions possible with visits to Daphne Sheldrick’s Elephant Orphanage, the Giraffe Manor, Karen Blixen’s Museum, Nairobi National Museum, Kazuri Beads and Jewellery, shopping or a round of golf.
• Afternoon Match no. 1.
• Dinner at hotel/private members club.
Day 3
• Depart Nairobi after an early breakfast for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving mid-morning for a game drive before lunch.
Home to a million lesser flamingos at certain times of the year and also the best place in Kenya to see the elusive leopard.
• Lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge
• Depart Lake Nakuru National Park after lunch for Rift Valley Sports Club arriving mid-afternoon for rugby practice.
• Dinner and overnight at Rift Valley Sports Club.
Day 4
• Free morning.
• Early lunch before Match no. 2 in the afternoon.
• Dinner and overnight at Rift Valley Sports Club.
Day 5
• After an early breakfast depart Nakuru for the world famous Maasai Mara for a 2 night stay at the luxury tented Mara Fig Tree Camp arriving in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive..
The Maasai Mara is one of the world’s most famous game reserves and during the course of the next two days you will have the chance to see lion, elephant, cheetah, giraffe and a host of other plains game and birds in the natural splendour of the Maasai Mara.
Day 6
• 06.00 wake up calls are essential to be out on the African plains as the sun rises.
• You will return to Fig Tree for breakfast and can then relax by the swimming pool or sit on the veranda of your tent which overlooks the Talek River.
• An unforgettable option is a hot air balloon ride followed by champagne breakfast as dawn breaks over the plains.
Day 7
• 06.30 Your final pre-breakfast game drive before returning to Nairobi.
• A snack lunch en route will be taken in Narok arriving back in Nairobi late afternoon.
• Supper at the world famous Carnivore Restaurant, voted amongst the world’s top 40 restaurants and considered as ‘Africa’s Great Eating Experience’.
Day 8
• Free morning so a late wake-up call is allowed!
• A chance to visit the shops or make use of the sporting facilities, swimming pool, fitness centre at hotel/private members club.
• Match no. 3 in the afternoon around 16.00.
• Supper at the Open House restaurant, leading Indian restaurant in Nairobi.
Day 9
• Transfer to airport for flight to Mombasa
• You will stay at the Voyager Beach Resort for the next three nights on an all inclusive basis so all food, most alcoholic drinks and non motorized waters sports are included.
Day 10
• Free day on the beach.
Day 11
• Free day on the beach. Optional excursions include excursions to the 16th century Fort Jesus and a tour of Mombasa Old Town, or a round of golf at the nearby Nyali Golf Club.
• An optional and recommended excursion is a seafood dinner cruise on the Tamarind Dhow.
Day 12
• You will check out just before lunch and transfer to Mombasa Sports Club where lunch will be provided.
• 16.00 Match no. 4 against Mombasa Sports Club
• Late evening flight back to Nairobi and overnight in Nairobi.
Day 13
• Free day. Excursions, round of golf, shopping options available.
• 19.30 farewell dinner before departure for the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for return flight home.
• 5 nights bed and breakfast in twin ensuite rooms in Nairobi
• 2 nights bed and breakfast in twin ensuite rooms at Rift Valley Sports Club
• 2 nights full board in twin ensuite tents at Mara Fig Tree Camp
• 3 nights full board in twin ensuite rooms with air conditioning at Voyayer Beach Resort
• Return air fare Nairobi – Mombasa – Nairobi
• Nakuru and Maasai Mara safari transport in 7 seater safari mini-vans
• All match, airport and dinner transfers
• Dinners at the Carnivore and Open House restaurants, welcome barbecue and farewell supper in Nairobi plus all other dinners not covered by full board rate
• All lunches not covered under full board arrangements at hotels/lodges/tented camp
• Match and ground arrangements including lunches
• Game park entry fees for the 2 nights in the Maasai Mara and 1 entry to Lake Nakuru National Park
• Sporting Safaris liaison throughout the tour
• International airfares
• Visa fees
• Health and travel insurance
• Entrance fees and transport to optional excursions, Tamarind Dhow and balloon safari
• Phone calls and laundry
• Gratuities
• Miscellaneous personal expenditure
• Snack lunch on Day 7 on return journey from the Maasai Mara
Cost per person subject to number of persons in tour party, length of stay and choice of accommodation. The sample itinerary given above has been used very successfully by previous tour groups and is intended only as a guide. Itineraries are tailor made for each tour group so please contact us with your requirements for a quotation.