Cricket has been played in Kenya for over a 100 years. The first recorded match was played in September 1896 in Mombasa. From its early colonial roots, Kenya embraced the game to such an extent that the national team has played in every ICC World Cup since 1996 and achieved the remarkable feat of reaching the semi-final stage in 2003.
Kenya has become the destination of choice for cricket tours for prep and senior schools, universities, clubs, counties, provincial and international sides.
Your itinerary can take you to three cricket playing centres: Nairobi, Mombasa and Nakuru where cricket is played on excellent quality grass wickets. Nairobi’s leading cricket grounds include: Nairobi Gymkhana, Nairobi Jafferies, Nairobi Club, Parklands Sports Club, Aga Khan Sports Club, Ruaraka Sports Club, Simba Union, Premier Club, Ngara Sports Club, Shree Cutchi Lewa. Mombasa has Mombasa Sports Club and Coast Gymkhana and in Nakuru the Rift Valley Sports Club and Greensteds School.
After two weeks on tour many cricket lessons will have been learnt, team spirit and many new friendships forged. The glimpses of tribal culture, natural wonders of the world, warm seas, white sands and the deep roar of a lion splitting the African night asunder… will all be a bonus.
For Schools
Day 1
• Early morning arrival after an overnight flight from UK and transfer to your hotel/private members club for the next three nights.
• Acclimatize, net practice, lunch and welcome barbecue in the evening.
Day 2
• Training, nets and middle practice at Nairobi Club.
• Dinner at local Chinese restaurant.
Day 3
• Match no. 1 at Nairobi Gymkhana vs Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association under 19s.
• Dinner at Nairobi Club.
Day 4
• 06.30 breakfast and 07.00 departure for Rift Valley Sports Club in Nakuru for Match no. 2 vs Rift Valley under 19s.
• Lunch in between innings.
• Dinner and overnight at Rift Valley Sports Club.
Day 5
• 07.00 breakfast and 07.45 departure for Lake Nakuru National Park.
• Game drive en route to Lake Nakuru Lodge checking in time for lunch.
• After game drive, dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Day 6
• 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 7
• 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 8
• Early morning game drive.
• 10.00 departure for Nairobi, with snack lunch en route.
• Early evening net practice at Nairobi Club.
• Dinner and overnight at your hotel/private members club.
Day 9
• Match no. 3 vs Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association under 19s at Aga Khan Sports Club (10am start).
• Lunch in between innings.
• Dinner and overnight at Nairobi Club.
Day 10
• Transfer to airport for flight to Mombasa
• Transfer to Voyager Beach Resort where you will be staying for the next 3 nights, free day on the beach.
Day 11
• Match no. 4 vs Coast Cricket Association under 19s at Mombasa Sports Club (10am start).
• Lunch in between innings.
Day 12
• Free day on beach. Free non-motorized water sports available at hotel. Optional excursions to 16th century Fort Jesus Museum and a cultural tour of Mombasa Old Town.
Day 13
• Match no. 5 vs Coast Cricket Association under 19s at Mombasa Sports Club (10am start).
• Lunch in between innings.
• Evening departure by air for Nairobi and overnight in Nairobi at hotel/private members club.
Day 14
• Free day in Nairobi. Optional golf and excursions include visits to Daphne Sheldrick’s Elephant Orphanage, the Giraffe Manor, Karen Blixen’s Museum, Nairobi National Museum, Kazuri Beads and Jewellery.
• Team dinner at the world famous Carnivore Restaurant.
Day 15
• Match no. 6 vs Kongonis Cricket Club Development XI (10am start)
• Lunch in between innings.
• 19.30 farewell dinner at hotel/private members club and departure for airport for return flight back.
• 7 nights B & B twin ensuite rooms in Nairobi
• 1 night full board in twin ensuite rooms at Rift Valley Sports Club
• 1 night full board in twin ensuite rooms at Lake Nakuru Lodge
• 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
• Maasai Mara safari transport in 7 seater safari mini-vans
• All match, airport and dinner transfers
• Dinners at the Chinese and Carnivore restaurants, and welcome barbecue and dinners in Nairobi
• Match and ground arrangements
• Lunch at six cricket matches
• Game park entry fees for the 2 nights in the Maasai Mara and 1 night in Lake Nakuru Park
• 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 8 on return journey from the Maasai Mara
COSTS
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
CRICKET CLUB TOUR – 12 NIGHTS
Day 1
• Early morning arrival after an overnight flight and transfer to your hotel/private members club where you will be staying for the next two nights.
• After checking in, the rest of the day is free to acclimatize and relax after flight.
• Lunch followed by an optional afternoon net practice.
• 19.30 Welcome barbecue for the whole tour party.
Day 2
• 11.00 Match No. 1 will be a ‘time’ game with lunch and tea served to the whole party.
• 19.30 Dinner at the Tamambo Restaurant, one of Nairobi’s premier restaurants.
Day 3
• After an early breakfast, depart by road for Nakuru for Match No.2 for an 11.30 start.
• Supporters can choose to proceed straight to Lake Nakuru Lodge, where the whole party will be staying for the next two nights. Relax by the swimming pool and after lunch enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Day 4
• 06.00 wake up calls are a must in order to get on your game drives before the sun rises over the Rift Valley Escarpment.
• Lake Nakuru is a bird watchers paradise as a million or more lesser flamingo live on the lake for most of the year. The park is also home to buffalo, lion, cheetah, and giraffe and is perhaps the best place in Kenya to find the elusive leopard and endangered rhino.
• Return to the lodge for breakfast and a relaxing morning before lunch and a final afternoon game drive.
Day 5
• An early start after breakfast is essential in order that you arrive at Fig Tree Camp in the Maasai Mara in time for lunch.
• You have two nights at Fig Tree camp and your first game drive will begin at around 15.30.
• 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, rhino, leopard, hyena, zebra, wildebeest, 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 and you will arrive in time for a late afternoon net practice..
• Supper and at your hotel/private members club where you will be based for the next three nights.
Day 8
• A free day until supper.
• Optional excursions in Nairobi include visits to Daphne Sheldrick’s Elephant Orphanage, the Giraffe Manor, Karen Blixen’s Museum, Nairobi National Museum, Kazuri Beads and Jewellery, shopping and golf.
• 20.00 Dinner at the world famous Carnivore Restaurant.
Day 9
• 10.00 Match No. 3
• 20.00 Dinner at Haandi Restaurant, recognized as Kenya’s best Indian restaurant.
Day 10
• Depart Nairobi on an early morning flight for Mombasa to arrive in time for Match No. 4 at Mombasa Sports Club against Mombasa Sports Club.
• This is arguably Kenya’s most beautiful cricket ground as well as being the oldest cricket club in the country.
• For those not involved in the cricket, a transfer to Voyager B each Resort will bring you to the white sand, palm tree fringed Indian Ocean where you will be staying for the next two nights and three full days.
Day 11
• Free day to relax on the beach and enjoy sun, sea and sand. Optional excursions to the 16th century Fort Jesus and a tour of Mombasa Old Town.
• An optional and recommended excursion is a seafood dinner cruise on the Tamarind Dhow.
Day 12
• Free day on the beach before departing for Nairobi on an evening flight and overnight at you hotel/private members club.
• Dinner at the hotel/club.
Day 13
• Final Match No. 5 against an invitation XI at Nairobi Club.
• 19.30 Dinner at hotel/private members club before transfer to the airport for your late night return flight home.
• 6 nights B & B twin en-suite rooms in Nairobi
• 2 nights full board in twin en-suite rooms at Lake Nakuru Lodge
• 2 nights full board in twin en-suite tents at Mara Fig Tree Camp
• 2 nights full board in twin en-suite rooms with air conditioning at Voyayer Beach Resort
• Return air fare Nairobi Mombasa
• Maasai Mara safari transport in 7 seater safari mini-vans
• All match, airport and dinner transfers
• Dinners at Tamambo, Carnivore and Haandi restaurants, welcome barbecue, and dinner and farewell supper in Nairobi
• Match and ground arrangements
• Lunch at five cricket matches
• Extra lunch at Voyager Beach Hotel
• Gamepark entry fees for the 2 nights in the Maasai Mara and in Lake Nakuru 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.