Like most of you, we enjoy “people watching” at the airport. We sometimes find ourselves wondering where they’re going, luggage towed behind them haphazardly or draped over their shoulders as they press on to their gates. The joy expressed by those destined for non-business travel is easily visible, faces brimming with anticipation. Journeying to Kenya we often see families, adventure enthusiasts, solo venturers, women groups or those drawn by their ancestry as the countdown ensues to board.

These various groups pose a wonderful opportunity for shared experiences, yet each is unique to the benefits of the immersive excursion ahead. Note some examples:

Families looking to develop more meaningful time together value travel as it promotes a broader education and more expansive world views. SKYIN encourages our traveling families to experience this beautiful country in ways others can’t. By immersing into the vibrant culture and breaking the surface of traditional travel, they can discover the side of Kenya which touches the soul.

Safaris in Kenya pose a wonderful opportunity to see unbelievable wildlife in their natural habitats. Roaming the expansive savannas, rumbling along in open SUVs, afford generations time to spend together, forging meaningful relationships.

Additionally, spending the day with indigenous tribes, our families witness the love and support of community whether cooking, caring for livestock, or listening to the tribal elders tell stories of their collective history. Guests also witness the deep connections of Kenyan families through staying with one of our vetted host families in suburban Nairobi. Welcoming them into their home affords a glimpse beyond the veil of commercialized travel, providing an exclusive, intimate view of life in Kenya.

This is what it means to be part of a family – the ties that bind.

With Kenya halfway around the world, the mere mention of a trip to Africa is thrilling enough. However, with opportunities to experience a safari from the vantage point of a hot air balloon, surveying the plains from mere treetop level to upwards of over 1000 feet, is exhilarating. And when not soaring above the ground, discovering the vibrant and colorful marine life through diving and snorkeling excursions off of Kenya’s coastline, provides enthusiasts with powerful memories lingering long after the journey ends. Exploring the land through hiking some of Kenya’s highest peaks promises breathtaking views of rugged cliffs, glacial lakes, and diverse flora and fauna.

With an emphasis on family and community, the exclusive, authentic journeys SKYIN offers with the Maasai and Mijikenda tribes, are a powerful way to immerse into and discover the ancient culture of the indigenous Kenyan people. Steeped in tradition and rich customs, the day-long excursions are robustly full of ceremonies and dance, authentic food, intimate conversations, and sharing their personal homes.

Additionally, the journey through the Shimoni slave caves offer a glimpse into the dark history of the East African trade. Haunting evidence of iron shackles tethered to stone walls, provide a glimpse into dimensions of disturbing cells where individuals awaited their long voyages to far-away lands.

Our solo travelers can benefit from building burgeoning friendships as they navigate new lands and experiences in private or small group excursions. Prior to departure, our guests are uniquely positioned to meet with our local team and their host family (if applicable) via video chats, providing confidence that familiar and welcoming faces are there to greet them upon arrival.

Solo travel demands an adventuresome spirit and a willingness to greet the world head on. With SKYIN, the immersive essence of our excursions can be life changing. Whether it’s venturing to the Maasai village and exploring the lovely and welcoming nature of their indigenous culture, sailing the pristine waters of the Indian Ocean in an authentic dhow boat, getting hands on at wildlife conservation sanctuaries, or spending the night out in the savannas on safari listening to gentle murmurings of exotic animals, this is what experiential travel is all about.

Whatever the group’s interest or make up, take the journey to Kenya for the adventure, for the history, for the wildlife, and for the people.

It will be an experience with memories never forgotten.

Last modified: July 21, 2025