GLORY SAFARIS
INCENTIVE TEAM BUILDING
ITINERARY
06 Nights/07 Days

We have put together a wide variety of activities that will enhance team play . By participating in the team building programme , they will not only have fun , but will also experience different activities that expose them to the different cultures and lifestyles of the people who live in those communities as well as how to preserve the eco system of the environment around them.

Day 1
Nairobi
Meet and Greet at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by a representative of Glory Safaris to assist with the immigration and customs procedure..
Outside the baggage hall a welcome banner awaits your group with a Maasai Warrior welcoming the clients.
Each client is offered a welcoming souvenir of a Maasai Shuka’s(A traditional Maasai attire)

After luggage has been loaded into the safari vans , enjoy a transfer to The Norfolk Hotel. A special welcome has been arranged by traditional dancers and Non alcoholic cocktail and eucalyptus scented towels on arrival at the Norfolk Hotel .

( 5* Hotel located within the NCBDA ,A landmark in the city since opening its doors in 1904.
The Norfolk opened its doors in 1904 and since then has welcomed royalty , statesmen and stars alike including Theodore Roosevelt , Lord Baden powell and Baroness Karen Von Blixen-Finecke , better known as Out of Africa author Isak Dinesen.

The Norfolk was expanded in 1999 and subsequently renovated in time for its centennial, which it celebrated in 2004. The hotel now offers accommodations in 168 guest rooms and suites, has three conference rooms, the largest seating 175 delegates, a heated outdoor swimming pool, health club with gym, sauna and steam room, beauty salon, book shop and gift shops)

Dinner tonight is served at “The Ibis Grill Restaurant at The Norfolk Hotel.
Overnight at Norfolk Hotel.





Day 2
Nairobi – Shaba National Reserve
Enjoy an early full buffet breakfast at The Hotel.
Depart for Shaba National Reserve (Arid wilderness where the waters of Ewaso Nyiro River attract a profusion of game such as leopards , Reticulated Giraffe , Elephants , Grevy’s Zebra , Gerenuk and Oryx amongst other species.
The desert plains occasionally rise into highlands like Loroghi Hills , Lesiolo Escarpment and Matthews Range where activities like camel treks is a worthwhile experience)
(The Lodge basks in a legacy bequeathed by Joy Adamson of the 'Born Free' fame. She was wife of a prominent conservationist, George Adamson, who was a senior game warden of the area. Joy raised her adopted animals next door to the current Sarova Shaba Game Lodge's site. She first came to Kenya in 1910 with her first husband whom she latter divorced.
In 1956, George, in his capacity as the game warden was compelled to kill a man-eating lioness, which had three newly born cubs. So orphaned before they could imprint on any animate object, they were taken in by Joy Adamson who became their foster mother. She named them 'Lustica', 'Big One', and 'Elsa'. She later found that she could not handle three fast growing lionesses, therefore she reluctantly sent the cubs to Blydrop, Rotterdam when they were five months old.
Located in the Semi-desert Shaba Game Reserve in the Central Kenya the Sarova Sarova Shaba Game Lodge Lodge offers the guests a chance to see the bounty of unique wildlife made famous by the film “Born Free”. In March 1998, the Lodge played host to the cast and crew of the “ Born Free”, true-life story of George and Joy Adamson and starred both Kenyan actors and International film stars. The majority of the filming took place in the Game Reserve but some of the scenes were actually shot in the lodge)
On arrival at the Lodge a warm welcome and traditional dance is performed by the Samburu Maasai Warriors.
Every member gets allocation of your room and get a chance to freshen up.
Enjoy a full buffet lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure , At 1600hrs prepare to experience a game drive in Safari Vans.

Enjoy a full buffet Dinner and Overnight at Sarova Shaba Lodge.





Day 3
Shaba National Park
Early morning at 0600hrs enjoy a sip of fresh coffee and depart for a game drive in Safari Vans.
This allows the group to see wildlife around the reserve.
Return to the lodge in time for a full buffet breakfast and spend the morning at leisure or relaxation by the poolside.
Enjoy a full buffet lunch and the afternoon is bound to begin with tailor made Survivor Challenges where experimental learning is achieved , not only in natural surroundings but also in a fun and uninhibited manner.

Our first event is to enlighten the group to create some enthusiasm and awaken their inner strength.
The group will be divided in to subgroups with tribe names and a team leader will be selected.

Barrel of Fun
One team member from each tribe is selected to stand in a barrel meters away from the pool. Another 5 members are given a bucket each, they must fill the barrel with water until it overflows. 1st team to have their barrel overflow is the winning team.
How do our teams re-act to situations that call for self-sacrifice or where though they are not in the lime light as the achievers, much is expected of them?

Duration: 5 Minutes
Location: Lodge Based

After this event the group is more aware of the challenges required to work as a team .
The second event is :

Blood Letting
Tribal members watch, as a heifer is bleed using tradition Samburu/Boran methods. Tribal members are then asked to drink “the blood” (which is in fact Neem Tree popularly known as “Muarubaine” – An Anti-Malaria Herb) to see how many are willing to stand together in true team spirit.

Now that we want to be World Class are we ready to accept clients and partners with different beliefs and ways of doing things? Some business lunches may involve the honour of sharing delicacies such as Raw Fish or Frog’s Legs or other items, which we are not accustomed to. Are your teams prepared to respect the cultures of others and if need be decline diplomatically?

Watch your teams learn this crucial lesson in corporate diplomacy and open up their worldview on how to deal with various cultures and belief systems in a respectful and honourable manner

Duration : 15 minutes
Location : Lodge/Bush Based

Camel Race
This is a fun event. In as much as a competitive element is built into it, it is mainly meant to give the team a really fun time trying to communicate the rider’s objectives to the camel so as to win the race.

Duration: 25 Minutes
Location: Lodge Based

After this exciting experience we come to an end of the first program freshen up and depart for a sundowner “enjoy cocktails in the wild”.
Watch the Born Free Country go to sleep as you sample our well blended cocktails right next to the crocodiles. The fear of the ferocious reptiles adds a tinge of taste to the well mixed cocktails. It’s the perfect sundowner.
Return back the lodge where a full buffet dinner awaits your group.
Overnight at Sarova Shaba Lodge.

Day 4
Shaba National Park
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast.
At 0900hrs gather in your respective teams at the pool side and get ready to experience new challenges.

Chief Initiation
The Tribe Chief (Team Leader) is blind folded and told a story about the origins and myths of the Mangrove Worm as well as how any self-respecting chieftain has to pass this initiation or forever ashames his tribe. He/she will have to put their hand into a bucket and find the supposed worm and eat it.

Do your managers, supervisors and team leaders see their leadership role as a
position of sacrifice and risk on behalf of the teams they lead? Let’s find out and
challenge them or reinforce with new approaches what they know.
Duration: 15 Minutes
Location: Lodge/Bush Based

Goat Race
Teams are given “Samburu Shoes” and a choice of goats they are to herd. They will have to herd them from point (a) - (b). At point (b) another set of herders wait! They herd the sheep to point (c) and change over herders racing back to the winning point (d).
At no time may the delegates throw stones or mistreat the goat while under their instruction. Each herder must ware the “Samburu Shoes” given. Teams goats must not mix with the opposing teams goats. Delegates may no carry the goats.

Duration: 15 Minutes
Location: Lodge/Bush Based

After this activities the group departs for a Crocodile feeding experience from the safety of the viewing deck , exhilitrate your nerves as you watch and feed the crocodiles at The Banks of Ewaso Nyiro (An experience not to be missed)
Return to the Lodge for a full buffet lunch.
Spend the early afternoon at leisure and depart at 0330hrs for Sharinki Falls.
35kms in the rugged roads of shaba takes you to a site to behold ; the fall fills the air with a breeze so crispy and fresh ! After a lond drive , the sight is worth the ride.
Enjoy a game drive to search for wildlife , Return to the lodge early evening and freshen up for a farewell dinner.
A must experience is the Bush Dinner , partake in the rich culture of the Samburu and Borana as our experienced chefs feed you from exotic mouth watering local dishes against the backdrop of the Shaba wild with the nostalgic view of expansive vistas and the brown colored Ewaso Nyiro River.
Local Samburu dancers which will delight and enchant you with rhythmic dances that are old as time.
Enjoy lectures and lessons of the ancient Samburu Culture.
Enjoy local dances with African drum beats and enjoy a roaring bonfire where you can sit and twirl the night away.
Return to the lodge and Overnight at Sarova Shaba Lodge.

Day 5
Shaba – Aberdare
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast.
Depart for Aberdare National Park (This atmospheric park offers a kingdom surrounded by mist where Elephant’s roam through linchen hung forests , Spectacular waterfalls plunge into pools and have trout filled streams)
On arrival at the base hotel Aberdare Country Club a welcome is extended from
The Kikuyu Dancers who are local tribe from around.
Enjoy a full buffet lunch and get a transfer to The Ark Lodge.

(The Ark opened in November 1969 and overlooks the Yasabara waterhole, perhaps the largest salt-lick in the Aberdare Mountains and the haunt of a variety of forest game unequalled in Africa. This tree-lodge is uniquely shaped to resemble the actual Ark, designed with decks from which numerous balconies and lounges provide superb vantage points for viewing the animals visiting the salt-lick and waterhole. A ground-level bunker provides excellent photographic opportunities, and the Yasabara waterhole is floodlit by night to enable all-night viewing of game. A 'Resident Hunter' is always on hand to elucidate on the wildlife and landscape.
Access to vehicles is limited to conserve and protect the environment which hosts wildlife such as elephant, rhino, buffalo, bush bucks, giant forest hogs, Sykes monkey, leopard, and bongo. After lunch at The Aberdare Country Club guests take a 45-minute game drive within the National Park arriving at The Ark in time for afternoon tea)

Spend the afternoon at leisure and enjoy game viewing directly from the Lodge, Dinner and Overnight at The Ark.

Day 6
Aberdare – Nairobi
Early morning transfer to Aberdare Country Club , After a full buffet breakfast depart for Nairobi.
Transfer to Norfolk Hotel for luggage deposit and to freshen up.
Lunch will be served at The Famous Carnivore Restaurant for a true experience of game meat and barbeque meat.
After lunch visit Karen Blixen Museum (It was once the home of Karen Blixen when she moved to Kenya to start a Coffee plantation in the area.
She was an author , artist and had some knowledge in Medicine.
One of her famous books is “Out of Africa” and today the museum is as memory and remembrance of her lifestyle)
Visit Giraffe Centre which is a conservation centre for the endangered Rothschild Giraffe and was started Betty and Jock Melville,It’s an exciting experience where you have the chance to feed them and enjoy a brief lecture .
Transfer to a Curio Shop where personal shopping can be done for local souvenirs and handicrafts.
After the visit enjoy a drive to the Nairobi Central Business District Area where a city tour is enjoyed.
The Tour begins with a drive around The Parliament Buildings , The Masoleum of the late president Mzee Jomo Kenyatta , Kenyatta International Conference Centre , Statue of Dedan Kimathi and the City Market.
Enjoy a transfer to The Norfolk Hotel for overnight accommodation.

Day 7
Nairobi
After breakfast enjoy a transfer to transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for a flight back home.

End of Service.