A Diani village bush tour, offered by Baby Bird Tours and Safaris, provides an authentic cultural experience in the Diani Beach area of Kenya. These tours often include visits to local villages, markets, schools, and traditional healers (bush doctors). Expect to see local life, learn about Swahili culture, and witness traditional practices like climbing coconut trees or preparing local foods.
Tour Description:
HALF DAY DIANI VILLAGE BUSH TOUR
Here's a more detailed look at what you can expect:
1. Arrival and Introduction:
The tour often begins with a hotel pick-up in a luxurious saloon car or a tour van, this depends with the number of people.
You'll be introduced to the local culture and community.
2. Village Exploration:
Ibiza Market: You'll visit a local market where you can observe how the community trades and interacts.
Local School:
You might visit a local school and interact with the children (if the school schedule allows).
Home Visits:
You'll be welcomed into the homes of villagers to see how they live.
3.. Cultural Immersion:
Madafu and Palm Climbing:
You'll have the chance to try "madafu" (coconut water) and learn how locals climb palm trees.
Ugali Preparation: You might even learn how to make traditional Ugali using firewood.
Traditional Doctor:
You will also have the opportunity to visit a traditional healer and learn about herbal remedies.
4. Traditional Dance Performance:
Giriama Dances:
You'll experience a vibrant performance of Giriama dances, each with its own meaning and significance, including dances for weddings, celebrations, and even funerals.
Participation: You may be invited to join in the dancing and learn some of the steps.
5. Other Activities (Optional):
Boat Trip:
Some tours include a boat trip on the Kongo River Estuary, where you can spot wildlife like mangroves, birds, and possibly hippos.
Souvenir Shopping:
You might have the opportunity to purchase unique souvenirs with symbolic meanings.
6. Departure:
At the end of the tour, you'll be dropped back at your hotel.
This type of tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the authentic culture of Diani and its people, providing a memorable and enriching experience.
TOUR COST
USD 120 for 1 person.
USD 90 per person for 2 people.
USD 70 per person for 3 people.
USD 65 per person for 4 people.
USD 60 per person for 5 people.
USD 55 per person for 6 people.
USD 50 per person for 7 people.
USD 50 per person for 8 people and above.
Cost inclusions
- Pick up and drop off
- You will be picked from your hotel and dropped back after the end of the tour.
- Local school visit
- The school visit is free, but you can bring some sweets for the children.
- Private transport
- Transport in a Saloon car or a tour van depending with the group size.
- Bush Doctor Visit
- The bush doctor visit cost is included
- Traditiona dance
- The traditional dance perfomance charges is also included.
- Water
- We provide drinking water during the tour
- Local village
- The local village visit cost is included
Exclusions.
- Drinks
- Drinks during the tour
- Tips
- Tips and things of personal nature
- Lunch
- We dont provide lunch, during this tour, but we can always organise lunch or just have your luch at your hotel.
