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The Original Ukulele Safari in Kenya
Listen to the wild.
Play what you feel.
Extraordinary wildlife. Campfire harmonies. A journey across Kenya’s savannahs and conservancies with a ukulele along for the ride. No performance. No pressure. Just Kenya, heard differently.
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Welcome
Musical Safari Diary
Spend your days exploring Africa’s incredible wildlife and your evenings making music together. Each day brings new adventures, rhythms, and melodies that become part of our Musical Safari Diary, a collection of songs inspired by the wild. No musical experience needed! Whether you're a beginner, an experienced musician, or simply a nature lover, everyone is welcome Music connects what words cannot explain, in perfect harmony with the wild breath of Africa.
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Michela
Founder · Ukulele Safari Kenya
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More than a Safari...
The Ukulele Safari World
Discover the journey, the handmade instruments, the community and the playful side of Ukulele Safari.
The Safari
The Journey
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Join us
InquireThe Ukulele Safari
Our next Kenya adventure is calling. Spend your days out in the wild, national parks that will stay with you long after you leave, watching animals up close. Meet the local musicians whose rhythms have rooted here for generations. Then as the sun goes down, let it all pour out through your instrument.
- Small groups
- Different Destinations at every safari
- 24 hr Assistance
Our Instruments
Made to Roam
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Waiz (Italy) · Motu (France)
Explore InstrumentsTembo, Simbass, Chui & Dikdik
Handmade in Italy and France, our instruments are as unique as the journeys they go on. Every purchase helps donate an instrument or music lesson to a child in Kenya.
- Lightweight and strong
- Unique design
Creative Space
The club
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The creative space
Visit the clubUkulele Safari Club
The Ukulele Safari Club is a community for music lovers, dreamers, and anyone who feels music more than they play it. From Ukulele, Jaw harps, let's share our musical journey.
The Games
The Practice Jungle
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The practice jungle
Learn MorePlay & Connect
Explore The Practice Jungle: four playful musical games to help you practise and create new music.
The Process
How Your Safari Unfolds
From the initial dream to the moment you step foot on Kenya's red soil. A seamless, worry-free journey curated in every detail.
01
Start Dreaming
Picture your ideal adventure: crisp savanna mornings, majestic big cats on the prowl, and campfire jams under a canopy of stars.
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We e-meet
A video call, a friendly chat to get to know each other and find out if this is the right experience for you. We'll answer all your questions and address any concerns.
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The group
After booking, you'll join a private WhatsApp group where fellow travellers connect through regular chats and catch-ups. By departure day, the group will already feel like a community.
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Time to Roam!
We take care of all logistics on the ground. Pack your bags, tune your ukulele, and lose yourself in the magic of Africa.
Nomadic Craft
Instruments Born to Travel
Created in exclusive collaboration with master luthiers
Paolo Bianchi
(Waiz Plucked Instruments, Italy) and
Sylvain Enjoubaut
(Motu Ukulele, France). Ultra-durable, compact, and socially impactful.
Tembo Ukulele
Tembo = Elephant in Kiswahili
Carved from a single solid block of wood. Built to withstand rough safari jeep tracks, fitted with high-stability carbon strings and smooth friction tuners.
€650
Simbass U-Bass
Simba = Lion in Kiswahili
The low-end roar of the savanna. Designed in Italy for roving bassists. Remarkably lightweight, easy to stow on safari vehicles, with deep, punchy resonance.
€750
Chui Ukulele
Chui = Leopard in Kiswahili
Patented innovation by Sylvain Enjoubaut. An aperture on the back soundbox lets you create an organic acoustic wah-wah effect simply by moving it against your chest.
€250
Dikdik Ukulelino
Kenya's tiny, agile antelope
Tiny, bold, and delightfully bright. Slips effortlessly into any coat pocket or daypack, projecting a crisp, cheerful acoustic melody around the campfire.
€320
Zero Pressure Learning
The Practice Jungle
A wilder, happier way to practice. No tests, no perfectionism. Just playful musical adventures designed to help you explore and create at your own pace.
Savanna Practice
Slow down, listen, and wander into an open musical landscape where wrong notes become joyful discoveries.
Mindful TrailDaily Wild Practice
Bite-sized daily invitations to pick up your strings for 5 minutes, follow curiosity, and keep musical momentum alive.
Habit TrailBetter Progression
Transform basic 3-chord loops into emotive rhythm expressions with simple strum variations and feeling.
Technique TrailYour Week in a Song
Reflect on moments of your week and turn them into chords and lyrics. Capture memories in melody.
Creation Trail
Sustainability & Giving Back
Kenya Ukulele Project
Inspired by the London Ukulele Project, this is our heartwarming social initiative providing music education and instruments to rural Kenyan primary schools.
A first chord can open an entire world of self-expression. Through our safari visits, musical donations, and sales of handmade instruments, children receive their own ukuleles, attend inspiring weekly workshops, and discover self-confidence.
105+
Ukuleles Donated
6
Partner Schools
100%
Direct Impact
Visual Stories
Travel Journal
Original high-resolution photography captured across our journeys. From predators at dawn to heartfelt campfire circles under the star-lit sky.
Common Questions
Everything You Need to Know
From packing essentials to musical experience levels. We help you plan every detail.
Do I need to already know how to play the ukulele?
Not at all! Our safaris are warmly designed for all levels: total beginners who have never held an instrument before learn easy chords by the campfire; experienced players discover a magical setting to jam; and non-playing companions enjoy the wildlife and serene lodges in complete relaxation.
Should I bring my own instrument from home?
You are welcome to bring your favorite ukulele, or test one of our specialized handmade travel instruments (Tembo, Chui, Simbass, Dikdik) provided for you throughout the journey!
How do bookings and payments work?
Once you submit your inquiry or email Michela, you will receive your detailed safari proposal directly from our team, including official invoices, bank details, and assistance with visas and packing guidelines.
What is included in the safari package?
Airport transfers, accommodation in hand-picked eco-lodges and luxury tented camps, full board meals while on safari, national park and conservancy conservation fees, scenic Madaraka Express train tickets, professional safari guides, musical sessions, and school outreach visits.
Begin Your Adventure
Let's Craft Your Ukulele Safari
Complete our brief boutique questionnaire. Michela will reply directly with departure dates, lodge availability, and personalized itinerary options.
We typically reply within 24 business hours.
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