DAY 1, Monday - Depart for Kenya
Depart for Kenya
DAY 2, Tuesday - Arrive in Nairobi
Arrive in Nairobi, gateway to your thrilling safari in Kenya; transfer to the
hotel. The rest of the day is yours to rest, acclimate to your new time zone
and prepare for the African adventure that awaits you
Overnight: Nairobi
DAY 3, Wednesday - Elephant Orphanage and
Giraffe Centre
This morning, visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage to learn about
how the orphan elephants, raised by the orphanage, are later released into
the wild. Elephant calves are brought here from all over the country to
receive specialized care from highly dedicated staff. Perhaps, you’ll arrive
there just in time to see them being exercised and bathed. Then, drive
towards the Ngong Hills for a tour of the Karen Blixen Museum, once the
farmhouse of the prominent author of Out of Africa. After lunch on your own,
continue to Kazuri Beads Workshop, which started in 1975 as a tiny workshop
making ceramic beads by hand. Today, this center produces fine examples of
genuine African jewelry out of clay gathered from nearby Mt. Kenya. End the
day at the Giraffe Centre where you hand-feed the Rothschild Giraffe, an
endangered species, from an elevated feeding platform and learn more about
their extensive conservation efforts. Tonight, a lavish dinner at the famous
Talisman Restaurant
Overnight: Nairobi
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4, Thursday - Evening Game Drive in
Samburu National Park
Travel north this morning towards Samburu National Park, a spectacular
60-square-mile reserve known for its unique wildlife, rarely found in other
Kenyan parks. Here, view different species of giraffe, zebra, beisa oryx and
the long necked gerenuk, along with lion, cheetah, and leopard. Besides the
numerous varieties of wildlife found in this game reserve, the park is also a
bird haven. En route, stop for lunch at the Trout Tree Restaurant, built in
an enormous fig tree below Mount Kenya. Arrive in Samburu, with its arid
hills leading to the lush forested ravine of the Ewaso Nyiro River. Along
these river banks, the majority of the animals gather for the promise of
water. This evening, set out on your first game drive and watch the colorful
African sunset before returning to the camp in time for dinner
Overnight: Samburu National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5, Friday -
Morning & Afternoon Game Drives in Samburu National Park
Morning game drive today in the midst of this rugged and beautiful semi-arid
desert of northern Kenya. Perhaps you'll see a lion, ostrich, or even a
family of elephants wandering the hills. After lunch at the lodge, an
afternoon drive takes you to a different area of the park. Return to the
lodge for leisure time. Tonight, after dinner, an interesting lecture and
discussion with a Samburu naturalist. You'll learn more about the principles
and tribal traditions of the villagers living in the northern foothills of
Mount Kenya
Overnight: Samburu National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6, Saturday - Game Viewing in Aberdare
National Park
Today, travel southwest to the heart of Aberdare National Park. Arrive at The
Ark, one of Kenya's iconic tree lodges. The Ark is designed with layers of
decks overlooking a floodlit watering hole and salt lick that attracts a huge
amount of wildlife all day and night. The many different balconies and
lounges provide superb vantage points for game viewing. A ground level bunker
provides excellent photographic opportunities and takes you up-close to the
animals; see elephant, buffalo, bushbuck and occasionally a rhino
Overnight: Aberdare National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7, Sunday - Game Drive in Lake Nakuru
National Park
Today, explore Lake Nakuru National Park, dominated by the shallow waters of
the lake at its center, best known for its pink flamingos, white rhino, lion,
and the elusive leopard. The birdlife here is absolutely superb, with over
450 species recorded - at certain times of year there are over a million
flamingos. Drive to the edge of the lake to view thousands of birds feeding
in the alkaline water, see the sweeping view from the top of Baboon Rocks,
then look for warthogs and waterbucks. Nakuru is also one of the best places
in Kenya to see black and white rhino, and for making daytime leopard
sightings. Afterward, continue to your lodge where you will spend the
remainder of the evening at leisure
Overnight: Lake Naivasha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8, Monday - Afternoon Game Drive in the
Masai Mara National Reserve
Early drive to the magical Masai Mara National Reserve in the southwest
corner of Kenya, renowned for its spectacular game viewing. The breathtaking
savannahs of the park are a stunning backdrop to a diverse and abundant
wildlife population throughout the entire year. Lunch at the camp, before
going out on the afternoon game drive. Opportunity to participate in
the optional visit to a Maasai Village for a glimpse into
the lives of this semi-nomadic tribe that inhabits this vast expanse.
Discover how the tribe lives, and learn about their customs, ceremonies and
rites of passage. Explore the handicraft market before returning to your
camp
Optional: Maasai Village Visit (PM)
Overnight: Masai Mara National Reserve
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9, Tuesday - Morning & Afternoon
Game Drives in the Masai Mara National Reserve
A fabulous sunrise experience! Arise before dawn to participate in
today's optional Hot Air Balloon Safari. Take off in a hot
air balloon as you watch the breathtaking sunrise over the Masai Mara. Drift
above the beautiful landscape, watching wild game roam the vast plains below.
The finale is a sumptuous champagne breakfast before returning back to camp.
Today’s game drives through the spectacular Masai Mara reserve focus on the
"Big Five" (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino), as well as
antelopes, gazelles, hippos and a variety of bird life. A lovely dinner
tonight celebrates your final night in the Mara
Optional: Sunrise Balloon Safari & Breakfast (AM)
Overnight: Masai Mara National Reserve
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10, Wednesday - Travel to Nairobi,
Depart Kenya
Bid farewell to the Mara this morning and return to bustling Nairobi. Upon
arrival in the early afternoon, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Passengers
with early evening flights will then be transferred directly to the airport.
Passengers with late evening flights will have a day-use hotel room and be
transferred to the airport later in the evening. Please select flights that
depart no earlier than 6:30 PM
Day Use: Nairobi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
pick up from jomo kenyatta airport
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