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Day 1 : International outbound flight

Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Nairobi.

Day 2 : Nairobi

You'll be transferred from the Nairobi Airport to Giraffe Manor, a boutique hotel set on private land that is home to a number of endangered Rothschild giraffes.

Day 3 : Nairobi

Today you have at leisure spending your time at Giraffe Manor. You can relax in the gardens and just enjoy being with these very special creatures.

Day 4 : Samburu & Buffalo Springs

This morning you will be taken to Wilson Aerodrome for your flight north to Samburu. A driver guide will meet you on arrival and take you on a game drive back to your lodge. Settle in and enjoy the superb views before heading off for your first taste of safari this afternoon.

Day 5 : Samburu & Buffalo Springs

Enjoy a full day on safari from Saruni Samburu today. There are two activities available each day and you can choose whether to head off on a traditional game drive, night drive or walking safari.

Day 6 : Samburu & Buffalo Springs

Game drives are a great way to explore further afield and see some of the bigger game, whereas the walks are a good chance to learn more about the smaller creatures in the ecosystem, enjoying the birdlife and tracking animals by their footprints.

Day 7 : Masai Mara

This morning after breakfast, you will have time for a short game drive on your way back to the airstrip for your flight south to the Masai Mara. After lunch, once you've settled in, you can head out on an afternoon safari activity and start exploring this fantastic conservancy.

Day 8 : Masai Mara

On safari in the Mara. You can enjoy morning and afternoon game drives from your camp as well as short walking safaris, night game drives and sundowners out in the bush. As the camp is situated in a private conservancy within the Mara the number of camps and vehicles here is strictly limited giving you by far the best safari experience away from the busier areas of the park.

Day 9 : Masai Mara

The Masai Mara is big cat country so keep your eyes peeled for lion, cheetah and of course the very elusive leopard.

Day 10 : Masai Mara

Another day exploring more of the Mara from Asilia Naboisho Camp. The guides here are superb and will be keen to ensure you see as much as possible during your time! If there is certain wildlife in particular that you're keen to see, do let your guide know so they can try to take you to the right areas.

Day 11 : Diani Beach

Today you will depart from the Mara by light aircraft for the coast. On arrival you will be met and transferred the short distance to your beach hotel where you can relax and unwind after your safari.

Day 12 : Diani Beach

Today you can simply relax on the beach after your safari and do as much or as little as you like.

Day 13 : Diani Beach

Today you might like to head into Diani and spend some time exploring the lovely little shops and numerous great restaurants in the area.

Day 14 : Diani Beach

During your stay you may want to arrange to go snorkelling. You can take a trip in a traditional wooden dhow to the coral reef just off coast where you can enjoy exploring the beautiful underwater life.

Day 15 : Diani Beach

Your final day at leisure on the coast. You may wish to indulge in a relaxing spa treatment or simply chill out on the beach.

Day 16 : International return flight

You will be collected from your hotel and taken to Mombasa Airport for your onward flights today.

Day 17 : International return flight

Arrive home today to complete your journey.

Day 0: Depart for Kenya

Depart for Kenya

Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi

Arrive in Nairobi, gateway to your thrilling safari in Kenya, we will transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is yours to rest, acclimatize to your new time zone and prepare for the African adventure that awaits you

Overnight: Nairobi

Day 2: Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

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 Bead 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. Dinner tonight is at a popular local restaurant

Overnight: Nairobi

Day 3: Evening Game Drive in Samburu National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we will commence our tour traveling 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

Day 4: Morning & Afternoon Game Drives in Samburu National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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

Day 5: Game Viewing in Aberdare National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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

Day 6: Game Drive in Lake Nakuru National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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 forwarthogs 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 Nakuru or Naivasha

Day 7: Afternoon Game Drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early drive to the magical Masai Mara National Reserve in the southwest comer 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

Overnight: Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 8: Morning & Afternoon Game Drives in the Masai Mara National Reserve

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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 birdlife. A lovely dinner tonight celebrates your final night in the Mara

Optional: Sunrise Balloon Safari & Breakfast (AM)

Overnight: Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 9: Travel to Nairobi, Depart Kenya

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Bid farewell to the Mara this morning and return to bustling Nairobi. Upon arrival in the early afternoon, enjoy lunch at the famous Carnivore 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