Itinerary

Day 1 (Tue) – Nairobi

Upon arrival at the Nairobi airport, you will be met by our representative, assisted through formalities, and transferred to your hotel.

Day 2 (Wed) - Nairobi / Samburu

After breakfast, start your drive north to Thika where the largest pineapple farms exist. Continue to the Samburu Game Reserve. The Samburu National Reserve is located on the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro river in Kenya; on the other side of the river is the Buffalo Springs National Reserve in Northern Kenya. In the middle of the reserve, the Ewaso Ng’iro flows through doum palm groves and thick riverine forests and provides water without which the game in the reserve could not survive in the arid country. Find a variety of animals unique to the northern part of Kenya: Grevy’s zebra, the reticulated giraffe, the Somali ostrich, beisa oryx, and the long neck gerenuk. In addition, the elephant, black rhino, lion, cheetah and buffalo are all widespread in the area. Overnight at your lodge. (BLD)

Day 3 (Thu) - Samburu / Aberdare

After breakfast, drive to Aberdare National Park. Enjoy some time to observe many animals and birds as they surround the waterhole. Adequate lighting is provided in the evening to increase photo opportunity of the Kenyan wildlife. (BLD)

Day 4 (Fri) - Aberdare / Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, transfer by road to Lake Nakuru enjoying views of the beautiful Rift Valley as one of the soda lakes at an elevation of 1754 m above sea level. It lies to the south of Nakuru, in the rift valley of Kenya and is protected by Lake Nakuru National Park. Upon arrival at Lake Nakuru, you may have the opportunity to see a breathtaking view of thousands of flamingoes that live there. You may also get a chance to observe bucks and antelopes, the Burchell’s zebra, Rothschild giraffe, buffalo and leopards. The site is also a sanctuary for the White Rhino. Overnight at your lodge in the Nakuru area. (BLD)

Day 5 (Sat) - Lake Nakuru / Maasai Mara

Drive to Maasai Mara, Kenya’s most famous wildlife reserve. Participate in an afternoon game drive in the home of the colorful nomadic Maasai tribe. Search for the “Big Five” - elephants, rhino, lions, buffalo, and leopards - roaming this magnificent and vast territory among other animals, such as cheetahs and the bat-eared fox. Hippopotami and Nile crocodiles are found in large groups in the Mara. Observe predators chasing their prey in these surroundings. Overnight in the Mara. (BLD)

Day 6 (Sun) - Maasai Mara

Breakfast is followed by a game drive to track the lions, cheetahs and leopards as they roam the savanna for their next meal.  Later, relax by the pool and watch the wildlife on this the northern extension of the Serengeti Plains. Enjoy an additional game drive in the afternoon. Overnight in the Mara. (BLD)

Day 7 (Mon) - Maasai Mara / Nairobi

Leave the Mara and return to Nairobi, arriving by early afternoon. Overnight at your hotel. (B)

Day 8 (Tue) - Nairobi / Arusha / Ngorongoro

After breakfast, begin your drive towards Tanzania where you will cross the border at Namanga. Continue to Ngorongoro crater and experience a breathtaking view of the 260 Sq. km crater beneath inhabited by a wealth of surrounding animal and bird life. The Ngorongoro crater is often called ‘Africa’s Eden’ and the ’8th Natural Wonder of the World’. Overnight at your lodge. (BLD)

Day 9 (Wed) - Ngorongoro / Serengeti

After breakfast, enjoy a game drive descending into the 2000 ft crater. See a spectacular concentration of wildlife. Drive across the dense forest, near Soda Lake and enjoy the viewing of a variety of birds. Later, depart towards towards the Serengeti. Overnight at your lodge in the Serengeti. (B)

Day 10 (Thu) - Serengeti / Lake Manyara

After breakfast, enjoy a portion of the day in search of the “Big Five” in the Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti offers arguably the most exciting game-viewing in Africa: great herds of buffalo, elephants and giraffes, and thousands of elands, topis, kongonis, impalas and Grant’s gazelles. Observe predators chasing their prey and enjoying their kill in these surroundings. Continue to Lake Manyara and enjoy a dramatic setting overlooking the Great Rift Valley and Soda Lake of Manyara. View many large colorful birds flying in circles and spirals. Enjoy exploring the Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its elephants and tree-climbing lions. Witness a large flock of flamingoes on the lake. Overnight at your lodge. (BLD)

Day 11 (Fri) - Lake Manyara / Arusha

After breakfast, begin your morning drive to the town of Arusha. Enjoy an afternoon of leisure. Transfer to the airport for your flight. (B)