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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi
Arrival in Nairobi
Karibu, welcome to Kenya! On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you are warmly welcomed and transferred to the Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport, just minutes from the terminal. Take time to relax after your journey and prepare for the adventure ahead, with the rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel before tomorrow's early flight north to Samburu National Reserve.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Flight to Samburu and Afternoon Game Drive
Flight to Samburu and Afternoon Game Drive
After an early transfer to Wilson Airport you take a scheduled flight to Samburu. On arrival you enjoy a game drive en route to Elephant Bedroom Camp, located along the Ewaso Ng'iro River, where elephants often wander through camp. In the afternoon you head out again into this remote, wildlife-rich region, home to the reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, gerenuk and Beisa oryx, as well as lions, leopards and cheetahs.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Bedroom Camp
Wildlife in Samburu NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Full Day in Samburu National Reserve
Full Day in Samburu National Reserve
Spend a full day exploring Samburu National Reserve on morning and afternoon game drives, looking for the unique 'Samburu Special Five' as well as elephants at the river and big cats among the doum palms. Between drives you can relax at camp, enjoy a bush lunch, or join an optional cultural visit to a Samburu village to learn about the traditions of these semi-nomadic people. Overnight at Elephant Bedroom Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Bedroom Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
After breakfast you drive south to Ol Pejeta Conservancy and arrive at Sanctuary Tambarare Camp, nestled beneath Mount Kenya. In the afternoon you choose between a game drive and a visit to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary and the enclosure of the last northern white rhinos, both highlights of the conservancy's conservation work. In the evening, enjoy the view of the mountain from camp. Overnight at Sanctuary Tambarare Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Tambarare Camp
Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Full Day in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Full Day in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Spend a full day in the conservancy on game drives, with excellent opportunities for rhino sightings, both black and southern white, along with lions, elephants, buffalo, cheetahs and many antelopes. Optional experiences include a guided walking safari, lion tracking with researchers or a night game drive to find nocturnal animals such as aardvarks and hyenas. Overnight at Sanctuary Tambarare Camp, with Mount Kenya as a backdrop.
- Main Destination:
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Tambarare Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Slow Safari: Ol Pejeta at Ease
Slow Safari: Ol Pejeta at Ease
Another day to explore or simply relax within the conservancy, enjoying its calm atmosphere and continued wildlife encounters. Take a morning game drive, then spend the afternoon on a guided bush walk or at leisure in camp, watching animals come to the waterhole. This slow-safari day gives you time to absorb the landscapes and recharge before the next part of the journey. Overnight at Sanctuary Tambarare Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Tambarare Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park
Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park
A scenic drive of about 4.5 to 5 hours via Nyahururu Falls or the Aberdare region brings you to Lake Nakuru National Park. You check in at The Cliff, a luxury tented camp with sweeping views over the lake. In the afternoon you set out on a game drive along the shores to spot flamingos and pelicans, both black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes and, with luck, tree-climbing lions in the acacia woodland. Overnight at The Cliff.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
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The Cliff Camp
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Full Day at Lake Nakuru
Full Day at Lake Nakuru
Begin with a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, exploring viewpoints such as Baboon Cliff and the forests where leopards hide. The park is a rhino sanctuary and one of the best places in Kenya to see both species. The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the views from camp, or you can head out on an optional additional game drive as the light turns golden over the lake. Overnight at The Cliff Nakuru.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- The Cliff Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Drive to Lake Naivasha
Drive to Lake Naivasha
A short drive takes you to the freshwater Lake Naivasha in the Rift Valley, fringed by yellow fever trees and home to hippos and abundant birdlife. In the afternoon you can take a boat ride on the lake, walk among giraffes, zebras and wildebeest on Crescent Island, or explore the gorges of Hell's Gate National Park by bike or on foot. Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort, set in gardens where animals graze.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Drive to the Maasai Mara and Lemek Conservancy
Drive to the Maasai Mara and Lemek Conservancy
After breakfast you drive to the Maasai Mara and transfer to Lion's Cradle Camp in the Mara Lemek Conservancy, a private area bordering the national reserve with few vehicles and excellent wildlife. In the afternoon you head out on a game drive across the sweeping plains, followed by optional sundowners or a bush dinner under the stars. Overnight at Lion's Cradle Camp in the heart of big-cat country.
- Main Destination:
- Mara Lemek Conservancy (Greater Masai Mara)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Lion's Cradle Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Full Day in the Maasai Mara
Full Day in the Maasai Mara
Set out on morning and afternoon game drives in search of the Big Five across the Maasai Mara. The reserve is famous for its lions, cheetahs and leopards, and between July and October you have the seasonal chance to witness the Great Migration and its dramatic river crossings. An optional hot air balloon safari at sunrise can be arranged at extra cost. Overnight at Lion's Cradle Camp, with the sounds of the savannah all around.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Lion's Cradle Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Final Day of Wildlife in the Mara
Final Day of Wildlife in the Mara
Enjoy a final full day of immersive wildlife viewing and exploration in the Mara. Head out early when the predators are most active, then return for brunch and time at leisure. In the afternoon join a guided bush walk with Maasai guides to learn about tracks, plants and the culture of the local community, followed by a farewell sundowner and dinner around the fire. Overnight at Lion's Cradle Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Mara Lemek Conservancy (Greater Masai Mara)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Lion's Cradle Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Return to Nairobi and Departure
Return to Nairobi and Departure
After an early breakfast you set off on the road transfer back to Nairobi, a journey of about five to six hours through the Rift Valley with a stop at a viewpoint over the escarpment. On arrival you can enjoy an optional lunch or a day room before your transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international departure. We hope your Kenyan journey has touched your soul as much as it has filled your camera.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
