• 9 nights First Class accommodations: 2 nights Nairobi, 2 nights Samburu National Reserve, 1 night Aberdare National Park, 2 nights Lake Naivasha, 2 nights Masai Mara National Reserve
• Hotel porterage
• All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
• 24 meals: 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners
• Sightseeing per itinerary in modern 4x4 vehicles
• Services of English-speaking driver-guide throughout
• National Park Fees

DAY 1

• Depart for Kenya

DAY 2

• 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 and acclimate to your new time zone
• Overnight: Nairobi

DAY 3

• Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre
• After an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager, depart for a visit to the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage* to learn about how orphan elephants are raised here and later released into the wild. 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. In the afternoon, continue to Kazuri Beads Workshop, which started 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's Giraffe and learn more about their extensive conservation efforts. Dinner tonight is at a local restaurant
• *Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage may be substituted with Nairobi Animal Orphanage
• Overnight: Nairobi
• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 4

• Evening Game Drive in Samburu National Park
• Travel north this morning towards Samburu National Park, 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. En route, stop for lunch at the Trout Tree Restaurant. Arrive in Samburu, with its arid hills leading to the lush forested ravine of the Ewaso Nyiro River. This evening, set out on your first game drive returning to camp in time for dinner
• Overnight: Samburu National Park
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5

• Morning & Afternoon Game Drives in Samburu National Park
• During the morning game drive today, 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

• 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
• Overnight: Aberdare National Park
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7

• Game Drive in Lake Nakuru National Park
• Today, explore Lake Nakuru National Park. 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

• Lake Naivasha Boat Tour, Cooking Class
• This morning, embark on a boat ride on the tranquil waters of Lake Naivasha, a bird lover's paradise. You will encounter hippos wallowing in the water and an abundant number of birds. Afterward, return to your lodge and attend a cooking class, led by a chef. Learn how to cook local dishes and later taste your own creations. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure
• Overnight: Lake Naivasha
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9

• Afternoon Game Drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve
• Early drive to Masai Mara National Reserve in the southwest corner of Kenya, renowned for its spectacular game viewing. The savannahs of the park are a 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
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10

• Morning & Afternoon Game Drives in the Masai Mara National Reserve
• Arise for a champagne breakfast. Today's game drives through the 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 dinner tonight celebrates your final night in the Mara
• Overnight: Masai Mara National Reserve
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 11

• Depart Kenya
• Bid farewell to the Mara this morning and return to bustling Nairobi. 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

• This itinerary includes land only services. Flights originating from or returning to the USA or Canada are not included.
• This is an active trip. This program covers a lot of ground each day. Expect to spend most of your time driving in safari vehicles that cannot be air-conditioned over roads that are often rough and bumpy. Only "bush toilets" are available during game drives. There are many early mornings. Electricity in the camps is provided by generator and may not be available 24 hours a day. Many of the accommodations are built in the traditional local style and have no air-conditioning. Passengers traveling from Kenya into Tanzania will be required to carry proof of yellow fever vaccination, and are encouraged to consult their health-care providers regarding malaria prophylaxis. We suggest you check with your health-care provider before signing up for this tour. Some of our tours require walking or stairs between tents. Safari vehicles have high ground clearance and require agility to embark and disembark. During this tour, you may come into proximity of wild animals whose actions can be unpredictable. Certain inherent risks are involved which should be considered at your own discretion

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