Itinerary

1. Day 1: Nairobi

   • Meet and transfer from Nairobi Airport to Jacaranda Hotel or similar, where you will be staying on a Bed and Breakfast basis. 
   • Depending on when you arrive, you will have the rest of the day to explore Nairobi at your own pace.

2. Day 2: Nairobi - Samburu

   • Depart after breakfast and drive to Kenya's rugged northeastern region, home of the colourful Samburu tribe. 
   • Cross the equator enroute. Rugged and remote, this wildlife reserve provides some of the country's best and most colourful game viewing. 
   • Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch, followed by time to relax. 
   • Enjoy an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge at sunset.

3. Day 3: Samburu Narional Reserve

   • Enjoy early morning and afternoon game drives exploring this arid wilderness while photographing its main inhabitants. The great thing about Samburu is that it is located in a semi-desert region of Kenya and therefore not overcrowded with tourists, so you are always assured of fantastic game viewing.

   All meals and overnight at the lodge.

4. Day 4: Samburu - Aberdare

   • Depart from Samburu after breakfast and head to Aberdares National Park. 
   •  Arrive in time for lunch and rest at the lodge. You will get to enjoy a close-range view at the Ark Lodge, where you will be able to see the Elephants, Buffalos and other animals. 

   Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

5. Day 5: Aberdare - Lake Nakuru

   • Depart after breakfast and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous as the home to thousands of lesser and greater flamingo. This park also provides a sanctuary for Rothschild giraffe, rhino and leopard. 
   • Continue to Lake Nakuru Lodge where you stay overnight.

6. Day 6: Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha

   • Depart to the Lake Nakuru National Park for a morning game drive after breakfast. Get to see the wildlife that we had previously missed seeing. 
   • Head to Lake Naivasha afterwards to arrive in time for lunch. 
   • Have afternoon leisure (optional boat rides or walk at Hell’s Gate National Park). 

   Dinner and Overnight stay at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge.

7. Day 7: Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara

   • After breakfast at Lake Naivasha, depart for Masai Mara, arriving in time for lunch. 
   • Have an afternoon game drive at the park. The Reserve is one of the most famous and important wildlife conservation and wilderness areas in Africa, world renowned for its exceptional populations of lion, African Leopard, Cheetah and African Bush Elephant, these are some of the wildlife you will get to see among others. 

   Dinner and Overnight at the AA Mara Lodge.

8. Day 8: Masai Mara National Reserve

   • We will explore the Mara region from the camp, packed with the elephant, zebra, rhino and all kinds of game throughout the year, with the spectacular wildebeest migration from Serengeti occurring mainly in July and August. According to some authorities, being at Maasai Mara is "as if you found yourself in the New York of the natural world according to some authorities". Indeed you have the best opportunity of seeing all the big five. 

   Dinner and overnight at the AA Mara Lodge.

9. Day 9: Masai Mara - Nairobi

   • Depart after breakfast and drive to Nairobi, Kenya's colourful capital city (5-hour drive). 
   • On arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel. 

   All Meals and Overnight at the Eka Hotel.

10. Day 10: Giraffe Centre

    • Depart to the Giraffe Centre after breakfast. The Centre was established in order to protect endangered species of Giraffe found only in the grassland of East Africa. Here you will get significantly up close and personal to the world’s tallest species while feeding it.
    • Take packed lunch as we head to David Sheldrick’s wildlife trust. It operates an orphan elephant rescue and wildlife rehabilitation program in Kenya. Here you’ll learn about the Sheldrick wildlife trust elephants and stories of the orphaned elephants, each by name. 
    • Proceed to Bomas of Kenya and enjoy an exciting experience with local cultural dancers. Get an inside look at the early traditional homestead of the communities in Kenya.

    Head back to the Hotel for Dinner and Overnight.                    

11. Day 11: Nairobi - Mombasa

    • Have breakfast in the morning as you prepare to check out of your hotel in Nairobi and head to the SGR terminus to catch a train. 
    • On arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel. 

    Dinner and Overnight at the Diani sea resort.

12. Day 12: Kisite Mpunguti

    • Have a full day excursion at Kisite Mpunguti and Wasini Island. The park is situated on the Southern Coast of Kenya. It has magnificent coral reefs and a colourful marine park. The park is popularly known as the ‘Home of Dolphins’. Here you will have the opportunity to discover Marine endemic species while snorkelling or Scuba diving at the Marine Park. 
    • Enjoy seafood as lunch and later on head to the hotel to freshen up.
    • Relax at the beach as we enjoy the sunset view. 

    Dinner and Overnight at the Diani Sea Resort.

13. Day 13: Diani

    • Go on an early morning run at the shores of the beach. 
    • Head back to the resort to freshen up and have breakfast. 
    • Enjoy a full day of doing water sports activities, skimming across the surface of the Indian Ocean while Windsurfing, kitesurfing or waterskiing. 

    All Meals and Overnight at the Neptune Paradise Beach Resort.  

14. Day 14: Mombasa - Nairobi

    • After breakfast in the morning, as you prepare to check out of the hotel. 
    • Transfer to Miritini SGR Terminus to catch a train back to Nairobi. On arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel