Day 1

Welcome to Kenya. You are met on arrival in Nairobi and transferred to your deluxe hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel, Nairobi

Day 2

This morning you are transferred to the Nairobi airport for your 1-hour flight to Amboseli National Park. Upon arrival, you are met and taken to your safari camp, arriving in time for lunch. Settle in before your first game drive later this afternoon. View elephant, Cape buffalo, lion, baboons, antelope and hippo, all in the shadow of snow‐capped Mt. Kilimanjaro – Africa’s highest peak. Return to the lodge in time for sunset. Full board and house beverages are included throughout your stay. (B, L, D)

Tawi Lodge, Amboseli National Park

Day 3

During your morning game drive, savor the tranquility of this stunning scenery. See the herds of elephant making their way across the grassy plains, with Kilimanjaro in the background. Spot other animals including buffalo, lion, gazelle, Massai giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and baboons. The National Park embodies five main wildlife habitats – open plains, acacia woodland, rocky thorn bush country, swamps and marshland. Within the basin is a temporary lake, Lake Amboseli, which fills during years of heavy rainfall. Amboseli is famous for its big game; over 80 different mammals are found here. And look for the over 400 species of birds, especially the cinnamon and golden breasted bunting or the blue‐headed coucal. Enjoy time to relax and take in the magnificent scenery before heading out again on your late afternoon game drive. (B, L, D)

Tawi Lodge, Amboseli National Park

Day 4

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight (via Nairobi), to the Maasai Mara. You are met upon arrival, and your game viewing begins. Your expert guide assists you in spotting the native wildlife, as well as giving you an introduction on the region as you make your way to the Olonana Safari Camp. Situated on the banks of the Mara River, in the heart of Kenya's Big Game country, your camp offers remarkable opportunities for safari adventurers. Enjoy lunch and an afternoon rest at the camp before adventuring on another game drive. Set in the heart of Africa’s Great Plains, the Maasai Mara boasts 650 sq. miles of unspoiled wilderness – with views across rolling golden grasslands studded with acacia trees, rivers and forests, offering excellent game and bird viewing. Return to the camp as the sun sets. Full board and house beverages are included throughout your stay. (B, L, D)

Olonana Tented Camp, Maasai Mara

Day 5 & 6

Enjoy two days of 4WD or walking safaris through these plains rich with flora and fauna, including all of the Big Five. Spot the big cats, including lion, leopard, cheetah and hyena, as well herds of wildebeest, gazelle, buffalo, elephant and more than 300 bird species. Take time for other included activities, such as a cultural visit to the Maasai village (or engang) to learn about the local culture and traditional ways, nature walks, sundowners, or a visit to a local school. You are entirely at your own pace at Olonana – nothing is pre-scheduled. Meals, game drives and all other activities operate according to the guests' wishes and opportunities arising from the changing patterns of animal activity. In the evening, you may enjoy a drink on the veranda, while watching the hippo frolicking just before heading out for their nightly grazing. One night enjoy an elegant dinner out in the bush. (B, L, D)

Olonana Tented Camp, Maasai Mara

Day 7

Enjoy time this morning for some morning game viewing before you are transferred to the Maasai Mara airport for your flights (via Nairobi) to Lamu Island. Arriving in the mid-afternoon, you will be met and taken by boat to your intimate resort hotel located on the Lamu archipelago. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Full board is included during your stay. (B, L, D)

The Majlis, Manda Island

Days 8 & 9

Delight in two full days at leisure to enjoy resort's included activities such as kayaking, laser sailing and windsurfing; or relax on the shore and dream as you gaze on the white-sailed dhows as they glide across the blue water. Just 10 minutes away by boat, you will explore Lamu Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the oldest existing town in Kenya, dating back to the 12th century, and still retains its charm and character. Lamu is known for its Swahili architecture, narrow streets, and busy markets filled with men wearing embroidered hats, women dressed in full-length black bui-buis, and thousands of donkeys. (B, L, D)

The Majlis, Manda Island

Day 10

This afternoon, transfer to the mainland and Lamu airport, for your schedule flight to Nairobi. Upon arrival, you are met and taken directly to your hotel. (B)

Fairmont the Norfolk Hotel, Nairobi

Day 11

This morning, travel outside Nairobi for a heart-warming visit to David Sheldrick’s Elephant Orphanage. This sanctuary is run by his widow, Dame Daphne Sheldrick, and is set in the grounds of her house. Meet the orphaned animals and the people who handle and care for them – a truly loving staff. Next, proceed to Alan Donovan’s African Heritage House for lunch. Designed by American Alan Donovan, this gallery and heritage house is a combination of mud architecture from across Africa. Overlooking Nairobi National Park, the house seems to rise from the Kenyan plain like an outcropping of earth. Inside the house, on every wall, floor and ceiling, in textiles, wood, masonry, pottery, weaponry, and art, are testimonial examples of modern African crafts. After a late lunch, you are taken to Nairobi Wilson airport for your departing flight home or on to your next destination. (B, L)

Package price is per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement applies. Intra-tour air pricing is subject to change. International airfare is additional. Other restrictions may apply. Contact us for complete journey details.

Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel
Nairobi, Kenya

Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel is Nairobi’s best known luxury hotel and has played a major role in Kenya’s history. The hotel opened in 1904 and is the traditional starting point for safaris and has its own private, tropical gardens. The hotel became known as “civilization in the bush.” Amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, health club with gym, beauty salon, book and gifts shops. All guest rooms are superbly furnished and feature plush carpeting and soft, deep velour furnishings. Included is satellite television, electrical mosquito repellent, air-conditioning and back-up generators for 24-hour electricity.

Tawi Lodge
Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Tawi Lodge in Amboseli National Park sits on a private conservancy of 6,000 acres at the eastern entrance to Amboseli National Park. Located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, the world’s largest free-standing mountain, the eco-friendly Tawi Lodge offers stylish cottage accommodations with private wooden deck verandas and fabulous views. Also included are a fireplace, mini-bar, solar powered lighting and water systems, and butler service for your maximum comfort. The bar and dining area are the gathering point of the Lodge, where you can enjoy a drink while watching elephants playing in the mud just a few feet from you. After dinner, you can relax by the campfire or at the special Bush Bar when you can listen to the entrancing sound of the African bush.

Olonana Tented Camp
Masai Mara, Kenya

Sanctuary Olonana is an award-winning tented camp set on a private stretch of the Mara River. The game concentration is high and during the annual wildebeest migration, the excitement happens right at the doorstep. This small and exclusive camp’s main dining room and veranda feature spectacular views, a library, pool, organic garden and mini-spa. Extremely comfortable and spacious canvas tents are your accommodations and include parquet floors, four-poster beds and private verandas overlooking the river. Sundowners are served as you take in the allure of the sunset. Enjoy the coziness of the fire as you discuss the day’s adventures.

The Majlis
Manda Island,Kenya

Majlis is one of the leading Kenya luxury beach resorts for making your journey the most memorable. Relax in the general charm of this unique setting and enjoy the island’s natural beauty and resources. Stroll along the stunning beach, relish a cool drink at the ocean-facing bar or savor the international cuisine paired with local ingredients at one of the restaurants. Rooms are spacious with traditionally high, beamed ceilings with large windows and terraces. East African heritage is integrated with hand-carved doors and furniture utilizing the local tradition. High-quality linen bedding, electric fans, in-room safe and air-conditioning are also included.

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