Kenyan Safari

Journey through Kenya's rolling grasslands and open savannah on a wildlife adventure in the birthplace of the modern safari. Search for the Big Five in the tropical highlands of Aberdare, embark on game drives across the vast plains of the Masai Mara, and spot flamingos perched in Lake Naivasha as you experience Africa's unsurpassed natural beauty.

What's Included:

• Local English-speaking Guides
• Scheduled Flights from the UK.
• All internal travel including air-conditioned/heated transportation.
• Accommodation and entry fees to all sights
• Meals as specified
• All airport taxes and security charges

Tour Highlights

• Embark on 6 fascinating game drives in a 4x4 in search of the Big Five
• Enjoy one of the best high teas in Kenya at Elsamere Museum
• Witness Thomson Falls, Kenya's most beautiful waterfall
• Visit a traditional village and learn about the Masai tribe
• Visit to David Sheldrick's Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre and enjoy a up close encounter with young orphans.
• Embrace the private island sanctuary of Crescent Island Game Conservancy
• Sample freshly brewed coffee, Kenya's finest exports on a coffee plantation tour.
• Observe a variety of animals gather in the evening at a watering hole whilst staying at the rustic Treetops Lodge.

Day 1: UK to Nairobi

Depart London on your scheduled, overnight flight to Nairobi, via Doha.

Day 2: Nairobi

On arrival in Nairobi, you will be met by your local guide and transferred to your hotel, located in the heart of Kenya's bustling capital. Re-join your group later tonight for a welcome dinner that marks the beginning of your safari adventure.

Dinner

Day 3: Nairobi to Aberdare National Park

This morning, a short journey takes you from the urban energy of central Nairobi into the contrasting greenery of the outlying coffee-growing region. The area produces much of Kenya's 'black gold' - the robust coffee beans that are its greatest export. Tour a local plantation and learn more about its cultivation and harvest processes before sampling some freshly brewed coffee. After lunch nearby, embark on a four-hour drive to the Aberdare Highlands, passing open plains and vast stretches of grassland before ascending into the verdant, tropical forests of Aberdare National Park. Check into the Treetops Lodge, located next to a watering hole, and observe animals gathering for a drink at dusk before you end the day with a hearty dinner.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Aberdare National Park to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, set out on a guided bush walk along one of the many trails winding across this wildlife-rich region. Your knowledgeable guide will lead you through lush vegetation in search of elephants, buffalo, rhinos and the unique, red bongo antelopes which inhabit the park. At the end of your trail and a morning of wildlife spotting, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Stop en route at Thomson Falls where you'll witness the mighty roar of this waterfall as it cascades down over 74 metres. Arriving into Lake Nakuru National Park, check into your hotel before embarking on a late afternoon game drive through the wetlands. This bird lover's paradise, located in the Rift Valley region, is one of Kenya's finest safari areas. Amongst others, it boasts white rhinos, the endangered Rothschild giraffe, lions and it's best-known residents - vast flocks of pink flamingos perched in a central lake.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha National Park

Observe the park's wildlife stirring from their sleep on today's early morning game drive. Return to your hotel for breakfast, then depart for Lake Naivasha. Enjoy a scenic drive, with the chance to spot animals dotted along the passing landscape, before arriving at your final destination in time for lunch. Lake Naivasha is the Rift Valley's highest lake, renowned for its shimmering expanse of water and the multitude of animals residing along its tree-lined shores. An afternoon at leisure allows you to relax and soak in the beauty of your natural surroundings.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Lake Naivasha National Park

This morning, journey to the private island sanctuary of Crescent Island Game Conservancy, located in the middle of Lake Naivasha. With its flat topography, a dense concentration of wildlife and unique island location, the reserve is often referred to as Naivasha's best-kept secret. Travel into the heart of the island as you search for animals and over 200 species of bird life. Return to the lake's shores and continue onward to Elsamere Lodge Conservation Centre. Refresh yourself with one of the best high teas in Kenya then visit the adjoining Joy Adamson Museum, dedicated to conservation heroes Joy and George Adamson. Browse through the museum exhibits which depict the Adamsons' conservation efforts and their experience raising the orphaned lion cub which later inspired the book and movie 'Born Free'. Later this afternoon, return to the main lake area for a game drive to spot hippos, buffalo, giraffes and colobus monkeys in picturesque Lake Naivasha National Park.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Lake Naivasha National Park to Masai Mara Game Reserve

After breakfast, depart on a 5.5-hour drive through the savannah as you make your way to Masai Mara Game Reserve. One of Africa's most famed wildlife reserves, Masai Mara is home to a fantastic year-round concentration of wildlife and the annual Great Migration, where over two million wildebeest stampede across the plains. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch before an afternoon game drive carries you into the depths of the reserve. Go in search of the Big Five and over 450 species of birds and wildlife; the rolling grasslands allow for easy viewing, and the reserve offers some of the highest odds for spotting big cats

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Masai Mara Game Reserve

Witness the Kenyan landscape bathed in an early morning glow as you set out on a sunrise game drive. Sunrise is one of the most picturesque and rewarding times to spot wildlife, who congregate around waterholes in large herds. Enjoy breakfast al fresco in the bush, surrounded by the pink hues of the rising sun and the tranquillity of your surroundings. Return to your lodge for the remainder of the morning at leisure, giving you time to sit outdoors and take in your settings. After lunch at your lodge, re-join your group for the last game drive of your trip.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9: Masai Mara Game Reserve to Nairobi

Depart Masai Mara Game Reserve in the morning as you travel back to Nairobi. Along the way, stop at a traditional village where you'll gain insight into the longstanding traditions of the Masai tribe. Immerse yourself in the song, dance, colourful robes and everyday activities of the local villagers, then continue onwards to the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre. Enjoy an up-close encounter with young orphaned elephants and giraffes at the most successful elephant rescue and rehabilitation programme in the world; the centre helps vulnerable animals with the aim of re-introducing them to the wild. Travel onward to Nairobi for your overnight stay, and tonight's farewell dinner, which brings your memorable travel experience to a close.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10: Nairobi to UK

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK via Doha or continue on to your chosen destination.

Breakfast