Oct. 18: International flight to Kenya
Today you make your way to the airport for your flight to Nairobi, Kenya. The adventure begins!
Oct 19: Arrival at Nairobi (D)
Pick up upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta international airport and transferred to Nairobi Hotel, freshen up.
Overnight Stay in Nairobi.
Free time to enjoy the hotel and environment.
Optional Tours- Just ask us!
WELCOME DINNER
Oct 20: Half day morning Safari tour- Lunch at Tamambo - Afternoon Tour of Karen Blixen Museum
A Nairobi National Park Safari
Nairobi is the only city that has a genuine safari park next to the city. You can get a taste of many of the wildlife as 4 of the BIG 5 that Kenya provides, as 4 of the BIG 5 are in this national park. We will take you on a 1/2 day safari. Then we will take you to lunch at Tamambo, which is located by the Karen Blixen Museum. Finally, we will take you to the Karen Blixen Museum, the danish woman from , "OUT OF AFRICA" fame.
Safari at Nairobi National Park
Nairobi is the only city which has its own National Safari Park, complete with the major game animals roaming freely in the National Park. You can actually have a safari during the day and then return to your hotel for the night.
Karen Blixen Museum
Karen Blixen Museum was once the center piece of a farm at the foot of the Ngong Hills owned by Danish Author Karen and her Swedish Husband, Baron Bror von Blixen Fincke. Located 10km from the city center, the Museum belongs to a different time period in the history of Kenya. The farm house gained international fame with the release of the movie ‘Out of Africa’ an Oscar winning film based on Karen’s an autobiography by the same title.
Oct 21: Nairobi Excursion (B, L)
10:00AM: Pick up from your Hotel
11:00AM – 12:00PM: David Sheldrick’s Elephant Orphanage
12:30PM – 1:30PM: Giraffe Center
2:30PM - 4:00PM: Bomas of Kenya
5:00PM: Drop off at your hotel
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
Daphne Sheldrick is a world–class conservation figure and the premier authority on the successful raising of milk–dependent infant elephant and rhino orphans. Daphne Sheldrick’s Animal Orphanage can be only being visited for an hour every day between 11am and noon.
During this hour the baby elephants are brought out to play and to feed, and visitors can watch them from behind a rope. Wardens are on hand to explain the work of the
Orphanage and to answer any questions.
Giraffe Center
The giraffe center is a wonderful and refreshing place in Nairobi. The tour gives a completely up close and personal interaction where guests have the opportunity to view giraffes as well as feed them.
The African Fund for Endangered Wildlife Kenya (A.F.E.W. Kenya) also known as the Giraffe Center is a non-governmental, non-profit organization, which was founded by Betty and Jock Leslie-Melville in 1979
Bomas of Kenya
This tour focuses mainly on Kenya’s rich culture where the 42 different tribes of the country are exhibited through dance, songs and their style of homes. At the Bomas of Kenya currently there are thirty seven (37) different traditional dances collected from different tribes of Kenya.
The tribal cultural shows display tribal talent in music, dance, theater/drama, fashion show, poetry/recitals, comedies, sports and games, exhibitions, seminars, beauty contests and body building.
Oct. 22: Nairobi – Ol Pejeta (Approximately 4Hrs 30 Minutes) (B, L, D)
Early morning breakfast at the hotel then depart the hotel by 7:00AM and drive to the North East park of continue past some of Kenya’s Largest Plantations. Arrive at the lodge in the afternoon. Check in at your lodge and lunch will be served. Visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary as part of the game drive.
Chimpanzee Sanctuary
The Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary was established in 1993, with an agreement between the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the Jane Goodall Institute. Over the last decade, the Sanctuary has provided a safe haven for the recovery and rehabilitation of chimpanzees rescued from traumatic situations; all victims of the illegal pet trade.
The Sanctuary is now home to 35 chimps, divided into two large groups. These groups live in vast natural enclosures separated by the Ewaso Nyiro River. The chimps have set feeding times; which is the best time for visitors to see them, either from our special viewing platform or from the chimp walk. At the chimpanzee visitor centre you can learn more about our individual chimps, and if one in particular steals your heart you can pledge to adopt him or her – helping Ol Pejeta to ensure they live out the rest of their Then back to the lodge in the evening for dinner and Overnight stay
Africa’s most iconic species hunt, graze, breed and fight for survival on the plains of Ol Pejeta every day, in an ecosystem that has the highest densities of wildlife in Kenya outside of the Masai Mara. Using the latest technology to monitor species populations, and smart fencing techniques that allow free movement of migratory wildlife, Ol Pejeta prides itself on being at the cutting edge of conservation innovation. As the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa, and the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees, Ol Pejeta is also safeguarding some of the most vulnerable wildlife in the world, and advocating for change. The Conservancy also boasts an astounding variety of animals including all the “Big Five” (the endangered black rhino, leopard, elephant, buffalo and lion).
Oct 23: Nairobi – Aberdare National Park (Approximately 3Hrs) (B, L , D)
Enjoy Breakfast at the lodge and visit the Rhino sanctuary.
Rhino Sanctuary (Baraka)
Baraka was born in the wild in Ol Pejeta, but lost sight in both eyes due to a fight and then a cataract and subsequently became completely blind. With a low chance of survival on his own, Baraka was moved from the wild to a 100 acre enclosure in order to ensure his safety.
Baraka is now an ambassador for his species – and a popular attraction at Ol Pejeta.
Baraka can be fed from the specially designed feeding platform that borders his enclosure – offering visitors a unique experience and a chance to get up close and personal to an adult black rhino.
Then we will go to The Aberdare National Park. Arrive at the Aberdare Country Club in time for Lunch. After lunch you will be transferred to your lodge to check in. Then enjoy the facilities the lodge offers before going for an evening game drive. Return back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Chimpanzee Sanctuary
The Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary was established in 1993, with an agreement between the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the Jane Goodall Institute. Over the last decade, the Sanctuary has provided a safe haven for the recovery and rehabilitation of chimpanzees rescued from traumatic situations; all victims of the illegal pet trade.
Aberdare National Park
Picturesque, steep forested ravines and open moorland characterise the Aberdare National Park. The park provides a habitat for elephants, black rhinos, leopards, spotted hyenas, olive baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, buffaloes, warthogs and bush-bucks among others. Rare sightings include those of the Giant Forest hog, bongo, golden cat, serval cat, African wild cat, African civet cat and the blue Duiker. Visitors can indulge in picnics, trout fishing in the rivers and camping in the moorlands. Bird viewing is rewarding, with over 250 species of birds in the park, including the Jackson's Francolin, Sparrow hawks, goshawks, eagles, sun-birds and plovers.
Oct 24: Aberdare - Lake Nakuru (Approximately 4Hrs) (B, L, D)
Breakfast at the lodge. Then we depart for Lake Nakuru, arriving at the lodge in good time for lunch. After lunch, you will be taken on an afternoon game drive in the park.
In the evening back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay in Nakuru
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park is home to stunning flocks of Lesser and Greater flamingos, which literally turn the lakeshores in to a magnificent pink stretch (Depending on the Season). The bird life here is world renowned and over 400 birds’ species exist here, White Pelicans, Plovers, Egrets and Marabou Stork. It is also one of the very few places in Africa to see the White Rhino and rare Rothschild Giraffe
Oct 25: Nakuru - Masai Mara (Approximately 5Hrs) (B, L, D)
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge then depart for Masai Mara. Check into the lodge in time for lunch, afternoon at leisure to enjoy the facilities that the lodge has to offer before proceeding for introductory game drive in the evening.
Dinner and overnight stay in Masai Mara.
Masai Mara Game Reserve
This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest migration and is home of the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino. The Mara Game Reserve is one of the greatest wildernesses of the world. Large mammals are varied, and easy to see. Residents among the Park are: Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Eland and thousands of plain game including Impala, Zebra, Topi, and both Thompson and grants Gazelles
Oct 26: Masai Mara (B, L, D)
Enjoy breakfast and today you will enjoy a full day game drive in the Mara Triangle inclusive of packed lunch boxes. Before returning to the lodge you will visit a Masai Homestead Village. Evening at leisure to enjoy the facilities that the Lodge has to offer.
Dinner and Overnight Stay in Masai Mara
Oct 27: Masai Mara (B, L, D)
Enjoy breakfast and today you will enjoy a full day game drive in the Mara Triangle inclusive of packed lunch boxes. Evening at leisure to enjoy the facilities that the Lodge has to offer.
Dinner and Overnight Stay in Masai Mara
Oct 28: Masai Mara - Nairobi (B, D)
You will be driven from the Masai Mara to your hotel near the airport.
FAREWELL DINNER
Oct 29: Nairobi – Flight back home (B)
Today we will transfer you back to the airport for your flight back to the USA with many wonderful memories!
