DAILY ITINERARY

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DAY 1 | NAIROBI & WELCOME

 

Welcome to Kenya! Upon arrival into Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be greeted and escorted to your hotel, a serene escape in Kenya's bustling modern capital city.

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OVERNIGHT: NAIROBI SERENA HOTEL

MEALS: ON OWN ACCOUNT

 

Day 2 | ABERDARES NATIONAL PARK

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The jagged peaks of Africa’s second tallest mountain loom in the distance as you arrive at your lodge tucked among the forested lower slopes of Aberdare Ranges. Set in the heart of the Aberdare National Park, iconic and yes, quirky. The Ark overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick, which attracts a host of awesome wildlife.

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OVERNIGHT: THE ARK

MEALS: B/L/D

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DAY 3 | OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY & CHIMPANZEE SANCTUARY

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Your first day on safari! This morning, we drive to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a private game sanctuary situated on the Laikipia Plains near Mount Kenya, arriving in time for lunch at the Sweetwaters Tented Camp. Built on the grounds of a colonial-era farm inside the conservancy itself, Sweetwaters is the perfect base for exploring Ol Pejeta. After settling into your accommodations, set out into the bush for your first game-viewing drive. Later this afternoon, you will tour Sweetwater’s Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only facility of its kind in Kenya. Upon your return to camp, you can relax on your private verandah overlooking the camp’s water hole, take a dip in the pool, or catalog the day’s haul of wildlife photographs. After dinner, relax by the fire or retire to the wonderful ambiance of your tent. The camp’s luxurious tents all feature comfortable beds, electricity, hot/cold running water, and a full in-suite bathroom with shower.

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OVERNIGHT: SWEETWATERS TENTED CAMP

MEALS: B/L/D

 

 

DAY 4 | OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY

 

Enjoy the entire day at leisure at Sweetwaters with morning and afternoon game drives through the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Boasting an incredible density of wildlife within its borders, the conservancy is home to a host of endangered species and especially known for its populations of black rhinoceros. We return to camp for dinner and another pleasant evening.

 

OVERNIGHT: SWEETWATERS TENTED CAMP

MEALS: B/L/D

 

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DAY 5 | LAKE NAKURU

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This morning, you may find yourself awakened by the trumpeting of elephants who have come for their morning visit to the water hole. We drive to Lake Nakuru National Park arriving in time for lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park, famous for its vast flocks of flamingoes. In some months, these birds are so abundant that they seem to form a pink band along the lakeshore. Among a wide variety of other animals, notable inhabitants of the park include giraffe, buffalo, waterbuck, lion, and rhinoceros.

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OVERNIGHT: LAKE NAKURU SOPA LODGE

MEALS: B/L/D

 

 

DAY 6 | MAASAI MARA 

 

Setting out across the Great Rift Valley, we arrive in the Maasai Mara in time for lunch at Mara Serena Safari Lodge. Set high on a hilltop above the Mara, the lodge is blessed with sweeping views of the savannah below. In the distance you can see the meandering coils of the hippo-filled Mara river. The Maasai Mara Game Reserve is widely considered to be one of Africa’s greatest reserves, where the Maasai community co-exists in harmony with the local fauna. The co-existence of man and wildlife makes this one of the world’s most unique wilderness regions. The Mara is home to a breathtaking array of life. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in this natural paradise, returning to the lodge for dinner and relaxation around the fire pit.

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OVERNIGHT: MARA SERENA SAFARI LODGE

MEALS: B/L/D

 

 

DAY 7 | MAASAI MARA

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Enjoy a full day of game viewing in the Maasai Mara. The vast grasslands teem with herds of zebra, giraffe, gazelle, and topi. The acacia forests abound with monkeys and bird life. Elephants and buffalo wallow in the wide Musiara Swamp while the Mara and Talek rivers brim with hippos and crocodiles. From July through October, the Mara plays host to one of the greatest spectacles on the planet as millions of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle and topi head north from Tanzania into Kenya. Those fortunate enough to witness The Great Migration are treated to spectacular viewing and photographic opportunities.

 

OVERNIGHT: MARA SERENA SAFARI LODGE

MEALS: B/L/D

 

 

DAY 8 | NAIROBI

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Return to Nairobi where day rooms have been reserved for you to relax, pack, or swim before your farewell dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant and your flight home.

 

DAY-ROOMS: FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON NAIROBI AIRPORT

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