Wonders of Kenya
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Itinerary:
Jambo (Hello) Nairobi
Your small group safari begins in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital and the gateway to the country’s renowned national parks and wildlife reserves. On arrival, a Trafalgar Representative will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. This evening, meet your fellow travelers and Driver Guide over dinner at the renowned Carnivore restaurant as your Kenya safari gets underway.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Tamarind Tree
Journey to Aberdare National Park
Leave the hustle and bustle of Nairobi behind and embark on a 4 x 4 journey north to Aberdare National Park. En route you'll Connect With Locals during a Be My Guest experience in the highlands of central Kenya. Join Elizabeth to learn about the complete journey of coffee and tea production before settling in to savor local cuisine including a sample of local tea and coffee made from the onsite coffee and and tea plantation. Tonight you’ll stay in The Ark Lodge, one of Trafalgar's Stays With Stories, offering spectacular opportunities to view the resident birdlife and wildlife.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: The Ark Lodge
On to Samburu National Reserve
Leave the lush greenery of the Kenya highlands region behind as you journey to the contrasting arid landscapes of Samburu National Reserve. As you continue your safari adventure here, you'll have the chance to spot the 'Samburu Special 5', including species such as the grevy's zebra and the reticulated giraffe, found only in the northern Kenya region. Your accommodation tonight is a luxury tented camp on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu
Safari in Samburu National Reserve
Made famous by the award-winning book and film Born Free, Samburu National Reserve is closely linked to Elsa the lioness, raised by conservationists George and Joy Adamson. Rise early for a morning game drive with your small group through acacia forest and open grasslands as you search for wildlife with your Driver Guide. Return to camp for time to relax before heading back into the savannah for a late afternoon game drive.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu
Off to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
The plight of Africa’s rhinos takes center stage today during a poignant visit to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. This morning, you’ll learn about their efforts to fight poaching in East Africa’s largest black rhino sanctuary and enjoy a quick photo stop at the point where the equator slices through the conservancy. Next up is a visit to Sweetwaters Sanctuary, where you'll meet the cheeky resident orphaned or rescued chimpanzees. Continue to your accommodation this evening, keeping a keen eye out for thirsty wildlife that come to drink at the floodlit on-site waterhole after a dry day in the African wilderness.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Tented Camp
Onwards to Lake Nakuru National Park
Have your camera ready for a photo stop at the spectacular Thomson's Falls. Visit the birdwatcher's paradise that is Lake Nakuru National Park, then join your Driver Guide for an afternoon game drive to spot pink flamingos lining the lakeshore and to search for lions and leopards.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge
Continue to the Maasai Mara National Reserve
Your journey continues to the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve, your home for the next two nights. While here, visit your lodge’s watering hole, where large pods of hippo can often be seen.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Keekorok Lodge
A Day to Discover the Maasai Mara
Don your hat and polish those binoculars for a full day in the Maasai Mara's wilderness. When you’re not traversing the savannah in search of the Big 5, you’ll join a Maasai community in their local village. Watch the colorfully clad warriors demonstrate their jumping prowess, learn traditional bush hunting skills, and tour the village for a deeper understanding into their daily life. Back at the lodge enjoy a hearty lunch before you set out on an afternoon game drive to soak in more of the iconic Maasai Mara landscape and nature.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Keekorok Lodge
Admire the Maasai Mara and Return to Nairobi
As your Kenyan safari adventure comes to an end, you’ll return to Nairobi with your small group, where a day room has been reserved at the Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport Hotel for you to use prior to your evening flight home (onward flights should not be booked to depart until after 5 pm). Please Note: The full duration of this itinerary is operated by a 4x4 safari vehicle, including all road travel and safari game drives. The trip will travel over a variety of terrains, resulting in some rough and bumpy journeys.
Meals: Breakfast
Highlights:
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Iconic Experience
- Trafalgar Difference
- Be My Guest
- Must-see Highlights
- Dining Summary
Inclusions:
- 4 X 4 safari game drive vehicles for full duration of the trip. All transfers shown.
- Safari Driver Guide in Kenya, Tanzania and Namibia
- Cherry-picked hotels and safari lodges, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing
- Toyota Landcruiser 4 X 4 safari vehicle
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
