The Plains of Africa Kenya Wildlife Safari

• Day
  1

  Overnight Flight

  Prepare to see the Africa of your dreams and one that’s so much more than you could imagine. Explore Kenya’s wildlife, up close and personal, against stunning vistas across the plains of Africa.
• Day
  2

  Nairobi, Kenya

  Adventure stirs the soul in Kenya. Arrive in the heart of safari country today.

  Accommodations:  Sarova Stanley Hotel
• Day
  3

  Nairobi - Mount Kenya

  After breakfast, travel towards Mount Kenya, an extinct volcano where peaks reach as high as 17,000 feet. In the foothills, indigenous forests surround you on all sides, and red soil stirs under brilliant waterfalls. This afternoon, set out on your first game drive of the trip at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to an astounding variety of animals.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  Maisha Sweetwaters Camp
• Day
  4

  Mount Kenya - Buffalo Springs Reserve - Shaba Reserve

  Discover the magic of the Shaba, Samburu and Buffalo Springs reserves – home to some of Africa’s most exotic wildlife – particularly two species you can only find north of the equator: Grevy’s zebra and the reticulated giraffe. Arrive at peaceful Shaba National Reserve, your home for the next two nights. This afternoon, head for Buffalo Springs – a starkly beautiful semi-desert that’s a mecca for birds and wildlife. On your game drive in this remarkably serene landscape, see if you can spot the “Big 5” – lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards and rhinos.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  Sarova Shaba Lodge
• Day
  5

  Shaba Reserve - Samburu National Reserve - Shaba Reserve

  Marvel at the striking contrast of sand, sky, and bush during a morning game drive inside Samburu National Reserve, a tiny gem of Kenya’s North Country. Return to Shaba Reserve for lunch before heading out on an afternoon game drive. Bring your camera as you continue searching for the elusive “Big 5.” Make sure to look up for the approximately 350 species of birds that call this region home. As the sun sets over the banks of the Ewaso Ng'iro River, enjoy a traditional Sundowner, and relish the chance to deepen your cultural experience. In the company of a Samburu tribe member, learn about the culture, traditions, and folklore of the Samburu region and its people.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  Sarova Shaba Lodge
• Day
  6

  Shaba Reserve - Nyahururu

  Journey to Nyahururu, its name derived from the Maasai word for waterfall, e-naiwurruwurr. Enjoy a free afternoon to relax in your luxury hideaway, a resort situated in the heart of 20 acres of tranquil forest.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  Panari Resort Nyahururu
• Day
  7

  Nyahururu - Lake Nakuru

  Hit the road for a spectacular, mountain-kissed journey on the way from Nyahururu waterfalls to Lake Nakuru National Park. One of the Great Rift Valley’s soda lakes, Lake Nakuru is a haven of ecological diversity surrounded by picturesque ridges and wooded, bushy grassland. Set out on a game drive this afternoon.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
• Day
  8

  Lake Nakuru

  Wake up in the embrace of Nakuru’s acacia forest. During this morning’s game drive, make sure your binoculars are ready – this is rhino country. Find this park absolutely brimming with wildlife, on the ground and in the air. Regale in a true taste of Africa: a traditional breakfast prepared right in the bush. Unwind at your lodge before continuing your journey through the park on an afternoon game drive. Return just in time to witness one of Nakuru’s unforgettable sunsets.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
• Day
  9

  Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara Game Reserve

  Welcome to the Masai Mara Game Reserve, one of Kenya’s best spots for game viewing. Your tented accommodations in the Mara provide you with all the deluxe amenities of a proper lodge, with the added adventure of being on level with the wild. Graced with an astounding collection of wildlife including lions, giraffes, zebras and elephants, the Mara offers an unsurpassed safari experience on your game drive this afternoon. Tonight, indulge in a traditional bush dinner, complete with a Masai dance performance.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  Sarova Mara Camp
• Day
  10

  Masai Mara Game Reserve

  Ernest Hemingway said, “I never knew a morning in Africa when I woke up and was not happy.” During a full-day game drive, enjoy the grassy plains and rolling hills of the Masai Mara. This is truly nature’s greatest theater, where savanna, cloud shadows and amazing wildlife spot the horizon. After a Mara sunset, head over to your tent and be lulled to sleep by the sounds of the animals in the distance.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  Sarova Mara Camp
• Day
  11

  Masai Mara Game Reserve - Nairobi

  Return to Nairobi and visit the farmhouse of Karen Blixen for a true Out of Africa experience. Then, visit a giraffe sanctuary that also serves as an environmental education center and get an up-close experience with majestic Rothschild’s giraffes.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  Accommodations:  Sarova Stanley Hotel
• Day
  12

  Nairobi - Amboseli National Park

  This morning, experience an Impact Moment when you visit Ocean Sole, a social enterprise that turns ocean debris into colorful works of art. Learn about their mission to clean the waterways and grow the Kenyan economy. You’ll also get a chance to peruse their collection of products before continuing on to Amboseli National Park. Later, learn about Masai culture during a visit to a local village (an enkeng in Maa, the Masai language). Take to the plains for an afternoon game drive accompanied by the breathtaking aura of snowcapped Mt. Kilimanjaro. Complement your journey with an opportunity to give back to nature with a seedball. The compact balls of seed limit the cost of planting indigenous trees around the world. A moment of impact can grow into a lifetime of change, so toss your seedball out the window anytime during your stay in Amboseli.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  Ol Tukai Lodge
• Day
  13

  Amboseli National Park

  Today will start with a sunrise game drive followed by breakfast back at the lodge. Then all of Amboseli is at your feet during a morning and afternoon game drive. Derived from the Masai word meaning “salty dust,” this unique corner of Kenya is one of the best places in Africa to see hundreds of elephants up close. Wildebeests and zebras are ever-present, plus there’s a good chance you’ll see a cheetah and a hyena or two. Today is your last full day on the continent and your last chance to spot some more members of the elusive “Big 5.” If you haven’t tossed your “seedball” into the wilds yet, now’s your chance to make an impact on the continent you’ve grown to love.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  Ol Tukai Lodge
• Day
  14

  Amboseli National Park - Nairobi - Tour Ends

  Return to Nairobi for your departure home. You may choose to reserve a day room to freshen up prior to your flight.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
• Day
  1

  Overnight Flight

  Prepare to see the Africa of your dreams and one that’s so much more than you could imagine. Explore Kenya’s wildlife, up close and personal, against stunning vistas across the plains of Africa.
• Day
  2

  Nairobi, Kenya

  Adventure stirs the soul in Kenya. Arrive in the heart of safari country. As arrival times will vary, there are no scheduled activities today, allowing you to settle in at your own pace. Dinner this evening is at your leisure.

  Accommodations:  Sarova Stanley Hotel
• Day
  3

  Nairobi - Mount Kenya

  After breakfast, travel towards Mount Kenya, an extinct volcano where peaks reach as high as 17,000 feet. In the foothills, indigenous forests surround you on all sides, and red soil stirs under brilliant waterfalls. This afternoon, set out on your first game drive of the trip at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to an astounding variety of animals.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  Maisha Sweetwaters Camp
• Day
  4

  Mount Kenya - Buffalo Springs Reserve - Shaba Reserve

  Discover the magic of the Shaba, Samburu and Buffalo Springs reserves – home to some of Africa’s most exotic wildlife – particularly two species you can only find north of the equator: Grevy’s zebra and the reticulated giraffe. Arrive at peaceful Shaba National Reserve, your home for the next two nights. This afternoon, head for Buffalo Springs – a starkly beautiful semi-desert that’s a mecca for birds and wildlife. On your game drive in this remarkably serene landscape, see if you can spot the “Big 5” – lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards and rhinos.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  Sarova Shaba Lodge
• Day
  5

  Shaba Reserve - Samburu National Reserve - Shaba Reserve

  Marvel at the striking contrast of sand, sky, and bush during a morning game drive inside Samburu National Reserve, a tiny gem of Kenya’s North Country. Return to Shaba Reserve for lunch before heading out on an afternoon game drive. Bring your camera as you continue searching for the elusive “Big 5.” Keep watch for some of the approximately 350 species of birds that inhabit the area. As the sun sets over the banks of the Ewaso Ng'iro River, enjoy a traditional Sundowner, and relish the chance to deepen your cultural experience. In the company of a Samburu tribe member, learn about the culture, traditions, and folklore of the Samburu region and its people.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  Sarova Shaba Lodge
• Day
  6

  Shaba Reserve - Nyahururu

  Journey to Nyahururu, its name derived from the Maasai word for waterfall, e-naiwurruwurr. Enjoy a free afternoon to relax in your luxury hideaway, a resort situated in the heart of 20 acres of tranquil forest.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  Panari Resort
• Day
  7

  Nyahururu - Lake Nakuru

  Hit the road for a spectacular, mountain-kissed journey on the way from Nyahururu waterfalls to Lake Nakuru National Park. One of the Great Rift Valley’s soda lakes, Lake Nakuru is a haven of ecological diversity surrounded by picturesque ridges and wooded, bushy grassland. Set out on a game drive this afternoon.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
• Day
  8

  Lake Nakuru

  Wake up in the embrace of Nakuru’s acacia forest. During this morning’s game drive, make sure your binoculars are ready – this is rhino country. Find this park absolutely brimming with wildlife, on the ground and in the air. Regale in a true taste of Africa: a traditional breakfast prepared right in the bush. Unwind at your lodge before continuing your journey through the park on an afternoon game drive. Return just in time to witness one of Nakuru’s unforgettable sunsets.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
• Day
  9

  Lake Nakuru - Maasai Mara National Reserve

  Welcome to the Maasai Mara National Reserve, one of Kenya’s best spots for game viewing. Your tented accommodations in the Mara provide you with all the deluxe amenities of a proper lodge, with the added adventure of being on level with the wild. Learn about Maasai culture during a visit to a local village (known as an enkeng in Maa, the Maasai language) before an afternoon game drive. Graced with an astounding collection of wildlife including lions, giraffes, zebras and elephants, the Mara offers an unsurpassed safari experience. Tonight, indulge in a traditional bush dinner, complete with a Maasai dance performance.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  Sarova Mara Game Camp
• Day
  10

  Maasai Mara National Reserve

  Ernest Hemingway said, “I never knew a morning in Africa when I woke up and was not happy.” During a full-day game drive, enjoy the grassy plains and rolling hills of the Maasai Mara. This is truly nature’s greatest theater, where savanna, cloud shadows and amazing wildlife spot the horizon. After a Mara sunset, head over to your tent and be lulled to sleep by the sounds of the animals in the distance.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  Sarova Mara Game Camp
• Day
  11

  Maasai Mara National Reserve - Nairobi

  Return to Nairobi and visit the farmhouse of Karen Blixen for a true Out of Africa experience. Then, visit a giraffe sanctuary that also serves as an environmental education center and get an up-close experience with majestic Rothschild’s giraffes.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  Accommodations:  Sarova Stanley Hotel
• Day
  12

  Nairobi - Amboseli National Park

  This morning, experience an Impact Moment when you visit Ocean Sole, a social enterprise that turns ocean debris into colorful works of art. Learn about their mission to clean the waterways and grow the Kenyan economy. You’ll also get a chance to peruse their collection of products before continuing on to Amboseli National Park. Take to the plains for an afternoon game drive accompanied by the breathtaking aura of snowcapped Mt. Kilimanjaro. Complement your journey with an opportunity to give back to nature with a seedball. The compact balls of seed limit the cost of planting indigenous trees around the world. A moment of impact can grow into a lifetime of change, so toss your seedball out the window anytime during your stay in Amboseli.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  Ol Tukai Lodge
• Day
  13

  Amboseli National Park

  Today will start with a sunrise game drive followed by breakfast back at the lodge. Then all of Amboseli is at your feet during a morning and afternoon game drive. Derived from the Maasai word meaning “salty dust,” this unique corner of Kenya is one of the best places in Africa to see hundreds of elephants up close. Wildebeests and zebras are ever-present, plus there’s a good chance you’ll see a cheetah and a hyena or two. Today is your last full day on the continent and your last chance to spot some more members of the elusive “Big 5.” If you haven’t tossed your “seedball” into the wilds yet, now’s your chance to make an impact on the continent you’ve grown to love.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  Ol Tukai Lodge
• Day
  14

  Amboseli National Park - Nairobi - Tour Ends

  Return to Nairobi for your departure home. You may choose to reserve a day room to freshen up prior to your flight.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast

Optional Activities:

• Day Room in Nairobi Double

  Location: Nairobi
  Price: $100.00 per person

  
  Indulge in a little bit of relaxation at the end of your adventure, in your private day room. It’s the perfect opportunity to freshen up and relax prior to boarding your flight for your journey home. Duration approximately 3 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 2 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. Actual time provided in the day room is based upon your departure flight times. Estimated arrival to the hotel is at 1:00 p.m. and the room is available for use until 9:00 p.m.

• Day Room in Nairobi Single

  Location: Nairobi
  Price: $190.00 per person

  
  Indulge in a little bit of relaxation at the end of your adventure, in your private day room. It’s the perfect opportunity to freshen up and relax prior to boarding your flight for your journey home. Duration approximately 3 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 1 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. Actual time provided in the day room is based upon your departure flight times. Estimated arrival to the hotel is at 1:00 p.m.

Optional Activities:

• Day Room in Nairobi Single

  Location: Nairobi
  Price: $190.00 per person

  
  Indulge in a little bit of relaxation at the end of your adventure, in your private day room. It’s the perfect opportunity to freshen up and relax prior to boarding your flight for your journey home. Duration approximately 3 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 1 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. Actual time provided in the day room is based upon your departure flight times. Estimated arrival to the hotel is at 1:00 p.m.

• Day Room in Nairobi Double

  Location: Nairobi
  Price: $100.00 per person

  
  Indulge in a little bit of relaxation at the end of your adventure, in your private day room. It’s the perfect opportunity to freshen up and relax prior to boarding your flight for your journey home. Duration approximately 3 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 2 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. Actual time provided in the day room is based upon your departure flight times. Estimated arrival to the hotel is at 1:00 p.m. and the room is available for use until 9:00 p.m.

Tour Extensions:

Pre-tour Hotel

• The Sarova Stanley

  Price: $180.00 per person

Post-tour Extension

• 5 Night Tanzania Post Extension (Land Only)

  Price: $2,899.00 per person

  
  How do you make an incredible experience even more incredible? Complete your African adventure with an additional 5-night Tanzania Post Tour Extension. This is your chance to explore Serengeti National Park, the famous wildlife sanctuary. Enjoy a full day game drive in the park’s pristine eco-system. Continue on with a safari in the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact caldera. You’ve come so far – go further or you can choose a post night.

Post-tour Hotel

• Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport

  Price: $155.00 per person

Tour Extensions:

Pre-tour Hotel

• The Sarova Stanley

  Price: $180.00 per person

Post-tour Extension

• 5-Night Tanzania Post-Extension (Land Only)

  Price: $2,899.00 per person

  
  How do you make an incredible experience even more incredible? Complete your African adventure with an additional 5-night Tanzania Post Tour Extension. This is your chance to explore Serengeti National Park, the famous wildlife sanctuary. Enjoy a full day game drive in the park’s pristine eco-system. Continue on with a safari in the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact caldera. You’ve come so far – go further. OR you can choose a post night.

Post-tour Hotel

• Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport

  Price: $155.00 per person

Tour extensions are 1-night in length, unless noted otherwise.

Tour extensions are 1-night in length, unless noted otherwise.