Itinerary
- Day 1
Nairobi
Your safari kicks off when you're picked up at Nairobi's airport and taken to your hotel. Later this evening, meet your travel group and guide over dinner at the famous Carnivore restaurant, a local institution known for its meat selection.
- Meals
- Dinner (Memorable dinner at the renowned Carnivore restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tamarind Tree)
Included Activities
- Airport greeting and transfer to hotel
- Dinner at Carnivore restaurant
Landmarks Carnivore Restaurant 
- Day 2
Nairobi to Aberdare National Park
Early morning departure from Nairobi heading north by 4x4 to Aberdare National Park in the central highlands. Along the way, stop at a local coffee and tea plantation where Elizabeth walks you through the entire production process and you'll taste fresh tea and coffee. After lunch with local cuisine, settle into The Ark Lodge for the night where you can watch resident birds and wildlife from the viewing areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local cuisine including sample of local tea and coffee from onsite plantation), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Ark Lodge)
Included Activities
- 4x4 journey to Aberdare National Park
- Be My Guest experience at local coffee and tea plantation
- Learn about coffee and tea production from planting to processing
- Local cuisine including tea and coffee tasting
- Stay at The Ark Lodge with wildlife viewing opportunities
Landmarks Aberdare National Park The Ark Lodge - Day 3
Aberdare National Park to Samburu National Reserve
Leave the lush highlands and drive toward the dry landscapes of Samburu National Reserve in northern Kenya. This region is home to the 'Samburu Special 5', unique wildlife like Grevy's zebra and reticulated giraffe found nowhere else. Tonight you're staying at a luxury tented camp right on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ashnil Samburu)
Included Activities
- Game drive through Samburu National Reserve
- Opportunity to spot Samburu Special 5 wildlife including Grevy's zebra and reticulated giraffe
Landmarks Samburu National Reserve Ewaso Nyiro River - Day 4
Samburu National Reserve
Start before sunrise on a morning game drive through Samburu's acacia forests and grasslands hunting for wildlife. The reserve was featured in the 'Born Free' book and movie as the setting for Elsa the lioness's story. Back at camp you'll have downtime, then head out again in the afternoon for another game drive across the savannah.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ashnil Samburu)
Included Activities
- Morning game drive through Samburu National Reserve
- Afternoon game drive through Samburu National Reserve
Landmarks Samburu National Reserve - Day 5
Samburu National Reserve to Sweetwaters
Today focuses on rhino conservation at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, East Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary. You'll learn about anti-poaching work and stand on the equator line running through the conservancy. Later, visit Sweetwaters Sanctuary to meet rescued and orphaned chimpanzees, then return to camp where you can watch wildlife come to the floodlit watering hole.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sweetwaters Serena Tented Camp)
Included Activities
- Visit to Ol Pejeta Conservancy to learn about rhino conservation and anti-poaching efforts
- Photo stop at equator line within Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Visit to Sweetwaters Sanctuary to meet orphaned or rescued chimpanzees
- Viewing of wildlife at floodlit on-site waterhole
Landmarks Ol Pejeta Conservancy Sweetwaters Sanctuary - Day 6
Sweetwaters to Lake Nakuru
Stop for photos at Thomson's Falls before driving to Lake Nakuru National Park, a paradise for birdwatchers. In the afternoon, your driver guide takes you out on a game drive looking for pink flamingos along the lakeshore and searching for lions and leopards.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lake Nakuru Lodge)
Included Activities
- Photo stop at Thomson's Falls
- Visit to Lake Nakuru National Park
- Afternoon game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park to spot flamingos, lions, and leopards
Landmarks Thomson's Falls Lake Nakuru National Park 
- Day 7
Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara
Head to the Maasai Mara National Reserve, where you'll spend the next two nights. Once settled, check out your lodge's watering hole where you'll often find large hippo pods gathered together, especially during hot hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Keekorok Lodge)
Included Activities
- Visit to lodge's watering hole to observe hippos
Landmarks Maasai Mara National Reserve 
- Day 8
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Full day exploring the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives looking for the Big 5. Between drives, visit a local Maasai village to watch warriors perform their jumping dance and learn traditional bush hunting skills. Enjoy a hearty lunch back at the lodge before heading out again in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Hearty lunch at lodge), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Keekorok Lodge)
Included Activities
- Full day game drives through Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Morning game drive through Maasai Mara
- Visit to Maasai village
- Watch Maasai warriors perform traditional jumping dance
- Learn traditional bush hunting skills with Maasai community
- Tour of Maasai village
- Afternoon game drive through Maasai Mara
- Hearty lunch at lodge
Landmarks Maasai Mara National Reserve - Day 9
Maasai Mara to Zanzibar
Drive back to Nairobi where a day room is waiting at the Four Points by Sheraton near the airport. Later that evening, fly to Zanzibar and transfer to your resort for a three night stay on the island.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Blue Bay Beach Resort)
Included Activities
- Day room use at Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport Hotel
- Transfer to airport
- Transfer from airport to resort in Zanzibar
Landmarks Zanzibar - Day 10
Zanzibar - Stone Town
Walk through UNESCO-listed Stone Town with a local specialist guide, wandering winding alleyways and seeing the intricately carved doors this Swahili trading hub is known for. Visit the old slave market, House of Wonders, Sultan's Palace Museum, and the Old Arab Fort. Later, head to a spice farm where you taste and smell the herbs, spices and fruits that earned Zanzibar its 'Spice Island' name.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Blue Bay Beach Resort)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of UNESCO-listed Stone Town with Local Specialist
- Visit to former slave market
- Visit to House of Wonders
- Visit to Sultan's Palace Museum
- Visit to Old Arab Fort
- Dive Into Culture visit to spice farm (shamba) with local guide
- Tasting and smelling of spices, herbs and fruits
- Learning about spice cultivation and traditional uses
Landmarks Stone Town House of Wonders Sultan's Palace Old Arab Fort 
- Day 11
Zanzibar - Beaches
Relax on Zanzibar's beaches and wade into the clear, warm turquoise water. Spend the day reading under palm trees or join an optional all-day traditional dhow boat cruise. On the cruise you'll sail from a fishing village spotting tropical fish, stop on a sandbank to swim and snorkel with colorful marine life, and enjoy a traditional Zanzibar seafood lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Blue Bay Beach Resort)
Included Activities
- Beach relaxation time
- Access to Zanzibar's beaches
Optional Activities
- Full-day cruise aboard traditional dhow boat departing from fishing village
- Swimming and snorkeling on sandbank (snorkel equipment provided)
- Traditional Zanzibar seafood lunch (on dhow cruise)
Landmarks Zanzibar Beaches - Day 12
Zanzibar Departure
Take a leisurely morning soaking up final memories of Zanzibar before transferring to the airport for your onward flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Zanzibar Airport
