Day
1 Arrive Nairobi (LD)
Arrive in Nairobi early this morning,
where you will be met and transferred
to your hotel. After included lunch,
travel out to the Ngong Hills and
visit the former home of Karen von
Blixen, now a museum. Then, continue
to the Giraffe Center where you have
the opportunity to feed the Rothschild
giraffe from an elevated platform.
Return to the hotel late this afternoon.
Later this evening, enjoy a unique
dining experience at the Carnivore
Restaurant - taste ostrich and zebra
as well as beef, pork and chicken.
Nairobi Serena Hotel
Day 2 Nairobi-Amboseli (BLD)
A light aircraft flight takes you south to Amboseli National Park at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The park may be best known for its herds of elephants and the ground-breaking research begun by Cynthia Moss in the early 1970's. Along with these gentle giants, other plains game such as zebra, wildebeest and buffalo are in abundance. Amboseli Serena Lodge
Day 3 Amboseli (BLD) This is one of the best places from which to see the snow-capped peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro - rise early to catch the first views as the cloud cover lifts to reveal this impressive mountain. On game drives you will have the opportunity to observe the behavior of the giant elephants in the area, as well as look for predators such as lions and hyenas. Amboseli Serena Lodge
Day 4 Amboseli-Samburu (BLD)
A light aircraft flight takes you to Nairobi where you stop for lunch before continuing by light aircraft to Samburu National Reserve. The broad Uaso Nyiro River (which means "river of brown water") cuts through the reserve providing life to this dry, arid environment. As you game drive along the river, watch the tree branches carefully, as a leopard may be taking a siesta in one of them. Samburu Serena
Day 5 Samburu (BLD)
Morning and afternoon game drives are included today. Samburu's intimate size makes game viewing easier. Along with the larger plains mammals like buffalo, greater kudu, lesser kudu and elephant, you will most likely see species unique to Samburu such as the Grevy's zebra (look for the oversized ears and thinner stripes), the gerenuk and the reticulated giraffe (easy to spot because its pattern forms a very distinctly-lined patchwork). Samburu Serena
Day 6 Samburu-Masai Mara (BLD)
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip to board your light aircraft flight to the Masai Mara. Welcome to Kenya's most famous park and the northern extension to Tanzania's Serengeti National Park. During your game drive this afternoon, the panorama of rolling grasslands and bush-covered hills will reveal a host of mammals such as topi, buffalo, elephant, giraffe, hyena and much more. Mara Serena Lodge
Day 7 Masai Mara (BLD)
You might want to consider starting the day off with an optional balloon safari. On morning and afternoon game drives you might spot cheetah stalking impala or dik-dik on the open plains, or find a pride of lions taking a siesta in the afternoon sun. Mara Serena Lodge
Day 8 Masai Mara-Arusha (BD)
After a final game drive this morning, transfer to the airstrip for the light aircraft flight to Nairobi and on to Arusha, where the remainder of the day is at leisure. Mountain Village Lodge
Day 9 Arusha-Serengeti (BLD)
Take an early morning light aircraft flight to the Serengeti, Tanzania's most well-known park. The short grass plains of the Serengeti are ideal for a cheetah on the hunt - and the plentiful Thomson's and Grants gazelle provide good targets. Unlike some of the other cats, cheetah will hunt in daylight, so with luck, you might see one on the prowl. Serengeti Serena Lodge
Day 10 Serengeti (BLD) Rise early this morning to enjoy a game drive as the animals begin to stir across the expansive plains of the Serengeti. You'll have time to relax at your lodge during the heat of the day before heading out on an afternoon game drive. Game is abundant in the Serengeti: wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala will all dot the horizon. The predators are found here as well and you will almost certainly spot lion during your stay. Serengeti Serena Lodge
Day 11 Serengeti-Ngorongoro (BLD) Your drive this morning takes you to Olduvai Gorge, site of one of the world's most important archaeological discoveries. After more than 28 years of sifting through fossils and bones, Mary and Louis Leaky discovered "homo habilis" (Handy Man) in this dry valley. Continue on to the Ngorongoro Conservation area for dinner and overnight. Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Day 12 Ngorongoro (BLD) A highlight awaits you this morning, as you descend through the early morning mists 2,000 feet to the crater floor for a full day of game viewing in what has been called the world's largest zoo without bars, contained in a natural amphitheater. Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Day 13 Ngorongoro-Lake Manyara (BLD)
Your drive takes you to Gibbs Farm today for a scenic walk to the waterfalls before a delightful home-cooked lunch. Continue on to Lake Manyara where you have a chance to take a guided walk along the escarpment this afternoon. Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
Day 14 Lake Manyara (BLD)
Lake Manyara was big game hunting territory and tales of this time period are depicted in Hemingway's novel, "The Green Hills of Africa". Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in this delightful park known for its tree-climbing lions. The acacia woods provide a great playground for the banded mongoose, who can often be found following paths through the forests in search of insects. Lake Manyara Serena Lodge (day room)
Day 15 Lake Manyara-Depart (BD)
Depart Lake Manyara stopping for lunch in Arusha. Continue by light aircraft flight to Nairobi where you will arrive in the late afternoon. There is time to freshen up before transferring to the airport for departure on your overnight flight to London. Nairobi Serena Hotel
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1 Arrive Nairobi (LD)
