Highlights of Kenya

Fly to Nairobi

Fly from London (regional connections available) to Nairobi. Transfer to the Tamarind Tree Hotel (or similar) for the night. (N) Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

Aberdare National Park

Leave Nairobi for the Aberdare region, known as the place where a young Queen Elizabeth first learnt she had ascended to the throne. Lunch at Aberdare Country Club, then proceed to Aberdare National Park for wildlife viewing en route to your lodge. One of the country’s oldest reserves, this park safeguards rare alpine forests featuring centuries-old cedars and camphors. It is home to African elephants, black rhinos, spotted hyenas, leopards, colobus monkeys and many more creatures worth spotting. Overnight at The Ark Lodge. (B, L, D)

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Go on safari in Ol Pejeta, a pristine ‘Big Five’ conservation area home to a variety of rare species, such as black and white rhinos, African wild dogs and Grevy’s zebras. Optional activities include birdwatching, lion tracking, community tours, and a visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Stay 2 nights at Sweetwaters Serena Camp. (B, L, D)

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

At leisure. (B, L, D)

Great Rift Valley

Drive south of Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley, and visit the Elsamere Conservation Centre. This was the retirement home of naturalist Joy Adamson, who famously described her experience raising Elsa the lion cub in Born Free. Enjoy an informative video on Adamson, sample special Kenyan teas, and explore the museum. Overnight at Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge. (B, L, D)

Masai Mara

Transfer to the Masai Mara – Kenya’s most famous wildlife reserve – for 3 days of safari thrills. All of the ‘Big Five’ can be found here, as well as hyenas, cheetahs, jackals, bat-eared foxes, hippos, crocodiles, and Masai giraffes. Admire prolific wildlife and sweeping views alongside expert rangers. Stay 3 nights at the Zebra Plains Mara Camp. (B, L, D)

Masai Mara

At leisure. (B, L, D)

Masai Mara

At leisure. (B, L, D)

Depart from Nairobi

Transfer by road to Nairobi and enjoy the use of dayrooms at the Tamarind Tree Hotel. Your afternoon is at leisure. This evening, fly home via Jomo Kenyatta airport. (B)

Depart from Nairobi

Depart from Nairobi.

Fly to Nairobi

Fly from London (regional connections available) to Nairobi. Transfer to the Tamarind Tree Hotel (or similar) for the night. (N) Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

Aberdare National Park

Leave Nairobi for the Aberdare region, known as the place where a young Queen Elizabeth first learnt she had ascended to the throne. Lunch at Aberdare Country Club, then proceed to Aberdare National Park for wildlife viewing en route to your lodge. One of the country’s oldest reserves, this park safeguards rare alpine forests featuring centuries-old cedars and camphors. It is home to African elephants, black rhinos, spotted hyenas, leopards, colobus monkeys and many more creatures worth spotting. Overnight at The Ark Lodge. (B, L, D)

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Go on safari in Ol Pejeta, a pristine ‘Big Five’ conservation area home to a variety of rare species, such as black and white rhinos, African wild dogs and Grevy’s zebras. Optional activities include birdwatching, lion tracking, community tours, and a visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Stay 2 nights at Sweetwaters Serena Camp. (B, L, D)

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

At leisure. (B, L, D)

Great Rift Valley

Drive south of Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley, and visit the Elsamere Conservation Centre. This was the retirement home of naturalist Joy Adamson, who famously described her experience raising Elsa the lion cub in Born Free. Enjoy an informative video on Adamson, sample special Kenyan teas, and explore the museum. Overnight at Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge. (B, L, D)

Masai Mara

Transfer to the Masai Mara – Kenya’s most famous wildlife reserve – for 3 days of safari thrills. All of the ‘Big Five’ can be found here, as well as hyenas, cheetahs, jackals, bat-eared foxes, hippos, crocodiles, and Masai giraffes. Admire prolific wildlife and sweeping views alongside expert rangers. Stay 3 nights at the Zebra Plains Mara Camp. (B, L, D)

Masai Mara

At leisure. (B, L, D)

Masai Mara

At leisure. (B, L, D)

Depart from Nairobi

Transfer by road to Nairobi and enjoy the use of dayrooms at the Tamarind Tree Hotel. Your afternoon is at leisure. This evening, fly home via Jomo Kenyatta airport. (B)

Depart from Nairobi

Depart from Nairobi.