DAY 1: ARRIVE IN NAIROBI, KENYA

Upon arrival you are met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. This evening you will meet your fellow travelers at an orientation meeting.
Overnight in Nairobi.

 

DAY 2: TO SWEETWATERS RESERVE AND NORTHERN WHITE RHINO VISIT

This morning we drive to the Sweetwaters Wildlife Sanctuary, one of only four private game reserves in Kenya. Sweetwaters boasts the "big five" plus an exciting catalogue of giraffe, zebra, eland, oryx, waterbuck, Grant's gazelle, Thompson's gazelle, cheetah, silver-backed jackal, hartebeest, baboons and several hundred bird species. We will enjoy our first safari this afternoon upon arrival. 

Experience a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with the world’s last two remaining northern white rhinos. This is an unforgettable and deeply moving visit that highlights the urgent need for wildlife conservation.

Overnight in the Sweetwaters Reserve.

 

DAY 3: SWEETWATERS SAFARI'S; VISIT LAST 2 REMAINING NORTHERN WHITE RHINO'S

Today we enjoy game safari's through one of Kenya's premier wildlife reserves. 

We also visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only place in Kenya where visitors can see these highly endangered and remarkably intelligent primates.

One of today’s most memorable experiences will be a special visit with Najin and her daughter, Fatu, the last two northern white rhinos on Earth. While southern white rhino populations have made an encouraging recovery, the northern subspecies has been pushed to the brink of extinction. Following the death of Sudan, the last male northern white rhino, in 2018, the subspecies became functionally extinct.

However, there is still hope! Scientists have preserved genetic and reproductive material from northern white rhinos and, through groundbreaking advances in biotechnology and IVF, have successfully created embryos. As neither Najin nor Fatu can carry a pregnancy, researchers are working toward transferring these embryos into southern white rhino surrogate mothers, offering a potential lifeline for the subspecies.

Najin and Fatu live under round-the-clock protection at Ol Pejeta, where dedicated conservationists continue their extraordinary efforts to save the northern white rhino. Our visit offers a rare opportunity to meet these remarkable animals while directly supporting their protection and ongoing conservation research through our entrance fees.

It is an unforgettable wildlife encounter and a powerful reminder that, through science, conservation, and continued support, the northern white rhino’s story may not be over yet.
Overnight in the Sweetwaters Reserve.

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DAY 4: TO LAKE NAIVASHA

After an early morning game drive inside the Sweetwaters Reserve, we make our way to Lake Naivasha.

Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake in Kenya in Nakuru County. Located northwest of Nairobi, it is part of the Great Rift Valley. We will have time to settle into our lodge and have lunch before enjoying an afternoon nature walk around this beautiful property. Be on the look out for giraffes, zebras and antelopes.  
Overnight in Lake Naivasha area.

 

DAY 5: TO MAASAI MARA NATIONAL PARK

Today we leave the lake behind, travelling towards Kenya's fertile highlands as we head down the Rift Escarpment and continue to Maasai Mara National Reserve, easily one of the world's most famous parks. The reserve is home to the "big five" and a profusion of all types of wildlife. The annual migration is a spectacle worth seeing as millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle move from the Serengeti plains in late June and reside in the Mara until October. Explore this famous national park with game drives enroute to our camp.
Overnight in Maasai Mara National Park.

 

DAY 6: MAASAI MARA NATIONAL PARK

The Maasai Mara, located in the Rift Valley Province in the southwestern part of Kenya, was established back in 1967. About 10 centuries ago the Cushitic people settled in this region and the Maasai, a warrior tribe, are descendants of these people. The Maasai can still be found in these regions living off the cattle they herd. They migrate in search of water and vegetation. The open savannah of flat grasslands and woodlands made up of acacia trees are a great place for elephants, giraffes and so much more. 

What better way to explore this very special region than with a full day of game drives. Between game drives, when the sun is at the hottest, enjoy a swim in the pool or sit by the river in the hope of seeing hippos floating around. Take in the beautiful surroundings in the Maasai Mara on the direct path of the wildebeest migration. This African mecca is full of wonder and adventure as you will get to experience it first hand with wildlife all around you.
Overnight in Maasai Mara National Park.

 

DAY 7: TO THE SERENGETI, TANZANIA

After breakfast, we depart for the Kenya-Tanzania border. Crossing into Tanzania, we continue enjoying our search for wildlife while entering the Serengeti National Park as we drive to our tented-camp lodge in the Serengeti.

Overnight in Serengeti National Park.

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DAYS 8 - 9: WILDLIFE VIEWING IN THE SERENGETI

After a relaxed breakfast, watch for big game during our safari in Serengeti National Park. Enjoy a brief rest after lunch and then we are off on our afternoon game drive. The Serengeti could easily be the most famous national park in the world. The primeval paradise, roughly the size of Northern Ireland or Connecticut, has been the subject of countless wildlife films, each seeking to capture the unique spirit of these exhilarating eco-systems. The unfurling plains provide the stage for the most dramatic wildlife spectacle on the planet when the massive herds of millions of wildebeest congregate on the short grass plains for the great migration north to the Maasai Mara. The gently undulating hills of Lobo stretch up to the Kenyan border, an idyllic landscape, dotted with kopjes and shady arbors, in which we track the resident wildlife.
Overnight in Serengeti National Park.
*Optional Serengeti hot air balloon flight on the morning of Day 9.

 

DAY 10: SOUTH SERENGETI

After breakfast, we drive toward the South Serengeti, where unforgettable game drives await. We explore vast plains teeming with wildlife, following the migration paths of wildebeest, zebras, and predators in pursuit. We’ll witness nature’s raw beauty up close in one of Africa’s most iconic and wildlife-rich safari regions.
Overnight in South Serengeti.

 

DAY 11: NGORONGORO CRATER AND OLDUVAI GORGE

After breakfast, we continue our game drive out of the Serengeti National Park heading towards Ngorongoro Crater. Enroute, we will stop at the viewpoint overlooking the Olduvai Gorge. A river canyon cuts 300 feet into the volcanic Serengeti Plains, which was once the home of our earliest ancestors. The Gorge was made famous by the discoveries of fossil fragments of Homo sapiens by the Leakey family in 1959 and we will visit the small, but excellent museum. While we have our picnic lunch, we can listen to a talk from museum staff about the discoveries made in the valley below us. We continue driving to Ngorongoro with the road offering spectacular views - sometimes over the Serengeti Plains and other times into the crater itself.
Overnight on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.

 

DAY 12: NGORONGORO CRATER

One of the most identifiable sights in Africa, the Ngorongoro Crater is approximately 12 miles (20 km)wide and has numerous species of animals found in East Africa. The views from the crater rim are spectacular, but once you get down to the crater floor, you will know why it has been compared to Noah's Ark. We will drive into the crater to get up close and personal with the wildlife found here. There are lions, elephants, buffaloes, wildebeests, Thomson's gazelles, zebras, reedbucks, rhinos, monkeys, baboons, hippos, hyenas, jackals and flamingos in the soda lake, Lake Magadi. After our picnic lunch in the crater, we make our way to Karatu.
Overnight at Karatu.

 

DAY 13: LAKE EYASI BUSHMAN EXPERIENCE

We have an early morning start to the day as we drive to Lake Eyasi where we will encounter the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers.

Related to the San and Kung Bushmen of Kalahari fame, the Hadzabe are a fascinating, traditional people. Experiencing life through the eyes of such ancient peoples will give you a privileged view of the lives of one of the last groups of authentic hunter-gatherer groups left in Africa. In the late afternoon, we enjoy free time before dinner. 
Overnight at Karatu.

 

DAY 14: MTO WA MBU VILLAGE VISIT

Tanzania has over 120 different tribes and we will visit a traditonal Maasai village for a chance to meet with many of them. The cultural experience in Mto wa Mbu ((pronounced UM-to WAM-bu) includes having lunch - we may even have the opportunity to help in the preparation. Food is grown locally and includes 30 varieties of banana - they even make banana beer! We can see local craftsmen from different tribes, visit their farms to see their innovative irrigation methods, visit the local school followed by an opportunity to meet and trade stories with the villagers. 
Overnight at Karatu.

 

DAY 15: TO TARANGIRE

Today we enjoy a morning at leisure before we depart for Tarangire National Park. Here we'll stay in comfortable tents in a secluded area of the park. Upon arrival, we enjoy a guided walk before dinner. 
Overnight in Tarangire.

 

DAY 16: TO ARUSHA

After breakfast, we drive toward Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s legendary safari circuit. We explore this vibrant town nestled beneath Mount Meru, visit local markets, and enjoy stunning views, rich culture, and warm hospitality. Arusha offers a perfect blend of urban charm and natural beauty with beautiful views of Mt Kilimanjaro on a clear day.
Overnight in Arusha.

 

DAY 17: AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, we journey to Amboseli National Park, famed for its sweeping views of Mount Kilimanjaro, and the perfect back drop for wildlife photography. The park is known for large herds of elephants, often silhouetted against the majestic mountain, along with zebras, giraffes, and possibly lions or cheetahs. 
Overnight in Amboseli National Park.

 

DAY 18: AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

We'll continue our wildlife exploration, capturing Amboseli’s iconic scenes in golden morning light. With luck, we’ll see elephants up close, along with buffalo, wildebeest, and a variety of birdlife. 

Later, we return to camp for a relaxing evening and dinner with views of Kilimanjaro.
Overnight in Amboseli National Park.

 

DAY 19: OUR FINAL SAFARI; TO NAIROBI; FAREWELL DINNER

This morning we will have our last safari before saying goodbye to Amboseli and the stunning views of Kilimanjaro. We arrive back at our historic hotel in central Nairobi where we can relax before enjoying our farewell dinner, sharing stories of the iconic safaris enjoyed in some of Africa's and the world's most famous game parks! 
Overnight in Nairobi.

 

DAY 20: DEPARTURE NAIROBI, KENYA

After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.