Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Fairmont Norfolk Hotel.  Dinner (not included) can be taken at the hotel or at any of the cities many restaurants.

After breakfast at the hotel, set off for a sightseeing tour of Nairobi’s safari highlights including: The Giraffe Center, Sheldrick Orphanage (11.00-12.00, the orphanage has very limited slots hence purely subject to availability at the time of booking). In between these excursions we stop at Tamarind Brasserie for lunch(included).   Transfer back to Fairmont Norfolk in the afternoon to freshen up before  a  "welcome to Africa" dinner at The Norfolk Hotel.

After an early breakfast, drive north travelling to Nanyuki onto Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Check-in to Sweetwaters Tented Camp. A sheltered oasis, clustered around a water hole and set in the pristine calm of the private Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Sweetwaters offers a charming blend of under-canvas ambiance and safari luxury. Located on the plains of Mount Kenya, the camp features thirty-nine luxury tents, each with its own private veranda overlooking the water hole. The central Rhino Restaurant, housed in the former manager's house of this once colonial farm offers both regional and international cuisine. Also, within the house is the Khashoggi Bar and lounge, which centres on a blazing log fire. The Waterhole Bar, built in the style of a game-viewing hide, overlooks the waterhole and offers unrivalled wildlife-watching.
Distance/drive time: 216 km / 3½ hours

Spend all day on safari in the reserve with morning and afternoon game drives and breakfast, lunch and dinner at the camp.  Visit the local Rhino and Chimpanzee Sanctuaries in the course of your game drives.

After breakfast, drive south to Lake Naivasha in time for lunch at the charmingly located Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge. The lodge stands in 120 acres of lakeside land, most of which is covered in green riparian meadows, which sweep down to the shores of the lake, one of the most beautiful in the Great Rift Valley. A jetty has been built out onto the lake, from where guests can watch the antics of the hippos in the lake and experience 360-degree views, which include Crescent Island, Mount Longonot, the Mau Escarpment and the misty outline of the Aberdares. The grounds are alive with a colourful selection of birds, and the trees with monkeys.  Afternoon crescent boat ride in Lake Naivasha (included in this safari). Alternatively, you may choose to just relax out at the lodge
Distance/drive time: 240 km / 3½ hours

After breakfast drive to Lake Nakuru National Park for game drives.  Lake Nakuru National Park still remains on the best places to see the Whites Rhinos and the elusive Leopard (if you are lucky) The Flamingo numbers have dwindled over the years however, however, the lake still has a good population of other bird species like the Pelicans.  Lunch at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge ( or packed box lunch). In the afternoon drive back to Lake Naivasha and proceed on Crescent Island guided safari walk (transfer to Crescent Island is by boat)

Leaving the lodge after breakfast, continue up the floor of Rift to arrive in the famous Masai Mara National Reserve, and at the Zebra Plains Camp. Enjoy lunch at camp.  In the afternoon, enjoy your first game-drive in the Mara. World renowned for the breath-taking spectacle of ‘the greatest wildlife shows on earth’, the awe-inspiring annual migration of the wildebeest, the Mara is Kenya’s most visited protected area. Technically an extension of Tanzania’s renowned Serengeti National Park, the Mara constitutes only 4% of the entire Serengeti ecosystem but its rolling grasslands, meandering rivers and towering escarpments offer one of the world’s most rewarding and evocative wildlife arenas. Returning to the camp, enjoy some relaxation on your private veranda, sundowners and dinner in the central restaurant.
Distance/drive time: 365 km / 5½ hours

Spend all day on safari in the reserve with morning and afternoon game drives and breakfast, lunch and dinner at the camp.  When it comes to game-viewing, there is nowhere in Africa richer in wildlife or more eventful in encounters than the Mara. A pristine wilderness of haunting beauty, it promises its visitors a profusion of wildlife, prolific bird life and the unprecedented opportunity of catching up with all the members of the ‘Big Five’ in one morning.

Breakfast at the camp before we pack up and depart for our last morning game drive in the Mara to catch our last glimpses of the resident wildlife.  Packed/box lunch en route (if required). Based on your international departure flight, time permitting have a farewell dinner at the world-famous Carnivore Restaurant, rated among the top 500 restaurants in the world. Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.