Safari is the Swahili word for “Journey”, and Kenya is one of the most exciting African journeys. Its national parks and game reserves are among the best, populated by a multitude of wildlife, some quite unique to Africa. Kenya’s classic beauty, from its myriad herds of wildlife to its green patchwork farms, offers relaxing safaris with an appeal for everyone. Its friendly people will make this African destination a memorable experience.

DAY 1 - Depart
Board a flight from your home town to a major gateway. Connect with your flight to Nairobi.

DAY 2 - En Route

DAY 3 - Nairobi
“Karibu!” Welcome to Nairobi. You will be met be met and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi. After a full safari briefing you will be driven to visit the museum dedicated to the author of “Out of Africa.” Continue to the Giraffe Manor where
you can feed and photograph the graceful Rothschild giraffe. Return to the hotel and get ready for a special “welcome” dinner
at the famous Carnivore Restaurant, featuring charcoal grilled meats, carved onto your plate off Maasai tribal swords. (B,D)

DAY 4 - The Ark
Head north into Kikuyu land, passing tribal fields of bananas, pineapples, coffee, corn and tea. We will stop for lunch at the Aberdare Country Club, prior to departing for The Ark Lodge, located in the Aberdare National Park. The park is an area of great scenic beauty, endowed with a great variety and quantity of wild animals. Elephant, buffalo, bush pig, warthog, rhino, serval cat, leopard, Colobus and Sykes’ monkeys, hyena, and wild dog are all here. (B,L,D)

The Ark, shaped like Noah’s Ark, was designed with many viewing decks, balconies, and lounges. Animals come right up to this unique lodge, set atop a 7,600 foot spur in a dense mountain forest.

DAY 5 - Samburu
After a morning breakfast and a stop for a demonstration at the Equator, you will arrive at the Samburu Game Reserve, made famous by the late Joy Adamson and her lioness, Elsa. This area is known as “Born Free Country”. The Samburu boasts a unique collection of game found only in this region, including the Reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra and the Beisa oryx. After lunch, proceed on a game-viewing drive, returning for dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)

The Samburu Serena Lodge, your home for the next two nights, has a beautiful swimming pool as well as comfortable chalet style rooms. Local Samburu dancers, who will delight and enchant you with rhythmic dances, provide early evening entertainment.

DAY 6 - Samburu
An early breakfast is followed by a full-morning game-viewing drive in the Samburu Game Reserve, returning late for lunch. In the afternoon proceed on another game-viewing in the Samburu Reserve, returning late for lunch. In the afternoon proceed on another game-viewing drive or relax by the swimming pool. (B,L,D)

DAY 7 - Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru is a shallow alkaline lake that is home to millions of pink flamingo. This area is also a sanctuary to the great and endangered Black rhino. The White rhino and the sly and elusive leopard may be spotted in this area. You will arrive in time for lunch, followed by a game-viewing drive, returning for dinner and an overnight. (B,L,D)

The Sarova Lion Hill Lodge is located on the bank of Lake Nakuru. From the comfort of one of the 64 chalet-style rooms, you’ll have a unique vantage point overlooking the lake and distant hills. Enjoy the panorama from the privacy of your very own verandah, a swim or the calming of a sauna.

DAY 8 - Maasai Mara
Breakfast is followed by a drive to the famed Maasai Mara Game Reserve arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon go on a game-viewing drive, returning for dinner and an overnight at the Sarova Mara Luxury Tented Camp or similar.

The Mara is the most popular game park in Kenya. It is an area of open grassland dotted with distinctive, flat-topped acacia trees. Lions can be found in large prides everywhere. Cheetahs and leopards are harder to spot, but are still fairly common. Within the reserve, you will see many zebras, elephants, buffalo, antelope and hippos. The Mara is home to the annual wildebeest migration when literally millions of these ungainly beasts move back and forth from the Serengeti. (B,L,D)

The Sarova Mara Luxury Tent Camp has 75 permanent luxury tents, nestled among the rich indigenous flora. The camp boasts an extensive collection of exotic birds and butterflies. Relax in the free-form swimming pool and enjoy watching the Maasai perform their traditional tribal dances for your entertainment.

DAY 9 - Maasai Mara
Morning and afternoon game-viewing drives provide you with an opportunity to spot most of the big game, including lion, elephant, rhino, and cheetah. In the afternoon visit a local Maasai Manyatta and learn more about this fascinating culture. (B,L,D)

DAY 10 - Nairobi
Breakfast will be served in the Mara, followed by a return trip to Nairobi. Day rooms are reserved for your comfort until early evening when you will be transferred to the airport for your trip home. (B)

Please Note:
Accommodations may not always be available and we reserve the right to substitute comparable ones. The above is a sample itinerary. All future itineraries will be customized to client’s preference and based on availability.

Call Tatum International Travel and Tours: (800) 628-5722.

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