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DAY1: NAIROBI

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport meet and transfer to Fair Mont hotel for your B/B basis,

DAY 2: MAASAI MARA

After breakfast at 7:00hrs leave Nairobi and drive to Maasai Mara by stopping at the Great Rift Valley for your panoramic view and thereafter proceed to Maasai Mara arriving in time for lunch at Keekorok lodge. After lunch at 16.00hrs leave for the afternoon game drive in search of lions, the rhino, 5: leopards, buffaloes, elephants etc. Dinner and overnight at Keekorok lodge.

DAY3: MAASAI MARA

At 6.30hrs leave for an early morning game drive to flush out wildlife in this famous park which borders Serengeti in Tanzania. Return to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast at 10.30hrs most of the time at leisure by the pool. Lunch. After lunch at 16.00hrs leave for a further game drive. Dinner and overnight at Keekorok lodge.

DAY 4: MAASAI MARA

A full day game viewing with BL&D

DAY 5: LAKE NAKURU

After breakfast at 7:00hrs leave Maasai Mara and drive to Lake Nakuru arriving in time for lunch at Lake Nakuru lodge. After lunch at 16.00hrs leave for the afternoon game drive in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, the white rhino, leopards, the flamingos, the bushbucks etc. The flamingos at Lake Nakuru are often described as "THE WORLD'S GREATEST BIRD SPECTACLES". 

DAY 6: LAKE BARINGO

After breakfast at 8.00hrs leave Lake Nakuru and drive to Lake Baringo arriving in time at Lake Baringo Country Club in time for lunch. After lunch at 16.00hrs leave Lake Baringo and drive to Lake Bogoria to witness the hot springs and pink flamingos. Return to Lake Baringo Country club for and overnight.

DAY 7: SAMBURU

After breakfast at 8.00hrs leave Lake Nakuru and drive to Samburu arriving in time for lunch at Samburu Sopa lodge. After lunch at 16.00hrs leave for the afternoon game drive in search of elusive the giraffe, zebra the oryx, lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards etc. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa lodge.

DAY 8: SAMBURU

At 6.30hrs leave for an early morning game drive to flush out the elusive Animals. Return to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast at 10.30hrs most of the time at leisure by the pool. Lunch. After lunch at 16.00hrs proceed for the final game drive. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa lodge.

DAY 9: MOUNTAIN LODGE

After breakfast at 8.00hrs leave Samburu and drive to Mt Kenya region arriving in time for lunch at Mountain lodge the Serena. After lunch leave for bird watching and many species of Wildlife that reside here. Dinner and overnight at Mountain lodge.

DAY 10.: NAIROBI / USA

After breakfast at 8.00hrs leave Mountain lodge and drive to Nairobi arriving in time for lunch at Carnivore. After lunch at 15.00hrs transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and connect with your outbound flight to your own Destination.

Day 1 Nairobi

Welcome to Kenya! Your adventure begins in the capital city, Nairobi. You will be collected from the airport for a short transfer to your hotel, where you will meet your local leader and small group for a 6pm welcome meeting. If you arrive before this time, you could spend the afternoon browsing the artistic and cultural displays at Nairobi Gallery, or lounging by the pool at your home for the night – a swish central hotel complete with bold pan-African art, a sauna and steam room, and super friendly staff. After your meeting, head out with your leader and fellow travellers to a colourful local restaurant offering traditional favourites with a modern touch. Sharing food is a big part of the culture here and a great way to get to know your new travel companions – enjoy sharing platters and tasty sides like samosas, fried plantains and tilapia.

Day 2 Lake Naivasha / Lake Nakuru

After Breakfast, we pack our bags and head off to Great Rift Valley of East Africa where our first stop will be at the Eden Project. Eden Reforestation Projects is a nonprofit NGO that works in developing countries to rebuild natural landscapes destroyed by deforestation. Eden works directly with communities experiencing extreme poverty resulting from the deforestation and destruction of the land that sustains them – Intrepid is a proud sponsor of this project and we help raise funds for this organization. Spend an hour at this site and learn how they work alongside the community to produce, plant, and protect tens of millions of trees every month, creating jobs to support them in restoring their local environment and economy long-term. Then depart for Elsamere, the former home of the writer Joy Adamson, whose 1960 book 'Born Free' helped bring wildlife conservation into the mainstream. The house is a veritable museum dedicated to the works of Joy and George Adamson, with many photos of Elsa, the lioness that started it all. Embark on a boat trip on Lake Naivasha, the highest of all lakes in the Great Rift Valley and home to many a hippopotamus. Later, enjoy a high tea lunch on the very grounds Joy cherished for so many years, with the lake as a serene backdrop. After lunch, continue to your Lake Nakuru lodge, arriving in the early evening. From your lodge you’ll enjoy remarkable views of Lake Nakuru and the surrounding national park, alive with the call of birds and rich in wildlife. What better way to take it all in than from your lodge’s infinity pool.

Day 3 Lake Nakuru National Park

This morning you will visit Lake Nakuru National Park by four-wheel drive vehicle (4x4) – the park’s lake is its stunning centrepiece. Mornings can be cold here so it's important to bring warm clothes. You might see why this great soda lake has been described as the world's greatest ornithological spectacle; great seas of flamingos often turn the landscape a sweeping shade of pink. Flooding in recent years has unfortunately caused a decline in birdlife, however the park boasts substantial numbers of other species, including waterbuck, reedbuck and gazelle. Leopards are also to be found here, and the chances of sighting one are significant. Return to the lodge and take some time out for lunch, then head back out for another afternoon game drive. Keep your eyes peeled for one of Africa's most endangered creatures, the elusive black rhinoceros. While white rhino sightings are fairly common, spotting a black rhinoceros is a real treat.

Day 4 Masai Mara National Reserve

Head southwest to the Masai Mara, one of the finest game reserves in Africa. Cross the Great Rift Valley and pass by the remote region of Loita Hills, home of the Maasai people. This is one of the few places where they still practice their traditional way of life with little influence from the western world. Stop at Tepesua Village where you’ll be welcomed by Maasai Warriors through traditional song and dance. Meet your Maasai hosts, take a walk to the community village and enjoy a fascinating talk full of insights into this ancient culture. The village offers support, safety and economic growth through the ‘Tepesua Widows Income Project’, where widowed women sew eco-friendly handicrafts to sell to visitors and locals. Learn about village life and be shown around a traditional Maasai home and cattle enclosure. Move on to Zebra River Camp, your Feature Stay accommodation for the next three nights. Here, you can watch blazing sunsets and share stories over the bonfire – or cocktails in the plush lounge area – before retiring to your luxury digs. Tented rooms feature ensuite bathrooms, large, comfortable beds and private verandas offering fabulous views of the surrounding wilderness.

Day 5 Masai Mara National Reserve

Explore more of the park by 4x4 today with further game drives from morning to the afternoon. We depart for an early morning game drive with our packed lunch at hand since we will drive to the furthest part of the park. Witness the wonderful procession of wildlife that inhabits the area. Wildebeest, zebra and gazelle are plentiful, and you might even spot predators keeping a casual eye on their movements. Elephants, giraffes and elands are also commonly sighted, along with plenty of bird life. The area is known for its rolling green plains and riverine woodlands, and amongst the many species of game, a black-maned lion, leopard or cheetah might appear, with some luck. As the sun starts to set, stop and take a moment to soak it all in with a drink in hand – there’s few better ways to wrap up a day of wildlife spotting in one of the world’s most magical places. As dusk falls, a variety of animals might be visible in the vicinity of your camp also. We return to camp late in the evening and freshen up before settling in for dinner.

Day 6 Masai Mara National Reserve

The morning is yours to do as you wish. You may like to sit back with a cup of coffee on your private deck, keeping an eye out for animals in the reserve, or forgo a sleep-in in favour of an early morning game drive or walking safari. If you’d like to see the Masai Mara from a different perspective, a sunrise hot air balloon ride is a truly memorable experience. Balloon rides can be booked ahead of time or on the ground (subject to availability) and the suppliers are committed conservationists, with a portion of the profits from every flight going straight to worthy conservation projects within the park. You will be collected before dawn and glide through the sunrise, sometimes at tree height, making the most of the amazing photo opportunities. Sometimes you'll ascend to get an overview of the enormity of the Masai Mara plains and the early-morning movements of the teeming herds. In the afternoon, regroup for another exciting 4x4 game drive in the park.

Day 7 Nairobi

Say goodbye to the Masai Mara and return to Nairobi. You can expect to arrive in the late afternoon, at which point your adventure will come to an end. Please do not book any international flights departing from Nairobi International Airport before 8pm this evening to allow for any unexpected delays. If you would like to extend your stay in Nairobi, additional accommodation can be booked in advance (subject to availability).