Traversing the dramatic contrasts of the northern frontier and southern savannahs, this signature expedition reveals the raw, uncrowded heart of East Africa. The adventure begins in the wild streams and doum palm forests of Meru National Park before crossing into the arid, leopard rich plains of Samburu National Reserve. Guests then travel down through the highlands to track rhinos and visit rescued primates in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, pause at the scenic acacia woodlands of Lake Nakuru, and conclude with three full nights tracking big cats across the legendary grasslands of the Masai Mara.
Depart Nairobi early and head north past the lush slopes of Mount Kenya. Arrive in Meru National Park in time for lunch at your lodge. Spend the afternoon exploring the diverse habitats, from swampy marshes to open plains, keeping an eye out for elephants and the rare lesser kudu.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Dedicate your day to the park’s hidden gems. Visit the highly protected Rhino Sanctuary to track both black and white rhinos. In the afternoon, explore the banks of the Tana River, where hippos and crocodiles congregate, and lions often wait in the thickets for a chance to hunt.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast, then drive northwest into the semi-arid plains of Samburu National Reserve. Check into your lodge n time for lunch. In the afternoon, set out to track unique northern endemics that thrive in this beautiful, dry environment.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the day exploring Samburu with morning and late afternoon game drives. Track the Special Five and watch for predators along the Ewaso Nyiro River. Optional activities include a cultural visit to a traditional Samburu village to learn about their nomadic lifestyle.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive back south arriving at the private Ol Pejeta Conservancy for lunch. Ol Pejeta holds the largest population of black rhinos in East Africa. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive that includes a visit to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary to observe rescued chimpanzees, and view the highly protected enclosures of the world's last remaining northern white rhinos.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leave the Laikipia plateau after breakfast and drop down into the Great Rift Valley, passing the scenic Thompson's Falls. Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park for lunch. In the afternoon, explore the lake's shores, famed for its pink fringe of lesser and greater flamingos if lucky. Scan the acacia woodlands for both white and black rhinos, tree-climbing lions, and leopards.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy an early morning breakfast then enjoy enroute game drive as you drive further south across the valley floor into the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving at your hotel for lunch and an introductory evening game drive.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a full day inside the Reserve with packed lunch boxes or go for an early morning game drive then back at the hotel for lunch. Later in the evening, proceed for a game drive and later back at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a full day inside the Reserve with packed lunch boxes or go for an early morning game drive then back at the hotel for lunch. Later in the evening, proceed for a game drive and later back at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast then check-out and journey back to Nairobi (optional flight upgrade available). If you are driving back, you can pass by Lake Naivasha for Hippo boat ride and Crescent Island walk (Activities at extra cost and can be paid on the ground). Later dropped off at JKIA or your Nairobi Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
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