highlights of kenya

Day 1-2: USA or Canada/Nairobi, Kenya

Depart by overnight flight to Nairobi. Nairobi Serena Hotel.

Day 3: Nairobi/Nanyuki

Embark on a scenic drive to Nanyuki and Sweetwaters Tented Camp, set in a 24,000-acre game reserve at the foot of Mount Kenya. As one of only four private game reserves in Kenya, Sweetwaters provides privileged seclusion and private game viewing. A watering hole close to your tent provides a cool morning drink for giraffe, and an unforgettable moment from your tent's private verandah. This is one of the largest sanctuaries in East Africa for the endangered black rhino (including Morani, an orphaned rhino given a home at Sweetwaters) and the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzee. An afternoon safari drive from the camp takes you across the extensive savannah grasslands, a terrain favored by elephant.

Enjoy a special welcome dinner and safari briefing. Sweetwaters Tented Camp B L D

Day 4: Nanyuki/Samburu Game Reserve

This morning, travel to the Samburu Game Reserve and on to your lodge. Positioned on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River, Samburu Serena Lodge blends into its surroundings of tall trees, and reflects the lifestyle of the local Samburu people through the use of native materials and design. An afternoon game drive reveals unique northern species, including the reticulated giraffe, beisa oryx, Grevy's zebra and the graceful long-necked gerenuk.
Samburu Serena Lodge B L D

Day 5: Samburu Game Reserve

Absorb the beautiful surroundings during morning and afternoon bush drives. Watch crocodile basking on the muddy riverbanks and vervet monkey frolicking in the late afternoon sun. At night, leopard can sometimes be seen on the riverbank opposite your lodge. Samburu is an excellent place for the photographer as well. The park's vivid colors and the contrasts between sky, bush and sand are a must to capture on film.
Samburu Serena Lodge B L D.

Day 6: Samburu/Masai Mara Game Reserve

Awaken to the sounds of an unspoiled wilderness. After breakfast, board a flight to cross the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. The jewel in Africa's crown, the Mara is host to the most spectacular array of wildlife, which are constantly changing as the plains game follows ancient migration routes under the watchful eyes of the lion, leopard and cheetah that prey on the vulnerable. Game viewing is never dull in the Mara, and patience is often rewarded with unique sightings, such as a pride of lion stalking their prey, a solitary leopard retrieving its kill from the high branches of an acacia tree or a herd of elephant protecting their young from predators.
Mara Serena Safari Lodge B L D

Day 7-8: Masai Mara Game Reserve

Today return drive via the Western Highway to Belize's Wildlife Habitat, the Belize Zoo, created as a sanctuary for the country's indigenous species. First intended as a refuge for animals that were injured or donated to the facility, the Belize Zoo is home to an impressive array of large cats, primates, reptiles and birds affording you the opportunity to view Belize's prolific wildlife up close. Then continue drive to the village of Burrel Boom to board a riverboat for leisurely cruise on the scenic Olde Belize River. Glimpse basking crocodiles, iguanas and sunbathing turtles, and overhead troops of howler monkeys are spotted. The river foliage of Bamboo Forests, Cohune and Royal Palm trees is home to countless species of birds. Upon arrival to Belize City, take short commuter flight to quaint seaside village of Ambergris Cave and check in to Ramon's Village in
San Pedro.
Gather on the second evening for a special farewell dinner.
Mara Serena Safari Lodge B L D

Day 9: Masai Mara/Nairobi/USA or Canada

Today you bid farewell to your lodge staff and the friends you have made as you leave the Mara and transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Nairobi (perhaps catching a final glimpse of the animals en route). The balance of the day is at your leisure - a perfect chance for any last minute shopping. This evening you are transferred to the airport where your departure flight awaits.
Nairobi Serena Hotel (dayroom) B

DAY 10: USA or Canada

Connect with your homebound flight.

Tour summary