On Safari in Kenya + Tanzania

Small Group Safari Discoveries

• Day 1 - Welcome to Nairobi, Kenya

  On arrival at the airport and clearance through customs and immigration, you’ll be warmly greeted and escorted to the Fairmont Norfolk Hotel. In the heart of the city, our luxury landmark has been the starting point for some of history’s greatest safari expeditions.

• Day 2 - Fly into the Maasai Mara

  Both the Giraffe Center and David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust are hailed for helping to save Rothschild giraffe, elephant and rhino, but it’s the passions that drove two families to establish these organizations that will inspire you. Dine at Tamambo Karen Blixen, set on the author’s former homestead, before flying into the Maasai Mara where big game roam in the same super-abundance that thrilled Teddy Roosevelt. You’ll be welcomed by Maasai dancers and cool eucalyptus-scented towels. At the Fairmont Mara Safari Club, unwind on your private verandah overlooking the hippo and crocodilefilled Mara River.
  Meals B+L+D

• Day 3 - Ballooning over the Maasai Mara

  The sun’s rays are just beginning to flicker across the sky as you float silently above the golden game-filled expanse of the Maasai Mara, home to large herds of herbivores and their ferocious predators! After lunch, luxuriate in the ambience of the Fairmont Club before an exhilarating safari drive and another chance to spot all of the Big Five.
  Meals B+L+D

• Day 4 - In the Shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro

  Enjoy a morning game drive before your flight to Amboseli National Park. Set against the majestic silhouette of Kilimanjaro, Amboseli is heralded for its quintessentially African landscapes of open plains, rolling savanna and acacia woodlands. Spend two nights at Ol Tukai Lodge.
  Meals B+L+D

• Day 5 - Morning + Afternoon Game Drives

  Amboseli is the best place in Africa to get close to herds of free-ranging elephants... and that is exactly what you’ll do with our safari guides. This is the day you might also check impala, lion, cheetah and zebra off your list.
  Meals B+L+D

• Day 6 - Through the Great Rift Valley

  Cross the border into Tanzania for lunch in Arusha and journey across the magnificent Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park, one of the prettiest and most wildlife-rich parks in the country. Check in to the deluxe Lake Manyara Serena Lodge and enjoy a thrilling evening game drive. Be on the lookout for Manyara’s unusual tree-climbing lions that retreat into the branches of the umbrella tree.
  Meals B+L+D

• Day 7 - Onward to Ngorongoro c

  Set out this morning to spot the flocks of flamingos, herons and pelicans that gather on the lakeshore as well as Sykes’ monkeys, olive baboons and bushbuck. Midday finds you gazing across the world’s largest intact caldera from your luxury tent at Lemala Ngorongoro. Later, thoughtful engagement with Maasai villagers and a visit to a local school reveal the challenges and rewards of life in East Africa.
  Meals B+L+D
  
  [Travelers in May will stay at the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge]

• Day 8 - You’ll be First on the Crater Floor!

  Encircled by mountains, the open grasslands of Ngorongoro are easy for officials to patrol, resulting in healthy populations of endangered species like black rhino and cheetah. And with Lemala’s privileged access, you’ll bypass the long line of vehicles at the main entry for unmatched game-viewing on the crater floor before other visitors have even arrived. Return to camp for lunch and a relaxing afternoon.
  Meals B+L+D

• Day 9 - Into the Serengeti c

  Fly into the Serengeti where you’ll be escorted to one of our Lemala Serengeti Camps. With strategic settings at the Mara River and Ndutu Plains, our luxury Lemala camps capture all the spectacle of Africa at its best anytime of year. This afternoon, you’ll experience firsthand why the Serengeti has earned its reputation as a safari paradise! Sundowner cocktails and an elegant candle-lit dinner are the perfect ending to the day.
  Meals B+L+D
  
  [In May, guests will stay at the Serena Serengeti Lodge]

• Day 10 - The Amazing Serengeti

  The enormous variety of exotic birds, horned bovines, ungulates, wild dogs and big cats that roam the vast expanse of the Serengeti is mindboggling... and over the next two days, you’ll join our expert safari guides on morning and afternoon game drives to take it all in!  Meals B+L+D

• Day 11 - Another Day on Safari in the Serengeti

  Join our expert safari guide for another day of adrenaline-rushing morning and afternoon game drives. Against the vast, unforgettable and sweeping landscapes of the Serengeti, you’ll have exciting opportunities to observe the spectacle of wild animals in their constant quest to survive and thrive in the wild.  Meals B+L+D

• Day 12 - Out of Africa

  After another early morning game drive, we’ll drive you to the airstrip for your flight to Arusha. After lunch in town, transfer to the Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward flight.
  Meals B+L

Extend Your Trip

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  The Gorillas of Rwanda

  4 days from $4,699

  This easy-to-add Pre-Safari Extension includes 3 nights lodging, 7 meals, gorilla trek with park permit, and all on-tour transportation including roundtrip air from Nairobi

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  Fairmont Norfolk Hotel - Nairobi, Kenya

  The Fairmont Norfolk Hotel has played a leading role in Kenya's colorful history, and continues to be one of Nairobi's finest and best-known hotel. The town and later the modern city of Nairobi grew up around Fairmont The Norfolk hotel, which still has its own private tropical gardens. The 165 guest rooms include satellite television, in-room safe, and direct-dial phone. On-site amenities include heated pool, fitness center, sauna, steam room and beauty salon.

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  Ol Tukai Lodge - Amboseli, Kenya

  Our handpicked accommodation offers intimate, chalet-style guestrooms surrounded by an expansive lawn and tended gardens, overlooking the Amboseli plain and Mt. Kilimanjaro. The property is adjacent to Acacia woodland and the eastern boundary is home to several families of elephants. All rooms are stylish and comfortable, constructed with native materials like gum tree planks, river stone, and slate. Each guestroom has a private bathroom and terrace. We’ll enjoy our meals in the cheerful dining room, accented by a colorful tapestry depicting the life of the Masai. The dining room opens onto a garden verandah where lunch is served. The open-air Elephant Bar offers an international selection of beers, cocktails and fresh fruit juices, with a rooftop deck for splendid views of Africa’s highest peak. In between our game drives, enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool or relax on a sun-bed in the shade of the Acacia trees.

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  Fairmont Masai Mara Safari Club - Masai Mara, Kenya

  The Fairmont Mara Safari Club has re-opened following an extensive renovation program. Surrounded on three sides by the Mara River, and on the edge of the world’s Seventh “New” Wonder of the World – the Masai Mara - Fairmont Mara Safari Club is the epitome of tented luxury. The main lodge at the center of camp hosts an indoor restaurant, bar and library with Internet access to keep the relatives up to date with safari adventures. A spacious outside deck overhangs the river and leads to a heated pool, complete with bar and private massage tents. With four poster, pillow-top beds and a veranda overlooking the hippo and crocodile-filled river, each of the 50 tents at Fairmont Mara Safari Club is superbly furnished with its own private, three-piece bathroom, including a number of “outdoor showers” in select tents.The larger-sized accommodations also feature expanded decks which allow for private dining.

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  Lake Manyara Serena Lodge - Lake Manyara, Tanzania

  Set on the edge of the Mto Wa Mbu escarpment, guest rooms have en-suite bathroom and private balcony with great views of the Rift Valley and of the stunning Lake Manyara, home to thousands of pink flamingos, great birds of prey, large elephant population and tree-climbing lions.

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  Lemala Ngorongoro Luxury Camp - Ngorongoro, Tanzania

  This intimate luxury safari camp is perched on the rim of the crater offering just 8 private tents, each graciously appointed with thick duvets, a dressing area, and a private en suite bathroom. The heart of the camp is the Dining Tent, beautifully furnished with grand sofas, lamps, and rugs. Gourmet dining is offered here or al fresco with complementary wine, beer, and spirits served during meal time. The Camp’s privileged location is just 5 minutes away from the entry route that descends into the Crater. The encampment is facing a delightful acacia forest which attracts elephants, buffalo and other game.

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  Lemala Mara North Serengeti Luxury Camp - Serengeti, Tanzania

  Between June and October, this intimate luxury camp sits on a rocky outcrop overlooking the great expanse of the northern Serengeti toward the Mara River which flows just a short distance away. This privileged location affords guests the opportunity to witness the migration river crossings without large crowds of other visitors. Regardless of seasonal location, each luxury tent sits on a wooden platform, stylishly decorated with a dressing area and private en suite bathroom. Guests dine in a cozily furnished Mess Tent, with complementary beer, wine, and spirits available during meals.

Our Small Group Safari Value

Extend Your Trip

• 

  The Gorillas of Rwanda

  4 days from $4,699

  This easy-to-add Pre-Safari Extension includes 3 nights lodging, 7 meals, gorilla trek with park permit, and all on-tour transportation including roundtrip air from Nairobi

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Our Private Tour Value

Extend Your Trip

• 

  The Gorillas of Rwanda

  4 days from $4,699

  This easy-to-add Pre-Safari Extension includes 3 nights lodging, 7 meals, gorilla trek with park permit, and all on-tour transportation including roundtrip air from Nairobi

  View Day by Day »

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