Wild Kenya Safari

Morning & Afternoon Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where our Earth Safari representatives greet you with refreshing towels and welcome drinks. A comprehensive safari briefing awaits, detailing your journey through Kenya's most spectacular wildlife havens and luxury accommodations.

Evening Transfer in comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to Tamarind Tree Hotel. Check into your elegantly appointed room featuring modern amenities and African-inspired décor. Evening at leisure to explore hotel facilities or rest after your flight. Dinner at own cost at hotel's international restaurant. Overnight at Tamarind Tree Hotel.

Morning Wake up to a sumptuous breakfast buffet featuring fresh tropical fruits, pastries, and made-to-order eggs. Begin your 5-hour journey to Masai Mara National Reserve in a custom-designed 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof. Drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley, making photo stops at scenic viewpoints. Watch traditional Maasai villages and changing landscapes unfold.

Afternoon Arrive at the exclusive Olgatuni Camp, greeted with chilled juice and refreshing towels. The camp, perfectly positioned with two lion pride territories nearby, offers luxury tented accommodation with private verandas. Savor a three-course lunch featuring international cuisine with African influences. Short rest in your tent, watching wildlife from your private deck.

Evening First game drive in the Mara, seeking resident lion prides and the famous leopard, Bahati. Return as the sun sets for welcome dinner under the stars. Trading stories around the campfire before retiring. Overnight at Olgatuni Camp, falling asleep to the sounds of the African bush.

Morning Optional pre-dawn departure for hot air balloon safari from Masai Kopjes launch site (additional cost). Watch balloon inflation before ascending with the sunrise. One-hour flight over the savannah, spotting wildlife awakening below. Champagne celebration followed by extensive bush breakfast with china, silver, and white-glove service.

For non-balloon participants: Early morning game drive when predators are most active, followed by breakfast at camp.

Afternoon Extended game drive through the reserve's prime wildlife areas. Expert guides track the Great Migration herds (seasonal). Stop at Mara River crossing points to witness dramatic wildebeest river crossings. Picnic lunch served in the bush under an acacia tree. Continue exploring, searching for:

• Lion prides on the hunt
• Leopards in sausage trees
• Cheetahs on termite mounds
• Elephants in family groups
• Hippos and crocodiles at river bends

Evening Sundowner stop at a prime viewing spot with drinks and canapés. Night game drive option (additional cost) seeking nocturnal species. Gourmet dinner featuring four courses of international and local specialties. Cultural talk by Maasai guide before overnight at Olgatuni Camp.

Morning Pre-dawn wake-up call. Hot coffee and cookies before early morning game drive seeking nocturnal predators returning from hunts. Return to camp for lavish breakfast buffet. Check-out and begin scenic 6-hour drive to Lake Nakuru National Park via Naivasha. Stop at Great Rift Valley viewpoint for photos and local craft shopping.

Afternoon Arrive at Lake Nakuru Lodge for check-in and lunch featuring fresh local ingredients. Afternoon game drive around the lake's shores where thousands of flamingos create a pink carpet on the water. Search for:

• White and Black Rhinos in protected areas
• Rothschild's Giraffes browsing acacia trees
• Tree-climbing lions
• Large troops of baboons
• Rare colobus monkeys

Evening Return to lodge for sundowner at Baboon Cliff viewpoint. Watch the sun set over the lake while enjoying drinks and snacks. Dinner featuring international cuisine with African touches. Optional night slideshow about Lake Nakuru's conservation. Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge in rooms overlooking the lake.

Morning Early breakfast while watching lake come alive with birds. Check-out and begin 5-hour journey to Amboseli National Park. Drive through changing landscapes from forests to savannah. First glimpse of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro rising above clouds.

Afternoon Arrive at Amboseli Sopa Lodge, perfectly positioned for mountain views. Welcome lunch featuring organic produce from lodge gardens. Afternoon game drive focusing on:

• Large elephant herds against Kilimanjaro backdrop
• Lions in the sparse vegetation
• Giraffes browsing acacia trees
• Zebras and wildebeest on open plains
• Hippos and waterfowl in the marshes

Evening Return to lodge for swimming pool relaxation with Kilimanjaro views. Visit Observation Hill for sunset photos. Dinner at Kibo Restaurant featuring international buffet. Cultural dance performance by local Maasai. Overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge in rooms with mountain views.

Morning Dawn game drive when Kilimanjaro is most visible, perfect for photography. Watch elephant families heading to marshes. Return for extensive breakfast buffet. Second morning drive exploring different park zones:

• Marshland areas for water birds
• Acacia forests for giraffes
• Open plains for cheetah hunting
• Observation points for comprehensive views

Afternoon Lunch at lodge. Optional visit to Maasai Village (additional cost) to learn traditional customs. Afternoon game drive focusing on:

• Photographing elephants dust-bathing
• Big cats preparing for evening hunts
• Buffalo herds coming to drink
• Unique bird species including crown cranes
• Spectacular Kilimanjaro views as clouds clear

Evening Special sundowner set up with Kilimanjaro backdrop. Farewell dinner under stars featuring Kenyan specialties. Traditional storytelling session around fireplace. Overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.

Morning Early breakfast watching sunrise over Kilimanjaro. Final game drive through the park capturing last wildlife photos. Begin 4-hour scenic drive back to Nairobi. Stop at viewpoints for final Kilimanjaro photos.

Afternoon Lunch stop at popular Carnivore Restaurant (optional, own expense) for famous game meat experience. Souvenir shopping time if desired at local craft markets. Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for departure flight.