Welcomes you to Kenya !

Kenya promises the globe's most magnificent wildlife parks, unsullied beaches, thriving
coral reefs, memorable mountain scapes and ancient Swahili cities. It captivates
globetrotters with its blend of spectacular safari country, pulsating cities and sugary
beach retreats. Synonymous with adventure and excitement, famous wildlife reserves
and the thrill of tracking the ‘Big Five’ – with a visit to Kenya, you are assured to explore
untamed Africa at its best.
The Swahili word safari (literally, journey) wouldn't mean much to most people if it
wasn't for this East African adventure land.
ITINERARY

DAY 1

ARRIVAL NAIROBI – TRANSFER TO HEMMINGWAY HOTEL

Arrival into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, after you disembark off the flight you
will be met by Safari Trails representatives who will proceed with you to immigrations
and thereafter through custom procedures.
You will then be transferred to Hemmingways Hotel.

On arrival at the hotel, enjoy welcome drinks and

refreshments, while you complete check in formalities.
Hallmark Hemmingways hospitality, borne out of
decades of expertise in welcoming guests to Kenya,
makes you the focus of every design. This new hotel, only
40 min drive away from International Airport, completes
our definitive collection which encompasses the beach
and the bush.

Overnight at The Hemmingways Hotel (B)

DAY 2

NAIROBI – SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE

Breakfast at Leisure. After breakfast proceed to Giraffe Centre and Karen Blixen
Museum.
The giraffe centre is a wonderful and refreshing experience undertaken during African
Mecca's Out Of Africa excursion starting in Nairobi.
The tour gives a completely up close and personal
interaction where guests have the opportunity to view
giraffes as well as feed them.
Karen Blixen Museum was once the centre piece of a
farm at the foot of the Ngong
Hills owned by Danish Author
Karen and her Swedish
Husband, Baron Bror von Blixen Fincke. Located 10km from the city centre, the
Museum belongs to a different time period in the history of Kenya. The farm house
gained international fame with the release of the movie ‘Out of Africa’ an Oscar winning
film based on Karen’s an autobiography by the same title.

In the afternoon, transfer to the famous Carnivore

Restaurant for lunch. The Carnivore is the ultimate 'Beast of
a Feast' A variety of meat including ostrich, crocodile and
camel is roasted over charcoal and carved at your table.
Delicious side dishes and an exceptional array of sauces
complement this fixed price feast that also includes soup, a
selection of desserts and Kenyan coffee. Set in attractive
tropical gardens, the service and the décor are outstanding.

After lunch, transfer to Domestic Airport for your charter flight to Samburu National
Reserve.

On arrival, you will be met and transferred to Joy’s Camp. Enjoy enroute game drive.

An elegant oasis in the spectacular arid landscapes of Samburu; Joy’s Camp is built on
the site of Joy Adamson’s tented home in Shaba National Reserve. The camp overlooks a
large natural spring where elephant and lion jostle for watering rights with herds of
buffalo and the rare desert species of Beisa Oryx, reticulated giraffe and Grevy’s zebra.
The eastern corner of the Samburu eco-system, Shaba is a secluded idyll; which Joy’s
Camp guests can enjoy as a private experience, out of the hustle and bustle of Samburu
– an arid landscape dotted with lush springs and Rocky River gorges, home to unique
and rare wildlife species.

Dinner and Overnight at Joy’s Camp (B, L, D)

Day 3
FULL DAY IN SAMBURU GAME RESERVE
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the game reserve.
This is elephant and leopard country – rocky hills, huge acacias, and lush springs, the
perfect habitat. Shaba is also home to the
rare northern species; gerenuk (giraffe
antelope), herds of Beisa oryx, Grevy zebra,
reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, striped
hyena – and a wonderful place to see
klipspringer!
The camp is famous for its night
gamedrives – clients have a full morning
gamedrive, relax in camp in the afternoon,
before a “theater dinner” at 6.30pm, and
out for a long night gamedrive till about
10pm. These arid lands, unlike the cooler
savannahs have lots of activity going on after dark – wild cat, lions, aardwolf, hyena,
owls, leopards …

All Meals and Overnight at Joy’s Camp (B, L, D)

DAY 4
SAMBURU GAME RESERVES – MOUNT KENYA

Breakfast at Leisure. After breakfast check out from the camp and drive to Mount Kenya
arriving in time for Lunch at Mount Kenya Safari Club.

With magnificent views of majestic Mount Kenya, the

Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club Resort's 120 luxuriously
appointed hotel rooms, set in over 100 acres of landscaped
gardens, offer a unique blend of comfort, relaxation and
adventure. It’s no wonder the resort emerged a winner in the
2013 Travellers Choice Awards and that Travel & Leisure
Magazine often positions it in the 'World's Top 50'
List. Originally the retreat of movie star and Club founder,
William Holden, the Club's illustrious former members have
included Winston Churchill and Bing Crosby.

Dinner and overnight at Mount Kenya Safari Club (B, L, D)

Day 5
MOUNT KENYA – SWEETWATERS - MOUNT KENYA

Breakfast at Leisure in Tusks Restaurant, after breakfasts proceed to Sweetwaters for a

Game Drive and Lunch.
Game drives - cum - visit to the rescued chimpanzees’- and
black rhino’s sanctuaries.
Ol Pajeta conservancy is host to all the members of the ‘Big
Five' (elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo and leopard), the
conservancy has a higher wildlife-to-area ratio than any
Kenyan national park and is one of only four private game
conservancies to have been founded in Kenya and shelters
large numbers of rare and endangered species. Later drive
back to Mount Kenya Safari Club.
Rest of the evening is spent at leisure.

Dinner and overnight at Mount Kenya Safari Club (B, L, D)

Day 6 MOUNT KENYA – MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE

This morning, proceed to the Bush Breakfast site, after breakfast return back to the club
to complete check – out formalities. Later proceed to Nanyuki Airstrip for your charter
flight to Masai Mara
On arrival at Masai Mara, a warm welcome awaits you at the airstrip. Proceed to
Elewana Sand River Camp for Welcome drinks and check in procedures.

Located on the banks of a river from which it has taken its name, Sand River Masai
Mara is located within the Masai Mara National Reserve, close to the Tanzanian border.
Situated on a secluded and picturesque site, Sand River Masai Mara replicates the
heyday of exclusive permanent tented camps of the late 1920’s.

Sand River Masai Mara is an ideal destination, at any time of the year, for those wishing
to enjoy exceptional game-viewing. The National Reserve is best known for its large
concentrations of big cats, such as leopard, cheetah and, of course, lion. Even the
dramatic arrival of the Annual Migration merely adds to an already abundant resident
wildlife that awaits discovery.
Sand River Masai Mara comprises of 16-tented accommodations - including 1 family
tent - each divided into two separate but adjoining campsites, with each area possessing
its own designated dining and public areas, thereby creating an increased sense of
exclusivity and privacy.

This afternoon, enjoy your first game drive in ‘’ The World Famous Masai Mara
Game Reserve’’

The Masai Mara Game Reserve is often called simply “The Mara” - a Masai word
meaning “mottled” - a reference to its patchy landscape.

The Reserve covers 1,510 sq km (580 sq miles)

and raises 1,500-2,170 meters above sea level.
The terrain of the reserve is primarily
grassland and riverine forest with clumps of
distinctive acacia trees.
The Masai Mara ecosystem holds one of the
highest lion densities in the world and this is
where over two
million
wildebeest,
zebra and Thompson gazelle migrate annually.
It hosts over 95 species of mammals and 570 recorded
species of birds.
The wildlife of the Masai Mara is world-renowned, with
the so-called “Big Five”- buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion
and rhinoceros – evident throughout the year. The “Big
Nine” - including cheetah, zebra, giraffe and hippo -
extends this experience.

The Masai Mara also plays host to the ‘Annual Migration’ but
whatever the time of year the resident wildlife will surely enthrall
and entertain all who visit this wondrous Park.

Quench your thirst with traditional Sundowner drinks and

canapés in the evening.
Later enjoy delicious dinner at the camp

Dinner and overnight at Elewana Sand River Camp (B,

L, D)
Day 7
MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE

Start the day with an early morning Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Masai Mara. Balloon
trips typically begin with a dawn wake-up call, a cup of tea, and a short drive to the take-
off site. Here guests can watch as the balloon is
inflated then, as it rights itself, they are invited to
climb into the 8-10 person baskets (which is
equipped with safety belts). Piloted by a qualified
balloon pilot, the balloon will drift in the direction of
the prevailing
wind and can
rise up and
down
according to
the pilot's
wishes. An ideal way of viewing game, it is an
unforgettable experience that usually lasts around
45 minutes to an hour before coming down to a
controlled landing. Traditionally a champagne
breakfast is then served (usually a full English
breakfast) as flying certificates are handed out.
Enjoy a game drive back to the lodge in another vehicle.

Relax or catch up on sleep after the early wake up call or you may opt for a visit to a local
Masai Village accompanied by Masai Naturalist.
Enjoy lunch at the camp.
Proceed for another exciting game drive, where you can expect to see the famous 'Big 5',
if you are lucky, you can witness a kill in action, moment by moment, right in front of
your unbelieving eyes!

Overnight at Elewana Sand River Camp (B, L, D)

DAY 8
MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
This morning, collect packed Lunch boxes from the camp and proceed to Mara River.
The Mara river is a great place to view the hippo's , crocodiles and ‘’The Great Wildbeest
Migration’’. The mighty Mara River
snakes across the northern tip of the
Serengeti National Park on its
westward flow into Lake Victoria. The
Mara River is most famous for the
legendary wildebeest crossing, a
dramatic event, which is featured in
countless wildlife documentaries.
Hippos abound in these dark waters,
along with massive Nile crocodiles
looming just below the murky surface. Large herds of buffalo graze on the verdant
floodplains and groups of giraffe glide through the shady groves of acacia trees.

In the evening, celebrate your final night in the Magical Mara by proceeding for a bush
dinner.

DAY 9
MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE – NAIROBI – DEPART

Finish your last morning in the Mara with an early morning game drive followed by
breakfast on the banks of the Sand River. After breakfast, you will be transferred to
Keekorok Airstrip for you charter flight departing to Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport. Complete check in formalities for your departure flight.

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