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 sample  customisable Journeys 

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​These sample itineraries offer a glimpse of the luxury experiences we create - each one personally tailored to your pace, preferences, and vision. Ready to craft yours?
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1.  Our Luxury Wilderness & Tenderness Honeymoon Safaris  

2.  Our Family Holidays and Safaris 

3.  Our relax-delightful Spa Getaways     |     4.  Our exclusive bird-banding Adventure |   

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5.  Our Exclusive Gorilla Tracking VIP Experience

Sample 1:  11 days of Maasai Wilderness and Diani Tenderness💎💖 - From $7,324 per person sharing 

A Kenyan 5-star Honeymoon: Beach and Safari Experience...❤️‍🔥💓💘
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi:
Welcome to Kenya! Upon arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), our concierge service will meet you at the airport and whisk you to your amazing hotel where you will spend the night, and take a much needed rest from your long flight. Overnight in Nairobi with required meals provided.  
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Day 2: Depart Nairobi  for the Maasai Mara:  
After breakfast, our driver-guide will pick you up from the Nairobi hotel at 10.00 a.m.  You will then depart for the Maasai Mara which is a 6 hour drive, in our luxury Safari 4x4 Land Cruiser. You will arrive at the lodge at the Mara in time to freshen up for a welcoming bush dinner (weather permitting) with a special surprise meal prepared by the experienced lodge chefs. On the way to the bush dinner, if you are not too tired (and hungry) you can do a mini game drive.  Overnight in the Maasai Mara. 
Overnight in the Maasai Mara with required meals and premium drinks provided.  
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Day 3:  Maasai Mara – On Ground Safari: 
After an early morning snack, we have prepared for you an exhilarating early morning game drive –  where we hope that you can catch a kill!  Renowned for its exceptional wildlife, the vast plains of the Mara allow visitors to see lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and an infinite variety of other species in their natural habitats. After the safari, you will be driven back to the lodge for breakfast. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure. If you are not too tired, our driver can take you for another exciting evening game drive, always looking out for the evening hunt. Thereafter, the driver will bring you back to the lodge and you shall enjoy a delicious dinner served at the lodge. 
Overnight in the Maasai Mara with required meals and premium drinks provided. 
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Day 4: Maasai Mara: Relaxing/Game drive: 
After breakfast, you can choose to enjoy the hotel facilities which include spa treatments at the lodge’s spa (payable directly to the lodge) or just sit by the pool and acquire a great Africa sun tan.  But if you are still up for it, our driver will be happy to take you for an evening game drive to spot any animal that you may have missed during the other game drives, and always looking to see more hunting activities.  
Overnight in the Maasai Mara with required meals and premium drinks provided.  ​
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Day 5: Maasai Mara: Maasai Village visit:
After breakfast, you will enjoy a visit to the Maasai Village and enjoy a morning spent learning about this unique Kenyan culture. After this visit, our driver will take you to back to the lodge for lunch and an afternoon free for leisure and relaxation. In the evening, enjoy a romantic bush sundowner which will be prepared for you by the lodge chef.  Overnight in the Maasai Mara. 
Overnight in the Maasai Mara with required meals and premium drinks provided.  ​
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Day 6: Maasai Mara: Balloon Safari & Bush breakfast:
After an early snack, we have prepared for you an exhilarating game drive –  a balloon safari! Watching a game drive from above is the most exciting game experience to be found in the Maasai Mara! Renowned for its exceptional wildlife, the vast plains of the Mara allow visitors to see lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and an infinite variety of other species in their natural habitats. After the balloon safari, you will enjoy a bush breakfast in the wild (weather permitting), prepared by the lodge’s renowned chef.  Our driver will then bring you back to the lodge to enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. 
Overnight in the Maasai Mara with required meals and premium drinks provided.  
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Day 7: Depart Maasai Mara directly for Diani, Kenya: 
After a delicious and early breakfast at the lodge, you will checkout of the lodge.   Our driver will then drive you back to Nairobi to board your flight to Diani/Mombasa which is a 1 hour and 15 minutes flight. Upon your flight's arrival, you will be picked up by our driver who will take you to the resort in  Diani.  You will arrive at the resort in time for dinner. 
 
Day 8: Diani
Breakfast will be served at the resort.  You can then spend the rest of the day enjoying the hotel amenities (Spa treatments are directly payable to the hotel) or at leisure. For dinner, we have prepared for you a romantic candle lit dinner at the beach or by the pool (whichever you prefer). Your meal will be especially prepared by the resort chef and will include a special bubby.  After dinner, take a romantic walk on the private beach and spend the rest of the evening at leisure.  Overnight in Diani with Meals provided.


Day 9: Diani:
Breakfast will be served in your room so that you do not have to leave your room. You can spend the day at the hotel enjoying the various hotel facilities such as the spa that offers a range of treatments including massages, manicures, pedicures and reflexology (payable directly to the hotel). Overnight in Diani with meals provided.


Day 10: Diani
After breakfast, spend the day at the resort relaxing.  And for dinner, we will drive you to the famous Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant for a romantic fine dining experience.  Located in a cave thought to be between 120,000 and 180,ooo years old, Ali Barbour's takes dining al fresco to a whole other dimension.  In the evenings, the restaurant glows in the muted light of candles, and diners' eyes are naturally drawn to the thinking stars above.  


Day 11: Diani for Nairobi: 
Breakfast will be served at the resort. You can choose to wake up early and watch one of the best sunrises in Africa by the beach and snap some last pictures of your beautiful vacation in Diani. Our driver will then pick you up  from the resort and take you to Ukunda Airstrip to board your flight back to Nairobi at JKIA. On arrival at JKIA our concierge team will ensure that you board your flight on time by fast tracking you through the airport and onto your boarding gate and flight.


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Sample 2: Our Family Holidays and Safaris 

 Family Holiday in Amboseli.🌞😊👶 - From $3,197 per person 

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Day 1: Departure for Amboseli
We will pick you up from the designated spot in Nairobi at 6:00 a.m. and take you for a drive to Amboseli. The duration of the drive will be 4 - 5 hours. You will arrive at the Lodge in time to have your lunch. You will then have the afternoon free for leisure and relaxation.
Overnight in Amboseli. Meals provided – Lunch and dinner. Any other meals and beverages are excluded and are paid directly to the lodge.
 
Day 2: Stay at Amboseli.  
After an early breakfast, head out for an exhilarating game drive. Be on the lookout for some of the exceptional wildlife including the majestic elephants and an infinite variety of other species in their natural habitats, as you relish the breathtaking sceneries of the grand Mt. Kilimanjaro. After the game drive, our driver will take you back to the lodge for lunch. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure.

Day 3: Stay at Amboseli.  
After breakfast, head out for another exciting game drive drive – this time, with an eye out for the animals you may not have seen on the day before. After the game drive, our driver will take you back to the lodge for lunch. Spend the afternoon at leisure. 
Overnight in Amboseli. Meals provided – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Any other meals and beverages are excluded and are paid directly to the lodge.
 
Day 4: Return to Nairobi 
After a leisurely and delicious breakfast, you will checkout of the hotel . Our driver will then begin the drive back to Nairobi. The duration of the drive is 4 – 5 hours. 


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Sample 3: Fourteen (14) days of Safari in Kenya and Zambia’s Victoria Falls🦓 🐊🌊🌊🐘🐘🐘 - From $18,418 per person sharing

Day 1 to Day 2: Arrival and stay in Nairobi.
Your adventure begins here! Upon arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), our concierge service will meet you at the airport and whisk you to The Giraffe Manor for check in, where you will stay for 2 nights. 
You will spend the rest of this first day at leisure while enjoying the exciting amenities at the hotel. Overnight in Nairobi with required meals provided. 
Famous for being the most instagramable hotel in the world, a stay here is so exclusive that the hotel is fully booked 3 years in advance!  The Giraffe Manor has the most unforgettable bucket-list breakfast in the world.  One of the most fascinating things about Giraffe Manor is its resident herd of Rothschild’s giraffes who may visit morning and evening, poking their long necks into the windows in the hope of a treat, before retreating to their forest sanctuary. You will get to feed them if they do! 

On day 2, we will pick you up from The Giraffe Manor for your private 1-hour visit to the Sheldrick Trust Nairobi Elephant Orphanage, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Your visit begins as the orphaned elephants converge for their milk feed.  Afterwards, watch them enjoy a playful frolic in the dust or, if the mood suits them, a full mud bath.  Keepers are on-hand to introduce you to each of the orphans, sharing their unique rescue stories and explaining the threats facing elephants.  Thereafter, you will be driven back to The Giraffe Manor for dinner.

  

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Day 3 to Day 4: Departure for and stay in Laikipia. 
After a leisurely breakfast, you will check out of the Giraffe manor.  We will then pick you up at 10:00 a.m and take you for a scenic drive to Laikipia. The duration of the drive will be 4 hours. You will arrive at Solio Lodge in time to have your lunch. You will then have the afternoon free for leisure and relaxation.
While at Solio Lodge, head out for exhilarating game drives, as you learn more about the Solio Game Conservancy. Be on the lookout for some of the exceptional wildlife including the majestic rhinos and a variety of other species in their natural habitats. 


Day 5 to Day 8: Departure for and stay at the Maasai Mara.
After a leisurely breakfast, you will check out of Solio Lodge. Our driver will then begin the scenic drive to the Masai Mara. The duration of the drive is approximately 8 hours.  On your way to Masai Mara, you can make a stopover in Nakuru for lunch (payable directly to the establishment) before proceeding on your journey.  You will arrive in the Maasai Mara in the early evening and check into the wonderful Ishara Camp​.


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In the Masai Mara, a myriad of exciting activities awaits you! Renowned for its exceptional wildlife, the vast plains of the Mara allow visitors to see lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and an infinite variety of other species in their natural habitats. You will get an aerial view of the rich ecosystem of the Mara through a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the sky – a hot air balloon safari!  Afterwards, there is a champagne bush breakfast to be enjoyed, adding onto the wonderful balloon safari experience. Thereafter, spend the rest of the day at leisure.


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Day 9: Departure Masai Mara for Nairobi
After a leisurely and delicious breakfast, you will check out of the camp.  Our driver will then drive your back to Nairobi – a scenic 6-hour drive.  You will then check into The Emara Ole Sereni, where you will spend the night in preparation for your early morning flight to Zambia the next day.


Day 10: Departure for and stay in the Victoria falls, Zambia.
On this day, you will have to be up early at 4:00 a.m.  You will check out of the hotel in Nairobi by 4:30 a.m. and we will pick you up from your hotel at 4:45 a.m. and take you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.  

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Your flight to Victoria Falls departs at 07:20a.m.  On arrival, we will meet you at The Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport, and then take you to The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara. ​Saddle up for a vacation that will get your blood pumping!  This is an expedition you can completely let loose while backed up with nature’s most impressive showcases.
You will embark on a thrilling 22-minute helicopter ride over Victoria Falls!  You will gaze down on the mighty Victoria Falls from the air!  From the comfort of the helicopter, you will enjoy the view of the huge Zambezi River flowing south with hippos and crocodiles clearly visible in the shallow waters, and marvel at the zig-zagging funnel of gorges that the water sprays into.  Thereafter, spend the rest of the day at leisure.
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Day 14: Departure Zambia for Kenya.
On this day, you will need to depart from the room by 11:00 a.m. and check out of the hotel by 12:00 p.m.  You can continue to enjoy the hotel amenities thereafter.  We will pick you up from the Royal Livingstone Hotel at 2:00 p.m and then take you to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula Airport, for your 18:05 pm flight to Kenya.  You will arrive at JKIA at 22:20 p.m. Our driver-guide will then meet you at the JKIA, and drive you for your one night stay at The Four Points by Sheraton Hotel for the night, awaiting your flight back home to Washington, on the next day.

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Day 15: Departure for home.
 
Your Africa adventure ends on this day.  You will check out of the hotel in the evening, and our driver will then pick you up and drive you to JKIA for your departure flight to Washington.  Your flight will depart at either 23:35pm (if using Kenya Airways) or at 16:35pm (if using Emirates). 
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Sample 4: Ten (10) nights’ adventure in The Maasai Mara, Ngorongoro and Zanzibar! ​​🦒🐘🦏🐆🦁From $10,454 per person sharing

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi.
Welcome to Kenya! Your adventure begins here! Upon arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), our concierge service will meet you at the airport and whisk you to your amazing hotel for a stay of 2 nights.  Spend the rest of this first day at leisure and relaxation. Overnight in Nairobi with required meals provided. 


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Day 2: Tour of Nairobi
After a nutritious and delicious breakfast at the hotel, our drivers will drive you to the Nairobi central business district.   You will then embark on a guided walking tour of the town, taking in the sites and sounds of Nairobi and stopping by at different places to immerse yourselves in the Nairobi hustle and bustle.  Our knowledgeable guide will share with you crucial information on different significant sites such as the USA Embassy bombing site, the Nairobi Railways, the Nyayo house Historical sites and the colonial historical buildings.  On this tour, our trusted security will be with you to ensure your safety. 
At Maasai Market, get yourselves some paintings, drawings, clothes, African pots and pans, East African prints, jewelry, curios, wood carvings, which you will carry back home as souvenirs from your travels.  Get to know about Kenya’s history from historic photographs, Kenyan crafts and paintings and other artefacts and documentation, all housed at the iconic Archives landmark.  After the walking tour, our drivers / guides will then take you back to your vehicles for a 15-minute drive to the Nairobi National Museum for a behind the scenes robust tour.  Upon arrival, our representative will meet you and welcome you to the museum.  Immerse yourself in Kenya’s rich heritage the museum!  Marvel at vibrant cultural artifacts, discover ancient fossils, encounter iconic wildlife, both animals and birds!  

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You will have lunch at the Museum Heritage Restaurant in the company of one or two Museum scientists for a further engaging conversations about the tour and Kenya’s rich heritage.  After the museum visit from 5:30 pm, the drivers will take you on a 30-minute drive to The Carnivore Restaurant, where you will have dinner. The Carnivore doesn't conform to the familiar restaurant traditions and is THE African experience of a lifetime! First, the soup of the day along with a plate of home-baked brown bread and butter are served. Then, an army of carvers moves table to table, swords laden carving juicy cuts onto sizzling cast-iron plates. Accompanying the meat feast is a selection of salads, vegetable side dishes, and sauces. 
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 Meats are roasted on traditional Maasai swords over a huge charcoal pit that dominates the restaurant's entrance. The rough-hewn beams combine the rustic feel of a rural setting with that of a medieval banqueting hall. The feeding frenzy doesn't stop until you declare defeat by lowering the white paper flag perched atop the central tray. This is then followed by dessert and coffee.
Thereafter, our driver will drop you back at the hotel for rest and preparation for departure early the next morning. Overnight in Nairobi with required meals provided. 
Day 3: Departure for Maasai Mara.
After an early breakfast, you will check out of the hotel by 6:00 am.  We will then drive you to Maasai Mara, which is approximately a 6-hour drive. Passing through the dramatic landscape of the Great Rift Valley and the plains inhabited by Maasai pastoralists, you will arrive at the Mara reserve and check into Fairmont Mara Safari Club during the afternoon or early evening.  If inspired, please do not hesitate to ask the driver to make a stop for you to take pictures of the scenery!
Maasai Mara, situated in south-west Kenya, forms Africa’s most diverse, incredible and most spectacular eco-systems and possibly the world’s top safari big game viewing eco-system.  It hosts over 95 species of mammals and over 570 recorded species of birds.  This is the ‘world cup of wildlife’, and there is truly no better place in the world to see wildlife than what the Mara provides. Overnight in the Maasai Mara, with required meals provided
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Day 4 to Day 5: Stay in the Mara.
In the Maasai Mara, a myriad of exciting activities awaits you!   You will get to go on exhilarating early morning game drives – where we hope that you can catch a kill during the migration!  You will hopefully, get to witness the throngs of wildebeest thundering across the savanna during the Great Migration in Maasai Mara, as they come eye-to-eye with the hungry cats that have been waiting for them.  After the safari, you will be driven back to the lodge for breakfast. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure. If you are not too tired, the drivers can take you out for another exciting game drive, always looking out for the hunt.  Thereafter, the driver will bring you back to the lodge and you will enjoy a delicious dinner served at the lodge.

On day 5 at 6:30 am, you will get an aerial view of the rich ecosystem of the Mara through a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the sky – a hot air balloon safari!  Afterwards, there is a champagne bush breakfast to be enjoyed, adding onto the wonderful balloon safari experience.  You will then enjoy a game drive back to the lodge. Thereafter, you will get to go on a visit of the Maasai Village.  The Maasai are undoubtedly one of the most famous traditional cultures on earth!  During this visit, you will get to appreciate and learn more about the Maasai culture and everyday life.  Our drivers will then bring you back to the lodge, where you will spend your time at leisure, and enjoying the wonderful lodge amenities.
Day 6 to Day 7: Departure for and stay in Ngorongoro.
After an early and nutritious breakfast, you will check out of Fairmont Mara Safari lodge.  Our drivers will drive you back to Nairobi, for your flight to Ngorongoro.  You will depart Wilson Airport on the 13:30 pm Air-Kenya flight.  On arrival, our driver will pick you up from Lake Manyara Airport and drive you to Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge for check-in and a stay of 2 nights.

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A game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater is one of the activities most loved by adventurers. A gradual descent into the Ngorongoro Crater through a lush highland forest provides countless opportunities to spot magnificent birdlife among various tree species.  Once on the grassy crater floor, you may encounter a wide range of grazing herbivores, as well as predators drawn to the plentiful supply of prey. Overnight in Ngorongoro with the required meals provided. 
Day 8 to Day 12: Departure for and stay in Zanzibar.
After a leisurely and delicious breakfast, you will check out of Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge.  We will then drop you off at Lake Manyara Airport, for your flight departing Ngorongoro for Zanzibar at ​13:10 pm.  On arrival at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Zanzibar, you will be picked up by our drivers and driven to Zanzibar Beach Resort for check, in where you will be staying for 5 nights.
Zanzibar is the home of idyllic beaches, balmy weather & warm tropical waters.  This archipelago is renowned for clear warm waters, coral reefs and rich marine diversity, making it a perfect underwater destination for snorkelling and diving.  If it is lazy days along white sandy beaches that you are after - Zanzibar is hard to beat.  
Overnight in Zanzibar with the required meals provided
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​Day 13: Departure for JKIA and back home.
Your East African adventure ends on this day!  After a delicious breakfast, we will pick you up from the resort at 8:30 am and drive you to the airport.  You will depart Zanzibar on the 10:10 am flight back to Nairobi.  You will arrive at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) at 11:30 am, where you will board your departure flight back to the USA.
Meals provided – Breakfast.  Any other meals, drinks and beverages are excluded and are paid directly to the resort.

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Sample 5:  Saffara’s Pure Bliss Spa Getaway💎✨ - 3 nights/4 days - From $2,893 per person 

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Day 1: Arrival Kilifi 
 Our representative will meet you at the airstrip and drive you to the resort for check-in. You will then have a wonderful meal at the sea-front Forodhani restaurant!  Thereafter, you will go for a tour of the Spa and be treated to the Barizi SPA teaser & welcome ritual.  This will include a 30 minute back, Neck and Shoulder Massage. 

Day 2: 
After a leisurely and luxurious breakfast, you will indulge in the first spa experience of the day! 
50 minutes of the 'Grape Infused Vichy Experience (Steam session and Exfoliation)'. 
Your body will be cleansed with an exfoliating sponge embedded with red grape skin extract, Redbush extract – something totally unique! Be prepared to be refreshed!
 
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You will choose from an array of essential oils lavender, eucalyptus, peppermint or lemon for this experience!
 Thereafter, you will then immerse yourself in the 3-hour ‘Face and Body Glow Experience!’
Prepare to indulge in the full, sensory signature experience. After receiving a foot cleanse ritual, both face and body are exfoliated to ensure a natural, healthy glow. Relax whilst receiving a pampering face and body massage followed by an extremely moisturizing vine treatment wrap to hydrate and nourish your skin. The grand finale ends with A SPECIALIZED CLASSICAL FACIAL!  Pure bliss ...
 Thereafter, you will be encouraged to go back to your room and relax as you glow and let in this first experience! Or, you can swim in the amazing pool at the hotel!
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 After a leisurely and luxurious breakfast, you will then indulge in 2 hours of the 'Barizi Luxury Manicure and Pedicure.'   This spa getaway will not be complete until your hands and feet are dazzling!
This here is an African inspired spa manicure, treating your hands and forearms to a gentle exfoliation followed by an African Earth fusion hand massage, whilst including nail and cuticle attention, followed by a nail color of your choice for your rejuvenated younger-looking hands.
We will then pamper your tired feet and legs during a soothing spa pedicure, focusing on exfoliation, a customized nourishing African Shea butter, including nail and cuticle attention. Choose a dazzling nail color for your gorgeous new feet.
Thereafter, you can swim in the amazing pool at the hotel or spend the rest of the day reading or lounging by the private beach.
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Day 4: Depart Kilifi to Nairobi
 After your leisurely breakfast, you will check-out by 11am and you will be driven to the airstrip for your flight back home.  You will be back home refreshed and ready to take on the world!
 

Due to constantly changing prices,  kindly contact us directly here on our contact page,  contact us directly via WhatsApp, or call our office number at +254 702519221, for a detailed quote.  ​
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🦅Sample 6: Our Exclusive Birding Ringing Adventure 🦅- From $4,624 per person

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Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi:

Welcome to Kenya! Upon arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), our concierge service will meet you at the airport and whisk you to your amazing hotel where you will spend the night, and take a much needed rest from your long flight. Overnight in Nairobi with required meals provided.  

Day 2:  Bird Ringing Exclusive Experience:
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Your adventure begins on this day!  We will pick you up from your hotel at 7.00am and our driver-guide will then proceed to the bird-ringing site, for a behind the scenes robust tour.  Upon arrival, our representative will meet you and welcome you to the site.  
We have curated a special bird ringing session for you that is a minimum of a 4 hour birding adventure!  This is an exercise that is useful for studying bird distribution, migration and movements.  Its primary aim is to train young and upcoming ornithologists on ringing protocols, which involve the setting up of mist nets, extraction of birds from the nets, handling and identification of birds in the hand, and the taking of key biometric measurements.  Since this is a practical exercise, our scientists and our guests, are encouraged to take part in it, thereby contributing to conservation and supporting conservation initiatives.

Some species that have been ringed at the ringing site include Baglafecht Weaver, Red-billed Firefinch, Willow Warbler, Streaky Seedeater, Northern Olive (Abyssinian) Thrush, Sedge Warblers and Sunbirds.  After the ringing session, you will go on to have lunch at the in the company of our scientists for an interactive session on birds.  Thereafter, you shall proceed to the next destination, which is Naivasha.  
After the bird ringing experience, our driver-guide will take you on a scenic 2 and a half -hour drive to the lodge in Naivasha for check in, where you will stay for 2 nights.  In the evening, after settling in at the lodge, you will be accompanied by a guide for an evening walk to spot some of the birds at the conservation.  For your safety, you will be required to be back at the lodge by 6:00 pm, while there is still light.

The Lodge has more wetland bird species (more than 400 species) that live here than at any other location in Kenya.  While on a 1-hour boat trip, you have a unique opportunity to see an African Fish Eagle hunting.  Other cosmos birds in the area include the superb sterling, weavers, pelicans, pied and malachite kingfisher and parrots, among others.  Moreover, you will get to learn more about the Birds of Prey Centre which the lodge is redeveloping, in order to give respite to our feathered friends.  Currently, this centre has only one (1) bird.  Other birds, being able to look after themselves, were released back into the wild.

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Day 3:  Birdwatching Adventure at Lake Nakuru National Park in Nakuru:
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 On this day, you will leave Elsamere at 4:00 am, and our driver-guide will take you on a 2-hour drive to Lake Nakuru National Park for an extensive birdwatching safari.  You will arrive at the Lake Nakuru National Park at 6:00 am.  On arrival, you will immediately immerse yourself in an exciting and memorable birdwatching experience within the bird haven.  During the hotter part of the day, when the birds are inactive, you will also get to enjoy a game drive within the park where you will see other animals in their natural habitat.  For your adventure at the Lake Nakuru National Park, we will ensure that you have a pre-packed picnic basket with a wholesome and nutritious meal for your breakfast and lunch.
Witness nearly 500 species of birds at Lake Nakuru National Park, fondly known as the birdwatcher’s paradise.  Treat your eyes to the millions of flamingos which stay on Lake Nakuru, giving it a pink look most of the time, hence the nickname, “Pink Lake”.  


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 Besides the birds, the park is home to over 50 land and water mammal species like the hippo, waterbuck, lion, rhino, buffalo, leopard, giraffe, warthog, cheetah, hyena, wildebeest, black-and-white colobus monkey, vervet monkey, olive baboon and many more, which are sure to mesmerize you.  Thereafter, our driver-guide will take you back to the Lodge for a relaxing evening overlooking Lake Naivasha, where you can watch the sun set amongst the birds and other wildlife.

(In the evening, we have scheduled a one (1) hour boat ride for you.  (NB:  For your safety, all boats must be back at Elsamere by 6:00 pm)).
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Day 4:  Boat trip to Crescent Island.
You will get to go on an early morning birdwatching walk at the lodge.  A special guide and our driver-guide will accompany you on this walk from 6:30 am (depending on the lighting situation at that time).  Afterwards, you will proceed to have breakfast, which is served from 7:00 am to 9:00 am.  
After breakfast, you will embark on a 40-minute boat trip across Lake Naivasha, spotting birds with an expert guide in one of the most densely populated bird habitats.  Your destination will be Crescent Island, Naivasha’s best kept secret.  For this adventure, we will also ensure that you have a pre-packed picnic basket for your lunch.
Explore Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, one of the most beautiful parks in Kenya.  It is perfect for wildlife watchers, bird enthusiasts, and lovers of the wilderness.  Spend some time on a nature walk on the island, where you will see various birds like the ostrich, and animals such as giraffes, dik-diks, impalas, gazelles among others.

​Day 5:  Departure for Nairobi.
After a leisurely breakfast, your birding adventure at the rift valley ends here.  You will check out of the lodge and our driver-guide will drive you back to Nairobi . 
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Sample 7: Our Gorilla Tracking VIP Experience!🦍- From $5,324 per person

Day 1- Arrival Kigali
On this day, you will arrive in Kigali Rwanda, and check into your hotel.  You will spend the rest of the day at leisure and rest, as you prepare to leave early in the morning to begin the adventure! 

Day 2 - Depart Kigali to Volcanoes National park 
You will begin the checkout process early, and thereafter, our driver will pick you up  early from your hotel  at 04:00hrs to begin the drive for your Gorilla Trekking expedition! 

IMPORTANT - Hikers must be prepared to walk for up to 6 hours.   Hikers must bring along their own personal hiking gear.

At 07:00hrs you will be briefed on the details of the trekking and meet your guides and security,  


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Volcanoes National Park
The park was first gazetted in 1925, as a small area bounded by Karisimbi, Visoke and Mikeno, intended to protect the gorillas from poachers. It was the very first National Park to be created in Africa.  The park later became the base for the American naturalist Dian Fossey to carry out her research into the gorillas. She arrived in 1967 and set up the Karisoke Research Centre between Karisimbi and Visoke.  From then on she spent most of her time in the park, and is widely credited with saving the gorillas from extinction by bringing their plight to the attention of the international community. 
Dian Fossey was murdered by unknown assailants at her home in 1985, a crime often attributed to the poachers she had spent her life fighting against.  She is buried in the park in a grave close to the research center, and amongst the gorillas which became her life. Her life was later portrayed on the big screen in the film “Gorillas in the Mist”, named after her autobiography.  


After the trek return to the base for lunch and “shoe clean” and then Thereafter, drive to the resort for an evening at leisure.


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​Day 2 to 4 - Lake Kivu Volcanoes National Park 

One&Only Gorilla’s Nest is the closest resort to Volcanoes National Park – a historic rainforest home to a diverse tapestry of wildlife, including over 340 mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, and 300 bird species. In and around the resort, there is an incredible topography of peaceful sleeping volcanoes that defy gravity, creating an awe-inspiring atmosphere and perfect setting for cyclists.

One&Only Gorilla’s Nest is a 2.5-hour scenic drive from Kigali international Airport. In our luxury SUV, let your heart be captured by the rolling vistas and local communities that pass by.
Day 5 – Departure
After breakfast, you will checkout of the resort and drive to Kigali for your trip to the next destination.  

Experience responsible tourism at its finest as Rwanda prioritizes gorilla conservation and sustainable tourism practices. Your visit directly contributes to the protection of these endangered species and supports local communities.
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Package will include following services: -
  • 01 night on half board in Kigali
  • 02 night on half board basis
  • Ground transportation in 4x4WD Safari Cruisers on exclusive use with services of an English speaking driver guide
  • Gorilla tracking expedition in Volcanoes National
  • Lunch at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
  • Gorilla permit
  • Pickup and drop off Kigali

The package excludes the following services:
  • International Airfares and Visa entry charges to Rwanda
  • All items of personal use i.e. drinks, laundry, telephone calls, gratuities, personal travel insurances- e.t.c
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Due to constantly changing prices,  kindly contact us directly here on our contact page,  kindly contact us directly via WhatsApp, or call our office number at +254 702519221, for a detailed quote.  ​
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