The Journey Begins!

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A truly unique safari experience awaits you at Nairobi National Park. Set close to the city limits, this wildlife reserve offers you an  opportunity to get close to African wildlife while enjoying the backdrop  of Nairobi’s skyline in the distance. With your private guide by your  side and traverse the wide-open grass plains of the reserve in search of  game sightings. The resident species include giraffe, black rhino,  lion, leopard, buffalo, cheetah, and hyena.

Make the trip to the Giraffe Center to learn about the world’s tallest  terrestrial animal and to see these wonderful creatures up close and, if  you so choose, to feed them by hand! After the Giraffe Center, visit  the Karen Blixen Museum – a home once lived in by Karen – and made  famous in the film “Out of Africa” featuring Meryl Streep and Robert  Redford (consider watching the movie before setting out on your trip).  After exploring this landmark, head to Kazuri Beads. An all-woman craft  workshop renowned for making handmade ceramic jewelry and pottery,  Kazuri – which means “small and beautiful” in Swahili – is a  co-operative enterprise founded decades ago by an English woman who  wanted to help single mothers become self-supporting. The clay beads,  jewelry and pottery are as amazing as the story of its people, making  Kazuri Beads the perfect place to round out your day in Nairobi.

Where you’ll be staying

• Radisson Blu Nairobi Upperhill (or similar)
• Superior Room

A private transfer between your hotel and the airport in Nairobi is provided.

Sit back and relax during this short, scenic flight from Nairobi to Masai Mara today. Approximate flight duration is 45 minutes.

Please note, strict luggage restrictions apply to this flight: 1)  Maximum weight allowance of 32 lbs (15 kg) is permitted per person. 2)  Baggage must be soft-shelled. 3) Additional baggage allowance can be  arranged at additional cost, please speak to your Destination Expert for  more information.

A representative from your lodge will pick you up and transfer you between your accommodations and the nearby airstrip.

Head out this afternoon on an exciting game viewing adventure. The locations  visited will be determined by your expert guide as they have an  intimate understanding of the daily routines of animals and how best to  track them. On this afternoon excursion, visit several wildlife hot-spots with an aim to espy elusive animals such as the leopard. These  spotted cats blend almost seamlessly into the tall grass and shrubbery,  and are even more challenging to spot when in their favorite hangout,  the trees. Exploring the region, your guide will take you to nearby  watering holes where on a hot day you’ll spot many birds and mammals,  including, with luck, the elusive leopard. After a thrilling afternoon  game drive, you will be returned to your lodge in time to freshen up for  a delicious safari dinner.

Where you’ll be staying

• Karen Blixen Camp (or similar)
• Tent Room (Package)

Today you will set out on an early morning game drive with your expert guide.  The Masai Mara is home to a diverse range of animals. The park is home  to the Big Five (Lion, Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo and Leopard) and  numerous other species including Thomson's and Grant's Gazelles,  Impalas, Topics, Hartebeest, Zebra and Masai Giraffe. It's also home to  over 450 species of birdlife; among them are vultures, marabou storks,  secretary birds, hornbills, crowned cranes, ostriches, long-crested  eagles and African pygmy-falcons.

On today’s afternoon game drive, the possibilities for adventure are  endless! Search for the Big 5 or expand your horizons to discover some of the regions lesser known animals. The Masai Mara not only has a rich  mix of mammals both large and small, but is also host to an incredible  array of birdlife that includes approximately 450 different species,  from the fierce bateleur (or short tailed eagle) to the musical sooty chat.

Where you’ll be staying

• Karen Blixen Camp (or similar)
• Tent Room (Package)

The smallest of the four "big cats," the  leopard was once found across eastern and southern Asia and Africa, from  Siberia to South Africa, but its range has decreased radically because  of hunting and loss of habitat. It is now chiefly found in sub-Saharan  Africa. Compared to other members of the Felidae family, the leopard has  relatively short legs and a long body with a large skull. It is similar  in appearance to the jaguar, but is smaller and more slightly built.  The species success in the wild is in part due to its opportunistic  hunting behavior, its adaptability to various habitats, its ability to  run at speeds approaching 36 miles per hour, its unequaled ability to  climb trees even when carrying a heavy carcass, and its notorious  ability for stealth. Ever elusive, these animals are one of the prized  sightings within the Masai Mara.

The locations  visited will be determined by your expert guide as they have an  intimate understanding of the daily routines of animals and how best to  track them. On this excursion, visit several wildlife  hot-spots with an aim to espy elusive animals such as the leopard. These  spotted cats blend almost seamlessly into the tall grass and shrubbery,  and are even more challenging to spot when in their favorite hangout,  the trees. Exploring the region, your guide will take you to nearby  watering holes where on a hot day you’ll spot many birds and mammals,  including, with luck, the elusive leopard. After a thrilling afternoon  game drive, you will be returned to your lodge in time to freshen up for  a delicious safari dinner.

Where you’ll be staying

• Karen Blixen Camp (or similar)
• Tent Room (Package)

The smallest of the four "big cats," the leopard was once found across eastern and southern Asia and Africa, from Siberia to South Africa, but its range has decreased radically because of hunting and loss of habitat. It is now chiefly found in sub-Saharan  Africa. Compared to other members of the Felidae family, the leopard has relatively short legs and a long body with a large skull. It is similar in appearance to the jaguar, but is smaller and more slightly built.  The species success in the wild is in part due to its opportunistic hunting behavior, its adaptability to various habitats, its ability to  run at speeds approaching 36 miles per hour, its unequaled ability to climb trees even when carrying a heavy carcass, and its notorious ability for stealth. Ever elusive, these animals are one of the prized sightings within the Masai Mara.

The locations visited will be determined by your expert guide as they have an intimate understanding of the daily routines of animals and how best to  track them. On this excursion, visit several wildlife  hot-spots with an aim to espy elusive animals such as the leopard. These spotted cats blend almost seamlessly into the tall grass and shrubbery,  and are even more challenging to spot when in their favorite hangout,  the trees. Exploring the region, your guide will take you to nearby watering holes where on a hot day you’ll spot many birds and mammals,  including, with luck, the elusive leopard. After a thrilling afternoon game drive, you will be returned to your lodge in time to freshen up for a delicious safari dinner.

Where you’ll be staying

• Karen Blixen Camp (or similar)
• Tent Room (Package)

The smallest of the four "big cats," the  leopard was once found across eastern and southern Asia and Africa, from Siberia to South Africa, but its range has decreased radically because of hunting and loss of habitat. It is now chiefly found in sub-Saharan Africa. Compared to other members of the Felidae family, the leopard has relatively short legs and a long body with a large skull. It is similar in appearance to the jaguar, but is smaller and more slightly built.  The species success in the wild is in part due to its opportunistic  hunting behavior, its adaptability to various habitats, its ability to  run at speeds approaching 36 miles per hour, its unequaled ability to climb trees even when carrying a heavy carcass, and its notorious ability for stealth. Ever elusive, these animals are one of the prized sightings within the Masai Mara.

The locations visited will be determined by your expert guide as they have an  intimate understanding of the daily routines of animals and how best to  track them. On this excursion, visit several wildlife  hot-spots with an aim to espy elusive animals such as the leopard. These spotted cats blend almost seamlessly into the tall grass and shrubbery,  and are even more challenging to spot when in their favorite hangout,  the trees. Exploring the region, your guide will take you to nearby watering holes where on a hot day you’ll spot many birds and mammals,  including, with luck, the elusive leopard. After a thrilling afternoon  game drive, you will be returned to your lodge in time to freshen up for  a delicious safari dinner.

Where you’ll be staying

• Karen Blixen Camp (or similar)
• Tent Room (Package)

Your guide will pick you up in the morning where you will travel to the nearby airstrip for your return to Nairobi. This short domestic flight departs from Masai Mara and arrives at Wilson  Airport in Nairobi, Kenya. Approximate flight duration is 45 minutes.

Please note, strict luggage restrictions apply to this flight: 1)  Maximum weight allowance of 32 lbs (15 kg) is permitted per person. 2)  Baggage must be soft-shelled. 3) Additional baggage allowance can be  arranged at additional cost, please speak to your Destination Expert for  more information.

When you arrive in Nairobi, you will have the opportunity to explore the local markets and shops so you can interact with the local vendors in search for the  perfect handicraft or souvenir for yourself or your loved ones. Your guide will let you know what time you will need to be prepared to depart for the airport. Traffic can get tricky so it is recommended to be prepared to arrive at the airport early!

When you are ready to depart your hotel for the airport, a private transfer between your hotel and the airport is provided. Your guide will help you navigate the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to ensure that you have stress free and timely departure. Remember to take plenty of pictures and share them with us!