Discover what a true safari should be, with all the sights, sounds, and mystery of the historic safari experience combined with modern comforts at excellent lodgings. Best of all, embrace the exhilarating thrill of up-close encounters with Kenya's diverse wild game, from giraffe and zebra to ostrich, warthogs, and black rhinos. A highlight of your trip no doubt will be winging in by small plane to the vast safari lands in the Masai Mara, noted for magical sightings of lion, leopard, and elephant. Or maybe your heart will take flight during a sunrise balloon ride over the Kenyan plains, or as you sit quietly by a waterhole at your tree-top lodge for nocturnal viewings of both predator and prey. Best of all, your exotic Kenya safari can be fully customized to your tastes, whatever they may be.

Where We Sleep

Fairmont The Norfolk
Nairobi

Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel has played a leading role in Kenya's colorful history, and continues to be Nairobi's finest and best-known luxury hotel.

The Ark
Aberdares

Set in the heart of the Aberdares National Park, The Ark Game Lodge overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick which attracts a host of awesome wildlife.

Mount Kenya Safari Club
Mount Kenya

With magnificent views of majestic Mount Kenya, the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club Resort offers a unique blend of comfort, relaxation and adventure.

Fairmont Mara Safari Club
Masai Mara

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 Trip

Day 1 - Depart US or Canada

Days 2 & 3 - Nairobi, Kenya
Two nights in the bustling capital of Kenya allows plenty of time to shop and admire the local sights, including the Karen Blixen Museum and Giraffe Centre. A home host dinner will be one of the highlights of your Kenya stay!

Day 4 - Aberdares
Drive north to the scenic forests of the Aberdares - home to a diverse range of woodland animals. An afternoon bush walk may bring you close to zebra, giraffe, ostrich, and warthogs. In the evening, view the nocturnal activity around the waterhole and saltlick from the observation deck of your tree hotel.

Day 5 - Mount Kenya
Travel to the world renowned Mount Kenya Safari Club. On the way, visit the craft centers in Nanyuki, including "Spinners & Weavers", a women's self help project. They create beautiful African designs on cardigans, shawls, carpets, throws, pullovers, scarves, and bedcovers - offered at very reasonable prices.

Day 6 - Mount Kenya
It's a short drive to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the largest santuary for black rhinos in East Africa and home to the Big Five. The gameviewing excursion also includes a visit to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only place in Kenya where this highly endangered and remarkably intelligent species can be seen.

Days 7, 8, & 9 - Masai Mara Reserve
Today's wing safari lands in the Masai mara - Kenya's top game viewing destination. Daily wildlife activities are sure to conjure up magical sightings of lion, leopard, elephant, and many other species.

Day 10 - Depart Nairobi
A final drive onto the plains before bidding farewell to the Mara, flying to Nairobi and onward to your hometown destination.

Day 11 - Arrive US or Canada
With memories to last a lifetime!

Suggestions & Travel Tips
Add two nights in Samburu to this Kenya adventure and increase the wildlife viewing factor, or perhaps extend your journey on to Tanzania. Ask your Hideaways Travel Specialist how you can customize your trip.

Dates:

Jan - Dec 2011

Length:

11 Days / 8 Nights

Start & Finish:

Nairobi, Kenya

Price per person:

From $3895 to $4795

Single Supplement:

From $875 to $1175

What's Included:

Not Included:

To Book:

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