11-Day The Heart of East Africa

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), you'll be greeted by your private Safari Director. You will be immediately whisked away, bypassing the bustle of the city, to the timeless luxury of the Villa Rosa Kempinski. Here, you'll settle into one of Nairobi's finest hotels before enjoying a delightful welcome dinner at the renowned in-house restaurant.

A day of discovery awaits after breakfast. We visit the National Museum of Kenya and enjoy inspirational encounters at the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and the Giraffe Centre. Lunch is a celebrated event at the famous Carnivore Restaurant. We conclude with a cultural flourish, touring the tranquil, historic home of the legendary writer Karen Blixen (Out of Africa). Dinner is served this evening at the exclusive Villa Rosa Kempinski.

Following breakfast in Nairobi, we fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). We then take an onward flight directly to Tarangire National Park, home to vast elephant herds and rare fringe-eared oryx. Arrive at the beautifully designed Tarangire Elephant Spring Lodge. After exploring the iconic acacia landscapes on an afternoon game drive, enjoy dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Our exciting day begins with a morning game drive in Tarangire, famous for its massive elephant herds. We then ascend to the Crater Highlands for an early afternoon lunch at the serene, view-rich O’ldeani Mountain Lodge. From here, we prepare to explore the fabled Ngorongoro Crater. Once a gigantic volcano, this natural, unbroken caldera is now a UNESCO World Heritage sanctuary, hosting over 25,000 animals (including the Big Five) in one of Africa's most concentrated wildlife areas. The late afternoon is dedicated to leisure at the lodge, followed by dinner and overnight at O’ldeani.

After breakfast, we take the scenic route from The Manor to the majestic Ngorongoro Crater rim. Our day is dedicated to an immersive game drive on the crater floor, exploring the vast caldera of this now 'mellow' volcano, which sustains an astounding concentration of wildlife. A picturesque picnic lunch is provided at a viewing spot, often with views of hippos. We conclude the day by returning to the lodge for a relaxing leisure period before dinner and overnight stay.

After a profound visit to Olduvai Gorge, the "Cradle of Mankind," we descend to the spectacular Serengeti National Park. Here, you will witness the largest collection of illustrious African mammals—from elephant herds and muscular zebras to elusive serval cats—all unconcerned by our presence. We conclude our thrilling game drive at the beautiful Serengeti Explorer lodge, perched on an escarpment. A classic sundowner on the limitless plains offers the perfect finale as the day cools and great, magnificent clouds build in the vast sky.

Following breakfast, we embark on an immersive, all-day exploration of the Serengeti National Park. Our expert game drives track the formidable Big Cats, leveraging the region's renown for the world's highest concentration of lions. We actively pursue sightings of vast elephant herds and witness the dramatic theatre of the Great Migration. Return to the beautiful Serengeti Explorer lodge for a hot, restorative lunch. Our afternoon drive culminates in a classic sundowner experience, enjoying elegant drinks beneath magnificent golden skies before a superb dinner and overnight stay.

We fly to the Kenyan Maasai Mara, the richer, greener northern counterpart to the Serengeti. This world-treasure offers unparalleled wildlife spectacles and the famous Great Migration. We settle into the secluded, elegant Elewana Elephant Pepper Camp, where you feel truly immersed in the wilderness, ending each day with superb game viewing.

After breakfast, dedicate the full day to an extensive game drive within the legendary Maasai Mara, offering prime opportunities to spot the Big Five, including the elusive leopard, abundant lions, and cheetahs. This ecosystem is famously home to the annual, immense $\text{1.75}$ million animal migration. Midway through your exploration, gain a fascinating glimpse into local heritage with a visit to a traditional Maasai village. Your experience is perfectly capped by a superb lunch, classic sundowners, and dinner at the elegant Elewana Elephant Pepper Camp.

We return with a morning flight to Nairobi, where time is set aside for relaxation and leisure at the elegant Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport, perhaps enjoying a swim or spa treatment. Later, our dedicated Safari Director will provide private escort service to the airport for your late-evening international departure.

Connect with your flights home. We trust the wilderness is already inspiring sweet dreams of your future Bush 2 City Adventure.