13-Day The Darius Wing Safari

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.

Enjoy breakfast before your scenic flight north from Nairobi to the expansive Laikipia Plateau. This flight offers dramatic views of Mount Kenya and transitions you instantly into a world of pure wilderness. You will be hosted at the exceptional Mutara Camp, which commands a cliff-top position and is the only camp within the 20,000-acre Mutara Conservancy. Game drives in this private haven promise exclusive, solitary encounters with a fabulous plenitude of wildlife, including all of the Big Five. The evening concludes with a fabulous gourmet dinner featuring the finest cuisine, followed by an overnight stay at Mutara Camp

The day begins with a morning game drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a critical habitat where we search for the elusive black and white rhinos and visit the chimpanzee sanctuary. Return to Mutara Camp for hot lunch and a siesta. The late afternoon features a thrilling game drive through the private Mutara Conservancy, complete with classic sundowner drinks. Dinner and overnight follow at the camp.

After breakfast, we fly south to the legendary Maasai Mara, the pinnacle of Africa’s wildlife sanctuaries. Your home for this chapter is the Olare Mara Kempinski, where the soothing luxury of the Kempinski style meets the wild. Each tent is built on the Ntiakitiak River banks, offering private veranda views of the river's resident hippos and elephants. The camp's location facilitates immediate and extraordinary game drives, immersing you in the Mara's abundant wildlife. In the late afternoon, we drive back to camp for an excellent dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, the full day is dedicated to an extensive game drive within the legendary Maasai Mara. This exploration offers prime opportunities to spot all of the Big Five, including the more elusive leopard and abundant lions and cheetahs. As we traverse this natural wonderland, we'll visit a traditional Maasai village for a glimpse into their fascinating culture. Your home base, the Olare Mara Kempinski, will serve you a superb lunch, classic sundowner drinks, and a delicious dinner.

Following breakfast, we connect via Nairobi and Arusha to fly directly to the Serengeti National Park. Our luxurious home here is the Migration Camp, beautifully set on the Grumeti River. After settling into your superb tent, the afternoon features your first game drive in the Serengeti. Prepare to encounter the world's largest concentration of lions, massive elephant herds, and the seasonal rush of the Wildebeest Migration. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and a well-deserved rest.

After breakfast, enjoy the privilege of unlimited exploration in the Serengeti National Park. Our game drives focus on tracking the formidable Big Cats, renowned here for the world's largest concentration of lions. We will also witness the vast ranges of elephant herds and follow the incredible drama of the Wildebeest Migration. Return to Migration Camp for a hot lunch, followed by an evening drive that ends perfectly with sundowner drinks against the magnificent golden skies. Dinner and overnight follow.

Following breakfast, a picturesque flight takes you from the Serengeti to Lake Manyara, where we begin our scenic drive to the sublime Manor at Ngorongoro. This elegant retreat, our base for three nights, features Cape Dutch-style cottages nestled within a flourishing Arabica coffee estate adjacent to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The afternoon is yours to spend at leisure, enjoying the tranquil surroundings before dinner is served this evening, followed by overnight.

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.

Enjoy breakfast before setting out for a leisurely morning game drive at Lake Manyara. This park is renowned for its diverse ecosystem: the Crater Highlands' abundant springs create a forested redoubt for a spectacular plenitude of glamorous large mammals. Key sightings include immense elephant families and the park's famously elusive tree-climbing lions. The lake itself is a birder's heaven, frequented by hundreds of species. We return to the lodge in the afternoon for lunch and extended leisure.

With a final, affectionate farewell to the great Ngorongoro Crater, we fly back to Nairobi. Upon arrival, you will be escorted to a full-service, meals-included day room at the Four Points by Sheraton, allowing you to rest and refresh before your evening flight. With your Safari Director and vehicle on call, you will have time to enjoy some final shopping, or simply to relax and savour the fresh, classic memories of your safari. In the late evening, we will escort you to the airport and assist with your check-in procedures.

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