Kenia Luxury Safari

Arrival at Nairobi International Airport. After completing immigration formalities and collecting luggage, we will meet with a representative of the agency. Transfer to Fairmont The Norfolk hotel for check-in. The room may not be available before 14:00. Rest of the day at leisure. Depending on the arrival time of the international flight, we will have free time to rest or the possibility to add an optional excursion or visit (at an additional cost). Nairobi is the fourth largest city in Africa and also the most cosmopolitan in East Africa. It serves as an excellent starting point for African safaris in Kenya. The National Museum, the Karen Blixen Museum, and the elephant orphanage operated by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust are some very popular places. Dinner on your own and overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, departure to the north, heading towards Nanyuki. We will pass through the extensive pineapple, coffee, and tea plantations of the highlands to reach the acclaimed Fairmont Mount Safari Club, the most exclusive hotel in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy Area. After the buffet lunch, the afternoon is free to enjoy the wonderful gardens of the Club, as well as a selection of free optional activities:

• Nature walk (within the property) and bird watching
• Tea and coffee in the tea garden (once during the stay)
• Visit to the animal orphanage
• Other activities available at the time of stay

Other paid activities available include golf, horseback riding, or services of the Riuki Spa and Wellness Center. Dinner and overnight at the Club.

After breakfast at the Club, we will head to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy Area to enjoy a very special safari day, including a visit to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, which shelters around 50 chimpanzees. The Ol Pejeta Conservancy, covering approximately 90,000 hectares, is located in the Laikipia district, at the foothills of the Aberdares Mountains and the snow-capped Mount Kenya. Ol Pejeta boasts an astonishing variety of animals, including the "Big Five": rhino, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and lion, as well as Grevy's zebra, Jackson's hartebeest, cheetah, and chimpanzee. The combination of wildlife and the stunning views across the open plains of Ol Pejeta guarantees an unforgettable safari experience in a more exclusive and less crowded location. Buffet lunch at Serena Sweetwaters Camp or back at the Club. Dinner and overnight at Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club.

After breakfast at the Club, we will leave Nanyuki and head towards the Lake Naivasha area. We will make a stop in Nyahururu for a short rest and to visit the Thompson Falls before continuing the scenic drive through the rugged Great Rift Valley to the shores of Lake Naivasha. Lake Naivasha is the highest of the lakes in the Rift Valley. It is surrounded by papyrus and acacia trees, a unique geological landscape visited by a wide variety of more than 450 species of birds. It is a natural life source where zebras, hippos, and buffaloes, among many others, come to drink. After lunch at the lodge, we will take a boat ride on the lake, where it is possible to spot hippos and various bird species. We will arrive at Crescent Island, an island that offers the unique opportunity to walk in nature. Zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, and gazelles are some of the animals that inhabit the island and that we will be able to admire during the walk. Dinner and overnight at Enashipai Resort & Spa.

****************** Optional Activity: Hot air balloon ride in Masai Mara (activity with an additional cost, consult your Travel Planner, replaces the morning safari): There is no better highlight to an African adventure than a hot air balloon safari in Masai Mara, a simultaneously romantic and thrilling experience. We will watch the sunrise as we fly over the plains of the reserve, observing the animals from an unusual perspective. The experience includes a full champagne breakfast in the middle of the savannah. Let's toast to an adventure that will remain in our memories forever! ****************** After a day dedicated to wildlife observation, we will return to the Club for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast at the Club, another exciting safari day awaits us. We will have two outings, one early in the morning and another late in the afternoon, using open 4x4 vehicles, and returning to the Club for lunch. There will be time to rest, swim in the pool, and enjoy the Club's facilities. ****************** Optional Activity: Visit to a Maasai village (activity with an additional cost, consult your Travel Planner). Masai Mara is the land of the Maasai, semi-nomadic herders who continue to live according to their ancient customs. Visiting a Maasai village offers the opportunity to learn about some of their traditions and buy their colorful local crafts. ************ It is the last night of our African adventure, and we will celebrate it with an aperitif of cold and hot canapés during the sunset.

Breakfast at the Club before departing for Nairobi. In the capital, we will have the opportunity to use the public areas of the Fairmont The Norfolk hotel while we wait for the transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to return home or continue our journey to another destination.