Kenya

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, where you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, visit the Nairobi National Museum to learn about Kenya's rich history and culture, and the Karen Blixen House, made famous by the memoir Out of Africa. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at the iconic Carnivore Restaurant before settling in for the night.

Set out early for a morning game drive in Nairobi National Park, one of the few parks in the world located within a capital city, where you may spot lions, rhinos, giraffes, and zebras against a backdrop of skyscrapers. Afterwards, visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to watch orphaned elephants being fed and cared for. In the afternoon, head to the Giraffe Centre for a close encounter with endangered Rothschild giraffes before returning to your hotel for the evening.

Drive roughly two hours into the Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake teeming with birdlife and hippos. Enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the lake to spot hippos and a variety of waterbirds up close. Then head to Crescent Island for a unique walking safari among giraffes, zebras, and antelope, with no predators to worry about. Overnight at a lodge in Naivasha.

Travel to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its vast flocks of flamingos that line the lake's shores in a sea of pink. The park is also a sanctuary for both black and white rhinos, along with lions and a wide variety of birdlife. Enjoy a morning game drive followed by an afternoon drive to maximize wildlife sightings. Overnight at a lodge near Nakuru.

Embark on a scenic 5-6 hour drive across the Great Rift Valley to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya's premier safari destination. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive, keeping an eye out for lions, cheetahs, elephants, and the resident herds of wildebeest and zebra. Settle in for the evening at your safari lodge or tented camp, surrounded by the sounds of the African bush.

Rise early for a sunrise game drive, the best time to spot predators on the move across the Mara's golden plains. If traveling between July and October, you may witness the dramatic spectacle of the Great Migration as massive herds of wildebeest and zebra cross the Mara River. In the evening, visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about local customs, traditions, and way of life from the community itself.

Enjoy one final morning game drive in the Maasai Mara before driving or flying back to Nairobi. Travelers continuing home can connect to their departure flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Alternatively, extend your trip with a relaxing stay on the Indian Ocean coast at Diani Beach or Mombasa, the perfect way to unwind after an action-packed safari.