Kenya Wildlife & Cultural Safaris 10 days
Day 1 Nairobi
Transfer from Nairobi airport to the Nairobi hotel for overnight BB
Day 2 The Highlands
Depart on safari after breakfast, heading north through a patchwork of coffee plantations and small farms towards Mount Kenya and the highlands. Stop en route at the colourful markets. Continue deep into the forests of Mount Kenya for overnight at Mountain Lodge. Safe in the comfort of the lodge, guests can observe the animals gathering to drink at the floodlit waterhole until well into the night.
Dinner and overnight at Serena Mountain Lodge
Days 3 & 4: Lake Baringo
As the road leads away from Mount Kenya, cross the Equator line. Descend from the lush highlands into the Rift Valley with its stunning volcanic landscapes before continuing to Lake Baringo. This is home to the small Njemps tribe who still live by fishing from their primitive reed boats, just as they have done for many hundreds of years. Despite their life-style, the Njemps have a very good school on the island and speak good English. Meet and talk to them about their way of life. Lunch at the lodge and afternoon at leisure to relax by the pool or enjoy a guided bird walk in the beautiful gardens beside the lake. Dinner and overnight at Lake Baringo Lodge.
Day 5 Kericho
From Baringo, a morning drive via Kabarnet and Eldama Ravine to Kericho, passing through unspoilt villages and stunningly beautiful scenery. The highlight is a stop at the aptly named "World's End", one of the most dramatic escarpments in the world where the land rolls away thousands of meters into the Rift Valley and the views stretch back to Lake Bogoria and beyond. Kericho is tea growing country, very fertile and at high altitude. Lunch at the Tea Hotel followed by a visit to one of the tea plantations where a guided tour of the tea processing factory will be given. It may also be possible to join a local family for "Chai" (tea).
Dinner and overnight at the Tea Hotel.
Day 6 Kisii and Masai Mara
A short drive through the rich and fertile countryside to Kisii, home of the Abagusii people. The Abagusii are an artistic and enterprising tribe whose famous Kisii soapstone carvings are renowned worldwide. A visit to the soapstone quarries will provide plenty of opportunity to browse and negotiate with the carvers for one of these finely decorated souvenirs. After lunch, leave the banana plantations behind and head for the rolling hills of Masai Mara, Kenya's finest game reserve. Overnight at a Masai Mara Lodge.
Day 7 & 8 Masai Mara
Game viewing in the Mara, Kenya’s finest wildlife reserve. The Mara is the northern extension of the Serengeti ecosystem and plays host to the vast herds of wildebeest and zebra during the months of July to October. Between game drives, it is possible to visit a Masai "manyatta" (village). The Masai are a fiercely proud tribe who maintain their nomadic way of life. Overnights at a Masai Mara Lodge.
Day 8 Lake Naivasha
A morning drive back into the Rift Valley, passing the dormant volcano of Longonot and on to Lake Naivasha. Lunch at the lodge. Afternoon visit to a flower farm or a vineyard with wine tasting. Naivasha has a thriving agro-industry.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Country Club.
Day 9 Nairobi
An early breakfast and boat trip to Crescent Island bird sanctuary. Afterwards, ascend the spectacular Rift Valley escarpment to the Nairobi suburb of Limuru. Lunch at the old colonial style Kentmere Club. Afternoon visit to a Kiambu coffee plantation and a short talk about the coffee making process. The Kenyan Arabica coffee is considered the best in the world due to the perfect combination of sun and rain in this part of the country. Continue to Nairobi for a farewell dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant. Overnight at a Nairobi Hotel.
Day 10 Depart
A morning city tour, curio market, the Nairobi museum and the snake park. Lunch .The afternoon is left free for shopping.
Farewell dinner and evening transfer to the airport for departure.
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