13 Days / 12 Nights Premium Itinerary

Welcome to Kenya! Your premium birding and wildlife adventure begins in the bustling capital city of Nairobi, the ultimate gateway to East Africa’s finest wilderness destinations. Upon arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly met by your private guideand transferred directly to your comfortable city hotel. Check in at your accommodation, settle into your room, and spend a relaxed evening resting after your international flight. Enjoy a fresh dinner at the hotel restaurant as you prepare for the spectacular journey ahead.

• Accommodation: The Boma Nairobi

• Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Experience your first full-day safari in the world’s only wildlife capital park, where open savannah plains sit against a unique city skyline. Fuel up with an early breakfast at the hotel before heading out for a thrilling morning and afternoon birding and wildlife viewing session. This diverse sanctuary hosts over 500 bird species, including the iconic Secretary Bird, alongside thriving populations of black rhinos, lions, leopards, and hyenas. Enjoy a picnic lunch out in the field under an acacia tree, continuing your tracking through the afternoon before returning to your hotel for dinner and a restful night.

• Accommodation: The Boma Nairobi

• Meal Plan: Full Board

Journey south after an early morning breakfast, checking out of your hotel to drive toward Amboseli National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and dramatic backdrops. Arrive at your luxury safari lodge in time for a hot lunch and check-in, taking in the spectacular, clear views of Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro. Spend your afternoons on Day 3 and Day 4 exploring the park’s unique wetlands and short- grass plains, targeting specialized bird species like the Taveta Golden Weaver. Return to the lodge each evening for a warm dinner, sharing safari stories around the lounge before bed.

• Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge Amboseli

• Meal Plan: Full Board

Transition from the semi-arid plains to the cool, mist-covered montane forests of the Mount Kenya Highlands. After an early breakfast, check out of your lodge and enjoy a scenic drive heading north across the equator. Arrive at your historic mountain lodge in time for lunch, checking in to rooms surrounded by lush country gardens. Spend the afternoon on a guided forest walk along the riverbanks, scanning the canopy for high-altitude avian specialties like the Scarlet-tufted Sunbird and the striking Hartlaub’s Turaco. Gather for a cozy dinner at the lodge restaurant by the fireplace as the evening mountain chill sets in.

• Accommodation: Naro Moru River Lodge

• Meal Plan: Full Board

Travel deeper into Kenya’s dramatic northern frontier after breakfast, checking out to drive toward the rugged Samburu, Buffalo Springs, and Shaba National Reserves. Check in at your luxury riverfront lodge in the afternoon, enjoy a fresh lunch, and head right out for your first game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River.

Over the next three days, you will embark on morning and afternoon safaris tracking down the unique “Samburu Special Five” including the Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Beisa Oryx, and Gerenuk. Birding enthusiasts will delight in spotting the beautiful Vulturine Guineafowl and Somali Bee-eater. Return to the oasis-like lodge environment each evening for gourmet dinners under the stars.

• Accommodation Options: Sarova Shaba Game Lodge or Samburu Simba Lodge
• Meal Plan: Full Board

Journey into the Great Rift Valley after an early breakfast, driving southwest toward the spectacular Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive at your premium safari lodge perched on the hillsides, check in, and enjoy a hot lunch overlooking the lake. Spend your mornings and afternoons exploring the acacia woodlands and alkaline shores, famous for hosting millions of flamingos, dense populations of waterbirds, and large prides of lions.

This park is also a highly protected sanctuary for both black and white rhinos, offering exceptional, close-up photography opportunities. Return to your lodge each evening for a refined buffet dinner and relaxation.

• Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
• Meal Plan: Full Board

Enjoy a fresh breakfast before checking out and taking a short, scenic drive to the beautiful freshwater oasis of Lake Naivasha. Check in at your unique tented camp nestled along a volcanic crater lake, where you will savor a delicious lunch.

In the afternoon, board a premium boat safari to cruise past wallowing hippo pods and spot spectacular waterbirds, including giant pelicans, multiple kingfisher species, and African fish eagles hunting from the canopy. Return to camp in the late afternoon for a peaceful evening dinner surrounded by the sounds of the African bush.

• Accommodation: Crater Lake Tented Camp
• Meal Plan: Full Board

Savor your final morning in Kenya with a unique foot safari. After breakfast, check out of camp and take a short boat transfer to Crescent Island Game Sanctuary. Enjoy an exclusive bird and wildlife photography walk, tracking giraffes, zebras, and waterbucks safely on foot without any predators around.

Enjoy a packed lunch out in the field before your private guide transfers you back to Nairobi. Savor a final farewell dinner at a local restaurant before checking in at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your evening departure flight home.

• Accommodation Options: Departure Day Room Optional
• Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch