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 thehillsides, 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

Check out of camp after breakfast and drive towards Kitulo Highlands. Arrive at the park retreat

early in the afternoon, and explore the park at your comfort and pace. You can have a botanical

tour (December to April) or bird watching for curious bird lovers.

• Overnight Accommodation: Kitulo National Park Bandas

• Meal Plan: Full Board

Spend a relaxed day exploring the high-altitude grasslands and mountain views of Kitulo

National Park. Known locally as the Garden of God, Kitulo is protected for its unique botanical

richness, montane meadows, and endemic bird species. Enjoy a quiet morning walking safari

accompanied by a park ranger to appreciate the mountain scenery and open valleys.

• Overnight Accommodation: Kitulo National Park Bandas

• Meal Plan: Full Board

After a relaxed breakfast, enjoy your final views of the mountain plateau before taking a short

3-hour drive down into the agricultural valley of Mbeya. This day is specifically arranged to

break up the long distance comfortably before the journey west. Arrive at your lodge located

on a working coffee estate in time for lunch. Spend the entire afternoon at your complete leisure

relaxing in the gardens or resting in your room.

• Overnight Accommodation: Utengule Coffee Lodge – Mbeya

• Meal Plan: Full Board

After breakfast, head out by driving from Mbeya towards to the remote shoreline of Lake

Tanganyika, one of the oldest and deepest freshwater lakes in the world. Arrive and check in at

your lakeshore lodge. Your entire afternoon and evening are reserved for pure relaxation, rest

in your room, walk on the beach, or watch the sunset over the water with a cold drink.

• Overnight Accommodation: Kipili Lake Shore Lodge

• Meal Plan: Full Board

Enjoy a completely relaxed day along the calm shoreline of Lake Tanganyika. This day

balances the expedition segments with complete rest, allowing you to recover your energy

before entering the deep western wilderness. You can choose to swim in the clear waters, relax

on the beach, or opt for low-intensity kayaking, snorkeling, or a walk through the nearby

fishing village.

• Overnight Accommodation: Kipili Lake Shore Lodge

• Meal Plan: Full Board