Sample Itinerary # 1

9 Days, 10 Nights – Kenya

Day 1

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi and after clearing immigration, you will be met by John Barnard who will escort you to your road transfer to Ololo Safari Lodge in Nairobi National Park.

In: Day 1 • Out: Day 2

This morning, you will be picked up at Ololo Lodge and driven to your privately chartered plane for your flight to the Campi ya Kanzi in the Chuylu Hills.

 LOCATION — Ololo Lodge

 Day 2

This morning you will have a road transfer to Wilson Airport (WIL) for your private light aircraft flight to Campi Ya Kanzi.

In: Day 2 • Out: Day 4

Room: Tented Rooms

Included: All meals, twice daily safaris, park fees, house drinks and laundry.

LOCATION — Campi Ya Kanzi

Day 5

For one of your nights at Campi Ya Kanzi you will stay at the Ithumba Research Center where you will interact with the center’s elephants.

LOCATION — Ithumba 

Day 9

This morning you will transfer to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight back to Nairobi.  In Nairobi, you can opt to tour the Karen Blixen museum, go to the Nairobi Elephant nursery, shop at a trusted jeweler for Tsavorite and Tanzanite or simply check-into your Weston Day room to rest before being transported back to Jomo Kenyatta Airport for your return flight home.

LOCATION — The Weston Hotel

Estimated “All Inclusive” Cost per person, shared accommodations*: $6,970*

Single Supplement: $1,250

Sample Itinerary # 2

11 Days, 12 Nights – Tanzania and Kenya

Day 1

Arrive Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) in Arusha.  After clearing immigration, you will be met by John Barnard for your transfer to the Rivertrees Country Inn.

In: Day 1 • Out: Day 2

Accommodation: Riverside Country Inn

LOCATION — Rivertrees Country Inn

In: Day 2 • Out: Day 4

This morning, you will be picked up at the Rivertrees Country Inn by your private guide and vehicle and will be driven to Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, perched on the rim of the legendary Ngorongoro Crater

LOCATION — Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

In: Day 4 • Out: Day 8

On Day 4, you will depart from the Crater, fly to Arusha and board a vehicle to cross the Kenyan border at Namanga.    After clearing customs in Namanga, you will then proceed to the Namanga airstrip on the Kenyan side of the border with Tanzania, where you will board a private plane chartered to fly you to Campi Ya Kanzi.

LOCATION — Campi Ya Kanzi

Day 7

You will have an early breakfast before preparing for your private flight to the David Sheldrick Trust Orphan Elephant Camp at Ithumba. Leaving at 10:00 AM, it will take us only 30 minutes to reach Ithumba.  At Ithumba, you will have a true “elephant encounter.”

LOCATION — Ithumba 

In: Day 8 • Out: Day 11

This morning you will have a private light aircraft flight to Governor’s Camp on the banks of the Mara River in the heart of the Maasai Mara National Reserve.  This location will provide you with a spectacular vantage point to witness the great migration.

LOCATION — Il Moran Camp

Day 11

Fly from Kilimanjaro airport to Nairobi.  Tour of Nairobi.  Dinner prior to night departure back home.  Day rooms at the Weston.

LOCATION — The Weston Hotel

Estimated “All Inclusive” Cost, per person, shared accommodations: $8,470*

Single Supplement: $1,510