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The Ultimate Wildlife and Culture Experience

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From the doum palms and riverine forests of Samburu, to the majestic beauty of snow-covered Mount Kilimanjaro and on to vast herds and grasslands of the Maasai Mara, Kenya is quintessential sub-saharan Africa at its best. Safari is a Swahili word meaning “long journey” and that is what we will be on from the moment we set foot on this continent. This will be an African safari at its best; with an abundance of wildlife, action and loads of excitement. We will visit villages that will envelop us in tribal culture and colors. Our trip will take us to Amboseli National Park, one of the best places in Africa to see large herds of elephants. Some of the largest tuskers live here in front of Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro.

We will then fly north to Samburu, home of the traditional Samburu tribe. Here we will find several species of animals endemic only to the dry and arid northern climate of Samburu National Reserve including gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra and reticulated giraffe. All three big cats are found in Samburu including over 350 species of birds. We will spend an evening with the Samburu people experiencing their traditions in full color.

Finally we will fly to the Maasai Mara where we will witness one of the greatest spectacles on this planet - the Great Migration.  Nearly two million wildebeest and zebras cross the plains of the Serengeti to the Maasai Mara and it is here where we will make our home in a perfectly situated camp for the next four nights. To experience the sights and sounds of this epic herd thundering across the plains is like nothing else in the world. We will also visit a traditional Maasai Village, shop for beautiful handmade beadwork, and learn about this colorful nomadic tribe.

Experience the magic that this wild continent stirs within each of us.

Please read the REVIEWS of our previous Kenya expeditions

  • Duration
    13 Days
  • Group Size
    8 people
  • Price

    $12,400.00 – $14,300.00

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The Palacina, Nairobi


Amboseli Serena Lodge


Larsen's Tented Camp, Samburu


Mara Bush Camp - Private Wing


Letters correspond to points on the map in the map tab.


  • Day 1: June 25

     

    Arrive in Nairobi

    Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International airport in Nairobi and transfer to your hotel; dinner is on your own as this is a travel day. We will either meet as a group for our briefing after check-in (if it isn't too late), or in the morning at breakfast.
    Overnight at The Palacina

  • Day 2: June 26

    Nairobi

    After breakfast, we will begin our adventure  with one of the highlights of the day, a visit to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeTmE71uEaw), the most successful orphan elephant rescue and rehabilitation program in the world. David Sheldrick was husband to the recently late Dame Daphne Sheldrick who pioneered this conservation organization for wildlife and habitat protection in East Africa. We will have the great fortune to have an exclusive one hour private visit with orphaned baby elephants as the Center will close down to the public for our group only. After our morning with the elephants, we will spend the rest of our morning shopping in the Karen District for interesting African jewelry, beadwork and other artifacts before having lunch at the Talisman Restaurant.

    After our relaxing lunch, we will visit the home of Karen Blixen, now a museum. This is the same home used in the filming of ‘Out of Africa’. We then return to the Sheldrick Center as Foster parents to our small elephants and watch the elephants being put to bed by their Keepers. We will return to the Palacina for dinner, and prepare for our early departure in the morning.
    Overnight at the The Palacina (B,L,D)

     

    Day 2: June 26

  • Day 3: June 27

     

    Amboseli National Park

    We will meet for breakfast between 06:45 and 07:00 (Please do prepare check-out during this time period). At 07:30, we will depart for Amboseli National Park. The 4 hour drive will give us the opportunity to experience the lush landscape of Kenya. We will have stops where we can do some shopping along the way. We will arrive at our lodge in time for lunch. After lunch and some leisure time, we will have our first game drive where we hope to see beautiful Mount Kilimanjaro in the near distance if it is not under cloud cover, and the large elephant herds that make this location so special in all of Africa.
    Overnight at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge (B,L,D)

  • Days 4 & 5: June 28 & 29

    Amboseli National Park

    Today and tomorrow will be our first full days on safari and our bush routine begins early in the morning. After a pre-dawn cup of coffee, we set out in search of excitement. We leave early in the morning in hopes of seeing lions hunting in morning light. We will be looking for the famous large herds of Amboseli elephants with their massive tusks. And we will hope for clear skies so that we can see Mt. Kilimanjaro in all of her glory. After the morning game drives, we will return to our lodge for breakfast and a few hours of rest before lunch. We set off again for the bush after our afternoon tea/coffee, and return to the lodge after sunset for dinner.
    Overnight at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge (B,L,D)

     

    Days 4 & 5: June 28 & 29

  • Day 6: June 30

     

    Fly to Samburu

    We will have breakfast at our lodge, and depending on our flight we may have time for one last morning game drive. We will then transfer to the airstrip and board our flight to Wilson Airport in Nairobi and then connect to our flight to Samburu. Upon arrival, will have a short game drive en-route to our lodge. We will arrive at our lodge in time for lunch and then have a few hours of leisure time enjoying this lovely tented camp. After our afternoon tea/coffee, we will leave for our first game drive in this beautiful game park in northern Kenya. Here we will have a chance to find leopard, cheetah and the scruffy Samburu lions (we call them the “bad-boys” of Kenya). We will return to our lodge after sunset for a lovely dinner outside overlooking the river. Here in Samburu we will find several species of animals that are endemic to this area only.
    Overnight Larsens Tented Camp (B,L,D)

  • Days 7 & 8: July 01 & 02

    Samburu

    We will have two full days in Samburu where we will discover five rare species of animals that are endemic in the northern part of Kenya: the Somali Ostrich, Reticulated giraffe, Gerenuk, the endangered Grevy’s zebra, and the Beisa oryx. Samburu is very different to other Kenyan reserves in that it has very different vegetation than the larger open plains reserves like Amboseli and the Mara. It is a wildly beautiful, dry and arid mountainous area that depends on the Ewaso Ng’iro River. The combination of this near-permanent water and the forest shade along the banks draws lots of wildlife. We will leave daily for our game drives after our pre-dawn morning coffee. For the rest of our safari, we will take our breakfast al fresco in the bush in order to increase our chances of wildlife action and behavior during the cool mornings.
    We will spend one afternoon at a traditional Samburu village. Not only will we learn about their culture and traditions, but we have a very unusual surprise planned that will give you a unique experience with the Samburu. You have complete freedom to photograph the Samburu during our visit. You will also have a chance to buy some of the beautiful beadwork handmade by the Samburu women. After our time with the Samburu, we will have a short game drive back to our lodge where dinner awaits.
    Overnight Larsens Tented Camp (B,L,D)

     

    Days 7 & 8: July 01 & 02

  • Day 9: July 03

     

    Fly to the Maasai Mara

    After our last game drive and breakfast in Samburu, we will make our way to the airstrip where we will fly to the world famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve. The camp drivers will be waiting for us at the airstrip and will transfer us to camp. As soon as we land, we will be surrounded by wildlife and the vast open plains that encompass the Mara. We will arrive in time for lunch and will have some time to become acquainted with our home for the next three days.
    The Maasai Mara is Kenya’s finest wildlife sanctuary with abundant wildlife and gentle rolling grasslands, which ensure that animals are never out of sight. Birdlife is prolific with over 450 different species. We hope to witness and photograph the greatest spectacle in Africa - the Great Migration where roughly two million wildebeest and zebras cross the plains of the Serengeti to the Maasai Mara.
    After our afternoon tea/coffee, we will leave camp on our first game drive. Exploring the Mara is seeing nature at its best.
    Overnight Mara Bush Camp Private Wing (B,L,D) - Inclusive of selected beverages and laundry

  • Days 10, 11 & 12: July 04th, 05th, & 06th

    Maasai Mara

    For the next three days, after our pre-dawn coffee, we will depart on our early morning game drives. Like Samburu, we will have our breakfast al fresco each day out on the Mara. Here we will have good chances of seeing lions, cheetahs and maybe even leopards amongst thousands of wildebeest, zebras and other antelopes. On one afternoon, we will visit a Maasai village where we will learn about the traditions of the Maasai people. We will have complete freedom to photograph the village and the Maasai . You will have a chance to buy some wonderful handmade beaded necklaces, bracelets and other traditional crafts in the village. After our game drive and return from the Maasai village, we will enjoy a cocktail around the fire and dinner in camp.
    Overnight Mara Bush Camp Private Wing (B,L,D) - Inclusive of selected beverages and laundry

     

    Days 10, 11 & 12: July 04th, 05th, & 06th

  • Day 13: July 07

     

    Fly back to Nairobi

    Sadly this will be our last game drive where we must bid farewell to the Mara and to Kenya. We will return back to camp for a warm breakfast before making our way to the airstrip. We fly from the Mara airstrip (Ol Kiombo) to Wilson airport in Nairobi. Upon arrival, we will be picked up and transferred to Four Points Sheraton for use of day rooms. We can freshen up in our room, relax and prepare for our international flight home. Dinner is on your own.
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We look forward to seeing you on your next Wild Focus Expedition!

Included

  • Accommodations for 12 nights on double-share/single room basis with private facilities.
  • All land and air transfers in Kenya
  • Full day disposal on day two with mentioned activities
  • All game drives
  • Transportation and exclusive use of 2 custom built safari 4 x 4 Landcruisers with pop-up roof hatches and custom windows ideal for photographers
  • Guaranteed window seat in Landcruiser
  • National park fees and conservation fees
  • Samburu village visit / freedom to photograph
  • Maasai village visit / freedom to photograph
  • All meals excluding dinner on first evening at the Palacina Hotel and last evening at Sheraton Four Points
  • Selected beverages where mentioned above
  • Mineral water during game drives
  • Experienced English-speaking drivers/guides
  • Evacuation Insurance
  • Domestic flights where mentioned above with extra freight seats to allow for excess weight for camera gear

Not Included

  • International airfare to and from Nairobi
  • Change of itinerary
  • Visa fees
  • All beverages (unless where mentioned as included)
  • Change of itinerary
  • Optional hot air balloon rides over the Maasai Mara with champagne breakfast ($450 per person)
  • Any items of personal nature such as beverages, laundry, telephone calls
  • Tips / gratuities for your driver / guide and camp / lodge staff
  • Travel/medical insurance
  • Any extras not mentioned in the included list such as extra meals and activities

Our Classic African safaris require little physical conditioning and are not considered strenuous. Travel will sometimes be by small charter aircraft and game-drive vehicles.  Safari-goers should be aware that the game drives are often over bumpy surfaces and can sometimes be long depending on our sightings.  Our mornings start early before daybreak and evening meals are served after sundown. All travelers must be able to climb into and out of raised 4x4 safari vehicles.

Our Kenya and Tanzania safaris will be in permanent to semi-permanent tented camps.  All of our tents are en suite, are designed to the highest standards, and are comfortable with hot showers and an adjoining toilet. All of our camps will have separate lounge and dining areas which add to the excitement and ambiance of being on safari. It should be noted, however, that there are no fences around our camps, and animals of all sizes are sometimes encountered within the camp boundaries. Please be assured that you will be safe at all times. Our Expeditions Leaders and camp staff will be there to assure your safety. 

From May through August, temperatures are very comfortable. Mornings can be quite cool to cold while warming up as the day continues. Nights can be cold and midday temperatures range from 70ºF (20ºC) to 80ºF (26ºC0. Our Handbooks provide more detailed information about clothing and trip preparation. 
We recommend that our travelers bring an adventurous spirit, as you will often enjoy the closest animal encounters.

Expedition Leaders

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Jami Tarris & Theo Allofs

Jami and Theo fell in love with Kenya twenty five years ago and have deeply discovered its beauty during their travels from the south to the far wild north of the country. Kenya’s fascination lies in the richness and diversity of its natural and cultural history. Wherever you look you find excitement; colorful tribes, wildlife wonders, and majestic, big landscapes. It is a photographer’s and adventurer’s paradise and evokes a sense of wonder. If ever there was a place that could be described as magical, it is Kenya.

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