Kenya & Zimbabwe

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Day 1 - 2

Depart the U.S. to Nairobi, arriving in the evening. Met and transfer to the Norfolk Hotel, Nairobi's famous old colonial hotel, from whence Theodore Roosevelt set out on his safaris in the 1930's.

Day 3 - 6: Lewa Downs

Morning charter to Lewa Downs, a 55,000 acre rhino breeding sanctuary just north of the Equator, overlooked by 17,000 ft Mt Kenya. Lewa has been home to four generations of the Craig family who now play a vital role in community development for the local people and long term conservation in modern day Kenya. Wilderness Trails can sleep up to 16 people in comfortable African style. You will be looked after by William and Emma Craig or their hosts. It is also home to large numbers of the unique Northern species such as grevy zebra, reticulated giraffe, and somali ostrich, in addition to elephant, rhino, lion, and leopard. Here you will walk, ride horses, and game drive. In your spare time you can relax by the pool, read in the comfort of your patio overlooking the bougainvillea filled gardens, or play tennis for the more energetic. Of interest are the organic vegetable gardens from which your meals will come, the local furniture building facility, and the carpet factory. Our family lives in the unique Ngare Niti House on Lewa Downs for 2 months each summer, we may be able to host you there if you are visiting at that time.

Day 7 - 10: Ol Malo

Morning charter to Ol Malo, home of Colin and Rocky Francombe. Their spectacular clifftop home in Laikipia sleeps up to 8 guests in 4 unique and private luxury bandas each hand crafted out of local materials, with vast African vistas which can be enjoyed from the comfort of your bed, patio, or even the bathtub! Their land is bordered on the East by the Uaso Njiro River which runs out through Samburu into the Lorian Swamp. Here you will spend quite a lot of time walking, examining both the big and small things that nature has to offer. Colin has a unique relationship with the local Ndorobo people, and due to this, one is able to visit their unspoiled and unchanged manyattas with him. Here you can ride horses and camels, or just relax by the pool enjoying the incredible view over unlimited Africa.

Day 11 - 13: Rekero Tented Camp

Morning charter to Maswani in the Maasai Mara. Met and transfer to Rekero, and on to Ron Beaton's traditional tented camp. A trip to Africa without nights under canvas is simply not complete. Tents are traditional style and very comfortable full sized incorporating most modern facilities. Most incorporate the showers and toilets into the back of the tent, or very close by. The campsites are relocated every season on leased Maasai land on the the Northern collection plains adjacent to the famous Mara reserve itself. Your hosts have lived in the area for years and have close relations with the local Maasai people who will introduce you to their culture. Your days will be spent game driving and taking walks amongst the greatest concentration of wildlife anywhere on earth. Imagine an early morning hot air balloon ride floating above the Mara and evenings spent sitting around a campfire under the unforgettable African stars.

Day 14: Giraffe Manor

Morning charter to Nairobi Wilson. Met and driven to Langata Nairobi's famous old colonial suburb where Karen Blixen once had her farm. Here you will stay at Giraffe Manor, guests of Rick and Bryony Anderson and their famous Rothschild giraffes in this haven of peace so close to the city! Enjoy here the spectacle of truly close contact with habituated giraffes and the resident warthogs!! You can take walks to the Giraffe Education Center and the home of world famous photographer Peter Beard. Your breakfast is served in this sunroom where the giraffes will try to join you for breakfast. Transferred to JKIA airport for check in at 1000am for your 2 hr flight to Harare, Zimbabwe.

Day 15

Collected after breakfast and transfer to the airport for departure at 1pm on Air Zimbabwe scheduled flight to Harare, Zimbabwe. Met and transfer to the wild Geese Lodge - a beautiful and relaxing lodge on the outskirts of Harare.

Day 16 - 18: Matusadona Water Wilderness

Collected after breakfast and transfer to the Harare airport for departure on Air Zimbabwe scheduled flight to Kariba. Met and transfer by air charter to the Water Wilderness Lodge. Here you will relax on the verandah of your extremely comfortable houseboat chalet, as the game comes down to drink right in front of you! Canoe between your houseboats and the mother boat, and take boat drives and game walks on the shores of the vast and eerie Lake Kariba.

Day 19 - 21: Victoria Falls

Depart on charter flight to Victoria Falls, and transfer on to the Elephant Camp, spend a fascinating day in the life of an elephant, going out on a "game drive" on them. Morning transfer by road to Victoria Falls, met and transfer into Zambia to Sindabezi Camp, a unique 8 bed camp on Sindabezi Island, a private island on the Zambian edge of the Zambezi. Visit the mighty Victoria Falls enroute. While at Sindabezi Camp take a full day white water rafting - if river water permits.

Day 22

Depart Victoria Falls on Air Zimbabwe to Harare. Connect to British Airways departing Harare at 8:50pm to London, arriving in London in the morning. Connection to the U.S.