Day 1: Nairobi, Kenya
Welcome to Nairobi, home of the classic African safari. Founded in 1899, Nairobi is one of the most prominent cities in Africa and much of it harks back to its storied past. You are met and transferred to your hotel, a five-star luxury boutique hotel, Hemingways Nairobi, one of the finest hotels in Africa.  The 45-suite boutique hotel elevates the standard of luxury for travelers in the region. Each room features a seating area and private terrace. Large en suite bathrooms feature walk-in closets, double vanity units and separate bath and shower.

Hemingways supports One Horizon, a humanitarian, non-profit organization focusing on poverty alleviation and the pillars of sustainable tourism. Founded in 2007, it operates over 20 child rescue centers around Nairobi that feeds more than 2,000 children a day, and supports a sustainable women’s empowerment program. Relax this evening. Hemingways Nairobi

Day 2: Nairobi
Visit Nairobi’s Utamaduni artisan market located in the leafy suburb of Langata as well as the estate of Baroness Karen von Blixen-Finecke, a Danish author also known under her pen name Isak Dinesen. Blixen is best known for Out of Africa, an account of her life while living in Kenya. Also take in the Giraffe Centre and the charming Giraffe Manor where you have an opportunity to interact and feed the habituated giraffes. The center is currently home to seven female and three male. Six were born at the center while four were translocated from different parks and nature conservancies across Kenya. Hemingways Nairobi (B)

Day 3: Nairobi / Chyulu Hills
Today you fly to Chyulu Hills and ol Donyo Lodge. The lodge blends contemporary design with the rich culture of the Maasai. The lodge is designed so that each room has its own window ‘to the soul of East Africa’ overlooking the plunge pool, the rolling plains and Mount Kilimanjaro. All six suites plus one two-bedroom family unit have stunning star beds. Sleep out under the canopy of stars and listen to the hyenas and lions moving around. This camp embraces community and the guides introduce you to their villages.  The Maasai landowners benefit directly from tourism through employment and conservation fees. Enjoy real African wilderness in privacy and exclusivity, away from the bustling safari experience typical of a national park. The camp is committed to responsible travel, integrating green technology and a light-footprint into every aspect of the camp. The lodge invests in community projects that are designed to strategically lift  people out of poverty based on wildlife conservation and tourism. ol Donyo Lodge (B,L,D)

Day 4: Chyulu Hills
Wedged between Kenya’s Tsavo and Amboseli National Parks in the heart of the Chyulu Hills, the lodge, honed from the ancient lava rock that spewed out of Kilimanjaro 360,000 years ago, creates a sense of timelessness. This special Maasai land supports amazing wildlife, with an immense biodiversity, including zebra, giraffe, antelopes and apex predators like lions and leopards for game viewing. Go on safari during the early morning and late afternoon/early evening game drives in a 4×4 open vehicle as well as on guided bushwalks, night drives, hiking, horse riding, mountain biking, tracking, conservation and community out-reach programs. Savor wildlife viewing in an open-air hide. Fly camping is available as are in-room massagesn.  ol Donyo Lodge (B,L,D)

Day 5: Chyulu Hills / Nanyuki – Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Today you fly via Nairobi to your camp. Overlooked by the dramatic snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya, Ol Pejeta Conservancy is in central Kenya’s Laikipia County. It’s home to the two remaining northern white rhinos on the planet and many other endangered animals, all protected around the clock by dedicated rangers. Staying at Ol Pejeta Bush Camp allows you to contribute to conservation. You can opt to help with canine training or recording lion sightings for the research team. Seven spacious, eco-friendly tents are positioned along the Ewaso Ngiro River. The peaceful camp is a great place for families with activities such as a Junior Ranger program.

The camp’s uses electric, solar-powered safari vehicles that enhances the game-viewing experience. They run silently, minimizing the disturbance to wildlife. In addition, these vehicles do not emit hazardous gases or substances into the atmosphere. The entire camp relies mainly on solar power, including for charging the vehicles. Ol Pejeta Bush Camp (B,L,D)

Days 6 & 7: Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Savor two days on safari in search of vulnerable species such as black rhino and chimpanzees. Lions are the most numerous of the big cats, with six resident prides bringing the total lion population to about 72. The Conservancy is also home to around 30 cheetah, and 20 elusive leopard. Spotted hyena, black-backed jackal, caracal and the bat-eared fox can also be found here. Other vulnerable or endangered species include elephant, African wild dog, hippo, Grevy’s zebra and the locally threatened Jackson’s hartebeest. Ol Pejeta Bush Camp (B,L,D)

Day 8: Ol Pejeta Conservancy / Masai Mara
Today you fly to the fabled Masai Mara National Reserve and your lodge, Emboo River, a luxurious eco lodge located in a river bend within the reserve. Enjoy this retreat into nature and learn something of the lives of the traditional Maasai. You actively help conserve wildlife and empower the local community. Game drives are done in electric vehicles, improving safari encounters because the vehicles engines are silent. Emboo River is not fenced so wildlife roams freely in the area. During the migration season, the herds use a popular river crossing close to the lodge.

Emboo River is the first camp in the region to go full eco and applies a unique “Closed Loop System”. The camp uses renewable and local resources to run its operations, encompassing solar power, electric vehicles, biological filtration, water management, renewable energy, electric safari vehicles; farm-to- fork meals and community engagement. The Maasai Mara is a vitally important ecosystem of grasslands, forests and rivers. Emboo River (B,L,D)

Days 9 & 10: Masai Mara
Imagine watching the sun rise over this incredible savannah in a hot air balloon, spotting animals from the sky. A balloon safari over the Maasai Mara is an extraordinary experience, searching for the big five – elephant, lion, leopard, rhinoceros and buffalo. Venture out on the extraordinary landscapes in search of leopard, cheetahs, the tiny dik dik and so much. You may spot the leopard Bella sleeping in a big fig tree, and see elephants visiting the camp and hippos bathing in the river in front of your room. Hyenas can be heard laughing at night as they roam around the camp.    Emboo River (B,L,D)

Day 11: Masai Mara / Nairobi / Depart
Today you fly to Nairobi, where you explore the city’s street foods from fresh fruits to Kenyan-style sausage and more. You are transferred to the airport for your flight out. Dayroom Hemingways (B)

Land price, per person, double occupancy: Price starts from US$850.00 per person per day.