10 Nights - 7TH Annual Kenya (Private) African Safari

Day 1

November 28, 2027

Arrive Nairobi

Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport Superior Double rooms

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, please clear customs and collect your luggage. Proceed outside the Arrivals Hall where you are met by an Abercrombie & Kent representative and transferred to your hotel. The transfer time is approximately 30 minutes.

Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport Hotel is Jomo Kenyatta Airport’s first hotel. Less than a 3-minute journey from the terminals – which can be arranged by free transfer car - this is exactly where you’ll want to stop before or after a flight; elegantly-styled rooms dressed in warm tones and featuring super-sized beds and flat-screen TVs make it easy for weary travellers to relax. Visitors have a choice of Superior, Deluxe and Premiere rooms, and can simply book a room for a day stopover. All enjoy floor-to-ceiling window views of either the airport or a wide grassland over which the sun sets. For those able to expend a little more energy, there is the Euphoria Spa – with gym, steam rooms, saunas and several rejuvenation treatments on offer - and swimming pool. Crowne Plaza’s dining options again provide guests with ease and quality; taking note of the bizarre schedule of travellers, café Aroma and Kitchen 9 remain open 24-hours, whilst at Velocity Bar a cold beverage may always be enjoyed.

Day 2

November 29, 2027

Flight to Samburu (10:20 / 11:20 approx.) / afternoon game drive.

Soroi Larsen’s Camp Luxury Tents

Breakfast at the hotel. Meet with your Guardian Angel at the hotel lobby for your transfer to Wilson Airport for your scheduled flight to Samburu Game Reserve (1 hour approximately). Upon arrival at Kalama Airstrip, where you are meet by your Abercrombie & Kent driver guides and transferred to your overnight camp.

Soroi Larsens Camp is an exquisite boutique retreat nestled in the untamed heart of the Samburu Game Reserve. Perched serenely on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, surrounded by pristine wilderness are a selection of 12 opulent tents, two family tents, and two deluxe tented suites, each offering private terraces with exclusive river frontage. Elevating your stay to lavish heights, the deluxe tented suites come with generous living spaces, private 24/7 butlers, invigorating outdoor showers, and mesmerizing sleepout decks with star beds. Prepare for thrilling game drives, where you'll witness the most unique wildlife up close. From the reticulated giraffe to the Grevy's zebra, the Gerenuk antelope, Somali ostriches, and majestic elephants, the Samburu National Reserve teems with remarkable creatures. Get even closer to nature as you explore the African bush on foot, accompanied by expert guides and rangers. Immerse yourself in the fascinating culture of the Samburu people as you visit their village and experience their unique way of life.
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Day 3

November 30, 2027

Full day in Samburu Game Reserve

Soroi Larsen’s Camp Luxury Tents

Spend full day with morning and afternoon game viewing drives.

Samburu National Reserve in the dry country in the north of Kenya, described by Ludwig Ritter von H\'f6hnel, an Austrian explorer who visited the area in the 1860s as 'teeming with game'. The Ewaso Nyiro River provides the lifeblood of this harsh wilderness, without which the game would not survive. You'll see animals here that you won't see in the south: the impressive Beisa oryx which stand a meter at the shoulder and thrive because of a physiological ability to store water, the reticulated giraffe, the thin-striped Grevy's zebra and the gerenuk antelope with its improbably long neck. This is also lion country - the Samburu was home to George and Joy Adamson who raised Elsa and brought us Born Free. Samburu's remoteness means it has clung to much of its appeal of yesteryear, it feels as untamed as it looks.

Day 4

December 01, 2027

Road transfer to Ol Pejeta Conservancy / Afternoon game drive

Serena Sweetwaters Camp Morani Wing Tents

After breakfast, join your driver guide for your road transfer to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Check in and lunch on arrival at Sweetwaters Tented Camp.

Sweetwaters Serena Camp is situated on the 24,000-acre Sweetwaters Reserve, within the sprawling Ol Pejeta ranch with magnificent views across the plains to the peaks of Mount Kenya. A variety of plains game is found within the reserve and the big cats may also be seen. Orphaned rhino and warthog (one of which was the model for Pumba, from the movie the Lion King), which have been reared by hand, provide a wonderful experience, as does the chimpanzee sanctuary. The sanctuary homes chimps mainly from the Jane Goodall Institute in Burundi, where a great many were placed after being rescued. The sanctuary is a non-profit venture, which aims not only to cover the investment and operating costs of the sanctuary, but also to channel funds into the Jane Goodall Institute for conservation projects for chimpanzees in the wild throughout Africa. Situated between the foothills of the Aberdares and the picturesque Mount Kenya in Laikipia, Ol Pejeta is a private wildlife conservancy located on 90,000 acre ranch in Central Kenya. The conservancy has a strong commitment to endangered species and boasts of the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa. Ol Pejeta is also home to all the members of the Big 5, the endangered white rhino, the Jackson hartebeest, the spotted hyena among many other wildlife species. Go in search of nocturnal animals on night drives, get close to nature on a guided bush walk, monitor collared lions during a lion tracking
expedition, spot resident and migratory birds on a bird walk, or learn about the local culture during a community visit.

Afternoon game drive.
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Day 5

December 02, 2027

Morning and afternoon game drives at Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Serena Sweetwaters Camp Morani Wing Tents

Spend the day in Ol Pejeta Conservancy with morning and afternoon game drives.
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Day 6

December 03, 2027

Road transfer to Mt. Kenya Safari Club / afternoon at leisure (visit to the animal orphanage included)

Mount Kenya Safari Club Fairmont Deluxe King Room

After breakfast, join your driver guide for your road transfer to Fairmont Mt. Kenya Safari Club.

The Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club is one of Kenya’s most glamorous and long-established hotels. Set up by Hollywood movie star, William Holden, when he was at the height of his fame in the 1950s, the Mount Kenya Safari Club has hosted everyone from John Wayne to Catherine Deneuve. Set on the forest-clad flanks of Mount Kenya, the Club has 115 rooms and bungalows, all with spectacular views of Mount Kenya. The 100 acres of landscaped gardens are set in 1,000 acres of private game reserve adjoining the vast Mount Kenya National Park. There’s a golf course, spa and swimming pool at the Lodge and nearby are all the game viewing opportunities of Laikipia. You can go on guided walks in the forest, horseback or camel riding safaris or play croquet on the manicured lawns. There’s helicopter fishing on the mountain and white-water rafting on the rivers that flow from it. A great activity centre, the Safari Club is nonetheless first and foremost a luxury hotel. Its restaurants and bars all provide a high-level service in one of the most beautiful spots in Africa.

Afternoon at leisure or visit the nearby Animal Orphanage.
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Day 7

December 04, 2027

Full day Masai Mara National Reserve with A&K driver guides

Royal / Little Zebra camps Savanna / River facing Tents

Breakfast at the club. Thereafter, you are transferred in club transport to the Airstrip for your flight to Maasai Mara National Reserve (1 hour approximately).

Upon arrival at Ol Kiombo Airstrip, you are met by your Abercrombie & Kent driver guides and transferred to Royal Zebra River Lodge for check in and lunch.

Perched along the Talek River on the edge of the iconic Maasai Mara, Royal Zebra River Lodge offers you an intimate safari experience. From the main area, you can gaze across the bustling plains where lions, elephants, giraffes, and even the resident leopard, Saba, roam freely. During the Great Migration, wildebeest and zebra herds fill the landscape, creating an awe-inspiring spectacle. Your private glass-fronted suite blends elegance with nature, featuring a spacious lounge, minibar, and an outdoor balcony perfect for private dining. Between game drives, unwind in the infinity pool, enjoy cocktails at the fully stocked bar, or gather by the campfire for evening stories. With bespoke dining options ranging from bush breakfasts to live-cooking experiences, every meal is crafted to your preference. A dedicated private guide and safari vehicle ensure you explore at your own pace, making your Mara adventure truly unforgettable.
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Day 8

December 05, 2027

Full day Masai Mara National Reserve with A&K driver guides

Royal / Little Zebra camps Savanna / River facing Tents

Spend two days exploring the Masai Mara with game viewing activities with your A&K driver guides.

The Maasai Mara plays host to the most spectacular array of wildlife. 1,500 square kilometers (580 square miles) of broad biscuit-colored savannah sprawls as home to huge numbers of birds (almost 600 species) and animals and is adjacent to the enormous expanse of the Serengeti; the two make up the most diverse ecosystem on the continent.

The word 'mara' comes from the local dialect, Maa, as spoken by the Maasai and means 'spotted'; certainly, the vast grasslands here are dotted by the shadows of small clouds which scud across a huge sky above. Every year this special place witnesses the most incredible animal phenomenon on the planet - the wildebeest migration. The mass of plains game moving north from the Serengeti in search of fresh pasture returning south around October, a heaving line of grunting, snorting life that stretches for miles. At the Mara River they mass together nervously on the banks before plunging onwards; their pursuit of food overwhelming their fear of the crocodiles that lie in wait for the annual feast. This incredible spectacle involves the movement of over a million wildebeest and their fellow travelers, half a million Thomson's gazelle, half a million zebra as well as smaller herds of topi and eland all operating on the principle of safety in numbers. They are followed, inevitably, by predators, primarily lions and hyena.
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Day 9

December 07, 2027

Full day Masai Mara National Reserve with A&K driver guides

Royal / Little Zebra camps Savanna / River facing Tents

Breakfast at the camp and thereafter, transferred to the airstrip for your flight to Nairobi (45 minutes approximately).

Upon arrival at Wilson Airport, you are met by our representative and transferred to Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport Hotel for day rooms. Lunch included at the hotel. Later in the evening, meet with your A&K guardian angel at the hotel lobby for departure transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight.
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Day 10

December 08, 2027

Fly to Nairobi / day rooms / depart

Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport Day Use Superior Double Room