Seeing the migration is a dream of any nature-buff. On our Migration Safari we’ve scheduled four full days in Kenya’s Masai Mara Reserve, which puts you in prime position with the best chance of seeing the great herds. Of course, there cannot be absolute guarantees, since migratory patterns differ somewhat each year, but the chances are outstanding. Part of the fun is the excitement of discovery--you never know exactly what you’re going to see. Each day holds something different and unexpected. Perhaps you’ll have the good luck of seeing thousands of wildebeest cross and re-cross the Mara River. You may well see lions hunting. Maybe you’ll watch a cheetah pursue a gazelle at 70 miles an hour. Whatever you do, you’ll have a glimpse of the world as it existed a million years ago.
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Days 1 - 2 • Thursday - Friday
U.S. / Amsterdam / Nairobi
Depart the U.S. on a nonstop flight to Amsterdam and connect to our flight to Kenya, arriving in Nairobi this evening.
Day 3 • Saturday
Nairobi / Nanyuki / Sweetwaters Game Reserve
After breakfast, we drive to Sweetwaters Tented Camp, located on a private ranch, with views of snow-covered Mt. Kenya.
Days 4 - 5 • Sunday - Monday
Sweetwaters / Samburu Game Reserve
After a morning game drive, we head for the Samburu Game Reserve, located in Kenya’s Northern Frontier District.
Days 6 - 9 • Tuesday - Friday
Masai Mara Game Reserve
We fly to the Masai Mara Game Reserve and Mara Intrepids Club, nestled among trees at the Mara River’s edge.
Day 10 • Saturday
Masai Mara / Nairobi
We take a final game drive prior to the 40-minute flight to Nairobi and the Norfolk Hotel, and check in to dayrooms, which are available until 6 p.m.
Day 11 • Sunday
Amsterdam / U.S.
We arrive this morning in Amsterdam and connect with our flight to the U.S. (Meals Aloft)
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U.S. / Amsterdam / Nairobi
Depart the U.S. on a nonstop flight to Amsterdam and connect to our flight to Kenya, arriving in Nairobi this evening. Meet our safari guides and transfer to our world-famous hotel for the night. NORFOLK HOTEL (Meals Aloft)
Day 3 • Saturday
Nairobi / Nanyuki / Sweetwaters Game Reserve
After breakfast, we drive to Sweetwaters Tented Camp, located on a private ranch, with views of snow-covered Mt. Kenya. The day includes afternoon and evening game drives, with the chance of seeing all the “Big Five” animals (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard), and an optional visit to Jane Goodall’s Chimpanzee Sanctuary. We spend the night at our camp. SWEETWATERS TENTED CAMP (B,L,D)
Days 4 - 5 • Sunday - Monday
Sweetwaters / Samburu Game Reserve
After a morning game drive, we head for the Samburu Game Reserve, located in Kenya’s Northern Frontier District. Morning and afternoon game drives allow ample time to observe the abundant wildlife of the region, where there are unusual species such as the Grevy’s zebra and reticulated giraffe. SAMBURU SERENA LODGE (B,L,D Daily)
Days 6 - 9 • Tuesday - Friday
Masai Mara Game Reserve
We fly to the Masai Mara Game Reserve and Mara Intrepids Club, nestled among trees at the Mara River’s edge. Renowned for the presence of the wildebeest migration between July and September, the Mara is one of the world’s most rewarding places to see wildlife. All days include morning and afternoon game drives. You may choose to take an optional balloon safari over the Masai Mara or visit Lake Victoria (page 20). Enjoy dinner beneath the star-studded African sky. MARA INTREPIDS CLUB (B,L,D Daily)
Day 10 • Saturday
Masai Mara / Nairobi
We take a final game drive prior to the 40-minute flight to Nairobi and the Norfolk Hotel, and check in to dayrooms, which are available until 6 p.m. Visit Giraffe Manor or Karen Blixen’s home (optional). We join our safari guides for a farewell dinner at the famous Carnivore Restaurant, before the Northwest/KLM flight to Amsterdam. (B,L,D)
Day 11 • Sunday
Amsterdam / U.S.
We arrive this morning in Amsterdam and connect with our flight to the U.S. (Meals Aloft)
