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the heart of Aberdare National Park, known for its
picturesque rainforest. Enjoy lunch at Aberdare Country
Club before settling into your accommodations. From the 2026 DEPARTURES
lodge's deck, we can see elephants, buffalo, monkeys, ○○○○○○
leopards, and more at the floodlit waterhole. MEALS B+L+D
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
1 night at The Ark Lodge inside Aberdare National Park ○○ ●● ○○ AFRICA & T HE MIDDLE E A S T
Day 5: Shaba National Reserve JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Today, we travel to Sarova Shaba Game Lodge, our
home for the next two nights. Located within Shaba From $9,999 per person
National Reserve, this serene oasis has breathtaking Triple/Quad subject to availability
surroundings. Later, we embark on a game drive in Visit holidayvacations.com or scan the QR code for
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giraffes, the elusive leopard, and more. Our custom
safari land cruisers have pop-up game-viewing Valid passport required
rooftops, reference guidebooks, and complimentary Deposit: $200 per person
filtered water. MEALS B+L+D Final Payment Due: 95 days prior to departure
2 nights at the Sarova Shaba Game Lodge Full refund for cancellations before this date.
ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED
Day 6: Exciting Game Drives
Our day promises unforgettable adventures with morning
and afternoon game drives through Samburu or Buffalo
Springs National Reserves, both connected to Shaba After lunch at Sarova Mara Game Camp, we head to
National Reserve. Our trusted guide takes us to the Mara Serena Safari Lodge, our home for the next three
best areas for seeking out extraordinary species found nights. This lodge is the ultimate safari destination,
only north of the Equator. Between our thrilling drives, perched high on the saddle of a hill for spectacular views
unwind with a refreshing swim or savor fresh produce
across the vast plains, forests, and rivers. MEALS B+L+D
from the hotel’s garden. MEALS B+L+D
3 nights at Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Day 7: Sweetwaters Game Reserve
This morning, we visit Nanyuki Spinners and Weavers Day 10: Masai Mara National Reserve
to discover how they empower local women through the For guests who booked the optional hot air balloon
craft of spinning, knitting, and weaving. Our journey then excursion, we rise just before the sun for a once-in-
takes us to Sweetwaters Tented Camp, nestled within a-lifetime experience over the vast Serengeti plains.
the 24,000-acre Sweetwaters Game Reserve. Each Afterwards, our group gathers for morning and afternoon
luxury tent features a thatched roof, en-suite bathroom, game drives in the great Mara-Serengeti ecosystem,
and private veranda. After lunch, we embark on a game home to Africa’s “Big Five.” Today is also a chance to
drive to watch for a plethora of wildlife – including over witness one of the most intriguing spectacles on Earth:
400 species of birds. Our day ends with a heartwarming the Great Migration! During this time of the year, millions
visit to Jane Goodall’s Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a safe of wildebeests and thousands of zebras, gazelles, and
haven for mistreated and orphaned chimps. MEALS B+L+D elands migrate across the Mara River in search of rich
soil, water, and green grass. MEALS B+L+D
Gondola Ride
1 night at Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Day 11: The Great Migration
Day 8: Lake Nakuru National Park Our day is again filled with captivating game drives in
Today’s journey takes us to Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge. the Masai Mara National Reserve. Game is found here
After lunch, grab your complimentary safari hat and in staggering numbers, which supports a tremendous
essentials pack as we explore Lake Nakuru National predator population, such as thousands of crocodiles
Park, located on the floor of the Great Rift Valley. Home lurking in the river. This evening, marvel at the warm
of Kenya’s first rhino sanctuary, this area is renowned for sunset once more during our last overnight. MEALS B+L+D
its population of black rhinos, along with white rhinos,
warthogs, baboons, and Rothschild giraffes. MEALS B+L+D Day 12: Nairobi National Museum
1 night at Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp We board our flight back to Nairobi and visit the Nairobi
near Lake Nakuru National Park National Museum to learn about the local culture. Later,
we celebrate our travels with a Farewell Dinner before
Day 9: Mara Serena Safari Lodge beginning our journey back home. MEALS B+L+D
This morning, we travel to the famous Masai Mara
National Reserve, Kenya’s most iconic wildlife sanctuary. Day 13: Arrive Home
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