8 Days - 7 Nights Northern Kenya Safari Circuit Tour

Accommodation: Nairobi Serena Hotel / Tamarind Tree Hotel (Bed & Breakfast) Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your Herb Expeditions Africa representative and transferred to your hotel. Depending on arrival time, optional excursions: Visit the Giraffe Centre and hand-feed endangered Rothschild giraffes David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (baby elephant orphanage) Karen Blixen Museum Kazuri Beads Women’s Cooperative Enjoy dinner at the hotel or at one of Nairobi’s renowned restaurants. Overnight: Nairobi

Activities : Game Drives

Drive Time: 3.5–4 hours Meal Plan: Full Board After breakfast, depart Nairobi and drive through Kenya’s central highlands, passing tea and coffee plantations en route to Aberdare National Park. Arrive at Aberdare Country Club for lunch before transferring to your tree lodge (The Ark / Treetops). Unique Lodge Experience From elevated decks overlooking floodlit waterholes, enjoy wildlife viewing as animals come to drink: Elephants Buffalo Bushbuck Hyenas Occasionally leopard Overnight: Aberdare

Activities : Game Drives

Meal Plan: Full Board A full day to enjoy the cool mountain air and unique forest ecosystem of Aberdare. Suggested Activities Guided nature walk (where permitted) Visit Karuru & Chania waterfalls Wildlife photography from lodge decks Night wildlife viewing at waterhole Possible Sightings Rare bongo antelope Giant forest hog Colobus monkeys Forest elephants This slower pace allows you to fully absorb the serenity of the Aberdare forests. Overnight: Aberdare

Activities : Game Drives

Drive Time: 2–3 hours Meal Plan: Full Board After breakfast, descend from the highlands to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, East Africa’s leading rhino sanctuary. Arrive in time for lunch at your camp. Afternoon Activities Game drive in the conservancy Visit the last two northern white rhinos Chimpanzee sanctuary visit Optional night game drive (extra cost) Wildlife Highlights Black & white rhinos Lions & cheetahs Grevy’s zebras Reticulated giraffes Overnight: Ol Pejeta

Activities : Game Drives

Drive Time: 4–5 hours Meal Plan: Full Board Enjoy a morning game drive before departing for Lake Naivasha, descending into the breathtaking Great Rift Valley. Arrive at your lodge for lunch and relaxation. Afternoon Activities (Optional) Boat safari among hippos & fish eagles Crescent Island walking safari among zebras & giraffes Cycling in Hell’s Gate National Park Lake Naivasha offers a tranquil setting — perfect for unwinding. Overnight: Lake Naivasha

Activities : Game Drives

Drive Time: 5–6 hours Meal Plan: Full Board After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge or tented camp. Afternoon Game Drive Your first safari in the Mara introduces you to vast savannah plains and abundant wildlife. Possible Sightings Lions & cheetahs Elephants & buffalo Wildebeest & zebras Giraffes & antelopes Overnight: Maasai Mara

Activities : Game Drives

Meal Plan: Full Board A full day dedicated to exploring one of Africa’s richest wildlife ecosystems. Game Drive Options Full-day safari with picnic lunch Morning & afternoon drives Highlights Big Five sightings Mara River hippos & crocodiles Seasonal wildebeest migration (July–Oct) Predator action on open plains Optional Experiences Hot air balloon safari at sunrise Maasai village cultural visit Sundowner in the savannah Return to camp for dinner and storytelling by the fire. Overnight: Maasai Mara

Activities : Game Drives

Meal Plan: Breakfast After breakfast, depart for Nairobi by road or optional scheduled flight. Arrive in time for: Lunch (optional) Souvenir shopping Transfer to airport for departure

Activities : Game Drives