Jambo! Welcome to Kenya. Arrive in Nairobi, gateway to your thrilling Kenya safari; transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to acclimate to your new time zone and prepare for the African adventure that awaits you. Depending on what time you arrive, ever wanted to try ostrich or crocodile? Enjoy a meal at the famous African buffet restaurant called Carnivores, where meat is served from Masai spears until you can eat no more and raise your flag in surrender! (This can be your welcoming party or a farewell).

• Accommodation: Eka Hotel
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
• Activities: Nairobi Excursion

Drive north-west past splendid views of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha and Elementaita to Lake Nakuru National Park (approximately 3–4 hours). Situated in the heart of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru National Park's small and compact area makes a great location for spotting wildlife. Along with the other members of the Big Five game, Lake Nakuru is home to rhinos, and there will be a good chance of spotting and photographing one of these magnificent beasts. Your inclusive camp, inside the park, is well situated and has flush toilets and showers. Accommodation upgrades and Wi-Fi are not available.

• Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
• Activities: Game drive

Head to a nearby village with your guide. This is a fantastic opportunity to interact with the local folk and get a feel for everyday life here. Then you'll drive from Lake Nakuru to your camp near Lake Naivasha (approximately 3 hours). One of the few freshwater lakes in the Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha has floating islands of papyrus reeds and a border of flat-topped acacias. It's also home to a healthy population of hippos and a tremendous variety of birds. Your campsite tonight is basic, with showers and flush toilets. Depending on availability, there may be the option to upgrade to a room. Wi-Fi is available at the camp.

• Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sofa Lodge
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
• Activities: Game drive and Boat riding

Enjoy some free time today. There are various optional activities to choose from. Perhaps venture to Hell's Gate National Park, which boasts beautiful cliffs, gorges, rock towers, volcanoes and a range of geothermal phenomena. Another great choice is to take a boat trip across Lake Naivasha – perhaps the best way to take in the atmosphere of this lush area. If you're looking for something active, perhaps hire a bike for the day and make some of your own discoveries, venturing beyond the cacti and olive trees.

• Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
• Activities: Game Drive and Team building

Depart Lake Naivasha, making a short stop in Narok for sumptuous lunch en route. Continue to Maasai Mara National Reserve (approximately 1hour). The road is dusty when dry, and could be slippery and soft when wet, so the going may be slow. The Masai Mara is the quintessential African experience, with sparse open plains, dramatic skies and some of the world's most tremendous animals. Upon arrival in your camp, have a little siesta before going out on the afternoon game drive. The vast savannahs are a stunning backdrop to the diverse and abundant wildlife dominated by lions, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos, as well as antelopes, gazelles and hippos

• Accommodation: Mara Intrepids
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Activities: Game viewing drives

A fabulous sunrise experience! After healthy breakfast, set out on your heartwarming morning game drive. In the afternoon, continue enjoying your game drive in the Mara. Return to the lodge, or join the optional visit to a Maasai Village for a glimpse into the lives of this semi-nomadic tribe. Discover how the tribe lives; learn about their customs, ceremonies and rites of passage then join their local dance. Explore the handicraft market before returning to your camp in time for dinner

• Accommodation: Mara Intrepids
• Meal Plan: Breakfast Lunch and Dinner
• Activities: 4x4 Game viewing drives

Today, we head back to Nairobi. Venture into the Masai Mara National Reserve for a morning game drive in 4x4s. You'll explore this diverse environment and most likely see a multitude of wildlife. An optional balloon ride over the Mara at sunrise is an unforgettable experience. If you have pre-booked this activity, you will be picked up before dawn and driven to the launch site for a safety briefing from your pilot. Then you will glide through the dawn, sometimes at tree height, which provides amazing photo opportunities. Sometimes you will ascend, getting an overview of the enormity of the plains and of the early morning movements of the teeming herds. After landing, you'll be treated to a bush breakfast, then be returned to your campsite, Bid farewell to the Mara and return to Nairobi. Upon your arrival, take a refreshing dip in the pool and enjoy a cool drink or go for a walk around the town and meet some local people. Later, transfer to the airport for your flight home.

• Accommodation: Mara Intrepids
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
• Activities: Nairobi Excursion