Your 2hrs journey commences in Sarara where your Helicopter pick you from Sarara Lodge at 7.15 carrying a picnic breakfast.  Fly across to the southern side of the Mathews Mountains and then over the northen end of the Karisia hills cutting down into the Suguta Valley.  From here you will slowly make your way up the Suguta stopping numerous times along the way to explore areas of interest such as the painted and hoodoe valleys, the fresh water pools, the sand dunes and Lake Logipe before cutting east towards Koros Camp.  Arrive in time to settle in to the lodge, have lunch and some time to relax. 3hrs flying.

The afternoon will be spent driving to and exploring  the Jade sea.

Lake Turkana, also known as "The Jade Sea" for its striking hues of blue and green, is the world's largest permanent desert and alkaline lake, stretching 290 km and fed by the Omo River from Ethiopia. It's also the fourth-largest salt lake globally by volume. Renowned as the "cradle of humankind" due to numerous hominid fossils, Lake Turkana is a must-see destination located about 50 km from the camp.

Day 2: Depart after breakfast flying across to the western side of the lake heading north.  Stop at Lothagum, an ancient lake bed with fascinating fossils to be discovered. Cross back over at Fergusons Gulf, a turkana fishing village and overfly Central island, a UNESCO world heritage site and spectacular from the air.  Continue on to Turkana Basin Institute where you will spend the morning exploring fossils alongside Louise Leakey or one of the senior researchers before heading out to one of the live digging sites.  From here follow the eastern shoreline back to Koros Camp. 4.5 hours flying.

After breakfast, your private charter will pick you up and transfer you to Mpala Research Center in Laikipia. This is a 2hrs 15mins transfer. From here, it's a 20 minutes transfer to the Center.

You will be based here for the next one and half days.

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Mpala Research Centre hosts the REDI-NET Silver Laboratory, dedicated to field surveillance and testing to better understand pathogens found in Kenya’s tropical grasslands. As a guest, you will have the opportunity to meet with the Silver Lab team and gain insight into their critical research.

 

Mpala’s One Health veterinary fellowship brings together local and international vets to exchange knowledge and participate in wildlife interventions. Current projects include collaring and a rhino reproductive hormone study at Ol Jogi Conservancy, aimed at supporting eastern black rhino conservation.

 

In addition, the Turkana Evolution Project, led by Dr. Julien Ayroles of Princeton University, studies how the Turkana people have adapted to extreme desert environments and how transitioning to urban settings impacts their genetic and physical traits. This research explores genetic variation, phenotypic traits, and the broader implications for understanding health and disease.

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Say your goodbyes to Mpala and catch your scheduled one-hour flight to Nairobi. Your concierge will be waiting to transfer you to The Norfolk Hotel for the evening.

 

The next morning, your driver will pick you up and tranfer you to JKIA. You’ll arrive in time to receive Doug & Pam and our customs assistance team will help them through the process and bring them to you.

 

The Norfolk Hotel, one of Nairobi’s oldest and most renowned establishments, has been a landmark since its opening in 1904. It quickly became a favored gathering place for new arrivals, business professionals, and safari adventurers. Over the years, it has expanded into a charming blend of half-timbered turrets, modern hotel wings, and scenic terraces, all arranged around a lush central courtyard featuring historic oxcarts and carriages.

 

Upon arrival, a liveried doorman will welcome you, guiding you past the iconic Lord Delamere Terrace Bar into the elegant reception area.

 

The Norfolk is celebrated for its outstanding cuisine, attracting many Nairobi residents who come to enjoy its dining options. The Ibis Grill offers excellent à la carte meals, while the Lord Delamere Restaurant serves delicious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.

 

For relaxation, the hotel features a swimming pool and a well-equipped health center, with massages available—an ideal way to unwind after a long journey.

Macharia the driver will pick you up to transfer you to The Cliff lodge in Lake Nakuru N.P. This is a 3hrs road transfer with a quick stop at Mai Mahiu view point.

 

The viewpoint at Mai Mahiu, offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley, with a stunning vista of the valley's expansive landscapes, dotted with volcanic formations and lush greenery.

 

Between Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru lies another of Kenya’s alkaline lakes, Lake Elmenteita. The area is an incredibly important feeding ground for both greater and lesser flamingos and a critical breeding site for great white pelicans.

 

You can stop off here on your way to Lake Nakuru National Park as it is on the way. Enjoy a leisurely wander along the shoreline and enjoy the sight of beautiful flamingos in their thousands and other animals such as zebras, gazelles, eland, and warthogs. Lunch can be booked at the beautiful Serena Elementaita hotel before proceeding to your hotel.

 

L.Nakuru is a Rift Valley soda lake and the centrepiece of L.Nakuru N.P. It became Kenya's first rhino sanctuary in 1984 and was designated a Ramsar site in 1990 for its ecological importance. Home to black and white rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, and over 450 bird species, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011.

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Your first evening will be spent at leisure, soaking in views of the Lake.

The next day will be spent exploring the Park in the early morning and a boat safari in the afternoon.

A leisurely breakfast and a 30 min transfer to the Naishi airstrip will get you there for your 11:00 am private flight to to Amboseli N.P, landing at 12:30 pm.

 

Arriving at Kimana’s private airfield, your first glimpse of Angama Amboseli is the sweeping canvas fly sheets tucked into a verdant Fever Tree forest.

After a welcome tour and settling into your Suite, enjoy a delicious lunch on the patio of the Guest Area, then get ready for your first bumble in the Sanctuary.

A stop for sundowners to toast the first day with Mount Kilimanjaro is necessary, followed by a lantern-lit dinner back at the Guest Area — and maybe a night cap under the stars around the Baraza.

 

Day 2:

Wake up to the sun illuminating Kili and after an early breakfast, depart for a full-day safari in Amboseli National Park. As you leave, visit the ‘pinch point’ — the smallest segment of a critical wildlife corridor.  Spend the day exploring the Park’s famous marshlands and dry lake bed looking for Super Tuskers. After a picnic lunch at a private Angama site, return to the lodge in time for a visit to the Studios.

Dinner is served on the private patio of your Guest Suite as the moon rises slowly over Kili. 

Saying goodbye to Amboseli, you will  make your way to the airstrip for your 16:00 pm private charter flight to Nairobi Wilson. This1 hr flight will have you in Nairobi at 17:00 pm.

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Spend the evening at leisure as you prepare for your Zanzibar adventures.

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After an early breakfast, your driver will transfer you to JKIA airport for your 09:50am flight to Zanzibar.

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• Transfer from AAKIA to the Spice Farm.

• 12:00 – Arrive at the Spice Farm and begin the Spice Farm Tour. Watch how different spices are harvested and cooked to make a local Swahili delicacy. Enjoy the delicacy for lunch at the farm in a local Swahili style.

• 14:30 – Depart for the hotel.

• 15:30 – Arrive at Kilindi Zanzibar for check in, dinner and overnight.

• 1730- Sunset Dhow Cruise

Day 2 – Stone Town and Prison Island Tours

• 09:00 – Pick up from Kilindi Zanzibar and transfer to Stone Town.

• 10:30 – Board your boat to the Prison Island and begin your Prison Island Tour.

• 12:30 – Board your boat to Stone Town and go on a guided walk to a nice local restaurant for lunch (on onw accord). 

• 14:00 – Begin your Stone Town Tour on foot.

• 16:00 – Depart for your hotel.

• 17:30 – Arrive at Kilindi Zanzibar for dinner and overnight.

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Day 3 – Nungwi Tour

• 07:00 - Early morning pick up and transfer to the Nungwi Fish Market for the Fish Auction.

• 08:30 – Walk through a nearby Fishing Village and witness the Woodcarving Dhow tradition.

• 09:30 – Visit the Mangapwani Cave.

• 11:30 – Visit the Natural Turtle Aquarium (if there is time).

• 12:30 – Break for lunch at one of our recommended spots in Nungwi.

• 13:45 – Depart for the airport.

This short flight will have you in Nairobi in time to connect to your international flight home.

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Our representative will meet you and transfer you to the international departures gate and onwards to your flight home.

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