Day 1: Nairobi

• Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and assisted by Brown Raven Tours representative. After a brief introduction, a transfer will be arranged to your hotel for leisure. Overnight at the Sarova Panafric Hotel

Day 2: Nairobi – Shaba

• After breakfast, you will depart to the Shaba Game Reserve via the small town of Isiolo. Arrive and check-in then have lunch at your Lodge. Proceed on your first afternoon 1600hrs game drive in the reserve in search of wildlife. Return to the lodge before sunset for dinner and overnight stay at the Sarova Shaba Game Lodge (B/L/D)

Day 3: Shaba

• You will spend a full day in Samburu with morning 0630hrs and afternoon 1600hrs game drives.
• Meals and overnight stay at the Sarova Shaba Game Lodge (B/L/D) to the North of lush Mount woodland and rugged ranges that average only 14” (350mm) of rain a year. Samburu Game Reserve (40,800 acres/16,500 hectares) flows the Uaso Nyiro River, rimmed with towering river acacias and palms.
• The river and several springs attract much wildlife, especially in dry periods. Mammals restricted to the Masai arid zone are found here, such as Gravy’s zebra, the reticulated giraffe, the beisa Oryx, Guenther’s dik-dik and the gerenuk. Also present are lesser kudus, elephants, grant’s gazelles, lions, cheetahs, leopards and 350 bird species, including the blue-flushed Somali ostrich and the bristle-crowned starling.

Day 4: Shaba – Lake Nakuru

• After breakfast, proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park situated in the Rift Valley Region. From the North to the South of Kenya the valley is lined with a series of freshwater and soda based volcanic lakes. Arrive, check-in your lodge and have lunch. Go on a game drive later in the evening 1600hrs.
• Dinner and overnight stay at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge (B/L/D) Lake Nakuru the worlds famous haunt for pink flamingoes is a shallow alkaline lake in Kenya’s Rift Valley and some 62 km2 in size.
• The landscape is picturesque, area of marsh and grassland alternating with rocky cliffs and outcrop also home to both the White and Black Rhinos. Lions, leopards, hippos, giraffes, waterbucks are equally at home in this unique park

Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara

• After breakfast, depart for the world famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive at your camp for check-in and have lunch. The camp blends in perfectly with its surrounding hillside landscape.
• The accent here is on the Masai people and the wealth of wildlife, birdlife, and natural flora to be found in the fabled Masai Mara Game Reserve. Enjoy an afternoon game drive at 1600hrs around the world famous Mara. Dinner and overnight stay at the Sarova Mara Game Camp (B/L/D)

Day 6 – 7: Masai Mara

• Full day spent in the Mara with early morning 0630hrs and afternoon 1600hrs game drives. All meals and overnight stay at the Sarova Mara Game Camp (B/L/D) Masai Mara offers an absolutely unique variety of animals. The reason is that this hilly region is both humid and fertile, and is crossed by the Mara and Talek rivers, full of crocodiles and hippos. The abundance of water and excellent availability of food are the reasons why the Masai Mara, which in fact is a continuation of the Tanzanian Serengeti National Park, has the greatest population of wild animals in the whole of Africa.
• There is a particularly dramatic “spectacle” from July to September, the annual migration of huge herds of Gnus and zebras. Predators such as Hyenas, Jackals, Leopards and Lions of course, closely follow these herds. Gigantic herds of over 200 buffaloes can also be observed. Plenty of food is available for elephants, giraffes, and the many species of antelopes.
• OPTIONAL (hot air balloon taking off in the beautiful early morning, you drift above the browsing game and have tremendous opportunities for unusual photographs. What could be more uplifting than an early morning safari in a hot air balloon flying over the vast plains of Africa? Witness an African sunrise as a plethora of wildlife roam the land beneath you.
• At the end of the flight you land on the plains, in the midst of this enchanting savannah a champagne breakfast is laid out with the mouthwatering aroma of sausages, eggs, and bacon, sizzling over a charcoal fire. Drive in a leisurely fashion with game viewing on your way back to your camp).

Day 8: Masai Mara – Nairobi – Departure

• Have breakfast at the camp and depart to Nairobi. Kenyans most colorful city, and transfer to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight