A unique Kenya safari presented by Tim Lapage and Safari Experts

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Days 01-02

Depart the U.S. to Nairobi, arriving in the evening. Met and transfer to the Norfolk Hotel, Nairobi's famous old colonial hotel, from whence Theodore Roosevelt set out on his safaris in the 1930's.

Days 03-04    Ol Donyo Wuas

Enjoy a lie in, and after breakfast drive to Wilson airport for your charter to Chyulu Hills - Ol Donyo Wuas. The name in Maasai means " The Spotted Hills", and this is the name given by them to the Chyulus, the worlds youngest volcanic hills. The lodge which sleeps only 14, offers spectacular views over largely uninhabited Africa. Rooms are on stilts, with verandahs and open fire places, and are open to the African night. Here, on 350,000 acres of Maasai land, dominated by 19,341 ft Mt. Kilimanjaro, you will take game drives, or walk out on the plains amongst the game on horseback or foot, or simply relax on your verandah in the central area's comfortable arm chairs! Visit completely unspoiled Maasai manyattas.

Days 05-07    Lewa Downs

Morning charter to Lewa Downs, a 55,000 acre rhino breeding sanctuary just north of the Equator, overlooked by 17,000 ft Mt Kenya. Lewa has been home to four generations of the Craig family who now play a vital role in community development for the local people and long term conservation in modern day Kenya.

Wilderness Trails can sleep up to 16 people in comfortable African style. You will be looked after by William and Emma Craig or their hosts. It is also home to large numbers of the unique Northern species such as grevy zebra, reticulated giraffe, and somali ostrich, in addition to elephant, rhino, lion, and leopard. Here you will walk, ride horses, and game drive. In your spare time you can relax by the pool, read in the comfort of your patio overlooking the bougainvillea filled gardens, or play tennis for the more energetic. Of interest are the prehistoric 500,000 year old Anchulean hand axe site, organic vegetable gardens from which your meals will come, the local furniture building facility, and the carpet factory. Our family has lived in the unique

Ngare Niti House on Lewa Downs for 2 months each summer where we have hosted our clients who were visiting at that time.

Days 08-10    Ol Malo

Morning charter to Ol Malo, home of Colin and Rocky Francombe. Their spectacular clifftop home in Laikipia sleeps up to 8 guests in 4 unique and private luxury bandas each hand crafted out of local materials, with vast African vistas which can be enjoyed from the comfort of your bed, patio, or even the bathtub! Their land is bordered on the East by the Uaso Njiro River which runs out through Samburu into the Lorian Swamp.

Here you will spend quite a lot of time walking, examining both the big and small things that nature has to offer. Colin has a unique relationship with the local Ndorobo people, and due to this, one is able to visit their unspoiled and unchanged manyattas with him. Here you can ride horses and camels, or just relax by the pool enjoying the incredible view over unlimited Africa.

Days 11-12    Rusinga Island Lodge

Morning charter to Rusinga Island, located just off the East shore of Lake Victoria, the world's second largest lake. Here your hosts entertain up to 14 people in a comfortable family atmosphere.

The lawn leads right to the lake on which you will fish for up to 200 lb Nile Perch, try various water sports, or cruise along the lakeshore witnessing superb birdlife and the fishing villages of a time gone by. A superb place to relax and recharge your batteries during your safari.

Days 13-16    Rekero Tented Camp

Morning charter to Ol Kiombo airstrip in the Maasai Mara. Met upon arrival and game drive to Gerard and Rainee Beaton's luxury tented camp where you will spend your first two nights in the Mara. They and their Maasai partner Jackson Looseyia will host you here. A trip to Africa without nights under canvas is simply not complete. Tents are brand new and positively luxurious with flushing loo and shower attached to the rear of the tent. Rekero tented camp is located in a beautiful setting on the banks of the Talek River in an area visited by few other tourists.

Your hosts have lived in the area for years and have close relations with the local Maasai people who will introduce you to their culture. Your days will be spent game driving and taking walks amongst the greatest concentration of wildlife anywhere on earth.

Imagine an early morning hot air balloon ride floating above the Mara and evenings spent sitting around a campfire under the unforgettable African stars.

Day 17    Giraffe Manor

Morning charter to Nairobi Wilson. Met and driven to Langata Nairobi's famous old colonial suburb where Karen Blixen once had her farm. Here you will stay at Giraffe Manor, guests of Rick and Bryony Anderson and their famous Rothschild giraffes! Enjoy here the spectacle of truly close contact with habituated giraffes and the resident warthogs!! Walks to the Giraffe Education Center and the home of world famous photographer Peter Beard. Your breakfast is served in this sunroom where the giraffes will try to join you for breakfast.

Days 18-20    Lamu

Collected after breakfast and transfer to Nairobi Wilson for departure on Air Kenya scheduled flight to Lamu, an old slaving island which is a short dhow trip off the Northeast coast of Kenya.

Peponi Hotel is located on the water's edge just north of the main town. Peponi has been privately owned by the Korshen Family for thirty years. Lars and Carol are your hosts here, and will delight you with their seafood specialties which are served up daily. You can either visit town and experience the bustling Islamic life or spend your day relaxing on or exploring the 10 mile stretch of unspoiled beach which is just out your door.

Days 20-21    Nairobi and return home

Transfer to the Lamu airport for your afternoon departure on Air Kenya to Nairobi Wilson. Met by your driver who will accompany you to a restaurant of your choice for dinner tonight. Nairobi has many fine restaurants to choose from - the world famous Carnivore Restaurant, the Tamarind for seafood, or one of many restaurants for delicious Indian cuisine. After dinner you will be transferred to JKIA airport for check in at approximately 8:00pm for your return flight to the U.S., arriving home the following day.

Of course Africa beckons far beyond just the exclusive and remote type of Kenya safari we have shown you here, and here are some ideas for extending this trip - or planning your next one!!

Tanzania - Visit the world famous Ngoro Ngoro Crater and the Serengeti plains.

To get further off the beaten track, the chimpanzees at Mahale Mountains and Africa's remotest park - Katavi. Southern Tanzania offers the world's largest game area - the Selous as well as the remote Ruaha national park. These combine well with a visit to the world famous Zanzibar spice islands. For the energetic, climb 19,000ft Mount Kilimanjaro!

Uganda - This varied country offers trekking for Mountain gorillas, chimpanzees and other primates, fabulous wildlife and bird life and the Murchison Falls on the Nile.

Zimbabwe / Zambia - Visit one of the greatest natural spectacles on earth, the Victoria Falls. There are many options to enjoy this area "off the beaten track", as well as enjoying spectacular white water rafting, bungee jumping and canoeing! Other must see areas are Lake Kariba and a 3 night canoe trip on the Zambezi.

Zambia is home to some of the most remote game in Africa including walking safaris in the South Luangwa valley, and tiger fishing on the lower Zambezi.

Botswana - The world famous Okavango Delta and the adjacent Kalahari desert with its Bushmen cultures will take up a full safari in themselves!

Namibia - Flying low over the Skeleton coast and the Sossusvlei sand dunes will be the most exciting thing you will do in Africa, and would include a visit to the Himba people, one of the remotest tribes in Africa. The world famous Etosha pans are one of the worlds great game areas.

Ethiopia - You will travel into the world of the New Testament, unchanged since 400 AD, its Unique Coptic Christian churches at Lalibela, ancient Stellae at Axum and a beautiful warm and friendly people, amongst spectacular scenery. In the South you will travel amongst the most remote tribes on earth along the Omo River.