Please note: A visa is required for U.S. and Canadian passport holders to enter both Kenya and Tanzania.
Kenya’s colorful landscapes will come alive on this inspiring 13-day voyage. You’ll be fascinated by its natural wildlife, its cultural uniqueness and the beautiful, rich history of the region.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - Flight to Kenya
Begin your adventure with an overnight flight to Kenya.
Included meals: breakfast (in flight)
Day 2 - Nairobi
Upon arrival in the capital city of Kenya, a Go Ahead representative meets you at the airport as you clear customs. You’ll then be escorted to your hotel. (Due to varying flight schedules, arrival may also be on the morning of Day 3.)
Day 3 - Nairobi
This afternoon, you’ll visit the Giraffe Manor, a preserve dedicated to raising rare giraffes. Here, you can climb to a treehouse deck and feed the giraffes by hand as you learn about the preservation efforts geared toward increasing the population of these graceful and beautiful animals. Next, tour the Karen Blixen Estate, a former coffee plantation where the author (who wrote under the pen name of Isak Dinesen) lived for several years, as described in her novel Out of Africa. Enjoy an included dinner in Nairobi this evening.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Included entrances: Giraffe Manor, Karen Blixen Estate
Day 4 - Mount Kenya National Park
Take in sweeping views of the countryside on today’s journey to the forested foothills of Mount Kenya. Enjoy an included lunch upon your arrival at Serena Mountain Lodge, the only tree hotel on the slopes of Mount Kenya. Here, you can watch exotic wildlife drinking from the watering holes directly below the lodge’s elevated decks. Venture into the secret viewing bunker right at the water’s edge to watch these magnificent animals only yards away.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 - Great Rift Valley
Head north to Great Rift Valley and arrive at your own private reserve. You’ll have lunch amid this natural setting. Then embark on an afternoon game walk. (On some departure tours, a boat cruise on Lake Naivasha may be offered instead.)
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 - Lake Nakuru
This morning, travel to Lake Nakuru, a shallow “soda” lake that hosts an astounding population of birds—including 2 million flamingos. Your guide will take you on morning and afternoon game drives through Lake Nakuru National Park. Along with birds of all kinds, be on the lookout for leopards, monkeys and rhinos (both the elusive black and white varieties) as you drive. Dinner is included.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7 - Masai Mara
Continue through the Great Rift Valley as you transfer to the land of the Masai warriors, the spectacular Masai Mara, considered one of Africa’s best managed game parks. Watch for the so-called “big five” of African safaris—leopards, rhinos, buffalo, lions and elephants—during game drives this morning and afternoon. Admire the breathtaking scenery of rolling hills, waving savanna grasses and acacia trees. Then enjoy an included dinner back at the lodge.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8 - Masai Mara
Early morning and sunset are the best times for spotting game, and this park is known for its amazing variety of wild animals. Giraffes, elephants, zebras, gazelles, impala, hartebeest, baboons, warthogs, cheetah and wildebeest are some of the exotic creatures you might spot during today’s morning and afternoon game drives. In the middle of the day, relax by the pool and enjoy an included lunch. Dinner is included tonight as well.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 9 - Nairobi
Return to Nairobi, where you and your group will enjoy free time to explore as well as an included lunch and dinner.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 10 - Amboseli
Head south through Namanga to Amboseli National Park, which sits against a breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak on the African continent. Begin exploring the park on this afternoon’s game drive. Lunch and dinner are both included today.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 11 - Amboseli
Begin your day with an optional sunrise hot air balloon ride over Amboselli National Park followed by breakfast and a game drive back to your hotel. Then, spend a full day in Amboseli National Park, home to huge herds of elephants as well as ostriches, leopards, lions and rhinos. Learn more about the many species who inhabit these grasslands from your guide during today’s two game drives. Lunch and dinner are included.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
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$425 CAD |
Amboseli Balloon Ride
Get a bird’s-eye view of Amboselli National Park as you take an early
morning balloon ride over the plains. See the sun rise over the
stunning landscape, as well as herds of animals on the move below. After descending from this unforgettable vantage point, enjoy breakfast
in the bush and then a game drive on the way back to your hotel.
Please note: This excursion will run, weather permitting.
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Day 12 - Nairobi
If you are not continuing on the extension to Tanzania, travel back to Nairobi. A Go Ahead representative will escort you to the airport for your overnight flight home.
Included meals: breakfast
Day 13 - In Flight
Arrive home. Included meals: breakfast (in flight)
Please note: A visa is required for U.S. and Canadian passport holders to enter both Kenya and Tanzania.
Extend Your Stay
Add 4 nights in Tanzania for only $1,309 CAD (Single room: add $340 CAD)
Tanzania is one of the most enchanting countries in eastern Africa. For many, it's the ultimate safari destination, and with national parks and game reserves covering some 33,660 sq km (13,000 sq miles) or 28% of the country. The Serengeti National Park is claimed to be one of the best places to watch game in Africa. With highlights like Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania is definitely a country to be recognized both in terms of wildlife and beauty.
Please note: A visa is required for U.S. and Canadian passport holders to enter both Kenya and Tanzania.