Depart after early breakfast for Tsavo East National Park, with a picnic lunch along the way allowing us to enjoy one of the most extensive protected areas in Kenya. Our destination is the exclusive Ithumba Hill Camp, operated by The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. We will stop en route to purchase our own groceries and drinks, so their esteemed chef can prepare our meals to order for our two-night stay. We arrive at the Ithumba Reintegration Unit just in time for the evening feeding of the elephants residing there; then back to camp for dinner.
Transit time: 5 hours.

 

 Early departure for the Ithumba Reintegration Camp stockades where we continue our journey with the older orphans, strong enough to leave the comfort of their Nursery and ready to taste freedom once more. As the sun rises we watch as herd after herd of the orphans already living amongst the wild elephants return from sleeping in the forests for water and food. Our own breakfast awaits us back at camp then, followed by a short break until 1100 hrs. when we are taken to a local watering hole where the elephants enjoy their daily mud bath. Back at the camp, we have lunch then time to relax and try to snap photos of the small wildlife living amongst us at the camp! One more feeding of the elephants in the late afternoon at the stockades tops off this spectacular day for us before we return to camp for dinner. 

 NOTE: meals, groceries, and beverages are not included in the safari fee quote. 

Early morning at 0600hrs we visit the paddocks to enjoy watching the baby orphaned elephants feeding and returning to the camp for breakfast. After breakfast we check out with packed lunch boxes, passing by the mud bath at mid-morning to see the baby elephants one last time. Afterward, we drive to Amboseli National Park with a game drive en route to the Lodge. Check-in at Ol Tukai Lodge late evening for dinner. Amboseli National Park is in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro's snowy peaks, standing at 5,895 meters. This park's 1800-plus elephants have been recorded and studied since the 1970s by Cynthia Moss's legendary Elephant Trust. Witness the incredible variety of wildlife communing as one here, including giraffes, zebra, Cape buffalo, cheetahs, and hundreds of indigenous bird species. 

Overnight at Ol Tukai Lodge. 

Full board accommodation.

Transit time: 4 hours.

Our day begins at 0600hrs with an early game drive, then breakfast at the lodge; followed by a mid-morning excursion to the local Masai village. Once there we will learn more about their daily lives and may offer donations of supplies to the only primary school in that area. Return to the lodge for buffet lunch, followed by a late afternoon game drive, then dinner at 1845 hrs.

Overnight at Ol Tukai Lodge. 

Full board accommodation 

Breakfast at 0615hrs and check out of the lodge by 0730hrs to head for the Tanzanian border, where our guide will assist us through the immigration process and on to the Capital city of Tanzania - Arusha, where we will check into the Arusha Coffee Lodge, followed by lunch (on own account). We are so fortunate to then have a guided tour of the coffee farm. Visit the SHANGA HOUSE sheltered workshop at the coffee lodge for shopping opportunities. Dinner (on own account). 

Bed and Breakfast at Arusha Coffee Lodge.

Overnight at Arusha Coffee Lodge. 

Transit time: 5 hours.

After breakfast you will depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing by Lake Manyara National Park and viewing the Tanzanian town life, and countryside. We arrive at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge in time for lunch, then feel free to relax by the pool before dinner.
Overnight Ngorongoro Serena Lodge or similar lodging.
Full board accommodation.
 

Transit Time 4 1/2 hrs.

We have an early breakfast, followed by a full-day game drive with our picnic lunch boxes at the Ngorongoro Caldera. This extinct volcano stretches 10-12 miles and was thought to have been formed 2.5 million years ago when an active volcano's cone collapsed inwardly. It is home to the rare black rhino, elephants, leopards, and the densest population of lions anywhere on our last safari there we encountered 6 male lions in one day incredible.

Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge or similar lodging on Full board accommodation.

After a hearty breakfast we depart with our lunches packed for Northern Serengeti National Park, the oldest park in Tanzania, whose eco-system supports more than three million large safari mammals. Game drive en route passing through the Great Rift Valley and some of the Masai communities to the Serengeti wilderness camp. Check-in late evening at Serengeti Wilderness camp for dinner and overnight. 

Overnight at Serengeti Wilderness Camp/Ole Serai Luxury Camp or similar accommodation. Full board accommodation

Transit time 4 hrs.