Day 1 – Wilderness Trails
The safari begins with the beautiful drive to Lewa Downs, one of Kenya’s oldest private ranches and an influential model in global conservation circles. Run by the Craig family, Wilderness Trails offers a relaxed homestay in a spectacular wilderness, which can be experienced on foot, from the ranch 4 wheel drive vehicle, or on horse back.
Day 2 & 3 - Wilderness Trails
Two full days to explore the wonders of Lewa Downs, where elephants roam alongside graceful reticulated giraffe, giant eland, all the big cats, and one of the world’s last great population of black rhino.
Day 4 – Aberdares/Solio
If the black rhino has not been seen at Lewa Downs, a short drive west, to Solio Reserve, where the Parfet family have achieved the world’s highest reproduction rate of this magnificent beast. The camp site is on a spectacular riverside location, between snow-capped Mount Kenya and the green slopes of the Aberdares.
Day 5 & 6 Aberdares/Solio
Two full days to enjoy the wonders of Solio, which hosts large numbers of plains game as well as its famous population of black and white rhino. From here, it’s a short drive to the Aberdare Salient, where Kenya’s last great indigenous forest harbors great herds of elephant, buffalo, lion, rare bongo antelope, and spectacular birdlife.
Day 7 – Ol Malo
From the Aberdares, heading east across the Laikipia Plateau to the spectacular wilderness of Ol Malo, a 5,000 acre game sanctuary perched above the Uaso Nyiro River. Overnight in one of four charming cottages overlooking a large waterhole where elephant and resident leopard regularly come to drink.
Day 8 – Ol Malo
A day at Ol Malo gives us chances to drive or walk in the surrounding bush or to visit the Francombe family’s traditional Samburu neighbors. Our Hosts also have a stable of horses and camels, which offer a unique perspective of this wild land – and good chances of seeing shyer antelope species such as klipspringer and the majestic Greater Kudu.
Day 9 – Crater lake/Longonot Ranch
Depart for the Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha, famed as the heartland of Kenya’s original settler community. the day will be spent hippo watching on the lake or walking and riding on the plains around Mt Longonot. Overnight at a camp on Crater Lake or a classic old manor house on Longonot Ranch.
Day 10 – Rekero
Continue south to the world-famous Masai Mara reserve. On the sweeping river-fed plains, the whole of wild Africa congregates, from elephant and buffalo to prowling cats and huge herds of plains game. Home for the next four days will be Rekero, the charming house of Pauline and Ron Beaton, whose four thatched bungalows overlook a much frequented waterhole on the edge of the reserve.
Day 11, 12 & 13 – Rekero
The last days offer a veritable wildlife feast, when game driving or enjoying escorted walks across the plains.
Day 14 – Departure
Sadly, you bid “kwaheri” to this special piece of Africa as you board the flight to Nairobi. Day rooms reserved at the historic Norfolk Hotel for freshening up before transferring to the airport for your flight out of Kenya.
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Day 10 – Rekero 
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