Discover the diversity of the Masai Mara, Watch pink flamingos wade on Lake Nakuru, Spot hippos wallowing in Lake Naivasha, Take a sunrise balloon ride over the famed Masai Mara, Mingle with lively crowds in cosmopolitan Nairobi

what's included?

Day 1 Nairobi

• Get a feel for the energy of urban African life in the bustling streets of Nairobi. For those who arrive early, be sure to visit the National Museum of Kenya.

Day 2 Lake Nakuru

• Witness one of the world’s greatest spectacles: thousands of pink flamingos and other water birds feeding in the shallow waters of Lake Nakuru. An afternoon game drive provides a look at some of the park's four-legged attractions, perhaps even the rare white-stockinged Rothschild’s giraffes.

Days 3-4 Lake Naivasha

• Spend the morning searching out wildlife then visit a local market. Maybe take a cruise on the lake in the afternoon sunlight to spot buffaloes and the many bird species that live here.

Day 5 Loita Hills

• Travel across the Great Rift Valley floor to Loita Hills, right in the heart of Masai country. Tonight, camp among these friendly, semi-nomadic tribespeople and learn about their ancient culture. Perhaps pick up a local recipe while sharing a campfire meal.

Days 6-7 Masai Mara National Reserve

• With everything from elephants and wildebeest to lions and hyenas, the variety of wildlife in the famed Masai Mara is simply amazing. It's even possible to take a breathtaking early morning balloon ride high above the savannah to watch the park come to life at sunrise.

Day 8 Nairobi

• Return to the safari capital of the world in cosmopolitan Nairobi.