Begin your safari as you fly off the beaten track to the mysterious and wild Meru National Park. The park was made famous in the 1960s by Joy & George Adamson who reintroduced their beloved lioness “Elsa” into the wild here. They wrote a book about their experience which was later adapted into the film Born Free starring Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers. Enjoy the inimitable seclusion in the vast expanse of this 215,000-acre park. A conservation success story, Meru was once depleted of wildlife but has been meticulously restocked and now boasts the biggest diversity of animal species than any other park in East Africa. Visit the rhino sanctuary, look for large elephant herds, hippo, lion, caracal, aardwolf, lesser kudu, and over 400 species of birds. Unashamedly romantic and beautifully styled, your fabulous lodge is sculpted into Mughwango Hill, above the site of George and Joy Adamson’s original camp where they raised and released orphaned lions. Each cottage is crafted around the rocks and enjoys breathtaking views. ELSA’S KOPJE.

Your safari adventure continues as you fly to Lewa Downs, a private wildlife sanctuary in the Northern district of Kenya. This is an area of open plains, long, waving yellowy-gray grasses, and gently rolling hills, rising in the distance and is one of Kenya’s major private conservation successes located at the foot of Mt. Kenya. While you are here, you may see everything from elephant and rhino, to dik dik, reticulated giraffe, eland, hartebeest, gerenuk, warthog, impala, Grant’s gazelle, Cape buffalo, and bushbuck. Also, two species of zebra graze the plains: Burchell’s and Grevy’s. Lion, leopard, and cheetah may be sighted plus, the elusive and magnificent greater kudu. You will be able to explore the ranch by foot, horseback or with a special four-wheel drive vehicle. Your luxury camp is located inside the Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary – this is a wilderness area of pristine beauty and remoteness far away from the madding crowds. The permanent tented accommodations are discrete and comfortable, placed on raised platforms and stone walls of local lava rock. LEWA DOWNS SAFARI CAMP.

Get set on your flight to the Maasai Mara, its seemingly endless savannah beautifully rendered in the film Out of Africa. The Mara plays host to the annual Great Migration where millions of wildebeest, as well as thousands of zebra and gazelle arrive with the rains and fresh grass (July through October.) You will have three days to witness the drama of predator and prey. Often referred to as the ‘Kingdom of Lions,’ these powerful hunters dominate the grasslands, with cheetah, leopard, hyena, and jackal in tow. A cornucopia of delights for bird watchers, over 500 resident bird species have been recorded, including larks, sunbirds and the quintessential African bird – the Lilac-breasted Roller. Enjoy an exciting optional activity (at additional cost) and watch dawn break over the Serengeti from a hot air balloon. Your fabulous, luxury camp is sitting at the banks of the river where it takes its name from and close to the Serengeti border. The ultimate in chic, beautiful antiques adorn your tent and comfortable sitting area and indoor/outdoor dining area, transporting you to the heyday of classic safaris. SAND RIVER MAASAI RIVER.

Fly back to Nairobi after basking in one last sunrise over the Maasai Mara. Enjoy lunch and some leisure time before transferring to the airport for your flights home.

Your journey continues as you fly from the Maasai Mara to Mombasa. Enjoy the sites of this ancient seaport, an Arab and Indian maze of narrow streets and passages with overhanging “Juliet” balconies and carved doorways. A dhow trip (small sailing vessel based on ancient techniques) will take you to Wasini Island for spectacular snorkeling in the Indian Ocean. Swim through waters full of beautifully-colored fish and coral, and look out for sea turtles and dolphins gliding past you. Your fabulous resort, AFROCHIC DIANI is situated on the sandy white shores of Diani Beach and combines different African styles with a hefty dose of chic. Most of the ten beautifully decorated rooms, enjoy views of the pristine Diani Beach and Indian Ocean, which can be enjoyed from your private balcony.