12th February:

On arrival into Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi, on British Airways BA65 at 22h00 you will be met at the plane by a representative from Tradewinds who will escort you through all the document checks & immigration, through customs & baggage reclaim, and out to your awaiting driver who will take you across to The Boma Hotel (own arrangements).

18th October:

At approx 08h30 you can wander down to reception to check-out and take the hotel shuttle service across to Wilson Airport (approx 10mins) to check-in by 09h20 for your Safarilink flight departing at 10h20 and arriving in Loisaba approximately 11h20. On arrival you will be met by a Karisia driver and take a leisurely game drive across to Tumaren Camp (approx 1.5hrs).

18th to 22nd October:

Set on the edge of a wide plain this beautiful camp looks west towards granitic inselbergs that define our local landscape. Each tent is furnished uniquely and all the tents offer sweeping verandas from which most of our plains game can be spotted. The grasslands are rich with wildlife and you can spend hours watching animals wander by or photographing the huge variety of birds coming to the bird bath.

Tumaren is rich in wildlife and our Samburu and Masai guides provide a great perspective on not only the game but also the local cultures of Northern Kenya. Our guides will plan the days according to your desires, wildlife and the local calendar. Each day can include guided walks, camel rides, visits to the camel creche, game drives, birdwatching, picnics, tracking, visiting a local manyatta or market (if the day is right), visiting a school and rock climbing. You will also have the opportunity to spend a night in a fly-camp and can discuss this with the staff whilst at Camp, if you would like to spend a night under the stars.

22nd to 24th October:

After breakfast on 22nd you will be transferred across to El Karama Conservancy (approx 1.5hrs)

El Karama Lodge is an intimate, owner-operated lodge and safari adventure experience located on a private wildlife conservancy in the foothills of Mount Kenya. This very private lodge is located in the foothills of Mount Kenya, in the heart of one of Kenya's most beautiful wildlife conservancies. With 14,000 acres of private land and views of over 200,000 acres, El Karama is one of Laikipia's most magical habitats which you can explore on foot, in vehicles or even on horseback. Home to several endemic and endangered species including the Grevy Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Hippo, Greater Kudu, Aardwolf, Aardvark, African Hunting Dogs to name but some of the wildlife found here.  The landscapes are diverse, incredibly beautiful and the safari experience unforgettable, especially for families. A highlight for families with small children is the El Karama Bush School, available from 10am to 12:30pm daily, with a host of exciting activities geared perfectly towards little kids, whilst the parents relax and soak up their surroundings.

24th to 26th October:

On the morning of 24th after breakfast, you will be collected by a Karisia driver and taken up to the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (approx 3hrs).

Sprawling over the rolling plains north of Mt Kenya, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is a hugely important wildlife sanctuary covering over 62,000acres and home to rare and endangered wildlife. Guests are privy to some of the most spectacular wildlife viewing that Kenya has to offer: lion, leopard and jackal thrive on the rich diversity of prey that inhabits the area. The Wildlife Conservancy is home to the largest concentration of Grevy’s zebra in the world, and its range of habitats attracts diverse birdlife and hosts over 200 Black and White rhino. For the next couple of days you will be able to experience this beautiful conservancy on game drives & guided walks, enjoy bush breakfasts and magical sundowner excursions, or simply relax as the kids play in the pool during the heat of the day.

26th October:

This morning you will be transferred across to the Lewa airstrip to depart on the scheduled Safarilink flight to Nairobi at 11h25, arriving at Wilson Airport at 13h15. On arrival you will be met by a driver from Airports & Beyond who will be at your disposal for the afternoon, before transferring you across to Jomo Kenyatta Airport for your British Airways flight (BA64) departing at 23h55.