Day 1: Nairobi Upon arrival into the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, and clearing immigration formalities, you will be met by the Ivory Safaris representative and transferred to your hotel for the night. The Norfolk Hotel is synonymous with Kenya's rich tradition of serving as a safari base for persons planning to visit exciting and exotic destinations throughout East and Central Africa. o/n: Norfolk Hotel - b
	Day 2: Nairobi/Manyara After an early breakfast take the shuttle transfer bus to Arusha. At supplementary cost, it is possible to organize a private road transfer or a scheduled air service from Nairobi to Arusha. Manyara Serena Lodge After lunch, proceed to Lake Manyara, dotted with exotic trees such as the Giant Fig, Baobab and Mohagany. It is an ornithologist's paradise with hundreds of species from the pink flamingo to the great birds of prey. o/n: Manyara Serena Lodge - l/d/b
	Day 3: Manyara/Ngorongoro Crater A game drive is scheduled in the morning before continuing to the Ngorongoro Crater. Long having exhausted its fiery power, Ngorongoro is a true wonder of the natural world and famous for its sunken caldera formed over a million years ago. It is also the world's second largest, with an inner floor area covering over 100 square miles, 2000 feet below the rim, and representing a conservation area inhabited in harmony by indigenous Masai, their livestock, as well as a startling variety of plant, animal (home to all the Big-Five) and birdlife species. It is therefore no wonder that Ngorongoro, with such a unique eco-system, is frequently described as the Garden of Eden or the "Eighth Wonder of the World". Close to the Crater is the Olduvai Gorge famous for the primeval discoveries made here of the Zinjanthropus Boisei (early man), by Dr Mary Leaky. Ngorongoro Serena The Serena Lodge here has been designed on a prehistoric theme. Constructed into the crater rim of this Caldera, the material used is indigenous stone, with the walls and terraces skillfully set to match the existing contours of the site and is quite invisible from the Crater floor. The design also allows an unhindered view of the crater and the tropical forest around the lodge. Game to be seen may include: Black Rhino, Hyena, Elephant, Baboon, Lion o/n: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge - l/d/b
	Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater The day will be spent in the Crater with a picnic lunch. o/n: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge-l/d/b
	Day 5: Ngorongoro/Mount Kilimanjaro Courtesy of Serena Lodges Depart for Arusha after breakfast. After lunch drive to Arusha via Namanga, and onto Amboseli National Park, one of the regions most photogenic parks where Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain and one of the world's tallest free-standing volcanic mountain at over 19300 feet, dominates the park. By comparison, the mountains' second tallest peak, Mawenzi at just under 16,900 feet, is higher than most peaks in the lower United States. Amboseli is also home to large herds of elephant which is intriguing since the vegetation in most of the park is delicate and sparse due to the volcanic ash top-soil. Human and wild life here is sustained by the melted snows of Kilimanjaro feeding the marshlands and swamp grounds through subterrain springs. A game viewing drive is scheduled this afternoon which will end with a short hike up the Observation Hill to get a 360 degree view of the Park. Game to be seen may include: Elephant, Cheetah, Gnu, Gazelle o/n: Serena or Ol Tukai Lodge-l/d/b
	Day 6: Amboseli/Aberdares After breakfast, drive to Nairobi and continue north to the Aberdares, a mountain range on whose lower elevation is rich agricultural land and the upper sections dedicated as a National Park. The Aberdares and the Salient are some of the few remaining areas of the lush tropical forest locations in Eastern Africa. Transfer to the Ark, a treehotel appropriately designed in the shape of a large wooden ship. The facilities include an elevated open verandah allowing undisturbed views of the wildlife visiting the waterhole (floodlit at night). Visitors are encouraged to maintain reasonable quiet while watching game from the verandahs. Note: Pack only an overnight bag for the Ark-excess luggage will be stored at the Aberdare Country Club. Game to be seen may include: the Giant Forest Hog, Elephant, and endangered game such as Bongo. o/n: Ark-l/d/b
	Day 7: Aberdares/Sweetwaters Game Ranch Morning drive to Sweetwaters, a wildlife sanctuary located within an over 100,000 acre private ranch on the Laikipia Plains. Sweetwaters Camp The tents are built atop stilts to allow views of the plains and the waterhole. In the afternoon a game drive is scheduled with a visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary created under the auspices of the Jane Goodal Institute, and a surprise photo stop. For the adventurous, it is possible to try out a camel-ride (at extra cost), but be warned that it will put a strain on some relatively unused muscles! Game to be seen may include: Grevy's Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe and Somali Ostrich. o/n: Sweetwaters Tented Camp-l/d/b
	Day 8: Sweetwaters A morning and afternoon game viewing drives are scheduled. Game to be seen may include: Rhino, Gerenuk and Oryx. o/n: Sweetwaters Tented Camp-l/d/b
	Day 9: Ol Pajeta/Mount Kenya A short drive brings you to Mount Kenya located at zero degree latitude on the Equator. The entire mountain above 9500 feet forms the Mount Kenya National Park and is a World Heritage Site. The Mount Kenya Safari Club located near the lower slopes of the mountain has various facilities for its guests including a tennis court, golf course, horse riding and swimming pool. The children may enjoy an optional visit to the Animal Orphanage located on the Club's grounds and the director of which is the actress, Stephanie Powers. Alternatively, spend the day relaxing and enjoying the surrounding beauty. Night time temperatures tend to be cool so warm sweaters are recommended. For children, an early dinner is routinely arranged in a separate dining room (check with Reception for details), and they will be able to watch a video with other children in a small lounge while the adults enjoy a quiet dinner together. o/n: Mount Kenya Safari Club-l/d/b
	Day 10: Mount Kenya/Masai Mara In the morning fly to the Masai Mara. Forming part of the Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara offers to the visitor perhaps the greatest diversity of wildlife in Kenya. Kichwa Tembo Camp You will be spending two nights at a luxurious camp with facilities which have most of the safari comfort amenities-comfortable beds, private bathroom facilities with warm water, high staff to guest ratios, fine cuisine, stocked bar, and more. In the afternoon a game drive is scheduled. Game to be seen may include: Wildebeest, Hippo, Warthog, Topi and Lion. o/n: Mara Luxury Camp-l/d/b
	Day 11: Masai Mara Early morning and afternoon game drives are scheduled. Optional excursion, and at an additional cost, is the early morning Balloon Safari - the hot air balloon takes off slowly at dawn, rising and floating above the Savannah plains....absolutely thrilling! In the event you are not organizing the optional Balloon Safari, undertake an extended game drive with a picnic. Game to be seen may include: Elephant, Eland, Hartebeest and Cheetah. o/n: Mara Luxury Camp-l/d/b
	Day 12: Masai Mara/Nairobi In the morning transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Nairobi and spend the remainder of the day at leisure or last minute shopping.

The Safari Includes:
- Meet/greet/transfer services on arrival and departure
- Accommodation as indicated, or similar, in twin-bedded rooms with private bathrooms (double beds are limited and cannot be guaranteed)
- Meals as indicated-generally full board accommodation on safari; bed/breakfast in Nairobi
- Starting stocks of mineral water in the vehicle
- Private safari vehicles with English speaking driver/guides; shared vehicles at the luxury camps
- Window seating
- Game viewing drives
- Park entrance fees
- Domestic flights as specified in the itinerary (weight limit of 33 lbs. inclusive of hand luggage)
- Airport departure tax for domestic flights

* Not included are costs of a personal nature such as international air flights, passport and visas, personal insurance (such as health, hospitalization and trip cancellation), drinks/beverages, gratuities, excess baggage charges (on both local and international flights; note the weight restrictions on internal scheduled air service), meals and excursions not specified as being included in the itinerary, communication, laundry, optional activities such as the Balloon Safari.