2017 - TM Africa

40 Day 13. Chobe National Park, Livingstone, Johannesburg Cross the border again today and head to Livingstone airport where you'll take an included flight back to Johannesburg. Stay: Johannesburg, Peermont Mondior Hotel. B Day 14. Johannesburg, Nairobi (Kenya) Take an included flight to Nairobi. This evening, you'll meet your Kenyan Tour Director. Stay: Nairobi, Eka Hotel. B Day 15. Nairobi, Amboseli National Park It's time to explore Kenya. Your first stop is Amboseli National Park, arriving at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge in time for lunch. Located against the magnificent backdrop of Mt Kilimanjaro and in the heart of this world-famous national park, the lodge offers you the perfect base from which to embark on your Kenyan safari. After lunch, you will enjoy an afternoon game drive to look for the Big Five as well as hippos and a variety of water fowl which can be found near the park's wetlands. It is a truly incredible spectacle to see these animals free-ranging across the plains or wallowing in the swamps, which are a major water source for the wildlife here, all with Mt Kilimanjaro looming majestically in the background. Sundowner drinks at Observation Hill rounds out a perfect first game drive in Amboseli National Park. Return to the lodge to relax and enjoy an expertly prepared dinner. Two Nights: Amboseli National Park, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge. BLD Day 16. Amboseli National Park Wake early then enjoy some tea and a snack in preparation for another exciting day of game viewing. As always, your expert game driver/tracker will be on hand to ensure you get the best possible opportunities to see the animals of Kenya. Have your camera at the ready as a highlight of Amboseli National Park is the chance to view elephants roaming against the backdrop of Mt Kilimanjaro. Travelling in such small groups today, you're guaranteed a front-row seat to this fabulous wildlife show. In between game drives, you'll return to the lodge to relax and indulge in delicious meals. The afternoon takes you to a Maasai village where you'll wander about the homes they have built with their own hands and delight in their unique and colourful jewellery. This is an intriguing way to learn about a fascinating culture. BLD Day 17. Amboseli National Park, Nairobi, Lake Naivasha It's onto the next adventure as you take a short flight to Nairobi. Continue by 4WD to Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge, arriving just in time for lunch. The afternoon has been left open for you to relax and explore at your own pace. Or, you may like to take advantage of our select experience on offer; enhance your journey and explore Crescent Island with a boat ride and a walk among animals including giraffes (see page 51 for further details). Two Nights: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge. BLD Day 18. Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru National Park Bound by rocky escarpments and brimming with hordes of animals, a full-day game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park offers yet another window into life in Africa's animal kingdom. Look for awe- inspiring white rhinos around the soda-encrusted lake at the centre of the park and keep your eyes locked on the grassy plains in search of zebras, buffalo and graceful Rothschild's giraffes. If you're lucky, you may even spot a leopard. Make a stop for lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge, where you will dine al fresco in the Flamingo Restaurant and enjoy views out to picturesque Lake Nakuru. Your lunch will include fresh local produce and herbs from the lodge's garden. Return to Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge in the late afternoon for dinner. BLD Day 19. Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara Soak up the dramatic landscapes as you drive across a section of the Great Rift Valley, which stretches from the Middle East all the way to Mozambique. Onwards and you'll be greeted by the endless plains of the Masai Mara, a region famous for its big cat population, including leopards lions and cheetahs. The vast open spaces provide excellent game viewing, which is why this reserve is one of the most well-regarded for wildlife in all of Africa. At certain times of the year, you may see enormous herds of wildebeest, gazelle and zebra travelling to and from the Serengeti in search of food during the incredible Great Migration. Plus, you can also see the predators who follow them. After lunch this afternoon, head out on an exhilarating game drive, noticing how different these landscapes are compared to those you experienced in South Africa. Three Nights: Masai Mara, Mara Leisure Camp. BLD 2

• Cover