There’s no need to rush on this safari: it’s time to get settled in. On your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and transferred to Hemingways Nairobi, an elegant boutique hotel set in a quiet city suburb.

You check into a deluxe room – complete with butler service and high-speed Wi-Fi – and can look forward to cuisine from the kitchen of a Michelin-star chef. A modern spa and wellness centre are on site if you want to wind down after the journey, and there are great views of the Ngong Hills from the hotel bar. If you have time, then the popular attractions of the Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe Centre and Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage lie nearby.

After a great breakfast, you will be transferred to Wilson Airport for your light aircraft charter flight to the Masai Mara. Naboisho Camp, in the heart of Kenya’s remarkable Naboisho Conservancy, offers an unforgettable safari experience that immerses you in the wild beauty of Africa for three remarkable nights. Situated in the Maasai Mara ecosystem, this intimate camp invites travellers to discover the awe-inspiring wonders of the African wilderness.

During your stay, you’ll embark on thrilling game drives led by experienced guides who are passionate about sharing their knowledge of the local flora and fauna. Naboisho Conservancy is renowned for its pristine landscapes and rich wildlife diversity, making it an ideal location for spotting Africa’s iconic Big Five. As you traverse the conservancy’s rolling plains and riverine forests, keep your camera ready to capture mesmerizing encounters with lions, elephants, leopards, and more. Back at the camp, enjoy delectable cuisine served under the starlit African sky and share stories of your day’s adventures around a crackling campfire.

Today, you will be flown back to Wilson Airport and transferred to the Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport Hotel, designed to cater to the weary travellers’ needs. This stylish oasis provides the perfect respite for those in transit. The well-appointed rooms offer a tranquil haven with plush bedding and modern amenities, ensuring you get a good night’s sleep before your next adventure.

While your stay may be brief, the Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport hotel offers plenty of opportunities for relaxation and rejuvenation. Take a dip in the refreshing pool, unwind with a cocktail at the rooftop bar while gazing at the Nairobi skyline, or savor a delectable meal at one of the on-site restaurants. If you’re feeling active, there’s a well-equipped fitness center to help you stay energized during your journey.

The flight from Nairobi in Kenya to Livingstone in Zambia takes just over three hours, but you have crossed half the continent and are now in southern Africa with the great Zambezi River sliding silently past your chalet.

Thorntree River Lodge is one of the top lodges on the river and features just a handful of grand suites, each with their own plunge pool and bathroom with large soaking tub. Lying within the local Mosi oa Tunya National Park means wildlife on your doorstep. You can look forward to a tour of Victoria Falls and spotting crocodiles and hippos from the comfort of a private river cruise. Three nights here means you have plenty of time to explore as much as you like – go on game drives, elephant-back safaris, white-water rafting adventures or take to the sky on a scenic flight and view ‘the Smoke that Thunders’ in its awesome entirety.

After breakfast overlooking the Zambezi River you are transferred to Zambia’s Livingstone International Airport for the end of this tour and the start of your onward travel arrangements.