STANLEY WING SAFARI ITINERARY:
Day 1 United States – Europe
The adventure begins today as you enplane for Europe,
connecting to your Nairobi flight.
Day 2 Europe – Nairobi
Awaiting Micato airport staff whisk you away to the historic
Norfolk Hotel.
Day 3 Nairobi
Exciting special events are planned. A Safari Briefing
answers questions and creates excitement, followed by a lecture
by Maasai Elder Rakita. Next, delightful city sightseeing, lunch
at Kiambethu Farms—hosted by the granddaughter of the original
settler—a visit to the former home of Karen Blixen who penned
Out of Africa and a stop at Giraffe Centre, an elevated treetop
aerie where we hand feed Rothschild giraffes. This
evening, we enjoy the delightful hospitality of Felix and Jane
Pinto at their home for cocktails and dinner. Fine food, good
conversation and warm camaraderie top the evening. Upon
returning to our hotel, we already feel like old African hands.
Day 4 – Day 5 Amboseli
In the morning we board our flight to the bush country of
Amboseli National Park, where dramatic views of Mount
Kilimanjaro dominate every vista. Amboseli is famous for its
tranquil beauty and easily approachable wildlife—an excellent
way to begin our game viewing expeditions. Early morning and
late afternoon game drives are made
daily. Amboseli Serena Lodge/Ol Tukai Lodge.
Day 6 Tarangire National Park
Today we drive to Arusha, Tanzania, for lunch and fly to
Tarangire. With a permanent water source, the park is virtually
guaranteed enormous herds and excellent game viewing including
cheetah, lion (some tree climbing!), leopard and hyena and a
herd of 3,500 elephants. The park is also host to a number of
rare species including eland, oryx, kudu and gerenuk. Our
accommodations are at Tarangire Sopa Lodge, a tranquil oasis
overlooking the rolling plains.
Day 7 – Day 8 Ngorongoro Crater
A lovely drive takes us to Ngorongoro Crater, where our
lodge sits dramatically on the rim of the crater, revealing an
awesome panorama of the world’s largest, unflooded and unbroken
caldera. On our second day, we descend into the crater and spend
the morning hours tracking animals. This magnificent natural
amphitheatre is said to have the largest concentration of
animals in all of Africa, including a high density of lions and
thousands of flamingos. The everchanging mood of this great
amphitheatre will hold our attention every second. Ngorongoro
Sopa Lodge.
Day 9 – Day 10 Serengeti National Park
A visit is made to renowned Olduvai Gorge where the Leakey
family uncovered the fossil Homo habilis (the handy man), the
first tool user, living over 1.75 million years ago. Then we
reach the Serengeti, deep in the heart of the largest and most
diverse migration corridor in the world. Wild beasts, creatures
of every size and description, flood the savannah in
droves…herds of mammoth elephant, the stately giraffe and the
lumbering rhino all mix together alongside their more diminutive
inhabitants…the delicate antelope, bulky wildebeest and the
comical warthog. And we hope to see it all! Serengeti Sopa
Lodge.
Day 11 – Day 12 Maasai Mara
We fly to the Mara via Arusha and Nairobi, and here we find
the Old Africa of the movies, with rolling grasslands dotted by
acacia trees and sweeping plains teeming with wildlife. No
matter how much you have thought about Africa, this is more than
you expected—and the ideal backdrop for a hot air balloon
expedition. During our stay
we also visit a village of the Maasai people to witness the
singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and
sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure
is a poignant experience. But the greatest highlight will be the
stunning Bush Sundowners—a glorious al fresco cocktail party
overlooking the savannah at sunset. Mara Safari Club/Kichwa
Tembo Camp.
Day 13 – Day 14 Mount Kenya Safari Club
Today we fly to Nairobi and continue by air across Kenya’s
fertile Central Highlands—reminiscent of the English
countryside—to the Mount Kenya Safari Club. Sprawled
on the slopes of majestic Mount Kenya, this historic club offers
luxury and relaxation, including such activities as golf, trout
streams, horseback riding and tennis, as well as a charming
animal orphanage. Our upgraded accommodations are in the
original cottages of the club’s founders or in riverside
bungalows. A two-night stay here provides ample time to explore
surrounding game reserves including Ol Pejeta, home to Ol Morani,
a habituated black rhino who enjoys being touched, as well as
the Jane Goodall sanctuary for orphaned chimpanzees.
Day 15 Nairobi –Departure
Flying to Nairobi, a hotel room is ours for the day. We can
choose to visit an AmericaShare project, explore the shops or
simply relax before our departure tonight. As we leave Africa we
know that the old adage is true: You may leave Africa, but
Africa will never leave you.
Day 16 Europe –United States
We connect in Europe for our return flights home.
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