Wildlife Footsteps is a memory-making adventure carefully curated for those seeking to explore and experience Kenya's most spectacular landscapes, sumptuous accommodation in most delightful safari camps and at the same time view diverse wildlife roaming freely in various national parks and game reserves. From Aberdares, to Samburu, Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara, there will always be something new and exciting to enhance your adventure every day.
Depart Nairobi in 4×4 safari vehicle to The Aberdares Mountain Ranges arriving for lunch at The Aberdare Country Club. Aberdare Club is nestled on a slope of Mweiga Hill in the Aberdare Highlands. The club has retained the charm of a private home with simple comforts of a country inn. Later in the afternoon you will be transferred to The Ark Forest Lodge for overnight game viewing. The Ark is tucked into the thick, verdant forests of Aberdares National Park and is strategically set on an ancient elephant migratory route between The Aberdares and Mount Kenya. Its located right in front of a natural floodlit watering hole and salt lick which attracts a host of awesome wildlife. Resembling and named after Noah’s Ark, it comprises of three decks from which numerous balconies and lounges provide a superb location for wildlife viewing. The Aberdares forest provides habitat for elephants, black rhinos, leopards, spotted hyenas, olive baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, buffalos, warthogs and bushbucks among others. Rare sightings include those of the Giant Forest hog, bongo, golden cat, serval cat, African wild cat, African civet cat and the blue duiker.
The Ark Forest Lodge
Depart for Samburu Game Reserve in the Northern Frontier District arriving for lunch at Elephant Bedroom Camp. This luxurious camp is set in a rugged landscape on the banks of Uaso Nyiro River surrounded by doum palms and other indigenous trees offering great scenery. Elephant Bedroom sits on raised decks overlooking the brown river where elephants make an appearance, or crocodiles come out to lounge by the river's banks. Elephants, lions or the solitary leopard amongst other game are regular visitors around the camp providing excellent game viewing from your tent with spectacular scenic background of rugged rolling hills. Simple and elegant, Elephant Bedroom comprises of only 14 spacious tents, each with en-suite bathroom, private deck and own plunge pool overlooking the river and the surroundings. The private plunge pool on the veranda in each tent comes in handy for cooling off in the heat of the day. This is always welcome treat in Samburu where it's often very hot during daytime. Cuisine here is simple but delicious and served al fresco by candlelight beneath the star-studded African night sky. Myriad of guest activities include day game drives, guided nature walks, cultural visits, bush breakfasts and sundowners.
Elephant Bedroom Camp
In company of your safari guide, enjoy game drives in expansive Samburu Game Reserve. Samburu plays host to huge herds of elephant and other unique wildlife specifies that are common sightings in this part of the wilderness. The area is home to the Samburu tribe, pastoral relatives of the Maasai. The landscape is rugged and dramatic against backdrop of volcanic mountains, hills and withered scrub trees that punctuate the sparse and dry terrain. The Ewaso Nyiro River, the lifeline of this area runs along the southern boundary dividing Samburu Game Reserve from Buffalo Springs Reserve. The river is a great point of concentration and interest to both visitors and wildlife. It forms the lifeline of this great reserve, and most animals cannot keep away from it as they come to quench their thirst from the river. In the dry season, elephants use their tusks to dig deep into the dry riverbeds of the river unearthing precious water. This water creates a green oasis and draws wildlife in great numbers to the banks. Crocodile and hippo share the river with the many small herds of elephant which bathe and frolic in the muddy brown waters during the heat of the day before returning later to browse on the lush vegetation of the riverine forest.
Elephant Bedroom Camp
Breakfast and drive past Mount Kenya into the Great Rift Valley arriving for lunch at Mbweha Camp in Congreve Conservancy just outside Lake Nakuru National Park. Mbweha Camp is nestled up against the southern border of Lake Nakuru National Park with beautiful views over Mau ranges. The camp comprises of 10 rustic lava-stone cottages with thatched roofs surrounded by yellow barked acacia and other indigenous trees. Being located just outside Lake Nakuru allows extra activities for guests that include walking safaris and night game drives. After delicious lunch, its time for the afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru which is a world famous wildlife habitat. The park is well known for its enormous flocks of flamingos and over 400 species of birds. At times flamingos number in millions which is quite a spectacular sight. They are so numerous that from a distance the lake appears to be pink in colour. Lake Nakuru has recently earned reputation as an important haven for endangered wildlife species particularly the Rothschild giraffe and the black and white rhinos.
Mbweha Camp 
After breakfast drive to Lake Naivasha for a morning scenic boat ride to view thousands of water birds that include the famous Fish Eagle and Hippos. Proceed further to Maasai Mara Game Reserve arriving for lunch at Tipilikwani Camp. Thereafter accompanied by your driver guide, embark on afternoon game drive in Maasai Mara the most famous wildlife Sanctuary in Kenya where over 450 species of animals have been recorded. Dinner and overnight Tipilikwani Camp which is located on the banks of the Talek River overlooking the mottled plains of the Maasai Mara, where vast herds of wildlife co-exist with the colourful Maasai people. Boasting of a very attractive setting, Tipilikwani Camp offers highest standards of accommodation and overlooks the vast Maasai Mara plains. Comprising of only 20 luxurious riverfront safari tents, guest service is top notch and very personalized. At Tipilikwani guests can expect sumptuous meals, amazing game viewing and Kenya's traditional hospitality to crown your visit. The camp provides to learn about the Maasai people, the proud pastoralists and warriors, many of whom still retain their traditional nomadic lifestyle.
Tipilikwani Camp
Whole day game drive with picnic lunch in Maasai Mara which supports the highest density of wildlife to be seen anywhere on earth. Here you will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. Visit Mara River where thousands of wildebeest and zebra are attacked by crocodiles as they attempt to cross this mighty river during the annual "Great Migration" between Tanzania and Kenya. The migration is today one of the natural world’s most astonishing phenomena. Each year nearly two million wildebeest and accompanying large numbers of zebra, and smaller numbers of Grant's gazelle, Thompson's gazelle, eland and impala trek from the Serengeti in Tanzania to Maasai Mara and back again in search of fresh grazing. Following on their heels are the predators of the savannah, lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures. The migration involves over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and departing late October. Viewing these vast herds on the move is always unforgettable sight. This experience is rated as one of the most spectacular natural events.
Tipilikwani Camp 
Rise up early this morning to witness spectacular sunrise over the endless rolling plains of the Maasai Mara as you drive from the camp and embark on a morning game drive. This will give you the last chance to view lion, cheetah or leopard hunting in the early hours of the morning before daybreak. The diversity, variety and abundance of wildlife in the Mara is both magical and unbelievable. After breakfast drive back to Nairobi arriving in the afternoon. You will be dropped off either at your Nairobi Hotel or at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for your departure flight.
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