Begin your journey to the land of the pharaohs.Day 2 - 3, Cairo, Egypt
A full day of private sightseeing reveals the highlights of Memphis, Sakkara and Giza.
MARRIOTT
Day 4 - 7, Nile Cruise
Fly to Luxor for a four night Nile cruise to Aswan, with guided touring of Kom Ombo,
Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens and Karnak.
RIVER TOSCA
Day 8 - 9, Cairo
Wing back to Cairo with full day to visit the Citadel, Mosque of Mohammed Ali and
the rich treasures of the Cairo Museum
FAIRMONT HELIOPOLIS
Day 10, Nairobi, Kenya
Afternoon touring includes the Karen Blixen Museum and Giraffe Center. A home host dinner will be one of the highlights of your Kenya stay!
FAIRMONT THE NORFOLK
Day 11, Abedares
Drive north to the scenic forests of the Aberdares - home to a diverse range of woodland animals. An afternoon bush walk may bring you close to zebra, giraffe, ostrich and warthogs. In the evening, view the nocturnal activity around the waterhole and saltlick from the observation deck of your tree hotel.
THE ARK
Day 12, Mount Kenya
Travel to the world renowned Mount Kenya Safari Club. Along the way, visit the craft centers in Nanyuki, including the Spinners & Weavers, a women's self-help project. They produce beautiful African designs on cardigans, shawls, carpets, throws, pullovers, scarves and bedcovers - all of which are for sale at very reasonable prices.
MOUNT KENYA SAFARI CLUB
Day 13, Samburu
Depart shortly after breakfast for a full day excursion to the Samburu Reserve. Aside from large herds of elephants, the area is home to a number of species not found in other parts
of the country: Somali ostrich, gerenuk, reticulated giraffe and Grevy's zebra.
MOUNT KENYA SAFARI CLUB
Day 14 - 16, Masai Mara Reserve
Today's wing safari lands in the Masai Mara - Kenya's top game viewing destination. Three
wildlife activities per day are sure to conjure up magical sightings of lion, leopard, elephant
and many other species.
FAIRMONT MARA SAFARI CLUB
Day 17, Depart Nairobi
A final drive onto the plains before bidding farewell to the Mara, flying to Nairobi and onward
to your hometown destination.
Day 18, Arrive USA
With memories to last a lifetime!
