Begin in Nairobi at Giraffe Manor. This utterly unique home is next-door neighbors with a education center and breeding program for the endangered Rothschild giraffe.

This morning you will share breakfast with the resident giraffes at Giraffe Manor before making the trip to Chyulu Hills. Arrive at the spectacular comforts of ol Donyo Lodge, where you will experience game drives under the watchful eye of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Home to 275,000 acres of wild African lands, this eco-lodge near Amboseli National Park features seven standalone lodges.

Each bedroom at ol Donyo Lodge has its own en suite bathrooms with stunning views and flush toilets. In addition to to the indoor showers and baths, guests can partake in serene al fresco showers and dips in their private pools. All rooms (except for the Hide) have a rooftop sundowner spot that also includes star beds for guests that would like to sleep out under the spectacular night sky.

The menu of game activities at ol Donyo is quite large. Over 7,000 individual animals make their home in this area, and guests are invited to explore not only the Big Five but also cheetah, fringe-eared oryx, gerenuk, and giraffe, among others. Where 20 years ago, trackers and guests would have been delighted to see just a few elephant tracks, there are now plenty of elephants wandering about freely, and more game populations are on the rise.

Continue your Kenya Tanzania luxury safari across the border at your accommodations at Chem Chem Safari Lodge, an oasis of palms nestled between the savannas of the park and the beautiful waters of Lake Manyara. Comprising eight tented villas, Chem Chem Safari Lodge’s accommodations are elegant in design and compliment the surroundings through their vintage style and natural color palette. Each suite-style tented villa has a full bathroom, outdoor shower, beautiful bedroom, reading room, and wooden decked area – the perfect spot for a romantic night by the fire.

Here, you will live out the Slow Safari – the philosophy that Africa is best enjoyed in a relaxed fashion. Enjoy game drives in the vicinity, which is known for its myriad bird life and remarkable tree-climbing lions. From 4×4 Jeep or walking safaris and day trips to national parks to spa treatments, private picnics, and sunset dinners, Chem Chem has it all. Craft your own adventure with your Ker & Downey travel designer.

The compact game viewing here is a veritable microcosm of the Kenya Tanzanian luxury safari experience, with one of the most prolific elephant populations in all of East Africa. Situated within 40,000 acres of private wilderness, days at Little Chem Chem are spent on game drives seeking out wildlife. Experienced guides lead you on walking safaris where you learn how to track various animals.

The journey ends with three nights in the amazing Serengeti National Park, where the exquisite Mwiba Lodge awaits hidden by massive boulders overlooking the Arugusinyai River. Eight double suites are elegantly decorated with linen sofas, ornately carved wood tables, natural suedes, tans, textured creams, and accents of black and charcoal. Bathrooms are retreat-like, with copper fixtures, large soaking tubs and private outdoor showers, and views from the deck out onto the landscape.

Lunch, Dinner, Snack Comprising 126,000 acres, the Mwiba Wildlife Reserve is located in the southern greater Serengeti ecosystem. Your surrounds are exquisite with lush botanicals, varied wildlife, and 33 freshwater springs. Embark on game drives and bush walks led by expert guides and trackers reveal all of the wonder of the region.

In addition to day and night game drives seeking out the animals, you can visit local villages and take cultural tours of nearby painted caves. Your Ker & Downey travel designer will help you customize your time here.

Today you depart for your return journey, with VIP services at the airport with your Ker & Downey guide.