Welcome to Kenya! On arrival at the Nairobi International Airport, you will be greeted by a local representative and transferred to the Emakoko Lodge, which sits on the edge of the Nairobi National Park. The lodge is located only a short 45 minute drive from either of Nairobi’s airports. The ride through the park itself, with its beautiful scenery and abundance of plains game, is a spectacular way to start any East African safari!

Nairobi National Park

The Nairobi National Park, despite its close proximity to the capital city of Kenya, features wide open grass plains and scattered acacia bush. Bordering a backdrop of city skyscrapers, this view is an extraordinarily unique sight. The vast and barren landscape is home to a spectacular assortment of birds and wildlife, where over 400 species of birds can be recorded in just one day. With an excellent possibility of spotting at least four of the Big Five here, many Nairobi residents find this rural escape, the perfect antidote to the nearby hustle and bustle of city life.

Daphne Sheldrake Elephant Orphanage

During your stay at the Emakoko Lodge, you will be able to visit the famous Daphne Sheldrake Elephant Orphanage during feeding time. This spectacular opportunity offers the chance for you to meet the precious baby elephants you have sponsored.

This morning, you will be driven from the Emakoko Lodge to the Wilson Airport in Nairobi. From there, you will board a domestic charter flight to the Lewa Wilderness Lodge, where your African adventure continues. The picturesque setting of this property is tucked into the hillside, overlooking Lewa's Eastern Marania Valley. Check into the lodge and begin to immerse in the tranquil atmosphere, before heading off on one of the many extraordinary experiences you will enjoy throughout the next couple of days.

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

Over the next two days, you will have the unique chance to catch a glimpse of the vast spectrum of conservancy found in the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. Your activities and excursions will include touring the radio operations room, taking part in the tracker dogs demonstration & NPR exercise, seeing the revolutionary elephant corridor in action, learning about the Lewa education program and visiting local schools, touring the Conservation Education Center, assisting with community programs, such as healthcare clinics and water projects, and participating in wildlife grazing programs. With so many meaningful experiences at your fingertips, your time here is sure to be unforgettable.

This morning, it will be time to pack up your things and check out of the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. From there, you will be whisked away by transfer vehicle to the neighboring Borana Wildlife Conservancy. Upon arrival, you will check into the lodge and start exploring your new surroundings. Get ready for a fun-filled couple of days, getting hands-on experience in the world of conservation.

Borana Conservancy Project

Over the course of the next two days, embrace the once in a lifetime opportunity of partaking in the annual Lewa/Borana Games Census! This vital information is key to the wildlife animal conservancy in the area and you are invited to be an active and significant part of the team. Join Borana's chief conservation officer on his ranger deployments, where you will gather intelligence reports together.

Your additional exciting adventures here, will include attending a lecture by Micheal Dyer (MD of Borana Conservancy), monitoring and tracking rhino and lion using telemetry receivers, joining the scouts on foot to track and ID rhino using ear notch diagrams, tracking lions with whisker spot ID methods, mountain biking along boundary fence lines to check voltage and damage areas, as well as visit the Perma Culture Farm and well hung butchery with Jack and Llewellyn Dyer.

Sadly, your journey through the wonders of Kenya must come to an end today. However, you will be leaving with unforgettable memories, new friends and the experience of a lifetime together! After checking out of the Borana Lodge, you will be driven to the airport in good time to board your domestic charter flight back to Nairobi. Upon arrival at the Wilson Airport in Nairobi, you will be greeted by a driver and transferred back to the Emakoko Lodge. A room has been reserved during the day, for you to relax and get ready for your international flight at your leisure.

We hope you had an incredible trip and we wish you safe and pleasant travels onward!