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• Visit National Geographic-supported projects protecting big cats, rhinos, and more. • Go on safari in three stunning reserves, from Amboseli National Park to the Masai Mara. • Interact with orphaned elephants at the renowned David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
DAYS 3–4 I AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK Fly by private charter to Amboseli National Park, one of the best places in Africa to spot elephants. The safari begins on the drive to our sustainable safari lodge, which boasts stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Set out on early morning and late afternoon game drives, on the lookout for cheetahs, lions, zebras, giraffes, as well as some of the 400-plus bird species that have been identified here.
DAYS 1–2 I NAIROBI, KENYA Arrive in Nairobi and transfer to our hotel. The next morning, visit Kazuri, a ceramic bead workshop that employs disadvantaged Kenyans. Then head to the Giraffe Centre to learn about the center’s breeding program for endangered Rothschild’s giraffes. Enjoy an after-hours tour of the Nairobi National Museum before our welcome dinner. Tamarind Tree Hotel | Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D
After breakfast the following day, visit the Amboseli Trust for Elephants, home to the longest running study of wild elephants in the world. Its director, Cynthia Moss, has received support from the National Geographic Society for her work. Meet a member of the team to hear about their time in the field observing herd dynamics and collecting biological samples. Tortilis Camp | Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D DAYS 5–7 I LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY A charter flight brings us to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, situated on the northern flanks of Mount Kenya. Considered a model in the conservation field, the reserve is home to rare species such as reticulated giraffes, Grevy’s zebras, wild dogs, and both white and black
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rhinos. Settle into your luxurious tented camp before an afternoon safari. Rise at daybreak for a game drive or a guided bush walk, identifying animal tracks and smaller flora and fauna. Travel to the conservancy’s headquarters to meet the award-winning security team, whose effective patrolling has ensured that not a single rhino has been poached on the reserve in the past five years (to date). If schedules permit, join the rangers and their dogs for a tracking demonstration. On your final day at Lewa, delve into Maasai culture during a village visit, meeting with families to learn about everyday life and traditions. Enjoy time to relax by the camp’s pool before a talk by our expert. Elewana Lewa Safari Camp | Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D DAYS 8–10 I MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE Fly by charter to the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve, famous for its large populations of leopards, cheetahs, and lions, as well as the annual wildebeest migration, which passes through during the fall months. Watch for timeless scenes of predator and prey on morning and afternoon wildlife drives in open vehicles. Observe plains game such
Clockwise from above: The rocky peak of Mount Kenya rises behind a tower of reticulated giraffes; a pair of cheetahs pay no notice to their admirers; a rescued elephant calf at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi; Maasai men shake hands.
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