After a mid-morning departure, we will drive south from Kakamega and into the renowned Masai Mara. Our journey will take us through several of Kenya’s largest tea plantations, along the shore of Lake Victoria, and past several spectacular waterfalls. As we draw closer to the Tanzanian border, we will begin to pass through several towns and villages of the Masai people before entering the Masai Mara, one of the top destinations on earth for viewing wildlife. Our hotel is a charismatic safari lodge located on the edge of a hippo-filled stream. Like many of the lodges in the Mara, ours is not separated from the reserve meaning animals can safely come and go as they please. At night, expect to receive escorts between your room and the dining lodge by Masai employees, and don’t be surprised when the roar of a lion awakes you from the other side of the river!

The next two days will be spent exploring the spectacular Masai Mara. The open savannah here teems with wildlife and the huge diversity of species makes for nonstop viewing and photographic opportunities. During our visit in January, many animals will have just had their babies which will offer plenty of entertainment and fun photographs.

After an epic adventure, our journey will come to an end. Once we've checked out, we will make one last drive through the reserve before making our way back to Nairobi. There, we will have a final group dinner before heading to the airport for our late-night flights home.