Depart New York (JFK) on your South Africa Airways flight to Nairobi via Johannesburg.

Upon arrival in Johannesburg you will then connect on your South African Airways flight to Nairobi.

On arrival at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you will be met by a Lion World Tours representative and transferred to the Nairobi Serena Hotel.

Nairobi Serena Hotel
The Serena group is renowned for offering excellent hotel facilities throughout East Africa, and the Nairobi Serena is no exception. A member of the "Leading hotels of the World", the Serena enjoys a location on the edge of the Central Park and the City Center. Shaded by the glorious Jacaranda, Bougainvillea and Acacia trees and surrounded by lush manicured gardens, the hotel provides a peaceful and luxurious retreat to travelers, business people and famous dignitaries in a bustling city. The Serena is one of the finest hotels to stay in when in Nairobi.

After breakfast you will check-out of the hotel and travel west through the Kenya's fertile highlands, where rolling tea and coffee estates abound. Then suddenly to your left, the trees part to reveal a spectacular view of the Great Rift Valley, with dormant Longonot volcano taking centre stage. You continue to your luxury camp located in a private conservancy close to Lake Elmenteita. Lunch is provided before your board your safari vehicle again for the short journey to Lake Nakuru National Park for the afternoon game viewing experience. Late afternoon you then return to your camp for dinner and overnight

Serena Lake Elementaita Camp
This Luxury Camp is located on the Soysambu Conservancy, right on the shores of Lake Elmenteita. Offering a blend of exclusivity and adventure, the new camp will comprise 25 luxury tents, a dining and lounge area, spa and swimming pool enjoying magnificent views of the Lake. Soysambu Conservancy is a wildlife sanctuary that offers uniqueness whilst boasting a broad range of wildlife and bird species. It is also home to the Rothschild giraffe and is East Africa's only breeding ground for the Great White Pelican.

After an early morning breakfast leave the Lakes region behind and head for Njoro town, where you begin your ascent up over the top of the Mau Escarpment. Then, heading due south, travel towards Narok, the gateway to the Maasai Mara and district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. You'll travel across the "breadbasket" of Kenya, covered with acres of wheat and barley, before you reach the Mara.
You take a break at Keekorok Lodge in time for lunch. Following lunch you continue on your way to Mara Serena Lodge, game viewing en route.

Mara Serena Safari Lodge
A masterful interpretation of a traditional Masai village, Mara Serena Safari Lodge seemingly floats on a sea of savannah. A beautiful pool looks out over the wide plains. The rooms are Masai-influenced in style yet extremely comfortable. The main dining room, where delicious meals are served, has three large domes and three small ones depicting Maasai manyattas (villages). Occasionally, an African al fresco barbecue is served by the pool overlooking the Mara plains. Fresh fruit juices and cocktails, wines, spirits or liqueurs are available at the bar until late in the evening. At Serena, the views are stunning. It is on this very terrain, stretching endlessly before the lodge, that the annual migrations take place. Millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle pass through on their way to and from their alternative feeding grounds in Tanzania.

Early morning and afternoon game drives in the Masai Mara National Reserve. Overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge on a full board basis.

The Masai Mara National Reserve is an extension of the world-renowned Serengeti National Park of Tanzania. Named for the Maasai tribespeople (the traditional inhabitants of the area) and the Mara River which divides it, the reserve is famous for its exceptional population of game and the annual migration of the wildebeest. Masai Mara offers wonderful scenery of breathtaking vistas, panoramas of vast rolling plains, hills and woodland groves, well watered by the lovely Mara River.

The waters of the Mara River are home to crocodiles and pools of hippo, while the woodlands and forests are favored by leopard and elephant. The open savannah areas play host to the plains' game. All of the "Big Five" - Lion, Rhino, Buffalo, Elephant and Leopard - are here, as well as cheetah, hippo, hartebeest, gazelle, topi, antelope, zebra and many other animals. The Mara is also noted for its abundance of lions - particularly the superb black maned males.

After breakfast at the lodge, bid farewell to the Masai Mara as you set off on your journey back to Nairobi. Drive back down the Great Rift Valley to Nairobi, passing the dormant volcano, Mount Longonot on the way. Keep an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle and head up the escarpment. You will arrive in Kenya's bustling capital city Nairobi in the early afternoon.

Transfer to Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time for your departure flight on South African Airways to Cape Town via Johannesburg. On arrival at Johannesburg's Oliver Tambo International Airport's Central Terminal Building, collect your luggage and then clear customs and immigration. Re-check your bags for your onward flight to Cape Town.

On arrival at Cape Town Airport you will be met by a Lion World Tours representative and transferred to your hotel.

The luxurious Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa lies where earth, sea and sky meet poised above Atlantic rollers and flanked by the majestic Table Mountain and her Twelve Apostles mountain range in glorious Cape Town. This intimate 5-star hotel fully lives up to its stunning location, with exceptional standards of service and relaxed Cape hospitality providing the perfect counterpoint to its dramatic backdrop. The hotel's rooms are either mountain or sea-facing, decorated with understated elegance, and have a wide range of amenities. The hotel's two breathtaking pool gardens are magically perched above the ocean, and the Azure Restaurant serves exquisite cuisine with endlessly seductive sea views. All barely ten minutes from the bustling heart of the city, with nearby attractions including prime diving spots and nature trails.

A day of leisure to explore the fascinating city of Cape Town. Sightseeing tours can be pre-arranged. Please ask your consultant for information.

Cape Town is a city with a diverse range of attractions, sights and activities to offer and it has something for everyone. From the landmark beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay to the vibrant V&A Waterfront and Cape Town city centre, the award-winning wine farms of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek - time spent in Cape Town will not be forgotten. Cape Town is a sophisticated city; a place where old and new harmoniously converge - in history, architecture, cultural pursuits and the essence of its people. The city is dominated by a towering, table-shaped mountain, set on a peninsula of soaring, rocky heights and lush valleys, where two oceans converge - Indian and Atlantic. Cape Town offers lots to do and places to see, whatever your tastes, inclinations or budget.

Another day of leisure in Cape Town. This evening enjoy a complimentary dinner at the hotel's Azure Restaurant.

The popular Azure Restaurant in the Twelve Apostles Hotel offers a variety of exquisite dishes including meat, seafood and vegetarian options. Round your meal off with a delightfully sweet dessert taken on the terrace where you can enjoy the stunning views overlooking the ocean.

Spend your last day in Cape Town perhaps doing some shopping or visiting one of the many places of interest.

Cape Town is a fabulously diverse and vibrant city; from its beautiful natural attributes to its colorful culture, stunning wine farms and captivating history - it's a tourist heaven. Cape Town offers historic and cultural sites, world-class museums and bustling markets, inviting beaches and lush gardens, as well as great restaurants and wonderful shopping.

While perhaps best known for its game parks and natural splendors, it is also a land of sophistication, rich in history, the arts, entertainment and other cosmopolitan delights.

After your morning at leisure you will be transferred from your hotel to Cape Town Airport for your flight to Johannesburg. (B)

On arrival at Johannesburg's Oliver Tambo International Airport, connect with your scheduled international South African Airways flight back to the USA.

Arrive home with a lifetime of memories!

Valid for departures on:
January 21, & March 17, 2012


ROUND TRIP ADD ONS from US cities are available upon request.

Single supplement USD1150 for January and March.