Meet guide at the arrivals meeting point near immigration; allow 15–30 minutes for immigration and baggage collection and be ready for a prompt transfer to the city.
Quick check‑in and time to rest; luggage handled by hotel. Guests should be ready to meet guide 15–20 min after arrival for welcome briefing if scheduled.
Carnivore for an adventurous meat‑centric Kenyan dining experience (closed times vary, usually 18:00–22:00) or The Talisman for Mediterranean/African fusion in Karen—book ahead.
Leave from hotel lobby (guests at lobby 15–20 min early) and transfer by private vehicle to the museum for cultural & natural history displays; the museum is typically open 09:00–17:00 (confirm current hours).
Short private minivan transfer; assembly at museum exit. The orphanage public visiting hour is generally 11:00–12:00 (donation‑based entry), verify the day’s schedule before travel.
Open‑roof 4×4 game drive into Amboseli National Park departing from lodge reception (be at reception 14:15). Expect elephants, lions, and great photographic light.
Regional light aircraft/charter transfer to Kilimanjaro region; arrive at JRO and connect to Serengeti regional flight. Be at airstrip early for charter check‑in.
Balloon guests: pickup 05:00 for balloon flight and bush breakfast (ops run 05:00–08:30 total). Non‑balloon guests: sunrise game drive departing around 05:30 for 3 hours.
Visit the Olduvai Gorge Museum to learn about human evolution and paleoanthropological finds; typical visit 45–60 minutes (confirm museum hours 08:00–17:00).
Enter the crater with your 4×4 for up to 6 hours of game viewing on the crater floor; the crater entrance usually opens around 06:00 so plan to go early for the best sightings.
Stop at the hippo pool for a packed lunch and close viewing of hippos and waterbirds (picnic sites inside the crater are subject to park rules and availability).
Cultural interaction with a Maasai boma: enjoy traditional dance, learn about beadwork and daily life—typically a 60‑minute visit; confirm times and community availability.
International/regional flights with a connection in Johannesburg; door‑to‑door flight time and connections typically land you in Cape Town by mid‑late afternoon—confirm flight numbers and check‑in times.
Transfer to Table Mountain Aerial Cableway; cable car operates daily 08:00–18:00 (seasonal changes apply). Arrive early to avoid queues and enjoy summit walks.
If booked, ferry departs from V&A Waterfront—allow 30–45 minutes boarding time before scheduled ferry; ferries typically run morning & afternoon (check booking slot).
Private coach/minivan departs from hotel; full‑day scenic drive visiting Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point and Boulders Beach penguin colony (expect 1.5–2 hours driving each way with stops).
Visit Victoria Falls National Park for a guided walk to viewpoint platforms—park hours typically 06:00–18:00; check seasonal spray and pathway closures.
Road transfer across the Victoria Falls bridge into Zambia; allow an extra 30–60 minutes for passport control and possible queues—have documents ready.
Afternoon options include a visit to the Livingstone Museum, walking safaris or an early evening game drive—confirm local operating times and bookings.