Heather Edridge

Bon Vivant Escapes

Exclusive Kenya & Tanzania

May 6, 2027 to May 19, 2027
Africa

 
 
Prepared for EXCLUSIVE SAFARI GROUP 
Hosted By
Heather Edridge - Bon Vivant Escapes
May 6-19, 2027
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nairobi - May 6 - 7
Depending on the available flight schedule, you will depart home for Nairobi, Kenya. On arrival, you will be received by our guest representative at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transferred to your host property located in the leafy suburbs of Nairobi for overnight stays that combine the right mix of comfort and hospitality to shake off the cobwebs of a long overseas
Overnight House Of Waine
1 Night
 
 
 
Giraffe Manor - May 7 - 8
Check out and breakfast of your choice will be served before you start your day with a game drive in Nairobi National Park enroute to Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage for a private viewing experience. The orphanage is famous for being home to orphaned elephants under rehabilitation Later, sum up your day as you enjoy high tea on the terrace as the sun sets behind the Ngong Hills, accompanied by a few long-legged friends. Reserved exclusively for in-house guests, an afternoon tea at the manor is a delightful occasion not to be missed. Relaxing in the tranquil setting of the Garden Manor with a giraffe or two in view, you will be served with a tasty assortment of homemade cookies, cakes, sandwiches, scones, and fruit platters. It is also a great chance to kick your legs into the air on our oversized garden swing and perhaps even snap a swing selfie as you feed a giraffe!
Overnight Giraffe Manor
1 Night
 
 
Borana Lodge - May 8 - 10
After an early breakfast at Giraffe Manor, you will be transferred to the airport for your scheduled flight to the Laikipia region. Upon arrival, you will be met by a representative and transferred to Borana Lodge, a beautifully set within the renowned Borana Conservancy. Borana Lodge's cutting-edge conservancy projects, such as the ‘Elephant Corridor’, serve to make it a safe refuge for threatened migrating pachyderms, including the critically endangered black rhino. This pioneering sanctuary for endangered species encompassing some 30000 acres of diverse and sprawling savannah, offers unfettered access to some of the most spectacular and truly beautiful landscapes in northern Kenya. It boasts one of the highest wildlife densities in Kenya, providing iconic sightings of elephant herds, Cape buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah, the reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, gerenuk and the Grevy’s zebra, as well as many exotic species of birds. A truly memorable wildlife haven with the jagged figure of Mount Kenya looming in the background, Borana offers an unparalleled, intimate, conservation-focused African safari experience. Additional activities include: day & night game drives, horse riding, mountain biking, bush walks, ‘behind the scenes of conservation’ activities, tours of Waitabit Farm and sundowner excursions
Overnight Borana Lodge
2 Nights
 
 
 
 
 
Original Maasai Lodge - May 10 - 12
Transfer by road to the Airstrip in time for your flight to Arusha, Tanzania, via Nairobi, to clear customs and immigration. Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be transferred by road to your host property, the Original Maasai Lodge. During your stay, you will immerse yourself among people from Africa's famous tribe- The Maasai. You will see things and do things that you can’t do at home. Highlights of your stay will include visiting the local homesteads, spear throwing, bush meals, joining a beading class, and summing up your stay with a traditional sunset dance while you defy the laws of gravity with the Maasai warriors at the helm This unforgettable experience will allow you to connect with the Maasai people, learn about their customs, and create lifelong memories amidst the majestic landscapes of Tanzania.
Overnight Original Maasai Lodge
2 Nights
 
 
 
Lemala Nanyukie - May 12 - 14
Breakfast of your choice will served and take a little time to return to your rooms and check out in time for a drive to Arusha Airport in time for your scheduled bush flight to Seronera airstrip located in the central Serengeti. The goal for the next two days is to explore the East and Central Serengeti, searching for the big cats and small delights of the bush. Central Serengeti, also known as the Seronera area, is a transitional zone, where the Serengeti plains end and the woodlands begin, giving rise to a multitude of species that co-exist in both habitats. Because the rivers that run through the Seronera Valley are perennial, most of the animals here are full-time residents, making it one of the best areas for game viewing year-round. The main attraction in the Central Serengeti is undoubtedly the beautiful Seronera River Valley. Several perennial rivers run through this valley, enabling an abundance of resident animals to thrive.
Overnight Lemala Nanyukie
2 Nights
 
 
 
 
Gibbs Farm - May 14 - 16
Check out with a relaxed game drive back to Seronera Airstrip in time for your onward flight to Lake Manyara Airstrip. Disembark and proceed with a drive to your host property and spend the afternoon on a guided farm tour. The next morning, after a delicious breakfast, you will head out to the Ngorongoro Park Gate, entering the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and enjoy a half-day game drive in the famous Crater. We advise you to dress warmly against the morning chill, as the rim shows an altitude of 2000m above sea level. From the rim, you can look down some 500 meters to the crater floor. Spread out below you are all the features that make the crater a microcosm of the Serengeti: open grassland, streams, swamps, lakes, forests, hills, and steep slopes. These are the habitats that allow so many animals to live together in such a small area. Take some time to study the Crater floor with a pair of binoculars. You can usually see buffalo, hippo, and elephant near the swamps and sometimes rhino on the plains. The edge or top of the Crater’s rim is unbroken, though indented by watercourses. Ngorongoro Crater is really a caldera, the sunken or collapsed cone of a volcano. It is the largest inactive and unbroken caldera in the world. Before Ngorongoro collapsed about 2.5 million years ago, it may have rivaled Mount Kilimanjaro in size. Your driver guide will pack a picnic lunch to be enjoyed in the crater at Ngoitokitok Springs, where you can stretch your safari legs, listen to the grunts of the local hippos, and admire the profusion of bird life.
Overnight Gibb's Farm
2 Nights
 
 
 
 
Zanzibar - Baraza Resort - May 16 - 19
Sadly, this will be your last day on safari for now. Breakfast of your choice will be served, and afterward, return to your room to freshen up before being transferred back to Manyara Airstrip to board another scheduled flight to Zanzibar Island. Upon arrival, you will disembark and meet your driver for a one-and-a-half-hour drive to your next host property, located along the Indian Ocean coastline. In the coming days, you can choose between relaxing and wandering on the white sand beach or going for some marine activities.
Overnight Baraza Resort & Spa
3 Nights
 
 
 
May 19
Farewell to Africa..... As you recall the your time on safari- the people, wilderness, cities and villages- may be worth a souvenir story to carry back home with you. Be assured that you will forever leave in our memories and we all look forward to welcoming you back to Africa someday.
Day room
 
Pricing and Availability Held Until March 31, 2026 - Then Subject to Change

Available Packages

Pricing Per Person - Based on Double Occupancy
Available until December 31, 2026

$18,726.00
Deposit: $9,363.00 per person

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Notes:
Please note that some activities mentioned within the itinerary may incur additional costs unless noted below.
 
Inclusions
  • Visa fees for Kenya and Tanzania
  • Meet & assist services on arrival in Kenya.
  • The accommodation mentioned is based on a double room sharing basis
  • x1 night at House of Waine, inclusive of all meals and soft drinks
  • Private Elephant Viewing at Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
  • x1 night at Giraffe Manor, inclusive of meals, soft drinks, and in-house beverages excluding Premium wines, Champagne, and spirits at all properties
  • x2 nights at Borana Lodge, inclusive of meals, soft drinks, and in-house beverages
  • x2 night at Original Masai Lodge, includes meals & soft drinks
  • x2 nights at Lemala Nanyukie, inclusive of meals, soft drinks, and in-house beverages
  • x1 Balloon Safari permits per person in the Serengeti
  • x2 nights at Gibbs farm, inclusive of meals, soft drinks.
  • Laundry services at Giraffe Manor & Lemala Nanyukie.
  • x3 nights at Baraza Hotel Zanzibar, inclusive of meals, soft drinks, and in-house beverages
  • Lunch or Dinner at the Rock Restaurant
  • Day room inclusive of farewell meals
  • All domestic airport transfers & hotel transfers
  • All scheduled domestic flights on Safari in Kenya and Tanzania
  • All national park and reserve camping lodge fees
  • All Borana Conservancy-based activities: shared day & night game drives, mountain
  • biking, bush walks, rhino tracking, ‘behind the scenes of conservation’ activities,
  • bush meals and sundowner excursions
  • A Bon Vivant Escapes guest representative for the duration of your safari
  • Private use of Land Cruiser with unlimited game drives & mileage
  • Private English-speaking expert safari guide
  • Unlimited bottled drinking water, soft drinks, tea and coffee, beers and wine, and snacks in your Private Safari Land Cruiser
  • African bird and wildlife field guides
  • Temporary Evacuation Cover by Flying Doctors' Society for the duration of the safari (Note: this covers only emergency evacuation and does not replace your need for comprehensive travel medical insurance coverage. Please ensure you purchase comprehensive medical insurance to cover emergency medical treatment before traveling.)
 
Exclusions
  • International Airfare to Kenya and out of Zanzibar.
  • Comprehensive Travel and Medical insurance (Recommended)
  • Beers or wines spirits if not specified in the inclusions
  • Gratuities to your driver-guide, lodge or camp staff
  • Additional excursions not mentioned i.e guided walk