What to expect
Combine the wonders of ancient kingdoms with a sensational Kenya safari. Go on a journey cruising the land of pharaohs, pyramids and ancient monuments before flying to Kenya for an exceptional safari of the wildlife kingdom. Our Ancient Kingdoms journey commences in Cairo, continues with a leisurely cruise on the Nile in style with time to explore temples and tombs on this inspiring stretch of river. Travel to remarkable Kenya for exceptional game viewing on a private safari in some of the country’s prominent sanctuaries.
Your Journey Begins
Arrive in Cairo, Egypt where you will be met with a warm welcome and transferred by private vehicle to your luxury city hotel perfectly positioned by the majestic Nile River.
Overnight – St Regis Cairo
After breakfast meet your Egyptologist for a morning of sightseeing to the Old Kingdom and visit Giza to admire the iconic Pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the Sphinx that guards the tomb complex. Continue to the exquisite Grand Egyptian Museum to admire the vast collection of antiquities and ancient treasures.
Overnight – St Regis Cairo
Today meet your Egyptologist for private sightseeing of Islamic Cairo taking in the Citadel of Saladin and the serene Mohamed Ali Mosque.
Overnight – St Regis Cairo
Start the day with a private vehicle transfer to Cairo International Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor on the east bank of the Nile. You will be met on arrival with private vehicle transfer to your stylish all suite cruise ship. Enjoy lunch on board with an afternoon of guided sightseeing of the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple complex.
Overnight – Sonesta Sun Goddess
Breakfast onboard and disembark for guided sightseeing of the West Bank to marvel at the Valley of Kings and Queens, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Set sail to Esna, enjoying tranquil views of the fertile shores and the vast desert beyond.
Overnight – Sonesta Sun Goddess
Sail to Edfu and enjoy a leisurely breakfast on board. Set off on a guided visit of Horus Temple in Edfu and in the afternoon visit Kom Ombo Temple.
Overnight – Sonesta Sun Goddess
Cruise to Aswan and enjoy guided sightseeing of the High Dam and Philae Temple. In the afternoon cruise by motorboat to visit Kitchener’s gardens.
Overnight – Sonesta Sun Goddess
Transfer by private vehicle to Luxor Airport for your domestic flight to Cairo and transfer to your day use hotel. Private transfer to Cairo International Airport for your international flight to Nairobi, Kenya. Arrive in Nairobi where you will be met airside with a warm welcome and private transfer to your luxury suburban hotel.
Overnight – In flight
Morning at leisure. Early in the afternoon set off on guided sightseeing of Karen, the leafy suburb and visit the Rothschild Giraffe Centre and other points of interest.
Overnight – Hemingways Nairobi
Depart Nairobi in your private Wildlife Safari 4WD vehicle and guide driving north to arrive at Ol Pejeta wildlife conservancy. Continue to your tented camp and head out on an afternoon game viewing drive.
Overnight – Sweetwater’s Serena Camp
Spend a day of exceptional game viewing activities in Ol Pejeta wildlife sanctuary including a visit to the chimpanzee sanctuary, the only one in Kenya, where abandoned and rescued animals have safe refuge.
Overnight – Sweetwater’s Serena Camp
Enjoy spectacular views as you cross the Equator and drive through the Great Rift Valley to arrive at your luxury safari camp on the edge of alkaline Lake Elmenteita, one of Great Rift Valley lakes in the private Soysambu Conservancy. Enjoy a guided nature walk along the shores of the lake.
Overnight – Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp
Venture into Lake Nakuru National Park, the famous flamingo sanctuary and breeding sanctuary for the endangered black rhino and white rhino and enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the lake.
Overnight – Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp
Drive along the floor of the Great Rift Valley floor to the Masai Mara Game Reserve and immediately you are game viewing on your drive to your safari lodge on the summit of the highest hill in the sanctuary.
Overnight – Mara Serena Lodge
Spend two amazing days of unsurpassable game viewing in the magnificent Masai Mara following herds of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, eland, topi, impala and other wildlife species.
Overnights – Mara Serena Lodge
Time to say Kwaheri to your Wildlife Safari guide at the airstrip and board a scheduled light aircraft flight to Wilson Airport, Nairobi. On arrival you will be meet by our Wildlife Safari Guest Liaison for your private transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with assistance to your departure gate and onward travel arrangements.
Fly from Aswan to the spectacular Abu Simbel, of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Nubian Monuments site. Two massive temples stand on the banks of Lake Nasser, the reservoir formed when the Nile was dammed in 1964. Cut directly into the rock of two hillsides, the temples are dedicated to the gods Amun, Ra and Ptah, with their most striking feature the four giant statues of Rameses II.
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