Day 1: Nairobi

Arrive in Nairobi, Kenya, and transfer to Giraffe Manor

Arrive in the private VIP customs area at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi. After a warm welcome by your superb  M.T.EXPEDITION  private guides and ground staff, a private transfer vehicle will sweep you away to Giraffe Manor. As one of Nairobi’s most iconic retreats, the historic Giraffe Manor offers a truly enchanting opportunity to interact with its resident herd of Rothschild giraffe. In the mornings and evenings, the giraffe visit the Manor, casually interrupting mealtimes by poking their long necks into the windows of the dining area in search of a delicious treat

Accommodation: Giraffe Manor in Nairobi

Meals Planned: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 2-3: Masai Mara National Reserve

Transfer from Nairobi to the Masai Mara

Linger over a delectable breakfast and a likely visit from the curious Rothschild Giraffes that make their home here. A private transfer will be waiting to take you to Wilson Airport for your private charter flight into the open plains of the Masai Mara. On arrival, the wide smiles of the M.T. Expedition team will accompany you on a short game drive to the camp.

Spend 2 nights at Bateleur Camp in the Masai Mara

Tucked away at the foot of the scenic Oloololo escarpment (the rim of the Great Rift Valley), in Kenya’s iconic Masai Mara National Reserve, is the classic and elegant &Beyond Bateleur Camp. Here, amidst the reserve’s astounding year-round concentration of animals, including the Great Wildebeest Migration, guests can experience an unsurpassed wildlife experience.

This romantic and private camp reflects the ambiance of Kenyan safaris of the ‘20s and ‘30s and is situated where the famous final scene of the movie Out of Africa was filmed. Spend a fascinating afternoon with Jonathan Scott, acclaimed documentarian and host of Big Cat Diary, a long-running BBC Documentary series. Adventures abound with twice-daily game drives and spot-lit night drives. Optional activities include a hot air balloon safari or a community excursion that includes memorable interactions with the Maasai.

Spend the day in a hot air balloon, a safari game drive, and an afternoon with an acclaimed documentarian

Dawn arrives with a chorus of bird calls in the bush. Sip a steaming tea or coffee and watch the morning sun turn the plains golden and green. Float silently above the plains with the rising sun, hearing only the occasional soft roar of the whisper burners as the balloon pilot takes you up over the game-dotted landscape. Lean back and relax after a sumptuous bush breakfast, surrounded by nothing but the sweeping expanse of the Masai Mara.

Roll gently with the motion of the rumbling 4×4 as your expert guide positions the vehicle to provide the perfect photograph. Spend a golden afternoon immersed in the story behind the scenes of Big Cat Diaries with host and acclaimed documentarian Jonothan Scott. Witness the snorting, cavorting antics of the Great Migration’s wildebeest and zebra.

Accommodation: And beyond Bateleur Camp

Meals Planned: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4-5: Ngorongoro Crater

Private charter flight to Tanzania

Take a last look at the sweeping expanse of the Masai Mara below as your private charter flight departs for Tanzania via Migori or Jomo Kenyatta. Arrive at Manyara airstrip, Tanzania, where welcoming Moonlight Tours Expedition guides await to transfer you up to the rim of the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater Lodge. Arrive to a joyful, singing African welcome at &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge.

Spend 2 nights at &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Perched on the edge of the world’s oldest intact caldera, the award-winning &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is fit for a king and queen. Here, guests can be forgiven for losing track of which era, or even continent, they are experiencing. A range of extraordinary experiences await at &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge.

Think…captivating sundowners in the company of charismatic Maasai warriors, exclusive candlelit dinners with awe-inspiring views, and a full-day game drive into the heart of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, with lunch served in a spectacular bush banquet on the crater floor.

Spend the day on the crater floor, dining on a grand lunch banquet and sipping sundowners

Breathe deeply and feel the cool, clear air of the crater rim fill your lungs. Stand high on the edge of a world cradled by the rugged walls of a perfectly preserved caldera. Try to fit the sheer grand scale of it all into a photograph (if you aren’t sure how to, ask your expert guide!)

Descend into the crater itself, into a sheltered world of predators and prey, dramatic chases, and unforgettably scenic tableaux lit by shafts of golden afternoon sunlight. Dine on a grand lunch banquet set up just for you on the crater floor. Sip an icy sundowner at the rim and hear the wild cries of leaping Maasai rise into the clear night sky, borne upward by the sparks of a towering bonfire.

Accommodation: Andbeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Meals Planned: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Victoria Falls

Private charter flight to Victoria Falls

Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast up on top of the world before your private vehicle transfers you to Manyara Airstrip. Your private charter flight awaits you to Kilimanjaro International Airport to meet up with the private jet. Depart Kilimanjaro for the majestic Victoria Falls, where the Moonlight Tours Expedition team will be waiting to transfer you to &Beyond Matetsi River Lodge.

Spend 1 night at Matetsi River Lodge

Combining an exceptional wildlife experience and 15km (9 miles) of private Zambezi River frontage, with easy access to the majestic Victoria Falls, Matetsi Private Game Reserve is an exclusive safari oasis that plays host to an incredible array of experiences.

Experience Victoria Falls from a unique perspective as you gaze on unparalleled scenery from above that promises unsurpassed views. Delight in a spectacular tour of Victoria Falls followed by a beautiful sundowner boat cruise along a private stretch of river. The next morning after a delicious breakfast, enjoy thrilling game-viewing adventures in 50,000 hectares (123 500 acres) of pristine wilderness.

Accommodation: Matetsi River Lodge

Meals Planned: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7-9: Kruger National Park

Private jet flight to the Kruger National Park

Spend a leisurely breakfast watching the sun play across the waters of the mighty Zambezi River. A private transfer will take you to Victoria Falls Airport to board the private jet, bound for Kruger Mpumalanga Airport in Nelspruit, South Africa.

Arrive at this gateway to the Kruger National Park for a short charter flight to Ngala Airstrip, where the beaming Moonlight Tours Expedition team will welcome you to the wildlife-rich bushveld of South Africa.

Spend 3 nights at &Beyond Ngala Tented Camp

While &Beyond Ngala Tented Camp never lets you forget that you are in the wild, there is nothing primitive about this chic and contemporary camp. The romance of canvas, with hypnotic night sounds, and flickering lanterns mingle with the simple sophistication of polished wooden decks, textured fabrics, and clean lines.

Experience the rare opportunity to participate in a Rhino Notching experience. Get up close and personal with these highly endangered giants of the African bush on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure, to assist in the conservation of rhinos. Additional exciting activities include game drives, bush walks, hot air balloon safaris, or a scenic helicopter flight over the Lowveld.

Experience a rhino-notching adventure or spend the day with the Anti-Poaching tracker dog unit

Today you will embark on an adventure unlike any other. You will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join in on a rhino notching experience. As this is a sensitive project involving a live animal, the rhino notching team will choose either your second or third day to pursue the activity.

Here, you will have the opportunity to witness the capture and darting of either a black or a white rhino. A wildlife vet will locate and dart the rhino from the vantage point of a helicopter, whilst you, and the ground crew, follow in open 4×4 safari vehicles. Once darted, the veterinary team will notch the sleeping animal’s ear for research and security monitoring, as well as insert a microchip into the horn, enabling researchers to correctly identify different rhinos on the reserve. Should the rhino notching activity not be available, spend the day with the anti-poaching tracker dog unit learning how they fight the dangers of poaching each day, and spend time with these highly specialized canines in their daily routines.

Game drive

Explore the bush on twice-daily game drives that venture out in search of the Big Five, as well as a host of other fascinating creatures. Ngala is fortunate to have had regular sightings of the endangered African wild dog, so make sure to keep an eye out for this fascinating animal. The early morning game drive will leave in the cool grey of dawn, with the mysteries of the bush lying open before you.

Your experienced ranger and tracker team will discuss what you hope to see prior to the drive and will do their best to find all your favorite animals for you. After breakfast, there is the option to set off on a bush walk and explore the finer details of your surroundings, from animal tracks to plants, insects, and birds. Another game drive sets off in the late afternoon, continuing after dark for a glimpse into the nocturnal lives of Africa’s predators.

Accommodation: Andbeyond Ngala Tented Camp

Meals Planned: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10-11: Cape Town

Private jet transfer to Cape Town

Take off over a crowd of waving arms and smiling faces as you depart Ngala for Kruger Mpumalanga Airport. The jet stands ready to take to you fabulous Cape Town, the Mother City of South Africa. On arrival the magnificent Moonlight Tours Expedition Cape Town team will be waiting, bursting with smiles, information, and anecdotes about this magical city.

Spend 2 nights at One & Only Cape Town

Experience Cape Town by summiting Table Mountain by cable car, and take the time to spend the rest of your day exploring this iconic city at your leisure. Wind your way through a scenic tour of the Peninsula, taking in the sights of Hout Bay, Chapmans Peak, Boulders Beach with its adorable penguins, lunch at the historic Harbour House, and a visit to Cape Point where two oceans collide. Return to your hotel by way of a scenic helicopter flip over iconic Table Mountain.

Alternatively, sample the finest among South Africa’s renowned wines on an expertly guided tour of the famed Cape Winelands. Enjoy a leisurely day roaming this scenic corner of Africa before returning to Cape Town via helicopter flight over the Peninsula. `

Summit Table Mountain, tour the Cape peninsula by helicopter and sample the finest Cape wines

Experience Cape Town through the eyes of Moonlight Tours Expedition. Summit Table Mountain by cable car, then decide how to spend the rest of the day.

Wind your way through a scenic tour of the Peninsula, taking in the sights of Hout Bay, Chapmans Peak, Boulders Beach with its adorable penguins, lunch at the historic Harbour House, and a visit to Cape Point where two oceans collide. Return to your hotel by way of a scenic helicopter flip over iconic Table Mountain. Or..,

Sample the finest among South Africa’s renowned wines on an expertly guided tour of the famed Cape Winelands. Enjoy a leisurely day roaming this scenic corner of Africa before returning to Cape Town via helicopter flight over the Peninsula.

Delight in a smorgasbord of dining options and wine tasting that has been prepared to suit whatever taste. On your last evening with us, gather one last time for an elegant closing banquet hosted by Joss Kent and Denis Goldberg, famed friend and fellow activist of the late Nelson Mandela, at the Two Oceans Aquarium, where we honor the journey you have taken, and look forward to the next.

Accommodation: One & Only Cape Town

Meals Planned: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12: Departure

Transfer from One & Only Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport for departure

Join us for a final delicious breakfast as we bid farewell and transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.

Accommodation: None /On Request

Meals Planned: Breakfast & Lunch