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 Depart on your overnight flight to London. (Note: Depending on flight schedules, passengers west of the Mississippi may have to depart one day earlier.) Day 2 Arrive Cairo Welcome to the Land of the Pharaohs! Upon arrival this evening, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Sheraton Dreamland Day 3 Cairo (B) Begin the day with a visit to Cheop’s Pyramid, one of the seven wonders of the world. Then continue to Memphis, first capital of ancient Egypt. Your last stop today is at Sakkara to visit the Pyramid of Unas – the only one with inscribed texts – and the Step Pyramid of King Djoser. Sheraton Dreamland Day 4 Cairo-Luxor Embark Cruise (BD) Fly to Luxor and embark on your deluxe Nile cruise ship for a 4-night cruise. Later, cross the Nile to visit the West Bank, including the Valley of Kings and Queens. Then, visit Luxor and the temples of Karnak. Day 5 Esna/Edfu (BLD) You’ll pass through the Esna Lock as you sail towards Edfu, where you stay the night. Day 6 Edfu-Kom Ombo-Aswan (BLD) This morning, visit the Temple of Horus (237 B.C.), the Falcon God. Continue on to visit the Greco-Roman style temple of Sobek, the crocodile God. We sail by Kom Ombo to visit the beautiful murals enroute to Aswan. Day 7 Aswan (BLD) Visit Aswan’s Old and High Dams, the temple of Philae, the unfinished Obelisk and the Granite quarries. After lunch, take a felucca ride around Aswan’s islands. Day 8 Aswan-Disembark-Abu Simbel-Cairo (B) An early morning flight takes you to the magnificent rock-cut temples of Ramses II and his queen Nefertari in Abu Simbel. Then continue by air back to Cairo. Sheraton Dreamland Day 9 Cairo (BL) Your full day tour begins at the Egyptian Museum, containing perhaps the most comprehensive collection of antiquities in the world. Among the over 120,000 objects on display are some of the priceless treasures from the tomb of King Tutankhamen. Later, visit old Cairo and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Late this evening, transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to Nairobi. Sheraton Dreamland Day 10 Cairo-Depart (B) The day is at leisure for relaxing or perhaps last minute shopping and bargaining. Later, transfer to the airport for the overnight flight to Nairobi. Day 11 Arrive Nairobi (D) Welcome to Nairobi, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The morning is at leisure to relax and rest from the flight. Later this afternoon, take an excursion to the suburb of Karen to visit the former home of famous author Karen von Blixen. You’ll also have a chance to feed the Rothschilds giraffes at the nearby Giraffe Center. Day 12 Nairobi-Samburu (BLD) Your adventure begins as your drive takes you north to Samburu and your lodge alongside the Uaso Nyiro River. You’ll have time to settle in before heading out on an afternoon game drive. Later this evening, why not sip a drink at the popular Crocodile Bar and watch the nightly croc feeding. Samburu Lodge Day 13 Samburu (BLD) Samburu is in the heart of Kenya and is home to several specialty species like the reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx and gerenuk. This is also an important elephant migration corridor. The inviting Uaso Nyiro River flowing through the reserve is fringed with giant acacias and is a wonderful spot to find a herd of elephant bathing, drinking and enjoying themselves. Enjoy both morning and afternoon game drives. Samburu Lodge Day 14 Samburu-Aberdares (BLD) After breakfast your drive takes you south into the forests of the Aberdare Mountain range, arriving at the Outspan hotel in time for lunch. Later, transfer to Treetops, a tree lodge set in a forest. Tonight, enjoy game viewing as the animals come to the lodge's waterhole. (Note: there are no private bathrooms at Treetops). Day 15 Aberdares-Lake Naivasha (BLD) Start early this morning and drive northwest, stopping first at Nyahururu, still referred to by many as Thomson's Falls. Then turn south to Lake Nakuru. After lunch, enjoy a game drive in nearby Lake Nakuru National Park. Along with the amazing site of thousands of flamingoes gathered at the lake, Nakuru is also a rhino sanctuary and with luck, you will spot rhino. Day 16 Lake Naivasha-Masai Mara (BLD) Early this morning, drive to the Masai Mara and Keekorok Lodge. Keekorok was the first lodge to be built in the Masai Mara and is in the direct path of the annual migration. There are no fences around Keekorok, so it's not uncommon to see elephant or buffalo on the lodge's perimeters, or on occassion, strolling through the grounds (there are watchmen always on the lookout!). Later this afternoon, enjoy a game drive. Day 17 Masai Mara (BLD) Game viewing in the Masai Mara is simply spectacular. You'll find large large populations of elephants and buffalos and where there are plains game there are predators. The Masai Mara is Big Cat country and with luck, you might see lion, leopard and cheetah! Have your binoculars handy, as the bird viewing is equally impressive. Day 18 Masai Mara-Depart (B) After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi, arriving early afternoon. You'll have time to freshen up in our partner lounge before enjoying a farewell dinner. Then it's off the airport to catch your overnight flight to London. Day 19 Arrive USA Arrive in London early this morning where you connect to the USA-bound flight, arriving later today.
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