Itinerary
- Day 1
Mahé
You'll arrive in Mahé and transfer directly to your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht. From there, you'll head out on your first sailing day toward La Digue, arriving later in the afternoon. This morning sets the tone for your yacht adventure across the Seychelles and East Africa.
Landmarks Victoria 
- Day 2
Praslin
Start your day on La Digue Island, the smallest of the three main islands. You'll walk around Anse Source d'Argent with its pink-hued sands and granite boulders. After lunch on board, you'll sail to Praslin Island to see tropical beaches and the Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, a UNESCO site known for its unique plant life.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Anse Source d'Argent Anse Lazio Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve - Day 3
Amirante Islands
The yacht takes you to the Amirante Islands, where you can choose between walking or hiking through exotic palm trees and spotting various bird species. The day offers diving, fishing, and wildlife observation if you're interested in getting more active on these quiet islands.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Diving
- Fishing
- Wildlife observation
- Hiking under exotic palm trees
Landmarks Amirante Islands - Day 4
Alphonse Group of Atolls
You'll reach the Alphonse Group of Atolls, a destination popular with anglers, divers, and nature watchers. The area's warm climate creates diverse marine and wildlife habitats, making it good for exploring the underwater world or observing birds and sea life from the deck.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Angling
- Diving
- Birdwatching
Landmarks Alphonse Group of Atolls - Day 5
Farquhar Group
This morning brings you to the Farquhar Group, a collection of 10 islands and atolls covering 370 square kilometers. You'll see the lagoon ringed by the atoll and dotted with coconut and casuarina trees. Late afternoon offers chances to watch hawksbill and green sea turtles nesting on the beaches.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Farquhar Group - Day 6
Aldabra Atoll
You arrive at Aldabra Atoll, located in the southwestern part of the Seychelles, closer to the African coast than to Mahé. This remote UNESCO site ranks among the world's largest atolls and is recognized for its natural features and the incredible range of wildlife found nowhere else.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Aldabra Atoll - Day 7
Aldabra Atoll
Spend the full day exploring Aldabra Atoll. The atoll has four large coral islands surrounding a shallow lagoon and is home to the world's largest population of giant tortoises. You'll see unique flora and fauna throughout the day, many species found only in this specific ecosystem.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Aldabra Atoll - Day 8
Aldabra Atoll
Today focuses on the marine life around Aldabra. The lagoon habitat holds numerous fish species, mollusks, crustaceans, and corals. If you're snorkeling or diving, you might spot hawksbill and green turtles, manta rays, sharks, and dolphins in the surrounding waters.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Aldabra Atoll - Day 9
At Sea
You'll have a full day sailing west across the Indian Ocean. This is your chance to relax in the yacht's Observation Lounge or head to the Sky Deck for wide views of the ocean. Enjoy the luxurious amenities and the rhythm of being at sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 10
Kilwa Kisiwani
You reach Kilwa Kisiwani, a UNESCO site just off Tanzania's coast. This island was a major trade hub from the 13th to 16th centuries. Walk through the ruins of palaces, bathing pools, and prisons, with the Great Mosque being the main highlight as the oldest standing mosque on the East African coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Kilwa Kisiwani Great Mosque of Kilwa - Day 11
Mafia Island
Sailing north brings you to Mafia Island, one of Tanzania's less-visited gems. The landscape includes coconut and cashew nut plantations, palm trees, tidal mangroves, and baobab trees. The island is known for its whale shark population, giving you chances to swim near these large but harmless creatures.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Swimming with whale sharks
Landmarks Mafia Island - Day 12
Zanzibar
The yacht continues north to Zanzibar, an archipelago called the Spice Islands. You'll explore Stone Town, the historic center and a UNESCO site, walking through narrow streets lined with coral-hewn houses that blend African, European, and Indian architectural styles throughout the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Stone Town - Day 13
Nairobi
Your yacht voyage concludes in Mombasa, Kenya's main port city. You'll fly to Nairobi and transfer to your hotel upon arrival. In the evening, you'll meet your driver-guide and have dinner at the hotel. This transition moves you from the sea to your land-based safari journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nairobi)
Included Activities
- Dinner at hotel
- Day 14
Samburu Game Reserve
You'll head north via Nanyuki toward the Samburu Game Reserve in Kenya's rugged, semi-arid northern region. After checking into your lodge for a two-night stay, you'll go out on your first afternoon safari drive. You can expect to see large elephant herds, reticulated giraffes, Somali ostriches, and endangered Grévy's zebras.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Samburu Game Reserve)
Included Activities
- Safari drive (afternoon)
Optional Activities
- Visit Samburu Manyatta or Village
Landmarks Samburu Game Reserve - Day 15
Samburu Game Reserve
Both morning and afternoon bring game viewing drives through Samburu. You'll see red sunsets silhouetting doum palms along the river. Later today, you'll visit a Samburu Manyatta or village to learn about local culture and how the Samburu people, who share linguistic ties with the Maasai, live in this harsh landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning game viewing drive
- Afternoon game viewing drive
Optional Activities
- Visit Samburu Manyatta or Village
Landmarks Samburu Game Reserve - Day 16
Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, you'll depart for Lake Nakuru National Park with a stop at Thompson's Falls en route. Lake Nakuru is one of Africa's top game viewing parks, home to lions, Cape buffalo, waterbucks, warthogs, Rothschild giraffes, Burchell's zebras, impalas, and leopards. The park also has black and white rhinos and over 300 bird species. That evening, you'll watch the sunset with drinks and canapes before returning to your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lake Nakuru National Park)
Included Activities
- Stop at Thompson's Falls
- African sunset experience with drinks and canapés
Landmarks Lake Nakuru National Park Thompson's Falls - Day 17
Masai Mara National Reserve
You'll start by visiting Mission in Action Orphanage to hear about its history established by an Australian family. Then you'll continue to the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya's most popular game reserve. After arriving at your tented camp for a three-night stay, you'll have lunch and leisure time before an afternoon game drive to spot lions, elephants, Cape buffalo, wildebeest, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, rhinos, topi, Burchell's zebras, and Maasai giraffes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Masai Mara Game Reserve)
Included Activities
- Visit Mission in Action Orphanage
- Game viewing drive
Landmarks Masai Mara National Reserve - Day 18
Masai Mara National Reserve
This full day in Masai Mara includes morning and afternoon game drives for more wildlife viewing opportunities. You'll also visit a traditional Maasai village where you can interact with this semi-nomadic community and learn firsthand about their customs and the way they've lived for centuries in the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning game drive
- Afternoon game drive
- Visit traditional Maasai Village
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon Safari (extra expense, please book on tour)
Landmarks Masai Mara National Reserve - Day 19
Masai Mara National Reserve
Another full day of game drives gives you chances to see Africa's Big Five that made Masai Mara famous: lions, savannah elephants, Cape buffalo, leopards, and black rhinos. As evening arrives, you'll dine under the African starry skies before heading back to your tented camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner under the African starry skies)
Included Activities
- Game drives
- Dinner under African starry skies
Landmarks Masai Mara National Reserve - Day 20
Nairobi
Your safari and entire journey end today. You'll say goodbye to your driver-guide and the other travelers before transferring to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
