- Day 1 : Depart U.S.
- Day 2 : Arrive in Nairobi, Kenya
- Day 3 : Nairobi
- Day 4 : Nairobi/Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Day 5 : Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Day 6 : l Pejeta Conservancy/Lake Nakuru National Park
- Day 7 : Lake Nakuru National Park/Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Day 8 : Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Day 9 : Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Day 10 : Maasai Mara National Reserve/Flight to Nairobi/Depart for U.S.
- Day 11 : Arrive in U.S.
Connect With Us
Douglass Payne
Senior Coordinator of Alumni Education and Travel-
Phone Number
919-962-0313 -
Contact Via
douglass_payne@unc.edu
Catherine Nichols
Senior Coordinator of Faculty Relations and Travel-
Phone Number
919-962-3574 -
Contact Via
catherine_nichols@unc.edu
Audrey Liles
Coordinator of Alumni Enrichment-
Phone Number
919-962-7053 -
Contact Via
audrey_liles@unc.edu
2023 Kenya Safari: The Big Five
July 12 – 22, 2023
Trip Operator: Orbridge (Learn more, and book online)
To join the waitlist, email us at enrichment@unc.edu
Price: From $5,995 (airfare additional)
Trip Length: 11 days
View brochure (PDF)
It’s likely you’ve come across the iconic image of a lone acacia stoically poised in a distant savannah sunset. Here is your opportunity to visit that breathtaking terrain and admire all East Africa has to offer.
This 11-day journey of a lifetime provides exclusive access to reserves’ and national parks’ “Big Five” — endangered black rhino, leopard, elephant, buffalo and lion — call home.
Accompanied by local guides and a naturalist Orbridge Expedition leader, set out on game drives in comfortable 4×4 vehicles to spot for endless wildlife including cheetahs, impalas, zebras, primates, a myriad of bird species plus the Big Five.
Each evening, relax and rejuvenate amidst luxurious accommodations — each offering exceptional hospitality and superior amenities.
With an optional post-tour to experience Amboseli, see why Amboseli National Park is known as the best place in the world to see free-ranging elephants in ultra-close proximity. The park also offers magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Schedule of Events
Eligibility
We offer the Tar Heel Travel program as a service to our alumni and friends of the University. As travel is a Carolina Alumni member perk, we require one traveler per room to be a member of the General Alumni Association in order to be eligible to travel. For more information or to join the GAA, contact the membership office at (800) 962-0742 or become a Carolina Alumni member online.
Additional Information
Note: Tour schedule is subject to change due to local conditions. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking as some of the finest attractions are located in areas not closely accessible by motorcoach.
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All prices and itineraries (including port order) are tentative and subject to change; final pricing adjustments may occur after the release of marketing materials.