The Showstopper Safari: East Africa + Madagascar

Nairobi is an African capital on fire and a mille-feuille of social and historical dynamics. Not only is it a global hub for tech and finance, but it also has vibrant food, film, and art scenes.

Tucked into one the of the few remaining corners of wild Africa, ol Donyo sits on Mbirikani Ranch, which is collectively owned by 4,000 Maasai tribes people.

Set in an acacia forest, Mara Expedition sits on a small bend of the Ntiakitiak River, for an intimate and secluded Masai Mara experience.

Nestled on a 50,000 acre private land concession set between watering holes, savannah grasslands and a vast salt pan, this place is all about space.

Located on a remote riverbend, this Outpost exudes the romance of classic tented camps. Off the grid, it offers an intimate atmosphere close to the wild. Soak in a bathtub with a plains view and enjoy al fresco dining after drives.

The proximity of Bisate lodge to Volcanoes National Park — made famous by Dian Fossey’s conservation efforts — makes it an ideal base for mountain gorilla trekking.

No doubt, the city has a complicated past — start by understanding it with a visit to the Genocide Memorial and tour with survivors. Next, dive into its gastronomic riches: Kigali has blossomed into an international dining destination overnight.

Nairobi is an African capital on fire and a mille-feuille of social and historical dynamics. Not only is it a global hub for tech and finance, but it also has vibrant food, film, and art scenes.

Time to head to the ‘Red Island’. Colloquially known as Tana, Madagascar’s capital is overlooked. The city’s hills, cobbled streets, jacarandas, steepled churches, colonial mansions, and thatched houses are haloed by rice paddies full of Zebu cattle.

Welcome to the land of lemurs. Relax into the barefoot ease of Miavana island, where life is measured in the rise and fall of the tides. Explore the baobab-speckled jungle and dive into the sea to swim with whale sharks, manta rays and turtles.