5 DAYS MASAI MARA / LAKE NAKURU /ABERDARES
Reputable for its annual wildebeests migration and the fierce Maasai warriors Masai
Mara is home to the big five lions, elephants, rhino, buffalo and leopards. Nakuru is a
rhino and flamingo haven it sits on the floor of rift valley surrounded by woody and
bushy grasslands. Aberdare is legendary for tree hotels Treetops which gained fame in
1952 when it hosted the young Princess Elizabeth on the very night that her father King
George VI died, and she became the uncrowned Queen of the United Kingdom.
Day 1:
Our professional safari driver will pick you up from the airport or hotel in Nairobi for a
safari briefing. After this short introduction, you will hit the road. From Nairobi, you will
enjoy the beautiful views through the Great Rift Valley providing breathtaking panorama
of the Kenyan landscape. Along the way you will stop at The Great Rift Valley viewpoint
for photographs and then on to the town of Narok for lunch.
In the afternoon, you will arrive at your accommodations where you will check in before
heading out for an evening game drive in Masai Mara National Game Reserve (the
jewel of Africa). The Masai Mara is home to the “Big 5” lions, leopards, elephants,
buffalo, and rhino along with over 100 other animals and over 500 species of birds. This
is a great time to spot these animals as they set out eating before it gets dark and they
retreat to the safety of their habitat.
After the game drive, you will return to your accommodation for an authentic African
dinner in your accommodations. Then it is off to bed for a good night’s sleep.
Day 2:
After breakfast, you will set out for a full day game drive. [Optional: Take a hot air
balloon ride over the reserve as part of your morning game drive. This is an amazing
way to see the animals up close.] On this day, you will get to go up to the Mara River to
see the crocodiles and hippopotamus. Along other parts of the river, you will see a
variety of animals coming to get a drink of water.
During the drive, your guide will introduce you to each animal you see and answer any
questions you have. This park offers designated areas where you will be able to enjoy a
picnic lunch right out in the open. After lunch, it is time to continue with the safari game
drive.
After the drive, you will return to your accommodations for a well-earned rest before
enjoying an authentic African dinner. After dinner, you can meet other travelers and
swap stories about your safari adventure. Then it is off to bed for a good night’s sleep.
Day 3:
Today you will begin early. After a quick hot drink, it is off for a morning game drive. All
the animals are out in the morning, searching for food, so it is the perfect time for your
drive. After the drive, you will return to your accommodation for a full breakfast before
checking out as you depart for Nakuru arriving late in the afternoon.
Day 4:
On this day, you will begin early. After a full breakfast, it is off to for a morning game
drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. Famed for being a rhino and flamingo haven Lake
Nakuru sits on the floor of rift valley surrounded by woody and bushy grasslands. It
offers different panoramic views from its divergent ridges and surrounding escarpments.
It is resident to 56 different species including white rhinos, waterbucks, lions and over
500 plants species.
After the drive, you will depart for Aberdare national park in the afternoon you will be
transferred to you hotel for an overnight stay. The lodges are famous for high balconies,
overlooking a salt lick and waterhole. Boasting a remarkable record of wildlife sightings
from their illuminated waterhole’s and salt licks, here we will enjoy the finest in high-
altitude game viewing. It is an ideal opportunity for guests to view game in detail.
Elephant herds surround the waterholes, drink and then fade way into the forest.
Buffalo bulls fight over territory in spectacular battles. Sleek Genet cats descend from
the trees and slip through halls of the lodge. Occasionally a Rhino or the subtle Bongo
antelope appear and visit the waterhole.
Day 5:
After breakfast, you will depart with an n route drive in aberdare national park to your
base hotel aberdare country club to reconnect with your driver for yet another
spectacular drive to Nairobi where you can say your goodbyes.
Included in this package:
Game drives as per the itinerary
Meals included while on safari
Professional Safari Guide/ Driver
All applicable Game Park entrance fees
Guaranteed window seating with open top
Mineral drinking water throughout the safari
Handpicked accommodations in Masai Mara, Nakuru and Aberdare
Round trip transport from Nairobi to Masai Mara, Nakuru and Aberdare
Guaranteed departures for passengers booking this safari
Optional activities:
Hot Air Balloon trip 450 USD per person
Masai Village visits
Exceptions:
Tips for your driver/guide
Passports, Visas and health documents
