Bushbells Safaris

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$4,609 to $5,070 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Nairobi to Aberdare National Park

Nairobi to Aberdare National Park

The adventure begins with departure from Nairobi, heading north into the cool, misty highlands of the Aberdare Range. In Aberdare, you explore dense forest landscapes, waterfalls, and bamboo thickets that shelter elephants, buffalo, and elusive forest antelope. Game viewing is often enjoyed from elevated lodges overlooking floodlit waterholes, offering rare night wildlife sightings. Arrive at the lodge for lunch, then enjoy an afternoon game drive. Return for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Aberdare National Park
Best Time To Visit June to September and December to February (Driest months)
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain)

Wildlife in Aberdare NP

ElephantCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionNone
HippoNone
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
The Ark Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Aberdare NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Aberdare National Park to Nanyuki

Aberdare National Park to Nanyuki

The journey continues to the renowned Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of East Africa’s leading conservation areas. Here, you enjoy guided game drives in search of the “Big Five”, visit the chimpanzee sanctuary, and learn about rhino conservation efforts, including some of the last remaining northern white rhinos on earth. The conservancy blends wildlife protection with community engagement, making it a highlight for conservation-focused travel. Return for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry season)
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain)

Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
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HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
WildebeestOccasional
HippoOccasional
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Sweetwaters Serena Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Nanyuki to Lake Nakuru National Park

Nanyuki to Lake Nakuru National Park

Enjoy breakfast, then check out of the lodge. The drive will take you south to the scenic Lake Nakuru National Park in the Great Rift Valley. Famous for its flamingos (seasonal) and large populations of white and black rhinos, Lake Nakuru offers excellent game viewing, including lions, giraffes, and waterbuck, against a stunning lake backdrop. The acacia woodlands and rocky escarpments provide dramatic scenery ideal for photography and relaxed safari drives.

Arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park. Return for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Lake Nakuru National Park
Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)
High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)
Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Ziwa Bush Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara

Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara

Enjoy breakfast and check out of the camp. Drive to the Masai Mara and arrive in time for lunch. Enjoy lunch and your first game drive in the afternoon. Return for dinner and overnight in your camp. The Masai Mara is known for its savannahs teeming with wildlife — lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, and wildebeest.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and August to October (For wildebeest migration)
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Fig Tree Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Masai Mara

Masai Mara

After breakfast at the camp, proceed for a full-day game drive with picnic lunch boxes. Depending on the season, you may witness part of the great migration, one of nature’s most spectacular events.

Optional activities include a sunrise hot-air balloon safari (USD 520 per person) and visits to Maasai cultural villages (USD 35 per person) for insight into traditional lifestyles. Return for dinner and overnight at the camp.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Fig Tree Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Masai Mara to Nairobi

Masai Mara to Nairobi

Have breakfast, then check out of the camp. As you exit the park, enjoy your last game drive en route and drive back to Nairobi. You will be dropped off at the international aairport for your flight back home.

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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