$2,262 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Aberdare – Into Kenya's Highland Wilderness
Nairobi to Aberdare – Into Kenya's Highland Wilderness
Your unforgettable Kenyan adventure begins with a morning departure from Nairobi, journeying through the scenic countryside toward the cool, forested highlands of Aberdare National Park. Enjoy lunch en route before continuing into this spectacular mountain ecosystem, characterized by misty forests, deep valleys, waterfalls, and rich wildlife.
After checking into your lodge, relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings while watching for elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, waterbucks, monkeys, and colourful birdlife. Depending on your accommodation, you may enjoy wildlife viewing around a waterhole as animals emerge from the forest. End the day with dinner and a peaceful overnight stay in the heart of the Aberdare highlands.
- Main Destination:
- Aberdare National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Ark Lodge
Wildlife in Aberdare NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Aberdare to Lake Nakuru – From Highland Forests to the Great Rift Valley
Aberdare to Lake Nakuru – From Highland Forests to the Great Rift Valley
After breakfast, depart Aberdare and travel through Kenya's beautiful countryside toward Lake Nakuru National Park in the spectacular Great Rift Valley. Enjoy lunch before embarking on an exciting afternoon game drive through this renowned wildlife sanctuary.
Lake Nakuru is famous for its black and white rhinos and is also home to Rothschild's giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, baboons, and an impressive variety of birdlife. Explore the shores of the lake and surrounding landscapes while searching for unforgettable wildlife encounters. As the sun begins to set, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara – Into Kenya's Legendary Wilderness
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara – Into Kenya's Legendary Wilderness
After breakfast, bid farewell to Lake Nakuru and journey through the spectacular Great Rift Valley toward the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy lunch en route before arriving at your lodge or camp.
After a short rest, set out on an exciting afternoon game drive across the Mara's golden savannahs. Your experienced guide will lead you in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, cheetahs, and other fascinating wildlife. Watch the African sunset transform the endless plains into a breath-taking spectacle before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Enkorok Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Full-Day Masai Mara – Big Five & Endless Savannah Adventure
Full-Day Masai Mara – Big Five & Endless Savannah Adventure
Wake up to the magic of the African wilderness and enjoy a full-day exploration of the magnificent Masai Mara National Reserve. Set out on morning and afternoon game drives across its vast rolling plains, riverine forests, and wildlife-rich savannahs.
Search for the legendary Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—alongside cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, wildebeests, and many antelope species. Enjoy a packed picnic lunch in a scenic spot inside the reserve, surrounded by nature, before continuing your adventure until sunset.
Between July and October, witness the breath-taking Great Wildebeest Migration as millions of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles cross the Mara ecosystem.
Optional activities (at an extra cost) include an early-morning hot-air balloon safari with a champagne bush breakfast or a visit to a traditional Maasai village to experience local culture.
Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay in the Mara.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Enkorok Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Masai Mara to Nairobi – Farewell to the Wild
Masai Mara to Nairobi – Farewell to the Wild
After breakfast, enjoy your final views of the Masai Mara before beginning your journey back to Nairobi. Travel through the scenic Kenyan countryside, with the magnificent Great Rift Valley providing a memorable backdrop along the way.
Enjoy lunch en route before continuing to Nairobi. Arrive in the afternoon or early evening and transfer to your hotel, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, depending on your onward travel arrangements.
Your unforgettable 5-Day Aberdare, Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari comes to an end, leaving you with cherished memories of Kenya's highland forests, magnificent rhinos, endless savannahs, and extraordinary wildlife encounters.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
