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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Nanyuki
Nairobi to Nanyuki
Depart Nairobi in the morning and head to Nanyuki, approximately a 4 hour drive. As you pass through fertile farmlands and cross the equator, the silhouette of Mount Kenya begins to dominate the horizon. By midday, arrive at Sweetwaters Serena Camp, nestled within Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
After a warm welcome and lunch overlooking the camp’s private waterhole, set out for an afternoon game drive in Ol Pejeta. This conservancy is home to the Big Five and boasts of the largest population of black rhinos in East Africa. Thereafter, visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only one of its kind in Kenya, where rescued chimps thrive in a protected environment. Before returning to camp, stop by to meet Baraka, the blind black rhino who has become a beloved ambassador for his species.
As dusk falls, enjoy dinner under the stars and perhaps a quiet moment on your tent’s veranda, watching wildlife gather at the floodlit waterhole. Overnight at Sweetwaters Serena Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Nanyuki (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Sweetwaters Serena Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Nanyuki to Aberdare
Nanyuki to Aberdare
After breakfast, depart Ol Pejeta and take a leisurely drive westward towards the Aberdare Ranges. The landscape shifts dramatically from open savannah to dense forest and misty moorlands. By midday, arrive at The Ark, a unique tree-lodge built beside a salt lick and waterhole deep within Aberdare National Park. Check in and settle into your cabin-like room, designed for cozy wildlife viewing. The Ark’s decks and lounges offer panoramic views of the forest clearing, where elephants, buffalo, and even elusive leopards often appear. Spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring the lodge’s interpretive displays on Aberdare’s flora and fauna.
After a hearty dinner, the real magic begins where nighttime wildlife viewing from the comfort of the lodge. With floodlights illuminating the waterhole, you can watch animals come and go throughout the night alerts even sound when rare species appear.
- Main Destination:
- Aberdare National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Ark
Wildlife in Aberdare NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Aberdare national park
Aberdare national park
Wake up to the crisp mountain air and the sounds of the forest. After breakfast, embark on a half-day game drive through the park’s lush terrain. Aberdare is home to rare species like the bongo antelope, giant forest hog, and black serval, as well as dramatic waterfalls such as Karuru Falls.
Return to The Ark for lunch and a restful afternoon. You might choose to journal your sightings, enjoy a cup of tea on the viewing deck, or simply let the serenity of the forest wash over you. As evening sets in, gather once more for dinner and another night of quiet wildlife observation with luck, this time perhaps spotting hyenas or bushbucks under the moonlight. Overnight at The Arch.
- Main Destination:
- Aberdare National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Ark
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Arbedare to nairobi
Arbedare to nairobi
Enjoy a final breakfast in the forest before checking out. Begin your return journey to Nairobi, descending from the cool highlands into the sun-drenched plains. Along the way, you may choose to stop at a local market or viewpoint for one last taste of central Kenya’s charm.
Arrive in Nairobi by mid-afternoon, carrying with you the memories of rhinos, chimps, misty forests, and the quiet thrill of watching elephants drink beneath your window.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
