5 Days Aberdares Nakuru Masai Mara
Day by day
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Day 1
Nairobi – Aberdare National Park (Forest Tree Lodge)
Depart Nairobi after breakfast for your 5 Days Aberdares Nakuru Masai Mara Safari Tour. Our destination today is the Aberdare National Park. We stop for lunch at The Aberdare Country Club, nestled on the slopes of Mweiga Hill. After high lunch, set off for the Ark tree lodge, located in the forest on mountain slopes of the Aberdare Mountains at 7,000 feet. This outstanding lodge offers high altitude game viewing, including animals that are rarely encountered elsewhere: Giant forest hog, Bush Pig, Tree Hyrax, Large Spotted Genet, and the elusive Bongo Antelope.
Wildlife can be observed from different levels – and from outside where you can see, hear and smell everything and inside where you can sit with a cup of tea and stay warm and cozy. You can put in a request to be awakened during the night if your favorite animals show up. A herd of Elephants might be just feet away and if you are lucky, a Leopard or large male Lion might put in an appearance.
- Overnight
- The Ark or Treetops Lodge or the Serena Mountain Lodge
- Meals
- Lunch & Dinner
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Day 2
Aberdare (Forest Tree Lodge) – Lake Nakuru National Park
This morning we depart Nairobi by road and proceed to Lake Nakuru Park, regarded by avid birders' as the greatest World ornithological spectacle on the Earth. The Park is famous for its millions of pink flamingoes lining on the lake shore. We arrive mid morning at Lake Nakuru for a game drive en route before checking-in at your Lodge for Lunch. A spectacular afternoon game run is planned. The Park is also Sanctuary to the Black Rhino, White Rhino and the Rothschild Giraffe. Bird life include common species like the lesser and Greater Flamingoes, African fish Eagle, Tawny Eagle, Green Wood Hoopoes, Cliff Chat, Great White and Pink Backed Pelicans plus other intra- African Migrants.
- Overnight
- Lake Nakuru Lodge or Sarova Lion hill Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 3
Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara Game Reserve
After a leisure breakfast at your Nairobi Hotel, depart overland to the Masai Mara Game Reserve–jewel of Kenya's Game Park. This enormous Reserve actually part of the vast Serengeti plains is famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest migration and is a true home of the big five-Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Rhino and Cape Buffalo. After lunch, explore the Reserve on a late evening game drive.
- Overnight
- Mara Sopa Lodge or Mara Serena Lodge or Siana Springs Tented Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 4
Explore Maasai Mara Game Reserve
The Masai Mara is one of the greatest wildernesses of the world. Morning and afternoon game drives are planned. Large mammals are varied, abundant and easy to see. Residents among the parks mammals are; Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Impala, Zebra, Topi, both the Thomson's and Grant's Gazelles. Optional hot Air Balloon rides are available on this day at an additional cost. On this final day in the Mara, you also have an opportunity to visit an authentic Maasai village.
- Overnight
- Mara Sopa Lodge or Mara Serena Lodge or Siana Springs Tented Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 5
Masai Mara – Nairobi
Begin today with an early morning game drive followed by a complete English breakfast at your lodge. Mid morning depart for Nairobi. End of your 5 Days Aberdares Nakuru Masai Mara Safari Tour
- Meals
- Breakfast
What is included
Included in the price
- Ground transport in a comfortable safari vehicle for game viewing, photography and touring
- Full board accommodation, meal plan as mentioned in itinerary
- All park entrance fees to include government taxes
- Service of an English speaking professional driver/guide during your 5 Days Aberdares Nakuru Masai Mara Safari Tour
- All game drives as will be detailed in the itinerary
- 5 litres of bottled water each for the Safari.
- Start and end of Safari in Nairobi.
- Airport Transfers between the airport and your hotel in Nairobi
Not included
- International flights from home and back
- Money for tips,
- soft drinks or alcoholic drinks,
- visit to the local village
Common questions
How long is the 5 Days Aberdares Nakuru Masai Mara?
This itinerary runs 5 days, starting and ending in Nairobi. It is a private departure, so the dates are yours to choose and the pace can be adjusted. If you would like more or less time in Kenya Safari, we can rebuild the itinerary around that.
How many people will be in my safari vehicle?
Six at most, and that is a hard cap. Our Land Cruisers seat seven, so there is always a spare seat and every guest has a window and unobstructed access to the pop-up roof hatch. A fully private vehicle is available on any itinerary for a supplement.
When is the best time to do this Kenya Safari trip?
July to October is peak season, with the Mara River crossings and the best trekking weather, and it carries the highest rates. March to May is the long rains: green landscapes, newborn game, very few vehicles and the lowest prices of the year. January to February is dry, hot and excellent for general game viewing. There is no bad month, only months that suit different things.
How do I book, and what deposit is required?
Send an enquiry and we return a day-by-day itinerary with every cost itemised, usually within 24 hours. There is nothing to pay to get a quote. To confirm, we take a 30% deposit, with the balance due on arrival. Changes are free up to 30 days before departure and our full cancellation terms are published on the site.
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