Private 5 Day Aberdare Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi

Tour  Aberdare National Park with its steep ravines, waterfalls and peaks where forest dwelling, unusual animals and birds are found. Then descend into the Great Rift Valley to explore Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its spectacular birdlife, frequent rhino sightings and tree-climbing lions. Next we travel to the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve, the quintessential African landscape, home to an incredible abundance of wildlife. 

Throughout this affordable Kenya Lodge Safari we stay at top-class lodges inside the national parks, all meals and game drives included,

Tour  Aberdare National Park with its steep ravines, waterfalls and peaks where forest dwelling, unusual animals and birds are found. Then descend into the Great Rift Valley to explore Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its spectacular birdlife, frequent rhino sightings and tree-climbing lions. Next we travel to the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve, the quintessential African landscape, home to an incredible abundance of wildlife. 

Throughout this affordable Kenya Lodge Safari we stay at top-class lodges inside the national parks, all meals and game drives included,

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Aberdare National Park

Stop At: Aberdare National Park, Aberdare National Park, Central Province
Pick up from your Nairobi hotel/Nairobi Airport. Proceed to the Aberdare national park. lunch at Aberdare Country Club, located on a mountain slope in the scenic Great Rift Valley. After lunch we drive to the nearby The Ark Lodge where we will stay for tonight. Afternoon and evening spent game viewing from the balconies of your Tree lodge. The Aberdare national park is home to elephants, black rhinos, leopards, spotted hyenas, olive baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, buffalos, warthogs and bushbucks among others. Rare sightings include those of the Giant Forest hog, bongo, golden cat, serval cat, African wild cat, African civet cat and the blue duiker.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch: Buffet lunch at the lodge
• Dinner: Buffet dinner at the lodge
Accommodation included: The Ark Lodge or Treetop Lodge

Day 2: Aberdare to Lake Nakuru National Park

Stop At: Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Rift Valley Province
Transfer to your base hotel the Aberdare country club . Proceed to the lake Nakuru national park. There shall be a stop to view the scenic Thompson falls at Nyahururu. The drive via farming country and local homesteads via the Great Rift Valley escarpment floor is scenic. Afternoon bird watching and game viewing drive.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at the lodge
• Lunch: Buffet lunch at the lodge
• Dinner: Buffet dinner at the lodge
Accommodation included: Lake Nakuru Lodge or similar

Day 3: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
Masai Mara Morning bird and game viewing drives. Depart for the Masai Mara game reserve with stops at scenic points along the safari route. Afternoon game viewing drive at the Mara.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at the lodge
• Lunch: Buffet lunch at the lodge
• Dinner: Buffet dinner at the lodge
Accommodation included: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge/ AA Lodge or similar

Day 4: Full day at Masai Mara National Park

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
Mara Today shall be a game viewing extravaganza! Masai Mara Game reserve remains the most exciting wildlife eco-system in the Natural world. It is host to the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region. We shall traverse the Masai Mara reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing encountering the big five and more of the lesser game. Picnic lunch shall be by the Mara river as we watch hippos & crocodiles or maybe the great migration (July – October).
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at the lodge
• Lunch: Buffet lunch at the lodge
• Dinner: Buffet dinner at the lodge
Accommodation included: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge/ AA Lodge or similar

Day 5: Masai Mara to Nairobi

Stop At: Nairobi, Nairobi
A morning game viewing drive at the Masai mara. An extra game drive as you depart the reserve. Proceed to Nairobi. Arrive Nairobi in the late afternoon. Drop off at your Nairobi hotel / Nairobi airport
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at the lodge
• Lunch: Nicely packed lunch
No accommodation included on this day.