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A 5-day, 4-night safari trip covering Aberdare National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Maasai Mara in Kenya can offer a diverse range of wildlife and natural beauty. This provides an opportunity to experience the unique wildlife of Aberdare, the birdlife and rhinos of Lake Nakuru, and the abundant wildlife of Maasai Mara.
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Aberdare National Park (Forest Tree Lodge)
Depart Nairobi after breakfast .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 at the Ark or Treetops Lodge or the Serena Mountain Lodge Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}
Day 2: Aberdare (Forest Tree Lodge) – Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park
This morning we depart Aberdare National Park or Mount Kenya National Park 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 at Lake Nakuru Lodge or Sarova Lion hill Lodge Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 3: Lake Nakuru – Drive to Masai Mara Game Reserve
After a leisure breakfast at your 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 at Mara Sopa Lodge or Mara Serena Lodge or Siana Springs Tented Camp Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 4: Explore Masai 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 Masai village. Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge or Mara Serena Lodge or Similar Meal Plan{Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 5 : Masai Mara – Drive to Nairobi
Begin today with an early morning game drive followed by a complete English breakfast at your lodge. Midmorning depart for Nairobi. The balance of the day is at leisure for last minute assisted shopping and sightseeing. Meal Plan {Breakfast}
Included in the package
* Extensive Game drives * Pre–tour itinerary document * High Altitude Game viewing * All meals included while on safari * All applicable Game Park entrance fees * Guaranteed window seating with open top * Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water * Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari * Finest accommodations in Aberdare, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Game Reserve * Round trip transport from Nairobi to Aberdare, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Game Reserve * Multi-lingual Professional Safari Guide/ Driver. (Professional Safari Escort is available upon request)
Excluded
* Personal expenses such traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes and phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary * Optional Hot Air Ballooning (cost per person is 450 US Dollars), Nature walks etc * Gratuity for Porterage / waiters at hotels, camps and airports * Christmas, New Year and Easter Supplement * Gratuity for your professional driver guide * Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner * Cost of obtaining passport and visas * Accommodations in Nairobi * A visit to a Masai Village * International Airfare