5 Days Aberdare, Nakuru & Masai Mara
5 Days Aberdare, Nakuru & Masai Mara .On this 5 days Kenya wildlife safari, you will visit Aberdare National Park with all its steep ravines, waterfalls and undulating wildlife and bird species. You will the transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park which is known for its spectacular birdlife, large rhino populations and tree-climbing lions. Conclude your safari with a visit to Masai Mara Game Reserve which is one of the top three wildlife viewing destinations on the African Continent.
Summary for 5 Days Aberdare, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara.
Day 1: Pickup in Nairobi & Transfer to Aberdare National Park.
Day 2: Morning Game Drive & Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park.
Day 3: Transfer to Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Day 4: Game Drive Safari in Masai Mara.
Day 5: Transfer Back to Nairobi.
Detailed Itinerary for 5 Days Aberdare, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara.
Day 1: Pickup in Nairobi & Transfer to Aberdare National Park.
Meet up with our company representative upon your arrival in Nairobi. You will the head north into the beautiful mountainous highlands of Kenya, heading towards the towering Aberdare Mountain Ranges. You will have a stopover for lunch at Aberdare Country Club and later proceed with your transfer to your lodge located within the park.
Spend your afternoon relaxing at the lodge and later head out for an evening game drive in the park. You will drive near the waterhole and saltlick where most of the park’s wildlife converge to quench their thirst and lick the nutritious salt.
Later head back to your lodge for a romantic dinner while viewing wildlife at the beautiful, floodlit water hole, from the viewing platforms at the lodge.
Accommodation: Ark Tree Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Morning Game Drive & Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park.
Start your morning with some African Tea or coffee from your lodge. Enjoy breakfast while viewing animals roaming in the park. Check out of your lodge and meet up with your guide. You will then enjoy a morning game drive as you exit the park. Get your camera ready to capture amazing photos of spectacular wildlife in the park including elephants, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and many more.
You will drive through the Great Rift Valley where you will view the beautiful Rift Valley Escarpments. Enjoy viewing wildlife in the area as you journey to your lodge inside Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch.
You will later set out for an afternoon game drive in the park with emphasis around Lake Nakuru where you will sight numerous birdlife including flamingos, raptors and cormorants among others. You will also enjoy viewing wildlife such as hippos, rhinos, baboons, buffalos, zebras, giraffes, zebras, and elephants among others.
Drive back to your lodge for dinner and an over night stay.
Accommodation: Golden Palace Resort /Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge/ Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 3: Transfer to Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Have breakfast early in the morning and check out of your lodge. You will meet up with your guide and drive southwest into the wondrous savannah plains of the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Check into your lodge and have lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge and later head out for an evening game drive. You will drive to the open savannah plains of the game reserve in search for the Big Five, as well as other wildlife like antelopes, zebras, giraffes and wildebeests to mention but a few.
Head back to your lodge for dinner and a good night’s rest.
Accommodation: Keekorok Lodge/ Lenchada Tourist Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 4: Game Drive Safari in Masai Mara.
Wake up for an early morning game drive in Masai Mara with lovely bush breakfast after your safari. There is nothing that beats having breakfast in the wilderness of the Mara, amidst the beautiful sounds of birds whistling in the African savannah and spectacular sights of wildlife animals going about their day in the game reserve.
Head back to your lodge and chill for the rest of your morning. After having your lunch, you will go out for an afternoon game drive in the game reserve, and this time round you will look out for any wildlife animals that you missed sighting earlier. Look out for leopards and lions that may be hiding on tree tops of acacia trees in the reserve.
Dive back to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Transfer Back to Nairobi.
After having breakfast at your lodge, you will drive to Narok which is a famous Masai town near Masai Mara national park. You will get a chance to interact with the local Masai people living in this town and visit local craft shops where you can grab yourself and loved ones some souvenirs. Later proceed with your drive to Nairobi where your guide will either drop you off at the airport or to your hotel in Nairobi city. End of Tour.