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5 Days Safari- Aberdares, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru
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5 days / 4 nights
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1-10 travelers
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A 5-day safari that includes Aberdares, Masai Mara, and Lake Nakuru is an amazing way to experience the best of Kenya's wildlife and landscapes! Here’s a proposed itinerary for your trip:
Day 1: Nairobi to Aberdares National Park
- Morning: Depart from Nairobi early (around 7:00 AM) for Aberdares. The drive takes about 3 to 4 hours.
- Midday: Arrive at your accommodation in Aberdares (e.g., Treetops Lodge or The Ark Lodge). These unique lodges are famous for their location overlooking waterholes where you can watch wildlife from the comfort of the lodge.
- Afternoon: After lunch, enjoy an afternoon at leisure or take a nature walk in the surrounding area.
- Evening: Enjoy game viewing from the lodge, with an emphasis on nocturnal animals that visit the waterholes.
- Overnight: Stay at Treetops Lodge, The Ark Lodge, or a similar accommodation.
- Morning: After breakfast, depart for Masai Mara (approx. 5 to 6 hours drive).
- Afternoon: Arrive in Masai Mara and check into your accommodation (lodge or camp). Enjoy a late afternoon game drive.
- Evening: Relax at the lodge after a long travel day.
- Overnight: Stay at a lodge or camp in Masai Mara, like Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Governors’ Camp, or a more budget-friendly option like Enkewa Camp.
- Morning & Afternoon: Spend a full day exploring the Masai Mara. Enjoy multiple game drives to explore the expansive reserve and witness the "Big Five." If visiting during migration season (usually July-October), you might witness the great wildebeest migration crossing the Mara River.
- Lunch: Either have lunch at your accommodation or pack a picnic to enjoy in the park.
- Evening: Optionally, visit a Maasai village to learn about their culture or enjoy another game drive at sunset.
- Overnight: Stay at your chosen lodge or camp in Masai Mara.
- Morning: After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and head towards Lake Nakuru (about 5 to 6 hours' drive).
- Afternoon: Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy a game drive to spot the park's famous flamingos, rhinos, and other wildlife.
- Evening: Relax and enjoy the evening at your accommodation.
- Overnight: Stay at a lodge near Lake Nakuru, such as Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, Lake Nakuru Lodge, or a budget-friendly option like Flamingo Hill Camp.
- Morning: Enjoy a final morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, where you can spot more wildlife including lions, giraffes, and various bird species.
- Midday: After lunch, begin your drive back to Nairobi (approx. 3-4 hours).
- Afternoon: Arrive in Nairobi by late afternoon or early evening.
Itinerary
Day 2
Aberdares – Masai Mara
Starts in Nairobi with a Bungee Jump to get your blood flowing & heart pumping ready for a big game photo shoot. Lunch at the Country Club. Aberdare ranges where some of the most beautiful birds of Africa & rare Antelopes can be seen. Overnight at the Ark Hotel.
Day 3
Masai Mara
On the next morning have an early breakfast then climb into the skies in a hot air balloon viewing the great animal herds. Afterwards have a grand champagne breakfast served in colonial splendor.
Day 4
Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru
Depart the Mara for Nakuru National Park, a small shaded park famous for its Pink Flamingoes population as well as black rhino & leopards. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Day 5
Lake Nakuru - Nairobi
Drive to Nairobi after morning game drive , arrive at Nairobi Serena. Dinner at the famous Carnivore where a delicious selection of meats will be served to you. After dinner you have the choice of going on a club crawl or drive back to your Nairobi Hotel.
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