ABERDARES MARA NAKURU SAFARI

5 days—Explore Aberdares in one of the tree hotels where wildlife come to your reach,lake Nakuru and Masai Mara National parks

$998-1076 USD

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Safari summary

The safari visits three beautiful parks in Kenya. Lake Nakuru National park which has best been known for its thousands, sometimes millions of flamingos nesting along the shores and also rich wildlife including Rothschild giraffes and black rhinos, Aberdares National Park is quite diverse with deep ravines that cut through the forested eastern and western slopes, The Mara is the land of African legend: Lion are abundant, elephants, giraffes. Cheetah and leopard are also regularly seen

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Kenya
	Parks	Lake Nakuru Masai Mara

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Itinerary

Day 1

Nairobi

DAY 1: NAIROBI – LAKE ABERDARES NATIONAL PARK This morning, depart Nairobi for Aberdares National park. The park provides a habitat for elephants, black rhinos, leopards, spotted hyenas, among others. Over 250 species of birds are in the park including the Jackson's Francolin, Sparrow hawks, among many. On arrival at the base hotel, Aberdare Country Club nestled on a slope of Mweiga Hill in the Aberdare Highlands, you will enjoy lunch and drop excess luggage. After lunch drive through the forest to reach your tree hotel (the Ark) where the night is spent watching the never ending pageant of wildlife which visits the floodlit waterhole and saltlick below. The Ark overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick, which attracts a host of awesome wildlife. Resembling and named after Noah’s Ark, The Ark comprises of three decks from which numerous balconies and lounges provide a superb location for wildlife to be seen. The Ark has four viewing areas for observing the ever-present animal activity. Dinner and overnight at the Ark lodge.

Day 2

Lake Nakuru

DAY 2: ABERDARES-LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK Have breakfast at the lodge. During the morning cross the tip of the Aberdare Mountains stopping briefly to admire 73m plunge of Thompson’s Falls, named after the Scots explorer who first saw the Falls in 1884. Another stop is provided at the Equator. Arrive in time for lunch. This shallow soda lake has been famous for its flamingos but has also retained its reputation as an ornithologists’ delight with more than 400 species of bird found here. The nearby cliffs offer sightings of baboons, birds of prey and scurrying hyraxes, as well as great views of the park. The national park covers 180 sq km and is home to warthogs, water buck, buffaloes, reed bucks, and the occasional leopard as well as white and black rhinos which were introduced to the park some years ago. Afternoon game drive and visit to Lake Nakuru National Park where the sight of flamingos cannot be forgotten. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.

Day 3

Masai Mara | Serengeti

DAY 3 LAKE NAKURU-MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE Have an early breakfast. Depart for Masai Mara Game Reserve which is 259 km south along the floor of the great rift valley then past Narok climb the western wall entering Hemingway's country ''Serengeti plains''. Arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon enjoy a game drive in this famous reserve. Dinner and overnight at Enkorok Mara Camp.

Day 4

Masai Mara

DAY 4: MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE Full day at this famous reserve searching for wild game with an option to enjoy a balloon safari. You can carry picnic lunch or have lunch at the lodge. Visit to Masai villages is an option The Mara is the land of African legend: Lion are abundant throughout the park, as are the elephants, giraffes, and a variety of gazelle species and zebra. Cheetah and leopard are also regularly seen and, less commonly, rhino. The annual wildebeest migration, one of nature's few remaining wildlife spectacles, occurs in the Mara from July to September where the big animals and their predators are to be present in abundance during the time frame of this trip. Several species of Bee-Eater, the flying rainbow that heads the list of the Mara's birds, occur in the reserve. As well as wildlife, the Masai Mara is also home to many members of the colorful Masai tribe who may be seen around the borders of the park - Morans. Return to the lodge in the evening. Dinner and overnight at Enkorok Mara Camp.

Day 5

Nairobi

DAY 5: MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE-NAIROBI Early morning game drive and have breakfast at the lodge. Depart for Nairobi. A stopover is provided at Narok Town to browse in the bustling, vibrant Masai markets to buy curios and handicrafts. On arrival in Nairobi, drop off at the airport for your departure flight or transfer to a city hotel. .…..End of Safari…… The above rates include: Accommodation on full board basis at the property mentioned during safari Transport in a private safari van with pop up roof with easy game viewing and photography Services of a professional English speaking driver guide Park entry fees Game drives Pick up and drop off at the airport Mineral drinking water while on safari All government imposed taxes and service charge Not included in the cost: Personal expenses Drinks Tips Visit to Masai Village Balloon Safari Travel Insurance Lunch on the last day enroute to Nairobi Accommodation in Nairobi before and after safari

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