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6 Days Aberdares / Lake Nakuru/ Lake Naivasha / Maasai Mara game reserve

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A safari that combines bird watching at the Rift Valley lakes and wildlife safari in Maasai Mara and at the Aberdares, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli Lodge Safari cycling at the Hells Gate. This is a special safari with minimal driving distances hence its ideal for families.

Day 1: Nairobi- Aberdares

Pick up from your hotel at 0800 hrs – Passing through the industrial town of Thika and the intensely cultivated farms of the central Kenya. Lunch at the Out span hotel Nyeri before transferring to the Treetops hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the Treetops hotel.

The Aberdares ranges lie at an altitude of 2,134 to 4,268 meters. It is home to the first tree hotel in Africa and harbors significant memories in world history. In 1952, Queen Elizabeth II learnt of her accession to the British throne while she was a guest at Treetops lodge following the death of her father, King George II.

Day 2: Aberdares – Lake Nakuru

Depart the lodge soon after breakfast and drive to Lake Nakuru National park. Lunch at a lodge followed by a full afternoon game drives at the Kenya's Park famed by its numerous species of birdlife. Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Nakuru Lodge or Flamingo Hill Luxury Tented camp.

Lake Nakuru's claim to fame is anchored on its flamingo's and the over 400 species of birds found here. The lake itself is a soda lake on the floor of the rift valley. The sight of the at times millions of flamingos is quite spectacular. From a distance the lake appears ringed in pink. The Lake has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered species- particularly the Rothschild Giraffe and the black and white rhino. Lions, waterbuck, buffalo and baboons are all residents here.

Day 3 Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha

Breakfast at leisure before driving to Lake Naivasha. A visit to the hells gate national park this park can be explored on foot or you could also cycle around the park Optional boat ride to Crescent Island can be arranged .Dinner and overnight at Naivasha Sopa Lodge. 

Day 4: Lake Naivasha – Maasai Mara 

Drive to via the Great Rift Valley to arrive at Maasai Mara in time for lunch at Mara Sopa Lodge or similar. Full afternoon game drive till dusk. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. 

Day 5: Maasai Mara

Full day spent exploring the park in search of the big 5- Optional balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost.

The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures.

Day 6: Maasai Mara -Nairobi 

Game drives then return to the lodge for breakfast before returning to Nairobi where the safari ends.

Quotation on request

Safari price Cost Includes:

  • Transport on custom made 8 seater tour van ideal for game viewing and photography
  • Full board accommodation whilst on safari
  • Accommodation in double/triple room
  • All park entrance fees to include government taxes
  • Service of an English speaking professional driver/guide
  • All game drives as detailed in the itinerary
  • Bottled water whilst on safari
  • Start and end in Nairobi.
  • Personalized service

Tour Cost excludes:

  • Tips
  • Laundry
  • Beverages/Drinks
  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Any other extras not detailed in
  • Hotel accommodations in Nairobi before and after the safari
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