Tour Overview
The safari continues to the picturesque Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its pink-hued flamingos, rhinos, and tree-climbing lions, before culminating in the vast plains of the Masai Mara. The Masai Mara, renowned for its abundant wildlife and dramatic landscapes, offers you thrilling game drives with opportunities to spot the Big Five and witness the Great Migration (season permitting). This safari promises an intimate connection with Kenya’s diverse ecosystems, unforgettable wildlife encounters, and a chance to immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the Maasai people.
5 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari to Aberdare National Park Tree Lodge x 1, Lake Nakuru National Park x 1 & Masai Mara National Reserve x 2
Day 1: Nairobi to Aberdare National Park The Ark Limited (175 kms 3 hours’ drive)
8 AM start journey by road to Mount Kenya region. After breakfast, drive through lush coffee and tea plantations towards the Mt Kenya region. Lunch will be at Aberdare Country Club a base hotel and reception for The Ark Limited, from here you will be transferred to your tree lodge The Ark. Enjoy the unique experience of all night and unlimited game viewing. Dinner and overnight at the tree lodge surrounded by forest and overlooking an illuminated waterhole and salt lick. The Ark Kenya
Day 2: Aberdare National Park to Lake Nakuru National Park, (205 kms=3.5 hours’ drive)
8 am, after breakfast, transfer to base hotel for onward journey to Lake Nakuru National Park to arrive in time for lunch at Lake Nakuru lodge. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. The park provides a sanctuary for the rhino. The contrast and apparent dislocation between the shallow soda lake with its primeval birds and the animated woods all around it give Lake Nakuru National Park a very distinctive appeal. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru lodge. Lake Nakuru lodge
Day 3: Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve, (295 kms=6 hours’ drive)
7.30 am, depart from Lake Nakuru Lodge and head to Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch at Masai Mara Simba Lodge. 4 pm, proceed for an afternoon game drive in this game reserve which is Kenya’s finest wildlife sanctuary. Including migrants, well over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. July, August and September being the months when the Mara plains are filled with migrating wildebeest and zebra, you are scheduled for a wonderful adventure. The famous Maasai tribesmen live within the dispersal area of the game reserve. All meals & accommodation at Mara Simba Lodge. http://www.simbalodges.com/mara-simba-lodge
Day 4: full day spent at Masai Mara National Reserve
Awaken to the sounds of the big game country and venture out to absorb the enormity of the Mara. In this country of breathtaking vistas, view its vast assemblages of plains game together with their associated predators: Buffalo, Black Rhino, Hippopotamus, Leopard, Cheetah, Common Zebra, Coke’s Hartebeest, White bearded Gnu, Oribi, Warthog, and Thompson’s and Grant’s Gazelles. An early evening game drive to catch up on all that was missed. All meals & accommodation at Mara Simba Lodge. http://www.simbalodges.com/mara-simba-lodge
Day 5: Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi, (265 kms=5 hours’ drive)
8:30 AM, after breakfast, check out from the lodge and start the journey back to Nairobi arriving in the afternoon to finish your trip with Pal-Davis Adventures Kenya Limited.
Rates
- USD=$ 3,480/= for 1 person – Transport is a tourist-built 4 x 4 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Private package, accommodation is in a single room on a full board meals plan. - USD=$ 2,255/= per person sharing – Transport is a tourist-built 4 x 4 Toyota Land
Cruiser. Private package for 2 people traveling together, accommodation is in a double room or twin room, on full board meals plan. - USD=$ 2,005/= per person sharing – Transport is a tourist-built 4 x 4 Toyota Land
Cruiser. Private package for 3 people traveling together, accommodation is in a triple room, on full board meals plan. - USD=$ 1,880/= per person sharing – Transport is a tourist-built 4 x 4 Toyota Land
Cruiser. Private package for 4 people traveling together, accommodation is in 2 double rooms or 2 twin rooms, on full board meals plan. - USD=$ 1,805/= per person sharing – Transport is a tourist-built 4 x 4 Toyota Land
Cruiser. Private package for 5 people traveling together, accommodation is in a double room and a triple room, on full board meals plan. - USD=$ 1,755/= per person sharing – Transport is a tourist-built 4 x 4 Toyota Land
Cruiser. Private package for 6 people traveling together, accommodation is in 3 double rooms or 3 twin rooms, on full board meals plan. - USD=$ 1,720 per person sharing – Transport is a tourist-built 4 x 4 Toyota Land
Cruiser. Private package for 7 people traveling together, accommodation is in 2 double rooms and 1 triple room, on full board meals plan.
Includes
- Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary,
- AMREF (Travel insurance) Flying doctors services in (In case of emergency)
- All meals noted in the itinerary. Each day includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner,
- Transport in standard game viewing safari vehicle complete with pop-up roof for game viewing and photography.
- Driver/guide who has in-depth knowledge of the flora, fauna, and people's cultural background,
- Vehicle fitted with two-way, long range high frequency radio communications,
- Our vehicle carries safari accessories including a first-aid kit and a fire extinguisher,
- Bottled mineral water during safari,
- Park entrance fees and game drives as noted in the itinerary,
- All government taxes, levies, and fees.
Excludes
- International airfare and departure taxes.
- Personal communications charges for telephone calls, faxes, email, etc.
- Tips and gratuities for your driver/guide.
- Alcoholic beverages and others. (Bottled mineral water is provided while on safari)
- Laundry services.
- Between meal snacks, attractions, and events not included in your itinerary
- Rain jackets, hand cloves
- Personal needs.