5 Days Aberdare, Nakuru & Mara

5 Days Aberdare | Nakuru | Mara Lodge Safari

Kenya Lodge Adventure Safari

The Safari to Aberdares national park provides a habitat for elephants, black rhinos, leopards, spotted hyenas, olive baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, buffaloes, warthogs and bush bucks among others. Rare sightings include those of the Giant Forest hog, bongo, golden cat, Serval cat, African wild cat, African civet cat and the blue duiker. The tour also takes you to The Great Rift Valley for flamingos and finally to Masai Mara game reserve to view where the annual wildebeest migration takes place.

Day 01: Nairobi | Aberdares National park

Our safari driver guide will collect you from your Nairobi hotel in the morning and depart to Aberdare National Park. Afternoon game viewing is from your lodge: The Ark Lodge, historical famous for wildlife viewing is better than from any other facility in this park due to corrosion. Your accommodation is in the heart of the Aberdare National Park, iconic and yes, quirky. 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. So that you don’t miss any animal sightings, the night guard will buzz your room when special animals come to the waterhole.

Day 02: Aberdare National park | Lake Nakuru National park

After breakfast you head to Lake Nakuru National Park, with a short stop at the Thomson Falls arriving in Lake Nakuru in time for a game drive as you drive to the lodge, you will have lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge. Afternoon safari game viewing in Lake Nakuru will be followed by dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.

Day 03: Lake Nakuru | Masai Mara Game Reserve 

After breakfast check out of Lake Nakuru Lodge, then with an exit game drive, head south to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Your journey will take you through the Great Rift Valley, arriving at Mara Sopa lodge with en-route game viewing in time for lunch. Afternoon game drives to explore the famous Masai Mara a home to Africa’s Big Five, Lion, Buffalo, Elephant, Rhino and Leopard. Among other plains game a wide variety of birds. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa lodge.

Day 04: Masai Mara Game Reserve

After breakfast your day will begin with a game viewing extravaganza! Masai Mara Game Reserve remains the most exciting wildlife eco-system in the natural world. This park is host to the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region. The scenic appeal of the tree studded savannah plains, the moderate climate and diversity of wild game species makes it a one stop shop for game viewing and walking safaris. You will take off on a full day of unlimited game drive encountering the “Big Five” and more of the lesser game. You will enjoy a picnic lunch by the Mara River where you can watch hippo and crocodile or maybe even the great migration during the peak seasons. Drive back to your lodge where you will have dinner and your overnight Mara Sopa Lodge.

Day 05: Masai Mara Game Reserve | Nairobi 

After breakfast you will depart Masai Mara Game Reserve enjoying a morning game drive on your way back to Nairobi. Upon arrival you will enjoy dinner a Carnivore restaurant. Your journey will then end at the airport in good time for your flight home. This is where your safari will end.

What's included in this package

• Transportation in a custom safari minibus with pop-up roof ideal for game viewing and sightseeing.
• Services of a professionally trained and experienced English speaking driver/guide
• Full board accommodation in the lodges as mentioned
• Bottled water for use during the safari
• Game drives and all park entry fees

What's not included in this package

• Your International Flight transportation to and From Nairobi
• Personal expenses like visa fees, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, beverages, tips etc.
• Christmas, New Year and Easter supplements