Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Aberdare
Depart Nairobi early morning at 07.00hrs, and drive (approximately 3-hours), through the central highlands arriving Aberdare Country Club, a former home to an English couple who settled in Kenya. This charming home has lived the test of time but still offers the luxury of the modern world. Enjoy a 3-course lunch with fresh farm vegetables and salads. Take your overnight bag and catch the shuttle transfer at 14.00hrs to the iconic Ark Lodge. Built in the model of the famous ‘Noah’s Ark’ in the bible, this unique lodge has two large decks overlooking a waterhole. Here the animals come to you. Large herd of elephants, buffalo and predators lie leopard frequent the waterhole at different times of the day. There is also a ground level hide from where you can view the unsuspecting animals at a closer range.
Meals Included: Lunch & Dinner.
Day 02: Aberdare – Samburu.
After breakfast, depart at 07.30 and enjoy a fascinating drive North through the constantly changing landscapes and agricultural land to Samburu. Have a short stop at the Equator crossing point. Continue your journey north – driving time is approximately 3 hours on good tarmac. A semi-arid region, dotted with the distinct duom Palms, Samburu’s lifeline is highly dependent on the flow of the seasonal Uaso Nyiro River. Arrive at your Ashnil Samburu tented Lodge in time for check-in and lunch. Spent the afternoon relaxing. In the evening, set out for a game drive.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 03: Samburu
After breakfast, go for a morning game drive, time to look out for the Samburu ‘special five’ of Beisa Oryx, Gerenuk, reticulated Giraffe, Gravy’s Zebra and the Somali ostrich – all exclusively found in this northern part of Kenya. Samburu is a bird watchers’ paradise After lunch proceed on a late evening game-drive.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 04: Samburu – Lake Nakuru
After breakfast depart at 08.00hrs and drive to Lake Nakuru, hot lunch at Thompsons Falls Lodge. Proceed with your journey with a brief stop at a tea plantation where you will have a short lecture on tea growing. Arrive lake Nakuru National Park in the late afternoon. Game drive enroute to your lodge. Lake Nakuru national park is a rhino sanctuary for both black and white rhinos. You also have the chance to see the rare Rothschild Giraffe, flamingoes, pelicans and fish eagle. Continue to the lodge in time for dinner.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 05: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara
Breakfast then check out, and depart with game drive enroute. Drive through the scenic Mau Narok to Masai Mara, (approximately 4 hours’ drive). Arrive at your hotel for check-in and lunch. Masai Mara is your ultimate safari destination. This endless savanna is home to large herds of elephant and buffalo, several lion prides and other big cats, plenty of birdlife. During the months of June to October, close to two million wildebeest and zebras move from Serengeti to Masai Mara in what is anonymously ‘the world’s greatest migration’ and the 7th wonder of the word. Evening game drive, return to the camp for dinner.
Day 06: Masai Mara.
This day you have an option of a full day game drive with packed lunches. alternatively depart after breakfast for a morning game drive, return to camp lunch and relaxation before going for another game drive in the evening.
On this day you can opt for a hot air balloon ride or a visit to the masai village – both optional and at an extra charge.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 7: Depart
Leisurely breakfast, park and check out. Drive to Nairobi (approximately 5 hours). Lunch at Nairobi before transfer to the airport for your international departure flight OR flight to Mombasa for your beach stay.
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Optional Extras
- Hot Air Balloon ride.
- Masai cultural village visit.
