“Roaming the Savannah”
5 Day Safari Adventure through Aberdares, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara
Aberdare National Park - Lake Nakuru National Park - Maasai Mara National Reserve
-Ultimate Wildebeest Migration Safari:
The wildebeest migration in Maasai Mara National Reserve is a yearly spectacular experience that cannot be missed! Furthermore, the abundant wildlife of Lake Nakuru National Park is also too majestic to be missed. With an English-speaking safari guide on a Minibus, your experience in these 2 parks will be remarkable. Join now and enjoy this incredible 5-day of safari tour!
Embark on a 5-day safari through Aberdares, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara, immersing yourself in Kenya's natural wonders. Witness the spectacle of the Wildebeest Migration in Masai Mara, alongside breathtaking views of Lake Nakuru's flamingos. Encounter diverse wildlife in Aberdares National Park, from majestic elephants to elusive leopards. Experience thrilling game drives, picturesque landscapes, and unforgettable moments in the heart of the African wilderness. Join us for an adventure of a lifetime, where every day brings new wonders to discover.
Key Information
- The prices indicated are for private safari, group safari available on request.
- Maximum 6 persons in a pop mini van with guaranteed window seats.
- Children policy: Children from the age of 2 to 12 years are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
- Starting and ending point: Nairobi
- Languages: English, German, French and Italian
- All park fees are included.
Highlights
- Witness the awe-inspiring Wildebeest Migration in Masai Mara
- Explore the diverse ecosystems of Aberdares National Park
- Encounter iconic wildlife including elephants, rhinos, and leopards
- Marvel at the breathtaking beauty of Lake Nakuru's flamingo-filled shores
- Enjoy thrilling game drives through the savannah landscapes
- Experience panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley
- Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the African wilderness
- Create unforgettable memories on a 5-day adventure of a lifetime
- Transportation in a mini van with pop up roof
- 4 nights' accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Daily meals
Styles
5 activity days in English
The organizer also speaks: French, German, Italian
Group size: Maximum of 6 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
11:00
Check-out Time:
10:00
During this safari, you will be accommodated at The Ark Lodge, Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, and Maasai Mara Sopa Lodge.
The Ark Lodge
Set 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. Modeled after Noah's Ark, The Ark has 4 viewing decks with balconies and lounges to provide superb game viewing from the comfort of the lodge.
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Located on a range of hills that form the western limits of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, the lodge offers spectacular views over the vastness of Africa. The lodge also overlooks Lake Nakuru and its surrounding national park, one that is a paradise for bird watchers and wildlife lovers alike.
The lodge is equipped with has a complete facilities such as babysitting, gift shop, swimming pool, bars, hairdryers, telephones, board games, laundry, triples (available on request), catering for special diets, nature walks, turndown service, children's menu, outdoor dining, weddings, conferences, personal mini-bars, Wi-Fi, sundowners, and wheelchair accessible rooms.
Program
All transport and game drive on road safaris will be in a Minibus (six guaranteed window seats) with an English speaking safari guide on a shared basis. Please collaborate with Arlom Safaris to make your trip successful.
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi - Nyeri
Upon arrival at the airport, you will meet Arlom Safaris' representative and depart north for Aberdare Country Club for checking in and lunch. After lunch, you will be transferred to The Ark with the lodge's vehicle for your dinner and overnight. All game viewing activities will be at the lodge.
- Distance: 130 kilometers
Day 2: Nyeri - Lake Nakuru National Park
You will have breakfast and thereafter drive to Lake Nakuru National Park with a brief stopover at Nyahururu Thomsons Falls for taking photos. Then you will go further to Lake Nakuru where you will check in and have a game drive en route to Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge for lunch. Afterward, you will have an afternoon game drive.
Lake Nakuru National Park is known as a Ramsar bird site, specifically founded for the protection of the black and white rhino. This park is also home for more than 450 species of birds, including the lesser and greater flamingos, pelicans, African fish eagles, and many others. You will have dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.
- Distance: 170 kilometers
Day 3: Lake Nakuru National Park - Maasai Mara National Reserve
You will have breakfast and thereafter drive further southwest through the floor of the Great Rift Valley with a stopover at the hometown of Maasai herdsmen. You will arrive at Mara Sopa Lodge for lunch.
Afterward, you will have an afternoon game drive in the vast Maasai Mara National Reserve plains in search for the predators such as the lions with dark manes, cheetahs, leopards, and many herbivores, especially during the yearly migration of wildebeests between July to September. Dinner and overnight will be at Mara Sopa Lodge.
Day 4: Maasai Mara National Reserve
You will have an optional balloon flight in the early morning, an optional full day in Maasai Mara National Reserve dedicated to early morning, mid-morning, and afternoon game drives, or full day game viewing depending on one's choice. You will also have an optional visit to Maasai village. All meals and overnight will be at Mara Sopa Lodge.
Day 5: Maasai Mara National Reserve - Nairobi
You will have breakfast and then depart for Nairobi to arrive at your hotel or airport for your onward travel arrangements.
Park rules (wildlife code)
- Respect the privacy of the wildlife, this is their habitat.
- Beware of the animals, they are wild and can be unpredictable.
- Don't crowd the animals or make sudden noises or movements.
- Don't feed the animals, it upsets their diet and leads to human dependence.
- Keep quiet, noise disturbs the wildlife and may antagonize your fellow visitors.
- Stay in your vehicle at all times, except at designated picnic or walking areas.
- Keep below the maximum speed limit (40 kilometers per hour / 25 miles per hour).
- Never drive off-road, this severely damages the habitat.
- When viewing wildlife, keep a minimum distance of 20 meters and pull to the side of the road so as to allow others to pass.
- Leave no litter and never leave fires unattended or discard burning objects.
- Respect the cultural heritage of Kenya, never take pictures of the local people or their habitat without asking their permission, respect the cultural traditions of Kenya and always dress with decorum.
- Stay over or leave before dusk, visitors must vacate the Park between 18:00 to 6:00 unless they are camping overnight. Night game driving is not allowed.
Location
This program will start and end in Nairobi, Kenya. Furthermore, your tour will include a journey in Aberdare National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.
Kenya is two hours ahead of Middle European Time in winter and an hour in summer and three hours ahead of GMT in winter and two hours in summer.
Additionally, Kenyans are naturally friendly and Kenya is the most child-friendly country. The people speaks Kiswahili as the lingua franca and English as the official language, while most tribes have their own language.
Nearly all camps and lodges accept children except for a few small or remote camps and lodges which may not allow small children as they will not always have the patience to remain quiet and not to disturb the wildlife whilst on safari or for other safety considerations.
Food
You will be served breakfasts, lunches, and dinners during this program. Food in all Kenya's hotels and lodges is generally of a high standard and the service is excellent. Many quality restaurants abound in Nairobi and at the coast. Indian, Italian, Brazilian, German, Chinese, Japanese, as well as specialty Meat Cavalries and seafood restaurants are all to be found.
Always choose food that has been freshly and thoroughly cooked and served hot. Also, avoid doubtful buffet food or anything that has been reheated or left exposed to flies. Do not be afraid to reject food you consider unsafe, to ask for something to be prepared specially, or to skip a meal.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Balloon safari
- Boat ride
- Enjoy Aberdare Mountains
- Enjoy Lake Naivasha
- Enjoy Mara River
- Enjoy Mount Kenya
- Visit Maasai village
What's included
- 4 nights' accommodation
- All game drives (Lake Nakuru National Park and Maasai Mara National Reserve)
- All meals as specified in the itinerary (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- All park fees
- English-speaking safari guide on a shared basis
- Flying Doctor services (air ambulance insurance)
- Meet and greet services (including arrival and departure transfers)
- Transportation in Minibus with 6 guaranteed window seats
- Unlimited bottled mineral water on game drives
What's not included
- Any items of a personal nature
- Baggage
- Dining room tips (50 to 500 KES per day)
- Drinks and beverages
- Gratuities and tips for safari guides (1000 KES or more per day per person)
- International flights
- Laundry
- Medical insurance
- Personal travel
- Porterage (50 to 500 KES per day)
- Telephone bill
- Visas
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 7 days before arrival.
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