Day 1: Nairobi to Aberdare National Park
Journey to the Mountains.
- 08:00 AM: You will be picked up in Nairobi and driven north towards the Mount Kenya region.
- Lunch: Arrive at the base hotel in time for a hot lunch.
- The Tree Lodge Experience: After lunch, you will transfer into special vehicles and drive up into the forest to your Tree Lodge.
- Game Viewing: Spend the afternoon relaxing on the lodge deck, watching elephants, buffalo, and rhinos come to the waterhole below.
- Dinner & Overnight: Stay at the Tree Lodge.
- Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner included.
- Drinks: Not included.
Day 2: Aberdare to Lake Naivasha (via Hell’s Gate)
Geysers and Gorges.
- Morning: After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive as you exit Aberdare National Park.
- Drive to Naivasha: Proceed to Lake Naivasha and check in to Simba Lodge for lunch and a short rest.
- Hell’s Gate National Park: In the afternoon, visit Hell’s Gate, famous for its towering cliffs, geothermal steam vents, and natural geysers.
- Highlight: This is one of the only parks in Kenya where you can safely walk or cycle among zebras, gazelles, and giraffes.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.
- Drinks: Not included.
Day 3: Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve
Into the Rift Valley.
- Morning: After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Masai Mara.
- Rift Valley Viewpoint: Stop along the way for panoramic photos of the Great Rift Valley, Mount Longonot, and Mai Mahiu town below.
- Arrival: Arrive at Mara River Camp in time for lunch and a brief rest.
- Evening Game Drive: Head out for your first game drive in the Mara, known for its high concentration of wildlife and the annual migration.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.
- Drinks: Not included.
Day 4: Full Day Exploration of the Masai Mara
The Big Five & The Mara River.
- Full Day Safari: After breakfast, spend the entire day exploring the reserve with unlimited game viewing. This is your best chance to spot the Big Five (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino).
- Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch by the Mara River at the “Hippo Pool.” Watch basking hippos and massive crocodiles.
- Seasonal Highlight: If travelling between July and October, you may witness the dramatic river crossings of the Great Migration.
- Cultural Visit (Optional): In the late afternoon, you can choose to visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about their culture and see their warrior dances.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.
- Drinks: Not included.
Day 5: Masai Mara to Nairobi
Final Game Drive & Departure.
- Early Morning: Start the day with a pre-breakfast game drive to catch the animals when they are most active.
- Departure: Return to camp for a full breakfast, then begin the drive back to Nairobi.
- Lunch: Enjoy lunch en route.
- Arrival: You will arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon. Our driver will drop you off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your safari.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch included.
- Drinks: Not included.