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BSL: 009 6
Days Aberdares/ Lake Nakuru/ Lake Naivasha/Maasai Mara game reserve.
A safari
that combines bird watching at the Rift Valley lakes and wildlife
safari in Maasai Mara and at the Aberdares,
cycling at the Hells Gate. This is a special safari with minimal
driving distances hence its ideal for families or senor Citizens.
Day 1:
Nairobi- Aberdares
Pick up from your hotel at 0800 hrs Passing through the
industrial town of Thika and the intensely cultivated farms of the
central Kenya. Lunch at the Out span hotel Nyeri before transferring
to the Treetops hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the Treetops
hotel
The Aberdares ranges lie at an
altitude of 2,134 to 4,268 meters. It is home to the first tree
hotel in Africa and harbors significant memories in world history.
In 1952, Queen Elizabeth II learnt of her accession to the British
throne while she was a guest at Treetops lodge following the death
of her father, King George II.
Day 2:
Aberdares - Lake Nakuru
Depart the lodge soon after
breakfast and drive to Lake Nakuru National park. Lunch at a lodge
followed by a full afternoon game drives at the Kenya's Park famed
by its numerous species of birdlife. Dinner and overnight stay at
Lake Nakuru Lodge or Similar.
Lake Nakuru's claim to fame is
anchored on its flamingo's and the over 400 species of birds found
here. The lake itself is a soda lake on the floor of the rift
valley. The sight of the at times millions of flamingos is quite
spectacular. From a distance the lake appears ringed in pink. The
Lake has also earned a reputation as an important haven for
endangered species- particularly the Rothschild Giraffe and the
black and white rhino. Lions, waterbuck, buffalo and baboons are all
residents here.
Day 3 Lake
Nakuru - Lake Naivasha
Breakfast at leisure before
driving to Lake Naivasha. A visit to the hells gate national park
this park can be explored on foot or you could also cycle around the
park Optional boat ride to Crescent Island can be arranged .Dinner
and overnight at Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Day 4 :
Lake Naivasha -
Maasai Mara
Drive to via the Great Rift Valley to arrive at Maasai Mara in time
for lunch at a Lodge. Full afternoon game drive till dusk. Dinner
and overnight stay at Mara sopa Lodge, Keekorok lodge or Similar
The Mara offers wildlife in such
variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450
species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see
lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras,
buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard,
many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps
the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is
the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the
Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on
their heels are the predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild
dog, jackal, hyena and vultures.
Day 5 :
Maasai Mara
Full day spent exploring the
park in search of the big 5- Optional balloon safari can be arranged
at an extra cost of US$ 395 per person
The Mara offers wildlife in such
variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450
species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see
lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras,
buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard,
many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps
the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is
the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the
Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on
their heels are the predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild
dog, jackal, hyena and vultures.
Day 6 :
Maasai Mara -Nairobi
Game drives then return to the lodge for breakfast before returning
?to Nairobi where the safari ends
Cost per
person sharing
- 2 people
US$ 1490
- 4 people
US$ 1410


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