Highlands of Masai Mara Safari
Day 1: Nairobi to Aberdare
Pick up on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or pick from your hotel in Nairobi area. You will be met and assisted by our representatives. Immediately proceed by road to towards the lush foothills of the Aberdare Mountain ranges and check in at Aberdare Country Club for lunch. After lunch proceed to The Ark Lodge overlooking a waterhole and salt lick where the ‘Big Five’ occasionally gather for an exhilarating night of wild encounters. The Ark comprises of three decks from which numerous balconies and lounges provide superb vantage points for game viewing. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge. LDBB
Day 2: Transfer to Lake Naivasha
After breakfast drive to Lake Naivasha arriving in time for lunch, check in at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort have lunch and relax. In the afternoon enjoy a boat ride at the Lake. Dinner and overnight at your resort.
Day 3: Masai Mara Reserve
After breakfast at approximately 0800hrs drive to the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve via the Great Rift Valley. Enroute enjoy the beautiful scenery. Arrive at your lodge/camp in time for lunch and check in. In the afternoon enjoy an enthralling game-viewing drive. Spotting lions, cheetahs and other spectacular predators is the highlight of your day. Dinner and overnight at your Lodge/camp
Day 4: Masai Mara Reserve
After breakfast, proceed on a full-day game-viewing drive-in search for the myriad species of game that make this reserve their home. If you are lucky, you can witness the kill in action, moment by moment, right in front of your unbelieving eyes! After picnic lunches at one of the designated sites proceed for another exciting game drive, where you can expect to see the famous ‘Big 5’. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Mara Game Camp
OPTION 2
Rise before dawn for a spectacular Hot Air Balloon ride followed by a bubbly bush breakfast (optional at extra cost). OR proceed for an early morning game drive. Return to the Camp for lunch then later, set out on a late afternoon game spotting safari in the reserve and the opportunity to spot Africa’s ‘Big Five’ – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. Overnight at the lodge/Camp
Day 5: End of Itinerary
After breakfast (260 km – approximately six hours) drive back to Nairobi – Kenya’s colourful capital city. On arrival proceed on last minute shopping. Lunch will be at the famous Karen Blixen restaurant. Later transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International airport for your onward – BL
