5 Day Kenya Essence

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5 Day Kenya Essence
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Nairobi to Aberdare National Park

You'll be picked up from your hotel or the airport and driven to Aberdare National Park. Arriving in time for lunch at the Aberdare Country Club, you'll then be transferred in club vehicles to The Ark in the afternoon for a night of game viewing from the lodge's precincts. Enjoy dinner and spend the night at The Ark.

Itinerary

2 Travellers

May 17 - May 21

May 17

Day 1

Nairobi to Aberdare National Park

Nairobi to Aberdare National Park

You'll be picked up from your hotel or the airport and driven to Aberdare National Park. Arriving in time for lunch at the Aberdare Country Club, you'll then be transferred in club vehicles to The Ark in the afternoon for a night of game viewing from the lodge's precincts. Enjoy dinner and spend the night at The Ark.

May 18

Day 2

Aberdare to Lake Nakuru National Park

Aberdare to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast at The Ark, you'll be transferred back to the Aberdare Country Club to meet up with your safari driver/guide. From there, you'll proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park, taking a brief stop at Thompson Falls in Nyahururu. You'll arrive in time for lunch at the Sarova Lion Hill Lodge. An afternoon game viewing drive in the park follows, rounding off the day with dinner and an overnight stay at the Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.

May 19

Day 3

Lake Nakuru National Park to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Lake Nakuru National Park to Maasai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, set off for the renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, aiming to arrive in time for lunch. Following lunch, you'll embark on an afternoon game viewing drive within the reserve. The day concludes with dinner and an overnight stay at Sarova Mara Camp.

May 20

Day 4

Explore the Maasai Mara!

Explore the Maasai Mara!

Spend your day enjoying morning and late afternoon game viewing drives in the park, or choose an optional full day game drive with picnic lunches. After a day filled with adventure, return to Sarova Mara Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

May 21

Day 5

Return to Nairobi

Return to Nairobi

After breakfast, you'll head back to Nairobi. Upon arrival, you'll be dropped off at your city hotel or the airport.

What's included

Accommodation on FULL BOARD BASIS on safari (Except where otherwise stated)
Transport based on 4X4 SAFARI LANDCRUISER (5-7 Seaters)
During the safari, this will be provided by a ENGLISH- speaking driver/guide
Transfers in the city will be carried out in vehicles according to occupancy: ranging from SMALL SALOON CARS to 50-seater cars, depending on the number of passengers.
Services of our Clients Relations Officers & Reps for meet, greet and safari briefings (& debriefing) in Nairobi.
Registration with the AMREF Flying Doctors for medical evacuation service in case of emergency
Game drives and Park Entrance Fees
Mineral water during the safari (refrigerated water tank in the vehicles). Please bring your own refillable water bottle.
Safari hats and luggage tags made by a Self-help Group (Former Street Children, supported by SSA)

What's excluded

Visa Fees (currently @ $51 per person)
International and domestic flights
Vaccines and personal insurance
Optional activities and excursions
Drinks not included in the itinerary
Gratuities
Laundry and other personal expenses
Accommodation in Nairobi.
Holiday season Supplements (Easter, Christmas and New Year)

Trip extras

Optional

Balloon Safari in the Maasai Mara

Arrival
May 17, 2025

Extras included

Total
USD

Offer is made subject to availability at the time of booking. Added trip extras are finalized on request.

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