5 Days: Born Free Africa Safari

DAY 1. ABERDARES

0900 Hrs. Pick up from Nairobi and drive to Aberdares National park. Enroute you will have 1 Stopover.
Arrive for lunch and later game viewing at Aberdares National park. Dinner and overnight at your Lodge.

Aberdares covers the higher areas and the Aberdares Salient to the east. The Park covers a wide variety of terrain at altitudes from 2,000 meters (6,600 ft.) to 4,000 meters (13,000 ft.). Aberdares was established in May 1950 with an area of 766 squares Kms. Tree hotels are designed for guests to observe wildlife coming to waterholes. Here animals can lick the salt in pristine forest habitat. Wildlife viewing from this elevated position is a remarkably rewarding way to see animals.
All the Big Five are present. Buffalo and elephant are common, and there is a chance to see a black rhino at one of the tree hotel waterholes at night. Lion and leopard tend to stay at higher altitudes in the park and are difficult to spot. Black-and-white colobus monkeys are a real treat, while bushbuck and waterbuck are particularly common

Meals: Lunch | Dinner
Accommodation: The Ark / Panari Resort  Nyahururu

DAY 2. LAKE NAKURU

0800 Hrs. After breakfast, check out and drive to Lake Nakuru National park. Arrive with game drive in the park.
Enroute stopover at Thomson Falls view point. Optional walking safari can be provided. Arrive for lunch and
later in the afternoon game drive in the park until evening. Drive to your accommodation.

Lake Nakuru is one of the most popular parks in Kenya. Main feature is a large, shallow lake supporting great birdlife, including big flocks of pelicans and variable flocks of flamingos. The Park was once famous for Flamingos however, since 2012, due to rising water levels the conditions have become unfavorable for flamingos Black and white rhino were re-introduced in the early 1990s and have bred to healthy populations. The only place in Kenya where you are most likely to see the White rhino as close as possible. Have a good population of the Rothschild giraffe and buffalo. Lucky visitors might see lions, which occasionally climb trees. Leopards are present, but not often encountered.

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge | Lake Naivasha Sopa | Kongoni Lodge | Flamingo Hill Lodge.

DAY 3. MASAI MARA

0730 Hrs. After breakfast, check out and drive to Maasai Mara. Arrive in time for lunch at your Lodge.
1230 Hrs. Lunch will be provided and afternoon at Leisure
1600 Hrs. Afternoon game drive in the reserve till late in the evening. Dinner and Overnight at your Lodge.
 Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge | Zebra Plains Lodge | Julie River Camp | Fig Tree Lodge.

DAY 4. MASAI MARA

0600 Hrs. (Optional Balloon ride at an Extra cost). Followed by Balloon Bush breakfast.
0630 Hrs.  Early morning game drive in the reserve
0830 Hrs. Return to lodge for breakfast and relax at Leisure.
1300 Hrs. Lunch will be served at your Lodge.
1600 Hrs. Afternoon game drive in the reserve to return in the evening. All meals at your Lodge.

Maasai Mara Offers superb plains scenery, unmatched safari activities and diverse wildlife, Masai Mara National Reserve is considered Kenya’s best park and one of Africa’s highest wildlife density region for predators. The reserve covers 583 square miles (1510 square kilometers) of outstanding wilderness in southwest Kenya. The location, wildlife, activities and comfortable moderate climate puts Mara at the top of the list, even for the most discerning traveler to Kenya. The animals and habitats of  the reserve found new allies to ensure their survival for generations to come. Many private conservancies have been introduced to protect the land that surrounds the reserve, thereby providing more area for wildlife.

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge | Zebra Plains Lodge | Julie River Camp | Fig Tree Lodge.

DAY 5. NAIROBI

0700 Hrs. After breakfast check out and drive to Nairobi. Arrive in Nairobi mid-day and a farewell lunch will be provided at  The Carnivore restaurant. Later transfer to your Nairobi hotel or airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Rates Inclusive of: Pick at Nairobi and return Same place, Services of English speaking driver-guide, Accommodation
in Standard Rooms, Full board accommodation while on safari, safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing, Park entry fee as per above program, Guaranteed window seat, Emergency evacuation cover, supply of mineral water in the vehicle, Government taxes and lunch at Carnivore restaurant.     

Rates Exclusive of : – Flight into and out of Nairobi, Visa entry into Kenya, Balloon Safari, Extras at the Lodges i.e. drinks
& Laundry