16 SEPTEMBER - NAIROBI

• Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi.
• Transfer to Movenpick Hotel.
• Overnight at Nairobi Movenpick Hotel.

   17 SEPTEMBER - NAIROBI – ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK

• • After a short safari briefing, leave for Aberdare National Park in a private vehicle and enjoy the beautiful scenery during your drive.

We will stay at a specially choosen location - The Aberdare Country Club. It is nestled on a slope of Mweiga Hill in the Aberdare Highlands which is a part of the Great Rift Valley. This captivating site was the homestead of an English couple who decided to settle in Kenya. Almost a half century later, their home "The Steep", was renamed the Aberdare Country Club and opened for guests.

• Check in, relax and enjoy Buffet Lunch.
• Post Lunch go for a Nature Walk accompanied by a Naturalist.
• Dinner and overnight at Abardare Country Club.

 

   18 SEPTEMBER - ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK – THE ARK

• Enjoy a leisurely Breakfast.
• Rest of the morning either relax at the club or you can take optional activities like horse riding, golfing, massage, at an extra cost.
• After a hearty Lunch transfer to The Ark Lodge with an overnight bag to watch wildlife at the water hole.
• En-route towards the Ark Tree Lodge, we will get a chance to see wildlife like elephants, buffalos and other species.
• Arrive at The Ark Tree Lodge for tea after a short drive and enjoy some superb game viewing from the comfort of the lounges at your lodge.
• Relaxed Dinner watching animals coming to you, rather than you chasing after them.
• Overnight at The Ark Lodge.

   19 SEPTEMBER ABERDARES NATIONAL PARK – LAKE NAIVASHA

• After Buffet Breakfast depart for Lake Naivasha – passing via Thompson Falls for a brief stopover and photography and continue towards Naivasha.
• Arrive at Naivasha Country Club for Lunch.
• Afternoon spent at leisure.
• Go for a Boat Ride and visit Crescent Island.
• Dinner at the Club.
• Overnight at Naivasha Country Club.

   20 SEPTEMBER - LAKE NAIVASHA – MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

• Early morning Buffet Breakfast at Naivasha Country Club.
• Depart for Masai Mara National Reserve, which is an approx 4 hrs drive.
• Arrive for Lunch at Keekorok Lodge.
• At 1530 hrs Embark on a Game Drive, expect to see the majestic big five (Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Elephant, and Rhino); wildlife and different birds species. Also, expect Wonders Of The World to see other varieties of flora and fauna. If you are lucky, expect to see a kill; in Masai Mara everything is possible!
• Return to the Lodge for Dinner.
• Overnight at Keekorok Lodge.

    21-22 SEPTEMBER TWO FULL DAYS AT MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

• 0630 hrs Depart for a Morning Game Drive.
• 0830 hrs Return to the lodge for a Buffet Breakfast.
• OR HAVE A FULL DAY GAME DRIVE IN THE RESERVE WITH PICNIC LUNCH AT NO EXTRA COST ON ONE OF THE MORNINGS.
• Buffet Lunch at the Lodge.
• Afternoon visit a Traditional Masai Manyatta (village) to learn more of the Masai culture and purchase their hand made local crafts, in turn supporting their existence and lifestyle within the park.
• 1600 hrs Depart for an evening Game Drive.
• 1830 hrs Return to the Lodge for Dinner.
• Overnight at Keekorok Lodge.

BALLOON SAFARI CAN ALSO BE BOOKED AT EXTRA COST. BALLOON SAFARI + OUT OF AFRICA BUSH BREAKFAST AND BALLOON CERTIFICATE PRESENTED BY THE PILOT. TAKE OFF TIME IS AROUND 6.30AM. Balloon Safari in Masai Mara: USD 420 per person.

    23 SEPTEMBER - MASAI MARA - NAIROBI

• Early morning Game Drive in the reserve.
• Buffet Breakfast.
• Check out and drop off at the Airstrip for Flight back to Nairobi.

1115 hrs – Flight to Nairobi- this is a 50 minute flight with 15 Kgs Baggage Allowance allowed. Depending on flight departures, we might have time for some sightseeing of Nairobi. 1300 hrs - Arrive at Domestic Airport, Nairobi and later drop off at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, for international flight. (3 hrs prior check in required).