Your 5 Days Aberdare National Park, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara to Nairobi itinerary begins with morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or the airport. Travel northward through Kenya’s central highlands, passing coffee and tea plantations that carpet the fertile landscape.

Arrive at Aberdare National Park by midday, where you’ll check into your accommodation—either a treetop lodge or a property at the park’s edge. These unique lodges are designed specifically for wildlife viewing, with many featuring watering holes that attract elephants, buffalos, and various antelope species throughout the day and night.

Highlights of Aberdare National Park:

• Dense rainforests and bamboo groves
• Dramatic waterfalls and streams
• Rare wildlife including black rhinos, giant forest hogs, and the elusive bongo antelope
• Over 250 bird species in diverse habitats

Enjoy an afternoon game drive through the park’s moorlands and forests before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. The elevated position of most accommodations provides extraordinary opportunities for night wildlife viewing directly from your room or dedicated viewing areas.

After breakfast at your Aberdare accommodation, continue your 5 Days Kenya Safari journey westward to Lake Nakuru National Park. The drive takes approximately 2-3 hours through the scenic Great Rift Valley, offering spectacular views of the escarpment and valley floor.

Arrive at Lake Nakuru in time for lunch at your selected lodge or tented camp. Lake Nakuru is world-famous for:

• Enormous flocks of flamingos that transform the lake’s edges into a vibrant pink carpet
• One of Kenya’s most successful rhino sanctuaries, protecting both black and white rhino species
• Diverse wildlife including lions, leopards, giraffes, and large python snakes

Embark on an afternoon game drive around the lake and through the acacia woodlands. The elevated viewpoints provide breathtaking panoramas of the lake and surrounding landscapes. Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight

Begin early with breakfast before departing on the longest drive of your 5 Days Aberdare National Park, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara to Nairobi adventure. The journey to the Masai Mara takes approximately 5-6 hours, crossing through traditional villages and the vast plains of Kenya’s southwest.

Arrive at your Masai Mara accommodation in time for lunch, followed by your first game drive in this world-renowned reserve. The Masai Mara represents the northernmost section of the greater Serengeti ecosystem and is famed for:

• The annual Great Migration (July to October), when millions of wildebeest and zebra cross from Tanzania
• Exceptional big cat populations, particularly lions, cheetahs, and leopards
• Diverse ecosystems from riverine forests to open savannah
• Traditional Maasai culture and communities surrounding the reserve

Your afternoon game drive provides your first taste of the Mara’s incredible biodiversity before returning to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.

Dedicate an entire day to exploring the magnificent Masai Mara. You have several options:

Option 1: Full-day game drive with picnic lunch Venture deep into the reserve’s remote areas, maximizing wildlife viewing opportunities. Your driver-guide will pack a picnic lunch to enjoy in designated areas, often overlooking the Mara River or beneath shade-giving acacia trees.

Option 2: Morning and afternoon game drives Return to your accommodation for lunch and brief rest between two extensive game drives, exploring different sections of the reserve.

Optional Activities (additional costs apply):

• Hot air balloon safari at dawn, followed by a champagne breakfast
• Guided visit to a local Maasai village to learn about traditional culture
• Specialized photography safaris with expert guidance

Whatever option you choose, the Masai Mara offers unparalleled wildlife viewing. Witness dramatic hunting scenes, playful elephant families, towering giraffes, and numerous antelope species. Return to your accommodation for dinner and your final night in the bush.

Conclude your 5 Days Kenya Safari with an early morning game drive—often the best time to spot predators returning from their nightly hunts. Return to your accommodation for breakfast before beginning the journey back to Nairobi.

The drive takes approximately 5-6 hours, with the option to stop at viewpoints overlooking the Great Rift Valley. Many tours include lunch at a restaurant in Narok or another town along the route.

Arrive in Nairobi by late afternoon, where you’ll be transferred to your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your 5 Days Aberdare National Park, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara to Nairobi itinerary.