5 Days Aberdare, Samburu Reserve and Mount Kenya National Park
Experience the best of Kenya’s diverse landscapes and wildlife on this enriching 5-day journey. From the misty forests of Aberdare National Park to the arid, wildlife-rich plains of Samburu Reserve, and the scenic foothills of Mount Kenya, this safari offers a perfect blend of adventure, nature, and relaxation.
Discover rare northern species like the Grevy’s zebra and Somali ostrich in Samburu, enjoy unique forest lodges with wildlife viewing decks in Aberdare, and take in the stunning alpine scenery around Africa’s second-highest peak. Whether you’re a nature lover, photographer, or first-time safari-goer, this trip delivers an unforgettable cross-section of Kenya’s natural beauty and wildlife diversity.
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Drive through ranch lands before reaching the foothills of Mount Kenya; coffee country. Arrive at your base hotel in time for lunch. After lunch drive through forests to reach your Tree Hotel where the night is spent watching the wild life which visits the floodlit waterhole and salt lick below. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge
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Morning and afternoon game viewing inside the Park. Search for wild game black manned lion for which Mara is famous for, cheetah, buffalo, wildebeest, zebra, leopard, grants gazelle are quite common, even the rare rhino might come out of the thicket for you, hyenas are plentiful, Extend your drive to the hippo point where schools of hippo submerge on the approach of vehicles only to surface seconds later to shot and gamble their displeasure as the crocodiles sunbathe on the river banks mouths agape. Between meals there is optional visit to the maasai villages for an insight to their culture if clients so wish. Meals and overnight camp/lodge
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Early morning (before breakfast) game viewing drive at maasai Mara in search of any wild game you might have missed previously. Return to lodge for breakfast and afterwards depart for Lake Nakuru arriving in time for lunch. Lake Nakuru is referred as pink lake for it’s thousands of pink flamingos and other bird life-it’s a bird watchers paradise. It has a surprisingly number of animals, it is a rhino sanctuary and the “Big Five” except the elephant can be seen here, afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at camp/lodge
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Early morning game drive in the lake. Breakfast and depart for Nairobi arriving at around 1200 hours
