Depart
Nairobi after breakfast and drive north to Nyeri and the Outspan Hotel.
A country style lunch at Outspan Hotel. In the afternoon transfer into
the Aberdare National Park to Treetops for an evening and nocturnal of
game watching experience. Overnight accommodation at Treetops.
Day
2: Aberdares - Lake Nakuru
Return
to the Outspan for breakfast, and then drive around the northern part
of the Aberdares Range to descend into the Great Rift Valley, with a brief
stop over at the Thompson Falls in Nyahururu, then drive on to Lake Nakuru
for a truly remarkable game drive that includes Flamingoes as well as
the rare white rhino in this world famous
ornithological paradise with over 450 species of bird life. This lake
is famous for its million plus flamingos. A shimmering hot-pink glow emanates
across the lake, created by millions of flamingos which migrate along
the Great Rift Valley Lakes. Pelicans, cormorants and Marabou storks also
feed on the abundant algae in the warm, shallow alkaline water. Enjoy
an afternoon game drive. All meals and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge
or similar.
Day
3: Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha
After
breakfast, drive south along this scenic valley to Lake Naivasha. This is one of the Rift Valley's fresh water lakes with
different ecology from that of the soda lakes. It is also home to a large
variety of bird species. Main activities are fishing (both sport and commercial
fishing). The Crater Lake found here is magnificent with lush green vegetation
at the bottom of a beautiful volcanic crater. After lunch, take a boat ride on the lake,
viewing hippo and a wealth of bird life. All meals and overnight Lake
Naivasha Country Club or similar.
Day
4: Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara Depart after
early break, climbing out of the Rift Valley, to enter the Masai Mara
reserve, part of the Serengeti ecosystem. After lunch at the lodge, be
ready to experience some of the best game viewing in Kenya's most exciting
game reserve. All meals and overnight at Sopa lodge or similar.
Day
5: Masai Mara
Morning
and afternoon game drives should reveal lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo,
zebra, topi, hartebeest, cheetah, gazelle, wart hog, and abundant bird
life. Sunrise and sundown are the greatest moments for game viewing in
these mystic plains, a time where the soft red hues of the sun will give
your photographs the clarity of the actual African savannah. Full day
of game drives with meals & overnight Sopa lodge or similar.
Day
6: Masai Mara - Nairobi After breakfast,
game drive enroute back to Nairobi, arriving in the early afternoon.
