The safari features a the Lonrho hotels, a night at The Ark (right at the heart of Aberdare National Park), a day of leisure at the Aberdare Country Club, renowned for its enviable reputation for hospitality and excellent cuisine and activities. You will then fly over the Rift Valley to Kenya’s most popular Game Sanctuary, Masai Mara Game Reserve. At the Mara, accommodation will be at the Luxurious Mara Safari Club. Departures: Daily.
Day1: Nairobi-Aberdare
Depart Nairobi Wilson Airport and fly to Nanyuki airstrip arriving at 1000hrs. Have lunch at Aberdare Country Club and transfer to The Ark for overnight floodlit game viewing. Dinner and overnight at the tree Hotel.
Day 2: Aberdare
Drive back to Aberdare Country Club after breakfast. Full day at leisure. The Club offers a range of activities including horse riding, game and safari walks, fishing, game drives to Mount Kenya National Park, Solio Ranch, Sweetwaters and the Aberdare National Park. Meals and overnight at the club.
Day 3: Masai Mara
Depart Aberdare Country Club in the morning and transfer to the airstrip for a schedule flight to Masai Mara Game Reserve. On arrival, transfer to Mara Safari Club. After lunch, you will take an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the Club.
Day 4 & 5: Masai Mara
Two full days in the Mara. For game views, landscape and sheer beauty, this is the most spectacular of all Kenyan parks and reserves. While in Mara, an optional visit to a local Maasai village and a hot air balloon safari are available. All meals and overnight at Mara Safari Club.
Day 6: Nairobi
Transfer to the airstrip for schedule flight back to Nairobi to arrive approx 1215hrs. Drop at your hotel or transfer to the airport for onward flight home.