Aberdares National Park

Aberdare National Park - JAMBO! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your Nairobi hotel, a Classic Journeys Africa Customer Care Representative will greet you, provide a briefing on your upcoming itinerary, and introduce you to your Driver Guide who will accompany you throughout the safari. Known as the ‘majestic moorland,’ Aberdares National Park features stunning, steep forested ravines and open moorland. You will have the opportunity to see elephants, black rhinos, leopards, hyenas, olive baboons, and much more. Your driver guide will strive to show you all the wildlife residing in this park and will also take you to the most beautiful waterfalls. Enjoy a delightful picnic lunch at Aberdares Country Club, followed by a shuttle transfer to your Lodge. In the late afternoon, you will return to The Ark to relax before dinner.

Accommodation: The Ark Lodge
Meals: Full Board

Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru National Park - This morning, set off for Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive at the camp in time for lunch, and after a refreshing break, embark on an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru, a soda lake on the floor of the Great Rift Valley, is rich in birdlife and home to over 400 different species.

The sight of flamingos making the lake appear ringed in pink is breathtaking. Besides the abundant birdlife, it is also a crucial sanctuary for the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe and both black and white rhinos. Lake Nakuru is teeming with wildlife, offering you and your family the chance to spot lions, waterbuck, buffalo, baboons, and much more. The park boasts a vast array of animals.

Accommodation: Flamingo Hill Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Masai Mara National Reserve

Maasai Mara National Reserve - After breakfast and a brief orientation by your driver guide, travel to the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, the backdrop to ‘the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth,’ the annual migration of over one million wildebeest. Arrive in time for lunch at your camp.
For an additional fee, visit the Masai local villages. The Maasai have inhabited these plains for centuries, and your guide will share his knowledge and expertise with you. Learn about the region’s flora and fauna and how the Maasai people utilize the plants. Your guide will reveal the hidden secrets of the African savannah, such as finding medicine in the bush and tracking wildlife and birds.
After this enlightening and captivating excursion, visit the Maasai manyattas. At this local village, a Maasai guide will provide an intriguing account of the Maasai people and their ancient traditions. You will have the chance to witness firsthand an ancient way of life that still thrives on the Mara plains today. Finally, join in some traditional Masai dance.

Overnight: Zebra Plains Camp Mara
Meal Plan: Full Board

Masai Mara National Reserve

Maasai Mara National Reserve - Spend your day on safari in Africa’s richest wildlife viewing arena. Historically abundant with wildlife, the Mara hosts Kenya’s largest lion prides and elephant herds. Other predators include leopards, cheetahs, and spotted hyenas; while in the Mara River, you will see large pods of hippos and vast Nile crocodiles. Other highlights include giraffes, gazelles, zebras, buffalo, and over 550 species of birds.

For an additional cost, experience an unforgettable hot air balloon safari above the wildlife, with a well-prepared champagne breakfast awaiting your landing. As the sun sets on a fulfilling day, return to your scenic tented camp for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay surrounded by nature.

Overnight: Zebra Plains Camp Mara
Meal Plan: Full Board

Nairobi- Departure

Nairobi - After breakfast, bid farewell to the Masai Mara as you embark on your journey back to Nairobi. Drive down the Great Rift Valley to Nairobi, passing the dormant volcano, Mount Longonot, and lakes Elementaita and Naivasha along the way. Keep an eye out for herds of giraffes and gazelles as you ascend the escarpment. You will arrive in Kenya’s bustling capital city, Nairobi, in the late afternoon.
Spend some time doing last-minute shopping before heading to the airport, where you will bid farewell to your driver guide until next time.

Say goodbye to the wonderful guide and look forward to joining another expedition!

• 3 daily meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• All park entrance fees included
• Private safari minivan transportation
• Options for 4x4 land cruiser upgrade
• Arrival and departure transfers included

• All items of personal nature e.g. telephone call bills, fax/email bills etc.
• Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver- guide
• Christmas and Easter supplement

This is a relaxed safari. Visit Aberdares National Park where you stay at The Ark which offers fantastic game viewing from the comfort of the lodge. You’ll also go on game drives to search for the wealth of wildlife as well as soak up the scenic landscapes and waterfalls. Next stay at Lake Nakuru National Park and explore this park as well as the majestic flamingos. Head to Masai Mara National Reserve home of the wildlife, Masai Mara is widely known for the fascinating wildebeest migration which takes place yearly. All accommodations are carefully selected for maximum comfort.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.