Day
1 Nairobi - Aberdares (LD)
Proceed north in the early morning to the Aberdare Mountains. This drive
is on a good and scenic macadamized road and three hours after the start
of our safari we are comfortably ensconced at the Aberdare Country Club
partaking of our lunch. After lunch we continue by four wheel drive
to the higher slopes of the mountain and the Ark - which is one of the
tree hotels where game is watched from the comfort of the balconies.
The multitude and variety of birds on these slopes are an unforgettable
beginning of a wonderful safari. Overnight: The Ark
Day
2 Aberdares - Nakuru (BLD)
Drive into the Great Rift Valley and Lake Nakuru, arriving in time for
lunch. This afternoon, enjoy game and bird viewing in Lake Nakuru National
Park, home to a record 350 varieties(species) of birds. Overnight:
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day
3 Lake Nakuru (BLD)
A full day at Lake Nakuru includes morning and afternoon game drives
in the park. Lake Nakuru is perhaps most famous for the over one million
greater and lesser flamingoes that gather at the lake during various
times of the year. In addition, the tens of thousands of other birds
make this an ornithologist's paradise. Overnight: Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day
4 Lake Nakuru - Lake Baringo (BLD)
Travel north and stop near Lake Bogoria to see the hot springs and geysers.
Then continue to Lake Baringo, a fresh water lake with over 450 species
of birds. This afternoon, enjoy a guided bird walk. Overnight: Lake
Baringo Club
Day
5 Lake Baringo (BLD)
A day that begins with a guided bird-viewing before breakfast. Later
enjoy a boat trip on the Lake, followed by an afternoon at leisure.
Overnight: Lake Baringo Club
Day
6 Lake Baringo - Lake Naivasha (BLD)
Drive via Lake Elementaita, which is also home to migratory flocks of
flamingoes, to Lake Naivasha, arriving in time for lunch. A boat trip
on Lake Naivasha with a visit to Crescent Island is included on the
itinerary for this afternoon.
NOTE:Crescent Island is another ornithogists' paradise is is a must-see
for the birding aficionado. Overnight: Lake Naivasha Country Club
Day
7 Lake Naivasha (BLD)
Another day of guided bird watching. Later this afternoon, visit nearby
Hell's Gate National Park which is one of the few parks where you are
allowed to walk and if you are interested in rock climbing then you
are free to try your skills even as the resty of your team proceeds
further afield bird watching. Overnight: Lake Naivasha Country Club
Day
8 Naivasha-Maasai Mara (BLD)
An early start for Maasai Mara which is reached in time for lunch at
Siana Springs Intrepid. Afternoon game drive to locate the large variety
of game that grace this famous sanctuary. Among the wildlife you should
see are the cheetah, the leopard, buffalo, elephant, antelopes, hippo,
crocodile, hyena, rhino and giraffe. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge. Overnight: Siana Springs Intrepid
Day
9 Maasai Mara (BLD)
A
full day is spent game viewing across the rich tree studied grasslands
and rolling hills. The famous Mara is reknowed for its great herds of
plain game, black manned lion , leopard, cheetah, and annual migration
of wild beast and zebras. Meals and overnight at the lodge.
Overnight: Mara Serena Lodge
Day
10 Maasai Mara-Nairobi (B)
Drive back to Nairobi today arriving around midday.