8 Days Aberdares, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, and Lake Naivasha

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to Aberdare National Park, known for its lush forests, waterfalls, and the wildlife that gathers at its waterholes. After lunch at a nearby lodge, transfer to your tree lodge, such as The Ark or Treetops Lodge, where you can watch animals like elephants, buffaloes, and leopards from the comfort of your balcony.

Dinner and Overnight at The Ark or Treetops Lodge
Meal plan: {Lunch, Dinner}

After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, take a game drive around Lake Nakuru, famous for its flamingos and rhino population. Keep an eye out for leopards, Rothschild giraffes, and the park’s lions as you explore its acacia forests and open plains.

Dinner and Overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge or lodge of your choice
Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}

Spend the full day in Lake Nakuru National Park, with morning and afternoon game drives. This park is a sanctuary for both black and white rhinos and offers great opportunities for birdwatching. Visit Baboon Cliff for panoramic views of the lake and surrounding landscapes, and stop by Makalia Falls for a peaceful picnic lunch.

Dinner and Overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge or lodge of your choice
Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}

After breakfast, depart for the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch at your lodge or camp. In the afternoon, set out on a game drive to explore the vast Mara plains, where you’ll have the chance to spot the Big Five—lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos—as well as cheetahs, giraffes, and herds of wildebeest and zebras.

Dinner and Overnight at Ashnil Mara Camp or lodge of your choice
Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}

Enjoy a full day of wildlife viewing in the Masai Mara, with morning and afternoon game drives. The Mara is home to an abundance of predators, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs, and offers excellent opportunities for photography. If you’re visiting between July and October, you might witness the Great Migration, one of the most spectacular wildlife events on Earth.

Dinner and Overnight at Ashnil Mara Camp or lodge of your choice
Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}

Another full day in the Masai Mara allows for further exploration of the reserve’s diverse landscapes and wildlife. Take a morning game drive when animals are most active, and return to your lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, you can visit a local Maasai village to learn about the Maasai people’s culture and traditions or enjoy another game drive across the plains.

Dinner and Overnight at Ashnil Mara Camp or lodge of your choice
Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}

Depart the Masai Mara and drive to Lake Naivasha, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the lake, where you can spot hippos and a variety of bird species, including fish eagles and pelicans. You may also visit Crescent Island for a walking safari among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes.

Dinner and Overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge or lodge of your choice
Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}

After breakfast, take a leisurely morning at Lake Naivasha before departing for Nairobi. You’ll arrive in the afternoon, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey.

Meal plan: {Breakfast}