Safari Type: Lodge Safari Duration: 3 nights 4 days
Locations Visited: Tree Hotel/Masai Mara

Safari Description: This safari visits the Aberdares with a night at the famous Treetops Lodge set in the heart of the Aberdares where animals visit the water hole. On the second day you leave early to drive to the Masai Mara where two nights will be spent. The Masai Mara is undoubtedly the jewel of Kenya's game reserves. It is the northern extension of the world famous Serengeti Reserve and it is to this area that the annual migration of wildebeest takes place (generally between June and September). Amongst its many animals, the Mara is well known for the large prides of black manned lion.

Itinerary…

Day 1: Nairobi-Tree Hotel
Depart Nairobi and drive through large plantations of coffee, tea and pineapple to Nyeri and into Outspan Hotel the base hotel for Treetops for lunch. After lunch, you join the Treetops bus for the 45-minutes drive to the forest lodge situated in the heart of the Aberdares. The rest of the afternoon is spent watching game from the balconies of the lodge with dinner and overnight at the Lodge – (BLD)

Day 2: Treetops-Masai Mara
You are woken by the chirping of birds to fresh coffee or tea then transfer to Outspan for full breakfast. After breakfast, you link up with your Driver Guide and drive around the Aberdares with fantastic views of the peak – Laisama to Nyahururu. You have time to view the Thompson Falls named by explorer Joseph Thompson in 1892 before driving down the Eastern wall of the Great Rift Valley to past Lake Naivasha, and between Mount Longonot and the Suswa. Today is a long drive with a brief stopping at Narok the only big Masai Town before arriving in the Masai Mara in time for an afternoon game drive in the plains of the Mara world renowned for the big five.(Picnic lunch enroute) Dinner and overnight at your lodge-(BLD)

Day 3: Masai Mara
Today you have a full day in the Masai Mara. You enjoy a morning game drive just after breakfast in which you drive down to the hippo pools and watch these ancient mammals wallow in the muddy brown waters of the rivers, which traverse this reserve. You return to the lodge for lunch. After lunch you enjoy a siesta or take a dip in the pool to cool off the afternoon sun. At 1530hrs, you have an afternoon game drive to a different part of the park and search for animals not yet seen. You will find the undulating plains dotted with rocky outcrops (kopjes) that are favorite resting places for lions in the heat of the day. You return to the lodge just before dark for dinner and overnight. (BLD)

Day 4: Masai Mara-Nairobi
A wake up call at 0600hrs followed by a quick cup of coffee/tea, you then embark on your early morning game drive. This is a good time to watch the nocturnal animals going back to their dens after the night’s escapades of hunting for food. Some are still very active and if lucky, might come across some of the action. You return to the Lodge for a full breakfast. After breakfast drive to Nairobi arriving around in the mid-afternoon- B

Prices: 
USD $ 1395 per person sharing in a group of two
USD $ 1315 per person sharing in a group of four

Prices valid until 22nd Dec 2017
Departure Information: Time: 0800hrs daily

Safari prices include
Accommodations as indicated or similar based on twin-bedded rooms with private bath facilities.
Meals as indicated, B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner
Transport in a Customized Safari Van with Guaranteed window seat
Access to photographic roof hatch in the Safari Van for photography and better viewing
Services of an Experienced English speaking Driver-guide
Game drives and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Park entrance fees

Safari prices exclude
Personal expenses such as beverages, laundry, and room service; gratuities to your safari escort, lodge staff, driver-guide and personal insurance coverage

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