Safari to the Aberdares and stay at the renowned Treetops Lodge, take in the Great Rift Valley at Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha, and spend two nights on the Masai Mara - a superb short safari itinerary in Kenya.
Our
itinerary starts in Aberdares National Park, an area of exceptional
natural beauty. Your stay here is at Treetops, one of the most famous game viewing lodges in the world.
Then head on to the Aberdares and the slopes of Mount Kenya, where you'll stay in a lodge overlooking a watering hole - the wildlife literally comes to you! The safari ends in
the world famous Masai Mara, home to the big five. The Thorn
Tree Safari offers great value and can be combined easily with
a few days on the beach.
Monday or Friday
Depart
Fly from Heathrow on Kenya Airways overnight to Nairobi.
Tuesday or
Saturday
Aberdares
Transfer to the Safari Lounge, where you can freshen up before departing for lunch at the Outspan Hotel (180 km). Transfer to Treetops, where game can be viewed from the many balconies overlooking the waterhole. (Please limit your luggage to an overnight bag, the remainder can be stored at Outspan. Bathroom facilities are shared). (Lunch and dinner included)
Wednesday or
Sunday
Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha
Drive to Lake Nakuru (180 km, collecting luggage en route).
Enjoy a game drive. Drive to Lake Naivasha (80 km). (Breakfast,
lunch and dinner included)
Thursday or
Monday
Masai Mara
Drive to the Masai Mara (250 km). Afternoon game drive. (Breakfast,
lunch and dinner included)
Friday or
Tuesday
Masai Mara
Enjoy an early morning balloon flight over the Mara, followed
by a bubbly bush breakfast (optional extra), or an early morning
game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. A second game
drive will take place in the late afternoon. (Breakfast, lunch
and dinner included)
Saturday or Wednesday
Beach or return
Return to Nairobi (300 km), then proceed with your chosen beach
extension or return to Heathrow. (Breakfast included)
Option to fly from the Mara to Nairobi - from £130
Option to fly from the Mara to Mombasa - from £185
Flights are in light aircraft and the baggage allowance is strictly
15 kg per person. Where possible, additional luggage can be
left at your hotel or at the Safari Lounge in Nairobi and retrieved
after the safari. When flying from the Masai Mara to Mombasa
entire luggage must be restricted to 15 kg as no luggage can
be stored in Nairobi.
Children aged 7 and below are not permitted on this safari.
HOT
AIR BALLOONING ON THE MARA
BEACH
EXTENSION
Add
a hot air balloon ride over the Masai Mara - a truly unforgettable
experience!
Follow
your safari with a beach stay - Mombasa, Zanzibar, Mauritius
or Seychelles, most durations are possible! CLICK
HERE for suggestions or call to discuss options.
ACCOMMODATION
ON SAFARI
Treetops Aberdare - Kenya
On safari
at the magnificent Aberdare National Park, this world renowned
rustic treehouse is legendary for its historical royal connection,
for the animals it attracts and for the sheer joy of exploring
a tree house visited by rhinos, elephants, buffalos, bushbucks,
waterbucks and many others.
Placed in the path of an ancient
elephant migratory route between the Aberdare ridges &
Mt Kenya National Park, & strategically sited right in
front of a watering hole & salt lick. Facilities at Treetops include a restaurant,
lounge & two bars. Leisure facilities include viewing
points from the lodge, game drives*, photographic hides, a
Treetops lecture & a full day trip to the moorlands*.
*Various charges payable locally.
Accommodation 50 rooms with communal showers
(2 adults). Suites with en suite showers also available (2
adults).
On safari
at Lake Naivasha, the beautiful green vegetation around the
Naivasha Simba Lodge along with the lake experience, makes it
an excellent rest stop while on safari in Kenya. Lake Naivasha
particularly is a birdwatchers fantasy. There are over 450 species
in the immediate area including the highland escarpments, which
surround the lake to the south and west. Situated right by Lake
Naivasha, a fresh water lake.
Facilities at the Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge
include a dining area serving a multi-ethnic combination of
European, African & Asian dishes, all made with fresh produce
& a bar. Leisure facilities include heated swimming pool,
tennis courts*, sauna*, gym*, massage*, boat rides on Lake Naivasha*,
boat ride to Crescent Island,* nature walks around the lake*.
*Various charges payable locally.
Accommodation 70 superior guest rooms with
en suite bathrooms with showers & a sitting area with a
television (2 adults and 1 child).
On safari
at the Masai Mara National Reserve, the Mara Simba Lodge was
conceived with an emphasis on exclusivity and comfort. It was
designed to complement its surroundings and is decorated in
Masai traditional style. Situated in the Masai Mara along the
banks on the Talek River. Facilities at the Mara Simba Lodge include
a dining room & bar. Leisure facilities include a swimming
pool, curio shop*, game viewing & nature walks (2 adults
and 1 child).
*Various charges payable locally.
Accommodation 84 rooms with en suite shower
& verandah.
Prices are per person based on two sharing. Peak season supplements
may apply - ask for details.
Flights from Heathrow to Nairobi - regional departure points
also available. Ask for more details.
Prices
from
4 nights
LOW SEASON
£1039
MID SEASON
£1199
HIGH SEASON
£1615
LOW SEASON is typically April - May
MID SEASON is typically during Spring and Autumn
HIGH SEASON is typically during school summer holidays
Variations in these patterns do occur - call us or fill in a quote and we'll get precise costings to you. Prices for Christmas and New Year on request.
BALLOONING from
£265 per person
when pre-booked in the UK
NOTES
Prices are per person based on two people sharing and
include transfers and UK departure taxes. Departure
taxes for both Kenya and Tanzania have also been included
in the cost of MOST holidays. Zanzibar departure tax
payable locally. Credit card transactions are subject
to a 2% transaction fee. Debit card transactions incur
no fee.
UK passport holders require a Visa to enter both Kenya
and Tanzania - ask for the latest information. A valid
Yellow Fever certificate is also required for entry
to Tanzania.
