Kenya · Safari

5-Day Aberdare, Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara Safari with Big Cats

5 Days Round trip from Rware Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Exciting game drives in Aberdare National Park
02 Free-range animal viewing from The Ark Lodge balcony
03 Optional boat safari on Lake Naivasha with hippos and birdlife
04 Full-day unlimited game viewing in Masai Mara
05 Track the famous big cats and other Big Five wildlife

Go on a 5-day safari trip to Aberdare National Park, Lake Naivasha, and Masai Mara National Reserve. Experience the awesome scenery and exciting game drives in Aberdare National Park, enjoy an optional boat safari on Lake Naivasha with the chance to see hippos and different bird species, and spend a full day on unlimited game viewing in Masai Mara while tracking the famous big cats.

The Ark Lodge provides free-range animal viewing from the balcony, as animals occasionally come to drink water at the watering point.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Naivasha, Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Aberdare National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Aberdare National Park and The Ark Lodge

Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or the airport in the morning and leave Nairobi for Aberdare National Park.
Arrive in time for lunch at the Aberdares Country Club.
Transfer to your lodge with a game drive en route.

The Ark Lodge provides free-range animal viewing from the balcony, as animals occasionally come to drink water at the watering point. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 02

Aberdare National Park to Lake Naivasha

Enjoy breakfast and leave for Lake Naivasha.
Head out for a game drive en route and enjoy the beautiful views of the Aberdare ranges.
Arrive at Lake Naivasha in good time for lunch and rest.
In the afternoon, enjoy an optional boat ride on the lake, with the chance to view beautiful scenery, hippos, and different bird species.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 03

Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve

Leave Lake Naivasha after breakfast for the Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Pass through Narok Town, a famous Masai town.
Arrive in time for lunch.
Undertake an afternoon game drive through the park in search of lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, and other members of the Big Five, plus other animals.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 04

Full-Day Game Viewing in Masai Mara

After breakfast, leave with a packed lunch for a full-day excursion in the reserve.
Search for the popular residents, including the well-known predators and their opponents: zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, hippos, and crocodiles at the Mara River.
Enjoy a lunch break at the Mara River.
Continue the game drive until sunset.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 05

Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi

Take an early morning game drive, then return to the lodge for a full breakfast.
Check out of Masai Mara National Reserve and drive to Nairobi.
Arrive in time for drop-off at your hotel or the airport.