From Nairobi: 5-Day Samburu, Aberdares, and Lake Nakuru …
ID: GYG870424-1371117
Category:
Country: Kenya
Duration:
5 days
Description
Embark on a 5-day safari from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve, Aberdares, and Lake Nakuru. See the Big 5 and other animals on game drives, and enjoy full board meals and accommodation.
On this safari you will get a chance to see the Big 5. At the Aberdare National Park we are likely to see Elephant, rhino, leopard, Buffalo, bushbuck and occasionally an elusive bongo and giant forest hog. At Lake Nakuru National Park you get to see huge flocks of flamingos, waterbucks, warthogs, impalas, buffalo, Rothschild giraffes, elands, endangered black rhinos, white rhinos and, occasionally, leopards. It's lifetime experience that you would not want to miss.
Day 1:
Begin your adventure with a pickup from your accommodation in Nairobi. Drive to Samburu National Reserve. On arrival, check in and head for a game drive. Look out for the Big 5 and other animals. Return to your lodge for a relaxing evening, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Day 2:
Enjoy a full day game drive at the reserve. Look out for animals such as elephants, zebras, lions, cheetahs, buffalos, oryx, endangered Grevy’s zebras, and reticulated giraffes. Return to your lodge for a relaxing evening, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Day 3:
After breakfast, proceed to Aberdare National Park. Arrive at Aberdare Country Club in time for lunch. After lunch, drive to The Ark Lodge. Enjoy an afternoon and evening game viewing from the balconies of your tree lodge. Look out for elephants, black rhinos, leopards, spotted hyenas, olive baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, buffalos, warthogs, and bushbucks.
Day 4:
Have an early morning breakfast and proceed to Lake Nakuru. Stop to view the scenic Thompson Falls at Nyahururu. Drive through farming country and local homesteads via the Great Rift Valley escarpment floor. Enjoy an afternoon bird watching and game viewing drive. Return to your lodge for a relaxing evening, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Day 5:
After an early morning breakfast, proceed for a morning birdwatching at Lake Nakuru. Look out for so many species of birds and other animals. Later, proceed back to Nairobi.
Highlights
- See the Big 5 and other animals on a game drive in Samburu National Reserve
- Enjoy a full day game drive in the Samburu National Reserve
- Spot the Big 5 and other animals in the Aberdare National Park
- Visit the Lake Nakuru National Park and see the flamingos
- Get a chance to see the Thompson Falls at Nyahururu
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.