You'll be picked up from your hotel at 8:00 am. You will be passing through the industrial town of Thika and the intensely cultivated farms of the central Kenya. Lunch will be at the Out Span Hotel Nyeri before transferring to the Treetops Hotel. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the Ark.

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The Ark >

The Ark

Set in the heart of the Aberdare National Park, iconic and yes, quirky. The Ark overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick, which attracts a host of awesome wildlife. Resembling and named after Noah’s Ark, The Ark comprises of three decks from which numerous balconies and lounges provide a superb location for wildlife to be seen. So that you don’t miss any animal sightings, the night guard will buzz your room when special animals come to the waterhole. The Ark has four viewing areas for observing the ever-present animal activity.

There is also a ground level bunker – the perfect hideout for the discerning photographer. This is a circular pillbox-like structure, and it is from this vantage point that pictures of animals on the salt lick only yards away may be taken through the view holes in complete safety. "In this intimate recess one can almost, but not quite, pat the animals, hear their sounds and smell the aroma of the night. This is a magical corner, where there is close contact with the essence that tells of an unexplored Africa, and where, very often, the visitor may enjoy in solitary state the beauty of it all."

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

Have breakfast then proceed to Mt. Kenya region and take a full afternoon visit to Sweetwater’s game ranch. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Sweetwater’s Tented Camp. Sweetwater’s is the only sanctuary for rehabilitation in Kenya of these widely abused chimpanzees with two groups living in an environment as close to their natural habitat as possible. The site is also a dedicated black rhino breeding area. Dinner and Overnight at Serena Sweetwater’s Camp.

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Sweetwaters Serena Camp >

Sweetwaters Serena Camp

Located within the sprawling Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of Kenya’s most noteworthy conservancies and home to the ‘Big Five’ (elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo and leopard), Sweetwaters Serena Camp offers a holiday experience unlike any other. The camp is gathered around a waterhole and features two rows of tents, which are reached via a series of stone pathways, which wind through our landscaped grounds. The camp has 39 luxury tents, each with its own ensuite bathroom (hot and cold running water, 24-hour hot showers and flushed WCs). All tents have luxury canvas interiors, solid floors and separate thatched roofs.

Framed by picturesque views of Mount Kenya, Sweetwaters Serena Camp offers a tranquil respite in the wild, with ensuite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi and a private balcony or veranda. Begin or end your day with a delicious meal and superb views at our light-filled restaurant, enjoy a guided game drive on the conservancy, indulge in a massage or simply relax by the pool. With a dedicated event venue, modern facilities and exceptional planning services, Sweetwaters Serena camp is one of central Kenya’s most stunning destinations for weddings and corporate retreats with a difference. An unparalleled location in Ol Pejeta Conservancy facilitates exploration and discovery of the spectacular wildlife for which this region is famous.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Have breakfast then depart the lodge for Lake Nakuru National Park arriving in good time for lunch at the lodge. Have full afternoon game drives followed by dinner and your overnight stay at Lake Nakuru Lodge. Lake Nakuru’s claim to fame is anchored on its flamingo’s and the over 400 species of birds found here. The lake itself is a soda lake on the floor of the Rift Valley. The sight of the at times millions of flamingos is quite spectacular. From a distance, the lake appears ringed in pink. The Lake has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered species, particularly the Rothschild giraffes and the black and white rhinos. Lions, waterbucks, buffalo and baboons are all residents here. Dinner and Overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

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Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge >

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

Set on a plateau along the Lion Hill, Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is arguably one of the best accommodations from which to view the incredible Lake Nakuru and the thousands of flamingos that line its shores. An idyllic escape, the lodge is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and offers panoramic views of the lake and the surrounding National Park.

Exploring Lake Nakuru National Park is the main attraction, bringing you not only to see the lake’s flamingos and other abundant birdlife, but also the colobus monkey, the endangered white rhino and other wildlife like lion, leopard, zebra, gazelle, eland and giraffe.

Alternatively, visit Kenya's famous soda lakes that form part of the Great Rift Valley. The roads in the park accommodate all vehicles making self-drives a relaxing and independent way of exploring these surroundings.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Depart after breakfast and drive further along the floor of the Rift Valley to Masai Mara National Reserve arriving at the lodge/ camp in time for lunch. In the afternoon, have a game drive that introduce you to this vast game filled reserve. Dinner and your overnight stay are at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.

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Mara Serena Safari Lodge >

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

The Mara Serena Safari Lodge has a beautiful hilltop location overlooking the rolling plains and woodlands of the Masai Mara, one of the world’s richest wildlife sanctuaries. The annual migration of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle takes place across these plains, and even outside of the migration season you can look forward to spectacular sightings.

You can spend your day on a game drive; enjoy a morning bird walk with the lodge’s resident naturalist, or visit a traditional Masai Manyatta (village). A great extra is a hot-air balloon safari where you can enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the wildlife below and then descend to a scenic champagne breakfast served in the middle of the bush. In the evening, you can enjoy tribal dancing displays, as well as wildlife and cultural talks.

Styled to mirror the circular motif of a traditional Maasai manyatta, the lodge blends international sophistication with raw African beauty while featuring twin rows of individual rooms, some with views of the famous Mara River. Equally breathtaking sightlines can be enjoyed from the restaurant and bar and rock-enclosed swimming pool. After a day in the bush, a steam shower and an Oringa Massage at the Maisha Spa & Gym offer an exquisite welcome back to civilization.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Have a full day spent exploring the park in search of the Big Five. Optional balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 450 per person or a visit to the Maasai village at US$35 per person. The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, leopards, many kinds of antelopes and elephants. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna, lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures. Dinner and your overnight stay are at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.

After breakfast and check out by 8.30am, depart for a return road transfer back to Nairobi. Arrive Nairobi in the afternoon. Drop off at Jomo Kenyatta International airport for your home bound or at your Nairobi Hotel.