6 Days/ 5 Nights Kenya Safari

Aberdare – Kigio Wildlife Conservancy – Masai Mara Safari

(6 Days/ 5 Nights Aberdare National Park – Kigio Wildlife Conservancy – Masai Mara Game Reserve road safari from Nairobi includes one night high on the slopes of Mount Kenya in a ‘tree hotel’, Serena Mountain Lodge, or the Ark Tree Lodge, two nights in our traditional safari lodge Kigio Wildlife Conservancy, followed by two nights in the renowned Masai Mara National Reserve.)

6 Days/ 5 Nights Aberdare – Kigio Conservancy – Masai Mara Safari

6 Days/ 5 Nights Aberdare – Kigio Wildlife Conservancy – Masai Mara Kenya Safari

6 Days/ 5 Nights Aberdare National Park – Kigio Wildlife Conservancy – Masai Mara Game Reserve road safari from Nairobi includes one night high on the slopes of Mount Kenya in a ‘tree hotel’, Serena Mountain Lodge, or the Ark Tree Lodge, two nights in our traditional safari lodge Kigio Wildlife Conservancy, followed by two nights in the renowned Masai Mara National Reserve.

Our 6 Days/ 5 Nights road Safari journeys to Aberdare/ Mount Kenya National Park created in 1950 to protect the forested slopes and moors of the Aberdare Mountains. The park has elephant, lion, rhino, black leopard and the beautiful but elusive bongo antelope.

Both Treetops and The Ark are built above the ground beside floodlit waterholes with salt licks. Visitors must book in advance and cannot make their own way to the lodges in private vehicles. Instead check-in is at the Aberdare Country club for The Ark and the Outspan Hotel for Treetops, from where guests are transfered to their respective lodges.

Treetops is one of Kenya's most famous hotels - this is where British Princess Elizabeth was informed that she had become Queen in 1952 on news of her father's death.

Our African Spice Safaris 6 Days/ 5 Nights safari takes us to Kigio Wildlife Conservancy which covers 3,500 acres (1,400 ha), is located between Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha.

There are about 3,500 head of large animals include buffalo, eland, impala, waterbuck, Grant's gazelle, Thomson's gazelle and zebra. Other species include hyena, leopard and hippo, caracal, aardvark, aardwolf, honey badger and spring hare. The endangered Rothschild Giraffe is also found here.

Itinerary Summary

Day 1: Nairobi – Overnight at the Safari Park Hotel
Day 2: Aberdare National Park – Overnight at The Ark Tree Lodge

Day 3: Kigio Wildlife Conservancy – Overnight at the Kigio Wildlife Camp

Day 4: Masai Mara Game Reserve – Overnight at Siana Springs Tented Camp

Day 5: Masai Mara Game Reserve – Overnight at Siana Springs Tented Camp

Day 6: Masai Mara – Nairobi – Dayrooms at The Fairmont Norfolk Hotel – Depart

6 Days/ 5 Nights Aberdare – Kigio Conservancy – Masai Mara Safari

6 Days/ 5 Nights Aberdare – Kigio Conservancy – Masai Mara Safari Rates Includes:

Notes

* Minimum number of guests is one

6 Days/ 5 Nights Aberdare – Kigio Conservancy – Masai Mara Safari Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Nairobi – Overnight at the Safari Park Hotel

Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta Airport, met and assisted by African Spice Safaris representative. Transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight at The Safari Park Hotel

Meal Plan {Bed & breakfast}

Day 2: Drive to Aberdare National Park – Overnight at Ark Tree Lodge

After breakfast drive north with your expert driver/ guide towards the lush foothills of the Aberdare Mountain Range to the Aberdare Country Club for lunch. The club has lovely gardens, views and a 9-hole golf course.

After lunch transfer to Ark Tree Lodge (children under 7 Years not permitted, light bags only) overlooking a waterhole and salt lick where the 'Big Five' occasionally gather for an exhilarating night of wild encounters. The Ark comprises three decks from which numerous balconies and lounges provide superb vantage points for game viewing.

Overnight at The Fairmont Ark

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 3: Drive to Kigio Wildlife Conservancy – Overnight at Kigio Wildlife Camp

After breakfast you will be collected for the day's drive taking you past the Aberdare mountain range to the floor of the Great Rift Valley, destination Lake Nakuru National Park. Picnic lunch in Lake Nakuru National Park. After lunch proceed on an afternoon Game After game drive return to Kigio Wildlife Conservancy.

Kigio Wildlife camp is a special natural retreat inside the impressive 3500 acre Kigio Wildlife Conservancy. This brand new, stunning property provides superb accommodations in an unbeatable location overlooking the glorious woodlands and the Malewa River, which together attract over 250 species of birds to the area.

At night Hippo and Buffalo visit the camp to feed on ground salts and vegetation, in the morning zebra and giraffe wander through as more than 250 types of birds sing way.

Overnight stay Kigio Wildlife Camp

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 4: Drive to Masai Mara Game Reserve – Overnight at Siana Springs Tented Camp

Bush breakfast for minimum 4 guests (weather permitting). Departure at 0730 Hours. After breakfast, drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve, offering wonderful scenery and plenty of game.

It is perhaps the only region left in Kenya where the visitor may see animals in the same super-abundance as existed a century ago. The well-appointed Fairmont Mara Safari Club is set in the Ol Choro Oiroua Conservation Area at the foot of the Aitong Hills. The area is known for excellent game sightings, including large prides of lions.

The Mara River surrounds the camp on three sides and all the tents with four poster beds, verandah and modern en-suite facilities have magnificent views of the river. Met on arrival and transfer to the lodge. Afternoon shared game drives.

Overnight at Siana Intrepids Tented Camp
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 5: Masai Mara Game Reserve – Siana Springs Tented Camp

The search for great predators and perhaps even cubs continues today during extensive game runs. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia boughs.

We also visit a Masai village and glimpse life so ancient and yet so enduring that it astonishes. The true pinnacle of our journey to the Mara however will be Bush Sundowners—a civilized cocktail party staged in the untamed wilds of Africa.

Overnight at Siana Intrepids Tented Camp
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 6: Masai Mara – Nairobi – Dayrooms at the Fairmont Norfolk Hotel – Depart

After breakfast, transfer by road to Nairobi to The Carnivore Restaurant for lunch. After lunch, transfer to your city centre hotel or Jomo Kenyatta Airport for your departure flight back home.

African Spice Safaris representative will re-confirm your onward flight, and assist you at check-in.

Dayrooms at The Fairmont Norfolk Hotel

Meal Plan {Breakfast & Lunch}

6 Days/ 5 Nights Aberdare – Kigio Conservancy – Masai Mara Safari Rates Includes:
* Meals as indicated above

* All game drives as per itinerary

* Transport in 1x7 Seater Minibus

* Arrival and departure airport transfers
* All park entrance fees as per itinerary
* Complimentary Africa Spice Safari Hat

* 1 Night accommodation at Safari Park Hotel

* 1 Night accommodation at Kigio Wildlife Camp

* 1 Night accommodation at The Ark Tree Lodge

* Services of a qualified English Speaking Driver Guide

* 2 Nights accommodation at Siana Spings Tented Camp

* Complimentary Africa Spice Safari detailed Safari Booklet
* 1 Litre bottle of mineral water per person per day while on a road safari in a African Spice Safaris vehicle

6 Days/ 5 Nights Aberdare – Kigio Conservancy – Masai Mara Safari Rates Excludes
* Tips & personal expenses such as telephone calls etc

* Excursions not detailed in above program
* Travel & Personal accident insurance

* All International Flights + Taxes

* Visas

Booking & Reservations for 6 Days/ 5 Nights Aberdare National Park – Kigio Wildlife Conservancy – Masai Mara Game Reserve Safari from Nairobi, Kenya

African Spice Safaris

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