8-Day Aberdares|L Nakuru NP|Masai Mara NR Budget Safari

<p>Depart Nairobi in the morning and travel north through central Kenya’s scenic highlands. Arrive at your hotel, located near Aberdare National Park, in time for lunch.</p><p>Spend your afternoon relaxing or enjoy an optional guided nature walk around the lush surroundings.</p><p>The cool mountain air and tranquil setting offer a peaceful welcome to your safari.</p>

<p>After breakfast, enjoy a full-day guided excursion into Aberdare National Park.</p><p>Discover forested landscapes and waterfalls, and spot wildlife such as elephants, buffalo, and colobus monkeys.</p><p>You will have an opportunity to also learn about the cultural and historical facts about the park.</p><p>Return to the villa for dinner and overnight.</p>

<p>Check out after breakfast and drive into the Great Rift Valley towards Lake Nakuru.</p><p>Arrive at your accommodation in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its rhinos, scenic view and vibrant pink flamingo population.</p>

<p>After breakfast, drive southwards to the famed Maasai Mara.</p><p>Arrive at the eco-friendly Mara Olodare Camp, located in a private setting near the Sekenani Gate.</p><p>Enjoy lunch, then go for your first Mara game drive, where lions, elephants, and zebras roam freely.</p>

<p>Today is dedicated to a full-day game drive with picnic lunch in the wilderness.</p><p>Traverse the endless savannah in search of the Big Five and witness dramatic wildlife interactions. The Mara’s open plains and abundance of animals provide excellent photographic opportunities.</p>

<p>Start your day with an optional hot air balloon safari—a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You’ll rise before dawn for a magical adventure over the Maasai Mara at sunrise, floating silently above the savannah as wildlife roams below. After landing, enjoy a champagne bush breakfast set out in the wild.</p><p>Guests not doing the balloon can enjoy a relaxed breakfast at camp, followed by a mid-morning game drive.</p><p>Later, spend your afternoon at leisure or choose to visit a local Maasai village to experience authentic culture and traditions.</p><p>A shorter evening game drive follows before sunset.</p>

<p>Explore new sections of the reserve on another full-day game drive.</p><p>Visit river areas where hippos and crocodiles dwell and witness dramatic predator action—especially during migration season. Spot cheetahs and hyenas along the way.</p><p>Return to camp for a relaxed final evening under the stars.</p>

<p>After an early breakfast, check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi. Enjoy one last short game drive as you exit the park.</p><p>Drop off at your hotel or airport.</p>