Explore Kenya from Nairobi to the Aberdare Range, Lake Nakuru National Park, and the Masai Mara Game Reserve. The journey includes scenic drives and game drives across key wildlife regions, with chances to spot a wide variety of animals and an optional hot air balloon safari in the Mara, along with comfortable lodge stays throughout.

Thorn Tree Safari: Aberdares, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara
About the Trip
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Tour Includes
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Highlights
• Game viewing from the observation platforms of the legendary Ark Lodge waterhole
• Afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park
• Game drives in one of the world's finest reserves — the Masai Mara
• Optional early morning balloon safari over the Mara with a bubbly bush breakfast
• Services of a professional English-speaking driver/guide throughout
• All park entrance fees and transfers included in 4x4 Land Cruiser
• Option to fly from the Mara back to Nairobi

Trip Summary
Into the Wild: Nairobi to Aberdare Escape
Met on arrival and transfer to the Eka Hotel where refreshments will be served and a safari briefing conducted. Thereafter, drive north through rich farming areas to Aberdare Country Club arriving in time for lunch at the club (180 kms, approximately 3hrs drive). After lunch transfer to Ark Lodge. Spend the afternoon at leisure enjoying excellent views of animals visiting the waterhole from the observation platforms of the lodge.
Trip Summary
Met on arrival and transfer to the Eka Hotel where refreshments will be served and a safari briefing conducted. Thereafter, drive north through rich farming areas to Aberdare Country Club arriving in time for lunch at the club (180 kms, approximately 3hrs drive). After lunch transfer to Ark Lodge. Spend the afternoon at leisure enjoying excellent views of animals visiting the waterhole from the observation platforms of the lodge.
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Dates and Prices
*Price shown here is excluding GST and TCS
Inclusions
- •· Four nights Accommodation in well-appointed hotels/lodges on Double/Twin sharing basis
- •· Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- •· Cost of all transfers and game drives conducted in Four by Four Land Cruiser
- •· Cost of all park entrance fees
- •· Services of professional English-speaking driver/guide
Exclusions
- •(The package includes only those services expressly stated under "Inclusions" in the Package Proposal. All other services shall be treated as exclusions.)
- •· International and Domestic airfare
- •· Visa fees, VFS charges, and processing costs
- •· Goods & Services Tax (GST) and Tax Collected at Source (TCS), as applicable under prevailing government regulations
- •· Optional tours, excursions, and activities not forming part of the confirmed itinerary
- •· Entrance fees at monuments, attractions, and sightseeing points unless specifically included
- •· Meals not explicitly mentioned in the day-wise itinerary
- •· All personal expenses including but not limited to tips, gratuities, laundry, telephone calls, beverages, medical expenses, and camera/video charges
- •· Any cost arising due to change in itinerary or travel arrangements caused by circumstances beyond control, including but not limited to flight disruptions, weather conditions, health issues, or force majeure events
- •· Any service, expense, or item not expressly specified under "Inclusions"
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