5 Day Kenya Highlights: Aberdares & Masai Mara
Masai Mara, Aberdares · 5 Days / 4 Nights · Road Safari
Duration
5 Days
Destinations
Masai Mara, Aberdares
Transport
Road Safari
Style
Classic Wildlife
Difficulty
Easy
From
USD 1,150
Overview
A five-day circuit pairing two very different Kenyan landscapes: the cool, misty forest of the Aberdares, viewed from a tree lodge overlooking a floodlit waterhole, then three days of classic savannah game driving in the Masai Mara.
Highlights
- Overnight at a forest tree lodge overlooking a waterhole
- Three full days of Masai Mara game drives
- Rift Valley escarpment viewpoint en route
- Small-group, private-vehicle safari throughout
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Morning departure from Nairobi, driving north through farmland and forest to the Aberdare National Park. Check into a forest tree lodge in the afternoon, with waterhole game viewing from the lodge through the evening.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight
- Aberdares tree lodge
An early wake-up call for last waterhole sightings before breakfast, then a long transfer south to the Masai Mara, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight
- Mara-area tented camp
A full day of game drives across the reserve's open plains, with a picnic lunch out on the grasslands.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight
- Mara-area tented camp
Morning game drive toward the Mara River, known for its hippo pods and crocodile. Afternoon at leisure or an optional Maasai village visit.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight
- Mara-area tented camp
A final early game drive before breakfast, then the return drive to Nairobi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Day 1: Nairobi to the Aberdares. Morning departure from Nairobi, driving north through farmland and forest to the Aberdare National Park. Check into a forest tree lodge in the afternoon, with waterhole game viewing from the lodge through the evening.
Day 2: Aberdares to Masai Mara. An early wake-up call for last waterhole sightings before breakfast, then a long transfer south to the Masai Mara, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive.
Day 3: Full Day Masai Mara. A full day of game drives across the reserve's open plains, with a picnic lunch out on the grasslands.
Day 4: Masai Mara — Mara River & Culture. Morning game drive toward the Mara River, known for its hippo pods and crocodile. Afternoon at leisure or an optional Maasai village visit.
Day 5: Masai Mara to Nairobi. A final early game drive before breakfast, then the return drive to Nairobi.
What’s Included
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Park and reserve entry fees
- Accommodation as listed
- Meals as specified
- Bottled water during game drives
What’s Excluded
- International or domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Optional Add-ons
Rates
From USD 1,150 per person — final quote depends on travel date, party size and room arrangement.
| Rate Type | Adult (Sharing) | Child | Single Supplement | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non Resident | USD 1,150 | USD 780 | USD 320 | Standard season |
| Resident | USD 890 | USD 610 | USD 260 | Standard season |
Frequently Asked Questions
Nights can drop to single digits °C given the altitude — pack a warm layer even though the rest of the trip is warm savannah.
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