Duration
8-Day
Aberdare National Park, Kenya
This tour will take you to the Kenyan highlands, where you will stay in a tree hotel. You will also visit Lake Nakuru National Park, a birds' paradise. The Masai Mara National Reserve offers a real African wildlife experience and the rich culture of the local community (Maasai). Lake Naivasha is the most beautiful lake among the Rift Valley lakes.
Plan snapshot
Duration
8-Day
Route
Nairobi to Nairobi (City)
Via Aberdare NP, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR
Country & park
Kenya / Aberdare National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
2 years
Activities
game drives & boat trip
Accommodation
The Ark Lodge - Mid-range lodge inside Aberdare NP – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included; Breakfast Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
USD
Before booking
Quote flow
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 2 years.
Day 1
Mid-range lodge inside Aberdare NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 2
Mid-range lodge inside Lake Nakuru NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3-5
Mid-range tented camp just outside Masai Mara NR – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6
Mid-range resort at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
Mid-range resort less than 1hr drive from Hell’s Gate NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
After breakfast at your Nairobi hotel or after your arrival at Nairobi Airport, we will pick you up and drive to Aberdare National Park. This highland national park offers a variety of landscapes, from swampland, bamboo and fern forests to waterfalls and rivers. We proceed to the beautiful lodge, The Ark, check in, and have lunch. After lunch, you will enjoy the rest of the afternoon and evening at the lookout corridor, from which you may observe animals at the waterhole close by. At night, the waterhole will attract special animals like rhinos, lions and leopards who come to drink. Dinner and your overnight stay are at the lodge. Mid-range lodge located inside Aberdare NP All meals included Drinks not included
Day 2
After a delicious breakfast, we will check out and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Here, we visit Lake Nakuru, the most well-known lake of the Rift Valley. Famous all over the world for its flamingos, the lake is one of the natural wonders of the world. At times, up to 2 million flamingos are at the lake, forming a beautiful pink ribbon around the shore. In addition to seeing this amazing scenery, we also have a good chance of seeing rhinos and leopards. From our lodge, we have a magnificent view of the lake. Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP All meals included Drinks not included
Day 3
After an early safari and breakfast, we drive to the Masai Mara. It is considered one of the largest and most beautiful protected areas of Kenya and reveals an insight into the originality of Africa. After lunch, we embark on the first game drive through the savannah landscape of the Masai Mara National Reserve, with a good chance to track down the Big Five (elephant, buffalo, lion, rhino and leopard). Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR All meals included Drinks not included
Day 4
After breakfast, we embark on a full-day game drive in the Masai Mara. It is famous for its savannah landscape and its wildlife. The prospects are good to observe all those fascinating animals that can usually only be seen in numerous nature documentaries. We will have a picnic at the Mara River, bordering the Serengeti. The river is part of the Masai Mara/Serengeti ecosystem, which is particularly known for the largest wildlife migration on earth in the world. Every year, the huge animal trains cross the brown, foaming river full of crocodiles. Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR All meals included Drinks not included
Day 5
This day will also be spent in this famous park. We will have the chance to explore the park further and find the possible animals in this ecosystem, which is optional. You can visit the surrounding Maasai community and learn more about the culture and their way of living. Dinner and your overnight stay are at Mara Sopa Lodge. Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR All meals included Drinks not included
Day 6
After breakfast, we drive to Lake Naivasha, the highest and most beautiful lake in the Rift Valley. We arrive, check in and have lunch. We then have some time to relax before taking a boat tour to the lake. We will enjoy beautiful views and watch most of the aquatic birds. Dinner and your overnight stay are at Naivasha Kongoni Lodge. Mid-range resort located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha) All meals included Drinks not included
Day 7
Together with rangers, we are hiking in Hell’s Gate National Park, which is an excellent opportunity to watch the game on foot. For African measures, this park is relatively small. In the park, we can see Olkaria and Hobley’s, 2 inactive volcanoes, as well as the obsidian formations from the cold lava. From the Central Tower, a small gorge leads south to a path with some hot springs. The park is a habitat for many different animals. Rarely seen animals include lions, leopards and cheetahs. The bearded vulture is one of 103 bird species. More common animals are the African buffalo, zebra, eland, red hartebeest, Thomson's gazelle and baboon. Servals and a small number of klipspringers also live in the park. In the afternoon, we will visit Elsamere, the former residence of Joy Adamson, the well-known lion researcher. In addition to the small museum, we can enjoy some “High Tea” with a variety of cakes in the garden at the lake. We will stay at Naivasha Kongoni Lodge for the night. Mid-range resort located less than 1hr drive from Hell’s Gate NP All meals included Drinks not included
Day 8
After breakfast, you will be transferred back to Nairobi and dropped off at the airport for your onward flight home or to your next destination. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Drinks
Offered by
Best Memory Safaris is specialized in excursions and safaris in East Africa. In addition to our special safaris we offer tailor made tour programs, including Mountain trekking,walking safaris and Social project visits.
Office In
Kenya
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2017)
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5We started planning this vacation in January, and thanks to friends, I was able to contact Best Memory Safaris, where Isaac was available to provide all the requested quotes and answer all our questions. Given their professionalism and kindness, we decided to book a 3-day (2-night) beach trip in Diani, in a beautiful all-inclusive international resort, in addition to the 6-day (5-night safari). We landed in Mombasa at 5:30 in the morning (one of the few that leaves immediately), and upon our arrival, the legendary Mathias was there, a guide who spoke fluent Italian and who had been working in this field since 1988. We set off on a private couple's tour in a Land Cruiser. From the airport, we visited Tsavo West, Amboseli, Ziwani Sanctuary, and Tsavo East National Parks. Our safari was anything but monotonous because Isaac organized early morning tours, one on foot with a ranger, one at night by car, a tour of the Maasai village, and a ranger-led tour of the pools of the rare blue fish. Our guide, Mathias, knowing all the parks very well, allowed us to see and photograph numerous animals and stunning landscapes. He always knew how to pick the right moments to approach the animals with discretion and respect, allowing us to gain the best perspective. The quality was also evident in the choice of lodges: - Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge (inside Tsavo West), indescribable; - Amboseli Sentrim Camp (outside Amboseli), wonderful tents in a very well-maintained setting; - Voyager Ziwani Tented Camp (Ziwani Sanctuary), a corner of paradise with hippos and crocodiles; - Ashnil Aruba Lodge (Tsavo East), in the land of the red elephants. We were happy and had unforgettable moments, and for this reason we recommend Best Memory Safaris to everyone!
Christian Macca · Italy
We had an incredible 10-day tour with Best Memory Safaris, exploring some of Kenya’s most stunning destinations including Masai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, and more. From the very beginning, communication with Isaac was smooth and professional. He was extremely helpful during the planning phase and even came personally to pick us up from our hotel in Nairobi, which was a great touch. Our driver and guide for the entire trip was Charles, and we couldn’t have asked for a better companion on the road. Charles is not only a highly experienced driver, but also incredibly knowledgeable about wildlife and nature. He always made us feel safe, comfortable, and welcome, and his warm and friendly personality made the entire experience even more special. Charles went above and beyond every single day to ensure we had an unforgettable adventure. We highly recommend booking your safari with Best Memory Safaris, and if you have the chance, request Charles as your driver because you’ll be in excellent hands!
Erik · Netherlands
We really didn't want to book a safari with our travel company or the hotel as they tend to be more expensive. I found BMS online and requested a quote. I confess I was a little concerned as I didn't know BMS nor had I heard of them and as always you are worried about losing your money and not getting what you hoped for. This was also our honeymoon so really wanted to be reassured about the company. Within minutes of submitting my request, I received a quote and a message from Isaac to ask if he could help further. From then on the lines of communication were clear and Isaac organised everything. Isaac personally came to the hotel with our guide Anthony and we had a fabulous 3 days, 2 nights. Hats off to Anthony who was incredibly knowledgeable and has the eyesight of an eagle! He spotted things on our safari that no human should be able to see. The great thing, for us, with a private tour was the flexibility and ability to adjust the drives and departure times around our schedule. I would definately use BMS again without any hesitation and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me via this forum and I'll help.
Helen · United Kingdom
I have been a customer of BMS (best Memories Safaris) for a long time and can only say that I am always happy to return. This time I left everything to Isaac, the organisation, the parks, the lodges, and it was perfect. We started from Nairobi via Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara to Lake Navaisha. One of Kenya's many scenic highlights. We were lucky enough to see the ‘BIG FIVE’ in their natural environment. The tranquillity and professional knowledge of our guide Joshua was particularly impressive. The warm hospitality of Kenya, together with the choice of natural yet luxurious accommodation made this trip an unforgettable experience. Of course, the next trip with best Memories Safaris is already planned. What I would like to emphasise here is that BMS is always fair in terms of value for money. There is stable communication right from the start and the vehicles are roadworthy. Invoices are transparent and you have the option of paying in different currencies. I personally prefer KSH. Service is a top priority. Asante Sana Isaac, for this wonderful experience.
Mueni · Germany
Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 2 years and older.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
The Ark Lodge - Mid-range lodge inside Aberdare NP – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included
This tour starts and ends in Nairobi
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Best Memory Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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