Wildlife Watching Kenya Safari

This is a 3-day wildlife watching and nature walk safari holiday at Aberdare National Park. Aberdare is a fascinating national park with stunning hiking terrains, natural forests, and beautiful landscapes. Your safari holiday starts and ends in Nairobi. The holiday begins with a drive from Nairobi to Aberdare where you will spend three days watching wildlife and going on nature walks through the moorlands and viewing the beautiful hills, valleys, waterfalls as well as the wildlife.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2 days’ game drives
  • A full day trekking tour
  • Nature walks to local waterfalls
  • Transport and guide service
  • 2 nights’ accommodation
  • 2 breakfasts and 1 lunch

Accommodation

You will stay for 2 nights at The Ark Lodge which is located in the heart of Aberdare National Park. The Ark Lodge is strategically set to provide comfort, tranquility and superb views of animals visiting the salt lick and waterhole.

The lodge is an intimate recess with modern facilities, exceptional services, perfect ambiance and a serene environment. It is uniquely built to resemble the actual ark that has numerous balconies and lounges that overlook the spectacular view of the waterhole.

The Ark Lodge is an ideal lodge for safari holidays, guided nature walks, hiking holidays, and cultural tours to nearby communities. In addition, there is optional accommodation offered by Flexible Tours Safaris, such as Aberdare Country Club, Treetop Lodge, and Outspan Hotel.

DAY 1 (ARRIVAL DAY)

On this day, you will be picked at an agreed venue in Nairobi and driven to Aberdare National park. On arrival, you will check in and drive through the park, watching wildlife along the way to The Ark Safari Lodge. After checking in, you will have lunch and a brief rest as you enjoy the beautiful landscapes surrounding the lodge. In the evening, you will have an easy game drive.

DAY 2 (EXPLORING ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK)

On this day after breakfast, you will leave the lodge with a packed picnic lunch accompanied by an armed ranger for a whole day trekking tour. You will trek through the moorland, viewing the beautiful hills, valleys, waterfalls, and the wildlife.

DAY 3 (END OF THE SAFARI)

On your last day, you will have a morning game drive, followed by an easy nature walk to Karuru and Magura waterfalls. Then you will return to the lodge for lunch and a brief rest before driving back to Nairobi. On arrival, you will be transferred to the airport for your evening return flight or to an agreed venue in Nairobi.

 Location

This safari holiday will take place in Aberdare National Park in Kenya. It’s a beautiful and unique national park with dense mountain forests, hills, and valleys which are used as a water catchment area by the neighboring counties. The park has excellent escarpments and rain forests that are suitable for nature walks and hikes, wildlife watching safaris, and camping adventures.

FOOD

On this safari holiday, you will be served daily lunch and one breakfast on the second day.

THE FOLLOWING MEALS ARE INCLUDED:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

THE FOLLOWING DIETARY REQUIREMENT(S) ARE SERVED AND/OR CATERED FOR:

  • Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it’s a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

  • Bush breakfast and sundowner candlelit dinners
  • Flying safari
  • Horse riding
  • Meru National Park tour
  • Morning walk at Aberdare Country Club Sanctuary
  • Mount Kenya tour
  • Photography and birds watching safari
  • Samburu National Park tour
  • Solio Game Ranch tour

What’s included

  • 2 days’ game drives
  • 2 nights’ accommodation
  • 3 lunches and 1 breakfast
  • A full day trekking tour
  • Nature walks to Karuru and Magura waterfalls
  • Park fees
  • Transport and tour guide service

Cancellation Policy

  • The deposit is fully refundable if the booking is cancelled up to 2 days before the arrival date.
  • The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.