This is one of our most popular safaris because it offers a wonderful combination of mountain scenery, lake birds and plains dotted with game.
En route you will see thorn trees: flat-topped, umbrella trees, traditionally where travellers would post messages for each other!
Our itinerary starts in Aberdares National Park, an area of exceptional natural beauty, which includes parts of the Aberdares Mountain Range. Your stay here is at Treetops, one of the most famous game viewing lodges in the world.
Onto Lake Naivasha where over 450 species of birds have been recorded in and around this freshwater lake with the highest concentrations between October and March.
Finally the safari ends in the world famous Masai Mara, home to the big five. You will stay at Mara Simba Lodge. The lodge sits overlooking a dramatic bend on the bank of the Talek, a tributary of the Mara River, gently blending into the surrounding wilderness.
The Thorn Tree Safari offers great value and can be combined easily with a few days on the beach.

4 Nights

1 night Aberdares (Treetops)
1 night Lake Naivasha (Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge)
2 nights Masai Mara (Mara Simba Lodge)

Fly from Heathrow overnight to Nairobi.

On arrival transfer to the Somak Safari Lounge, where you can freshen up before departing for lunch at the Outspan Hotel (180 km). Transfer to Treetops, where game can be viewed from the many balconies overlooking the waterhole. (Please limit your luggage to an overnight bag, the remainder can be stored at Outspan. Bathroom facilities are shared). (l,d)

Drive to Lake Nakuru (180 km, collecting luggage en route). Enjoy a game drive. Drive to Lake Naivasha (80 km). (b,l,d)

Drive to the Masai Mara (250 km). Afternoon game drive. (b,l,d)

Mara Simba Lodge

Overlooking a dramatic bend on the bank of the Talek, a tributary of the Mara River, gently blending into the surrounding wilderness. The lodge was conceived with an emphasis on exclusivity and comfort. It was designed to complement its surroundings and is decorated in Masai traditional style.

LOCATION
Situated in the Masai Mara along the banks on the Talek River.

FACILITIES
Offers a dining room & bar. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool, curio shop*, game viewing & nature walks (2 adults and 1 child).
*Various charges payable locally.

ACCOMMODATION
84 rooms with en suite shower & verandah.

BOARD BASIS
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.

Enjoy an early morning balloon flight over the Mara, followed by a 'bubbly' bush breakfast (optional extra), or an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. A second game drive will take place in the late afternoon. (b,l,d)

Return to Nairobi (300 km), then proceed with your chosen beach extension or return to Heathrow. (b)

Children aged 7 and below are not permitted on this safari.