Africa Magical Trails: 5 Days Epic Kenya Safari
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Safari Overview
Uncover Africa Magical Trails an extraordinary adventure where nature opens the door to her most mesmerizing secrets, a journey crafted for travelers who seek rare beauty, refined comfort, and deeply moving wildlife encounters. This immersive safari experience invites you to explore Kenya’s most enchanting landscapes, where misty mountains, flamingo-filled lakes, and iconic savannahs unfold in poetic harmony. Each destination reveals a different chapter of Kenya’s natural story, woven together into an unforgettable legacy of wonder and conservation.
Cradled within the majestic Aberdare Mountain Range, this pristine sanctuary emerges as a realm of unparalleled splendor. Here, nature feels ancient and alive, wrapped in swirling mists and whispered legends. Dense, emerald forests cascade into sweeping moorlands, while cloud-kissed peaks create an ethereal haven for some of Africa’s most treasured and elusive inhabitants.
As you explore this highland wilderness, you may witness gentle giants, elephants moving with ancient grace through cathedral-like forests, their massive silhouettes softened by drifting fog. The Aberdares are also a vital refuge for critically endangered black rhinos, thriving within this protected sanctuary. Few experiences rival the privilege of encountering the bongo antelope, the forest’s shy prince, adorned in burnished copper coats and delicate ivory stripes, an encounter so rare it feels almost mythical.
Leopards glide through the shadows with effortless feline elegance, while giant forest hogs, buffalo, and spotted hyenas add to the ecosystem’s rich diversity. Above it all, more than 250 bird species transform the canopy into a living tapestry of sound and color—sunbirds, turacos, and raptors creating a symphony that accompanies every step of your journey. Luxurious lodges overlooking salt licks and forest clearings allow you to observe wildlife from the comfort of your sanctuary, where refinement meets raw wilderness.
From the cool highlands, the journey flows into the Great Rift Valley to the shimmering beauty of Lake Elementaita. This serene soda lake offers one of nature’s most captivating spectacles, where thousands of flamingos paint the waters in breathtaking shades of rose and coral. The sight feels real nature’s most spectacular living artwork unfolding before your eyes.
Beyond flamingos, Lake Elementaita is a paradise for bird enthusiasts, boasting over 450 bird species, including pelicans, avocets, and fish eagles. Tranquil walks along the lake’s shores, elegant lakeside lodges, and golden sunsets reflected on the water create moments of pure serenity, perfect for reflection and photography.
The journey culminates in the world-renowned Maasai Mara  National Reserve, where Africa’s safari dreams come vividly to life. Vast golden plains stretch endlessly toward the horizon, teeming with wildlife and pulsing with raw energy. Here, the legendary Big Five roam freely, regal lions surveying their kingdom, majestic elephants moving in timeless family herds, formidable buffalo, enigmatic leopards, and noble rhinos standing as symbols of resilience.
Witness cheetahs in explosive pursuit, pure velocity transformed into poetry as they sprint across the savannah. Depending on the season, you may also experience the awe-inspiring Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebra thunder across the plains in one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth. Every game drive feels cinematic, guided by expert safari professionals who bring the landscape to life with deep knowledge and storytelling.
Luxury tented camps and lodges in the Mara offer refined comfort in the heart of the wilderness, private verandas, attentive service, and evenings spent around the fire beneath star-filled African skies.
African Magical Trails is a celebration of nature’s artistry and a meaningful contribution to its preservation. Your travels directly support vital conservation initiatives and local communities, ensuring these landscapes and species endure for generations to come.
From the bongo’s shy elegance in the Aberdares, to the ballet of flamingos at Elementaita, and the epic grandeur of the Maasai Mara, every encounter leaves an indelible mark on the soul. Thoughtfully curated, luxuriously delivered, and profoundly moving, this experience invites you to connect with Africa in its most authentic and breathtaking form.
Safari Itinerary
Our office representative will meet you at JKIA or your hotel and introduce you to our professional guide for your safari. You will enjoy a scenic drive to Mount Kenya, the highest mountain in Kenya.
After a stop before reaching the lodge for check-in and lunch, pack a few items for an overnight stay in a rucksack; the rest will be securely locked at the Country Club.
Aberdare National Park, located in the beautiful Aberdare Mountain Range, is home to diverse flora and fauna, including elephants, black rhinos, bongos, leopards, and spotted hyenas. The park’s lush forests support olive baboons and colobus monkeys, while the grasslands feature buffalo, warthogs, and bushbucks.
Rare species, such as the giant forest hog and golden cat, can also be spotted, alongside over 250 bird species, making it a paradise for birdwatching enthusiasts.
Full board accommodation at the lodge.
After a mouth-watering breakfast, you will be transferred back to the lodge, where you will meet your guide again before departing for Lake Elementaita. Along the way, there will be a stop at the Equator, where you can witness an impressive demonstration of the Coriolis force.
Later, continue your drive to the beautifully maintained lodge located on the shores of Lake Elementaita. Upon arrival, check in and enjoy a delicious lunch followed by an afternoon siesta.
In the afternoon, you have the option to take a guided walk along the shore of the lake, where you can marvel at the vibrant flamboyance of flamingos and other bird species.
Full board accommodation at the lodge.
After an early breakfast, you will then depart at 07.30 am for Maasai Mara. Which is one of the world's tourist destinations in Africa with the seventh wonder of the world being the wildebeest migration. It is a home of the Big 5 and other different wildlife species with an estimated record of about 300 species of birds.
This will be a 5-hour road drive however, you will have a stopover at Narok for washrooms. You will arrive at the camp in time for lunch, check-in and enjoy a well-deserved afternoon siesta.
At 4.00 pm, you will enjoy your first evening game drive in Maasai Mara and later return to the lodge just before sunset for dinner and overnight.
Full board accommodation at the camp.
You will enjoy a sumptuous breakfast and depart for an adventurous game drive, carrying a picnic lunch so that you may have time for an extensive game viewing drive. Your guide will choose a spot where you will enjoy your picnic lunch out in the savannah. Later, you will proceed with the game drive en route to the camp to freshen up and relax.
Masai Mara was named in honor of the Maasai people, the ancestral inhabitants of the area. The word 'Mara' means 'spotted' in the Maasai language. It was originally established in 1961 and it provides the highlights of this safari with the chance of sighting the big cats being active, especially in the early morning. It is a world's tourist destination in Africa with the seventh wonder of the world being the wildebeest migration, a home to the Big 5 with other wildlife species and an estimated record of about 300 species of birds.
Optional Activities.
- A cultural Maasai visit can be arranged upon request to enhance your experience as you get a chance to mingle and learn more about Kenya’s famous community which has maintained its customs and traditions for decades.
- Hot Air Balloon rides in the Maasai Mara give a highlight to this amazing safari. The adventure begins just before dawn on the first orange rays of the sunlight as it breaks the darkness. The flames from the burner of the hot air balloon glares through the morning crisp air as the pilots inflate the balloons. Floating over the rich plains of the Maasai Mara is an evocative adventure, sighting different species of wildlife from a bird’s eye view. At the end of the flight, all passengers enjoy a special treat of a champagne breakfast in the bush.Â
Full board accommodation at the camp.
Hard to believe but your long-awaited safari has come to an end, hoping that your dream-awaited vacation is filled up with great memories that you will share with families and friends. We're sure that you will return home with so many exciting and happy memories, and we hope that you will join us again soon for another lifetime experience.Â
This morning you will enjoy your sumptuous breakfast and check out from the camp. Our guide will help you load the luggage in the jeep and you will be driven back to Nairobi arriving in time for lunch at Carnivore Restaurant. You will later be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport terminal to board your flight back home.
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What's Included in this safari
What's Included
- Full Board accommodation.
- Parks entry fees.
- Private Landcruiser with a pop-up roof.
- Pick up and drop off at the airport or hotel.
- Drinking water on board.
- Complementary custom-designed gift hamper.
- Services of a professional safari guide/driver.Â
- Lunch at Carnivore restaurant on the last day.
Excluded
- Tips and gratuities.
- International flight and visa fees.
- Comprehensive travel and health insurance.
- All expenses of personal nature, for example, bar and laundry bills.
- All that is not mentioned on the price includes.