Your private safari begins with a pick-up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi). Upon arrival, your personal driver-guide will welcome you and brief you on the upcoming adventure, ensuring your expectations are met throughout the safari. You’ll then embark on a scenic 3.5 to 4-hour drive from Nairobi to Aberdare National Park, one of Kenya’s most scenic and wildlife-rich parks. The route will take you through the beautiful Kenyan highlands, offering stunning views of rolling hills, tea plantations, and distant mountains.

Upon arrival at your luxury lodge or camp, such as The Ark, you’ll be warmly greeted by the camp staff and escorted to your private room or chalet. The Ark, a beautiful tree lodge, offers an elevated view of the surrounding forest and a private viewing platform for watching animals at the waterhole

After checking in, take some time to relax and soak in the peaceful surroundings. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch prepared with locally sourced ingredients, designed to give you a taste of Kenyan cuisine in a relaxed, scenic setting.

In the afternoon, your guide will take you for your first private game drive within Aberdare National Park. The park is known for its dense forests, rolling moorlands, and scenic waterfalls, including the stunning Karuru Waterfall. Wildlife sightings include a variety of animals, such as elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and the occasional leopard, all of which make Aberdare their home. The park is also famous for its birdlife, including species like the African crown eagle, the white-tailed blue flycatcher, and the endangered black-and-white colobus monkey.

The beauty of a private safari means you can tailor the experience to suit your preferences—whether it’s stopping to take photos, learning more about the park’s flora and fauna, or simply enjoying the landscape as you drive through the park's lush, forested areas. The flexibility and exclusivity of a private safari ensure that every moment is designed around your comfort and interests.After the game drive, return to your lodge to relax before dinner. As evening falls, enjoy a private sundowner, taking in the scenic views of the park and its surroundings.

Your dinner will be served in the lodge's cozy dining area, and your private guide can arrange a special dining experience if you wish. The dining settings at both The Ark and Aberdare Country Club offer a refined atmosphere, where you can savor Kenyan delicacies and international cuisine prepared with fresh, local ingredients.

In the evening, you can retire to your room or relax at the lodge’s viewing deck, where you can watch wildlife come to the waterhole to drink, or listen to the sounds of the forest around you. Whether enjoying the camp’s amenities or stargazing from the comfort of your private balcony, the serene environment is perfect for unwinding.

On your second day in Aberdare, your private guide will arrange an early morning game drive for you. The morning hours are often the best time to see predators in action as they are still active from the night before. Depending on your interests, your guide will focus on tracking wildlife or exploring particular areas of the park that are home to specific species. The Aberdare Forest is known for its cool temperatures, making it an ideal time to observe the elusive wildlife that is often more active during the cooler parts of the day.

As you explore the park’s pristine forests and open moorlands, you may encounter elephant herds feeding on the lush vegetation, buffaloes wallowing in the mud, or perhaps even a rare sighting of a leopard or bongo antelope. The Aberdare’s unique terrain, which includes bamboo forests and alpine moorlands, creates a habitat for diverse wildlife, so there are always plenty of opportunities for exciting encounters.

Following your morning game drive, return to your lodge for a hearty breakfast. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast while you take in the surroundings, perhaps even spotting some of the animals that roam near the lodge grounds.

After breakfast, take some time to relax or engage in any last-minute activities around the lodge. At the lodge that you staying at The Ark, you might choose to spend some time in the lodge’s unique elevated viewing areas, where you can watch wildlife at the waterhole from the comfort of the lodge.

By mid-morning, you’ll check out from your lodge, and your guide will escort you back to Nairobi. The drive back will offer more opportunities to enjoy the beautiful Kenyan highlands, with scenic views of tea plantations and rural life as you make your way through the countryside. You can stop along the way for a light lunch at a charming restaurant or a scenic break if you wish.

Arriving back in Nairobi in the afternoon, your guide will drop you off at your preferred location, whether it’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight or a hotel of your choice in Nairobi.