This safari starts from Nairobi and ends in Nairobi.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Olpejeta ………………………………………………….Lodge/camp
Day 2 Lake Nakuru park ……………………………………Lodge/camp
Day 3 Maasai Mara……………………………………………Lodge/camp
Day 4 Maasai Mara……………………………………………Lodge/camp
Day 5 Depart Nairobi
About Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Ol Pejeta is the largest black rhino sanctuary in east Africa, and a home to two of the world’s last remaining northern white rhino. It is the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees in a sanctuary established to rehabilitate animals rescued from the black market. It has some of the highest predator densities in Kenya, and still manages a very successful livestock program. Olpejeta also seeks to support the people living around its borders, to ensure wildlife conservation translates to better education, healthcare and infrastructure for the next generation of wildlife guardians, Africa’s most iconic species hunt, graze, breed and fight for survival on the plains of Ol Pejeta every day, in an ecosystem that has the highest densities of wildlife in Kenya outside of the Maasai Mara. Using drones to monitor species populations, and smart fencing techniques that allow free movement of migratory wildlife, Ol Pejeta prides itself on being at the cutting edge of conservation innovation. As the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa, and the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees, Ol Pejeta is also safeguarding some of the most vulnerable wildlife in the world, and advocating for change
About Lake Nakuru “A Beautiful Wildlife Haven”
On the floor of the Great Rift Valley, surrounded by wooded and bushy grassland, lies the beautiful Lake Nakuru National Park. Visitors can enjoy the wide ecological diversity and varied habitats that range from Lake Nakuru itself to the surrounding escarpment and picturesque ridges. Lake Nakuru National Park is ideal for bird watching, hiking, picnic and game drives. The lake is a flamingo’s haven which makes it look like pink water.
About Maasai Mara Game reserve
Maasai Mara National Reserve is an area of preserved savannah wilderness in southwestern Kenya, along the Tanzanian border. Its animals include lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras and hippos. Wildebeest traverse its plains during their annual migration and it have been classified as the 7th wonder of the world. The landscape has grassy plains and rolling hills, and is crossed by the Mara and Talek rivers. The area nearby is dotted with villages (Manyatta) of Maasai people who form part of the rich cultural diversity of Kenya. The reserve is 1510 square kilometers in size and the BBC television show titled ‘big cat diary’ is filmed in both the reserve and conservation areas of the Maasai Mara game reserve.
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through central Kenya to the lower slopes of Mt. Kenya to Sweetwater’s Game Sanctuary – arriving Sweetwater’s Tented Camp in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive in this private sanctuary, including a visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only one of its kind in Kenya. You will also visit the Visitors Information Centre. Return to Camp/Lodge for dinner and overnight (with an optional night game drives).
Meals Lunch – Dinner
Accommodation Lodge FB
Economy – Kilimara hotel.
Mid luxury – Comfort Hotel.
Luxury – Serena Sweetwater’s Tented camp.
Exclusive – Morani Wing/Olpejeta House
Depart Sweetwater’s after breakfast and drive to the floor of the Rift Valley – making a brief stop at Nyahururu Thomson Falls which was named after Joseph Thompson, one of the first European explorers who walked from Mombasa to Lake Victoria in the 1880′s. Proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park arriving at your Camp/Lodge in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approx. 400 other species of birds visiting the lake. Also, many species of game can be found in the park including the introduced Rothschild’s giraffe, black and white rhino, waterbuck, reedbuck, lion, buffalo, leopard, baboon and many species of plains game. Return for dinner and overnight at the camp/Lodge.
Meals Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
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Economy – Chester Hotel/Citymax Hotel.
Mid luxury – Lake Nakuru Lodge/ Flamingo Hill Camp.
Luxury – Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge/Sarova Lion Hill Game Camp.
Exclusive –Serena Elemetaita Camp/ Mbweha camp.
Depart Lake Nakuru after breakfast and drive further along the floor of the Rift Valley passing the Masai countryside where you will spot young Masai Moran’s herding there animals in the open savannah. Arrive at your camp/Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive that introduces you to this vast game filled reserve from 1600hrs till late in the evening where you will enjoy the sunset in the savannahs. Return to the lodge for Dinner and overnight.
Meals Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
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Economy – Masai Mara Manyatta Camp/Rhino camp/Sidai Camp.
Mid Luxury – Mara Sentrim lodge/AA Lodge/Olmoran Camp/ Simba Oryx nature camp/
Luxury – Mara Sopa Lodge/Mara Simba Lodge/Ashnil Camp/Emayian luxury camp
Exclusive – Sand River Camp/Bateluer Camps/Bushtops Camp
After a sumptuous breakfast Spend the day in Maasai Mara, Kenya’s most popular game sanctuary where you will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five – lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant. Game drives are flexible, with the option of going out with picnic lunch boxes to spend entire day in the park, or you can choose to have an early morning and late afternoon game drives. At extra cost you may visit a local Masai village to see their nomadic lifestyle; the Masai are famous for their bravery, as they have co-existed with the animals over the years. All meals and overnight at the Lodge.
Meals Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Accommodation Lodge FB
Economy – Masai Mara Manyatta Camp/Rhino camp/Sidai Camp.
Mid Luxury – Mara Sentrim lodge/AA Lodge/Olmoran Camp/ Simba Oryx nature camp/
Luxury – Mara Sopa Lodge/Mara Simba Lodge/Ashnil Camp/Emayian luxury camp
Exclusive – Sand River Camp/Bateluer Camps/Bushtops Camp
Early morning game drive at 0630hrs then return to the lodge/camp for Breakfast and leave the Masai Mara. Enjoy extra game viewing en route as you drive through the plains and the floor of the Great Rift Valley arriving in Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi early afternoon. Once you arrive in Nairobi, you will be transferred to the airport, residence or your hotel of choice.
Meals Breakfast
*Optional lunch at carnivore restaurant at an extra cost.
