Day 1: Nairobi - Ol Pejeta Conservancy
On the first day of the safari, you will be picked up from your hotel in Nairobi or at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport upon arrival by a safari guide. After a warm welcome and a short briefing, you will embark on a journey to Ol Pejeta Conservancy situated between the foothills of the Aberdares Ranges and the magnificent snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya.
Ol Pejeta conservancy hosts an astounding variety of wildlife including all the members of the Big Five that are black and white rhinos, leopards, elephants, Cape buffaloes, and lions among others. You will arrive in time for lunch at your lodge and in the afternoon, you will for a game drive in the pristine wilderness of the conservancy. The game lasts from 16:00 to 18:30. Then return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Ol Pejeta Conservancy - Lake Nakuru
Wake up early for a cup of coffee and head to the conservancy for a game drive between 06:30 to 08:30 exploring and enjoying sights of animals. Return to the lodge / camp for breakfast, then check out and embark on a journey to Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive in time for lunch at the lodge / camp. Later, proceed to the park for an afternoon game drive.
Lake Nakuru National Park is one of the beautiful and most popular wildlife destinations in Kenya known for hosting large numbers of pink flamingoes and a huge population of black and white rhinos. Lake Nakuru is among the highlight features in the park situated on the floor of the Great Rift Valley surrounded by wooded and bushy grasslands.
During the game drive, you will enjoy the wide ecological diversity and varied habitats ranging from Lake Nakuru, the surrounding escarpment, picturesque ridges and animals such as black and white rhinos, cape buffalo, Africa wild dog, zebra, eland, waterbuck, lions, and rare Rothschild’s giraffe among others.
Day 3: Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and depart for Maasai Mara National Reserve. Along the way, you will have a stopover at the viewpoint of the Great Rift Valley for splendid views of the escarpments and take amazing pictures. You will have another stopover in Narok town for an interaction with the local people and buy locally made items and fresh fruits from the market centers. Arrive in the reserve in time for lunch after checking into your lodge.
In the afternoon, you will go for a game drive exploring the endless plains of Maasai Mara National Reserve – a world-famous reserve. During the game drive, you will be able to see a wide range of wildlife including zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and African wild dogs among others. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Full day in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Have breakfast and head to the reserve for a full day game drive with your packed lunch. On this day, you will explore the endless plains of the reserve on morning and afternoon game drives and have picnic lunch.
During the game drive you be able to watch a wide ray of animals such as lions, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, giraffes, African wild dogs, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and many bird species. At lunch time, you will have picnic lunch set along Mara River or hippo pool.
In the afternoon, you will go for another game drive exploring the park and enjoying sights of other animals and birds. You can also participate in optional activities such as hot air balloon offering you aerial views of the reserve and visiting the Masai people in their villages situated along the borders of the reserve. In the Masai community, you will learn about the traditions, cultures, and norms of the Maasai people.
Day 5: Masaai Mara National Reserve - Nairobi
Have early breakfast and head to the reserve for an early game drive exploring the park more and looking out for predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, and African wild dogs as they are returning from hunting. You will return to your lodge for breakfast, then check out and embark on a journey back to Nairobi. You will be dropped off either at your hotel or at the airport for your departure flight back home.