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Day 1
Nairobi-Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Nairobi-Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Your journey begins in Nairobi, you depart by road (approx. 3.5-4 hours)
toward the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, nestled in the Laikipia region against the backdrop of Mount Kenya. Upon arrival,
check in to your safari camp or lodge and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, head out on your first game drive. Ol Pejeta
is home to the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros—including the last two remaining northern
white rhinoceroses on Earth. The conservancy also features a chimpanzee sanctuary, the only one in Kenya, operated
in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute. The flora here includes yellow-barked acacia, whistling thorn, and vast
open savannah grasslands, ideal for grazing herbivores such as plains zebra, common eland, and Jackson’s
hartebeest. After your game drive, enjoy sundowners and a hearty dinner at your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
- Accommodation:
- Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Ol-Pejeta Conservancy
Ol-Pejeta Conservancy
Wake up early for a morning game drive when wildlife is most active. You
may spot African wild dogs, spotted hyenas, and black rhinoceroses, often seen near waterholes. After breakfast,
take an optional guided bush walk with rangers to learn about animal tracks, dung identification, and medicinal uses
of local plants. Visit the endangered species enclosure and the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary to witness the
rescue efforts. Spend the afternoon at leisure or on another game drive. You may encounter towering giraffes, herds
of African elephants, and predatory birds like the martial eagle or augur buzzard. Dinner under the stars rounds off
your second day in the wild.
- Main Destination:
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
- Accommodation:
- Sweetwaters Serena Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Ol-Pejeta To Lake Naivasha
Ol-Pejeta To Lake Naivasha
After an early breakfast, you depart for Lake Naivasha, located in the Great Rift
Valley (approx. 5–6 hours' drive). Arrive in time for lunch at a lodge or resort on the lake shore. In the afternoon,
embark on a scenic boat ride on the freshwater lake. Glide past flocks of African fish eagles, great cormorants, and
pied kingfishers, while watching for hippopotamuses bobbing in the water. After the boat ride, land on Crescent
Island, a privately owned sanctuary accessible only by boat. Enjoy a guided walking safari where you can walk among
impalas, waterbucks, giraffes, zebras, and gazelles—a unique opportunity to observe wildlife without vehicles. The
flora is lush and includes papyrus, acacia woodland, and various aquatic plants. Return to your lodge for dinner and a
relaxed evening by the lake.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Naivasha To Masai Mara
Lake Naivasha To Masai Mara
Depart Lake Naivasha after breakfast for the legendary Maasai Mara National
Reserve (approx. 5–6 hours by road). Arrive at your tented camp or lodge in time for lunch. The Mara is the northern
extension of the Serengeti ecosystem and is famous for its incredible density of wildlife. In the afternoon, head out
for a game drive. The Mara is home to lions, cheetahs, leopards, and elephants, as well as herbivores like topis,
wildebeests, Thomson's gazelles, and defassa waterbucks. The savannah is dotted with acacia trees and seasonal
rivers, offering rich photographic landscapes. Return for dinner and a campfire experience under the stars.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Game Drive Masai Mara
Game Drive Masai Mara
Today is dedicated to a full day of game viewing. After an early breakfast, set off
with a packed lunch for an extended game drive, reaching as far as the Mara River, famous for the dramatic
wildebeest migration (seasonal). Watch crocodiles sunning on the banks, hippos wallowing in deep pools, and large
herds of elephants moving across the plains. Look out for elusive animals such as bat-eared foxes, servals, and the
shy aardvark. The flora ranges from short grass plains to riverine forests, where you may spot colorful birds like lilacbreasted rollers, vulturine guineafowl, and hornbills. Return to your camp for a relaxing evening and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Masai Mara-Game Drives
Masai Mara-Game Drives
Start your day with a sunrise game drive, possibly catching a lion pride at a fresh
kill or watching hyenas scavenge. After breakfast, you may visit a Maasai village at additional cost to learn about their
traditional lifestyle, beadwork, dance, and architecture. The interaction offers insight into the deep cultural
connection the Maasai have with the land and wildlife. After lunch and a rest, enjoy a final evening game drive,
perhaps witnessing predators on the hunt or elephant families silhouetted against the golden horizon. Gather for a
bush dinner if your lodge offers the experience.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Transfer To Diani Beach
Transfer To Diani Beach
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Diani Beach. Upon landing in Diani, you’ll be met and transferred to your beach resort, nestled on the shores of the Indian Ocean. Spend the rest of the day at leisure—relax under swaying palm trees, dip into the warm turquoise waters, or take a long walk along the powdery white sand beach. The Diani coastline features coastal forests and mangrove ecosystems, home to sykes’ monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and a variety of butterflies and birds.
- Main Destination:
- Diani Beach
- Accommodation:
- Southern Palms Beach Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Beach Relaxations
Beach Relaxations
After a relaxed breakfast, enjoy the day as you wish. You can
opt for activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, or a glass-bottom boat ride to explore the nearby coral reefs teeming
with parrotfish, butterflyfish, moray eels, and sometimes even sea turtles and dolphins. Alternatively, visit the
Colobus Conservation Center or take a guided forest walk in Kaya Kinondo, a sacred coastal forest and UNESCO
World Heritage Site, rich in cultural history and botanical diversity. Return to your resort for sunset drinks and dinner
by the sea.
- Main Destination:
- Diani Beach
- Accommodation:
- Southern Palms Beach Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Beach Relaxations
Beach Relaxations
Spend your final day in Diani enjoying the tranquility of the coast. Lounge by the
pool, indulge in a Swahili-inspired spa treatment, or take a final swim in the Indian Ocean. Savor your last moments in
this tropical paradise with a delicious farewell dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Diani Beach
- Accommodation:
- Southern Palms Beach Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Departure
Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Ukunda airstrip for your short domestic flight back to Nairobi. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you may be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your city hotel. You leave with unforgettable memories of wildlife encounters, warm Kenyan hospitality, and the stunning contrast between bush and beach.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
