Voyage to the Magical Africa

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$3,554 to $4,864 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Nairobi - Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Nairobi - Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Your journey begins with a scenic drive north from Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of East Africa’s leading wildlife reserves and a shining example of conservation success. You'll arrive at your luxury lodge in time for lunch and a bit of rest before heading out on an afternoon game drive across the conservancy’s open plains. Keep watch for lions, elephants, giraffes, and herds of plains game, all set against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Kenya.

Main Destination:
Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry season)
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain)

Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
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HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
WildebeestOccasional
HippoOccasional
Accommodation:
Sweetwaters Serena Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Conservancy and Big Five encounters

Conservancy and Big Five encounters

Early in the morning, you'll visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary — the only one of its kind in Kenya — where rescued chimps now live in safety. You'll continue to the rhino sanctuary for a moving encounter with Baraka, the blind black rhino, and the last two remaining Northern white rhinos on Earth. In the afternoon, you'll enjoy another expertly guided game drive as you explore this Big Five reserve and return to your lodge for a peaceful evening under the stars.

Main Destination:
Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Accommodation:
Sweetwaters Serena Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Ol Pejeta - Lake Nakuru National Park

Ol Pejeta - Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, you'll depart Ol Pejeta and head south into the heart of the Great Rift Valley toward Lake Nakuru National Park. Upon arrival, you'll check into your elegant lodge with views over the lake or forest, followed by lunch and a short rest. In the afternoon, you'll embark on a game drive through this compact yet wildlife-rich park, where flamingos, rhinos, giraffes, and elusive leopards await.

Main Destination:
Lake Nakuru National Park
Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)
High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)
Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Nakuru National park to Lake Naivasha

Lake Nakuru National park to Lake Naivasha

You will enjoy an early morning breakfast at 7:30 am. You will check out and embark on a drive to Lake Naivasha, you can opt to visit the hells gate at 9am along the way, you will check in at the lodge and enjoy a hot lunch at 12:45Pm. In the afternoon you will have a boat trip and a walking safari at the crescent island. As the sun goes down in the evening, you will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Accommodation:
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5-7

Lake Naivasha - Golden Masai Mara National Reserve

Lake Naivasha - Golden Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, you'll journey across the scenic Rift Valley and through rural Kenya en route to the legendary Masai Mara. Along the way, you'll arrive in time at your lodge for a hot lunch. In the afternoon you'll head out for a sunset game drive to start your Mara experience with the golden savannah glowing in evening light. As the sun goes down you will return to the lodge for evening stay.

You'll spend the next two days on immersive morning and afternoon game drives through the Mara’s vast plains, where lions, elephants, cheetahs, and the great migration (seasonal) await. Optional adventures include a sunrise hot-air balloon safari or a walking safari guided by Maasai trackers for a truly personal perspective of the land. You'll go back to the camp, enjoy exceptional cuisine, campfire storytelling, and uninterrupted views of wildlife roaming freely.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Farewell to the Wild - Return to Nairobi

Farewell to the Wild - Return to Nairobi

You'll enjoy breakfast with views of the savannah before departing the Masai Mara for your return journey to Nairobi. Take in the last sights of wildlife along the way and reflect on the unforgettable moments of the past week.

Upon arrival in Nairobi, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or the international airport, where your journey concludes. Though the safari ends, the memories — and the magic of Kenya — will stay with you always.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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