6-Day Classic Kenya Big Five Wildlife Safari

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

Arrival – Transfer to Ol Pejeta Conservancy

-Pick up from the airport or hotel in Nairobi.
-Meet your professional safari guide for a short safari briefing.
-Depart by road in a luxury pop-up roof Land Cruiser to Ol Pejeta Conservancy (approx. 4–5 hours). Scenic drive through central Kenya with views of farms and Mount Kenya in the distance.
-Arrive at the lodge/camp in time for lunch and check-in.
-Embark on Afternoon game drive in the conservancy.

What to expect during the game drive:
-Sightings of elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and various antelopes.
-Opportunity to see endangered black rhinos (Baraka)and other wildlife.
-Beautiful savannah landscapes and great photography opportunities.

-Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
-Optional night game drive available at an extra cost to spot nocturnal animals.

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

White RhinoCommon

Black RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

HippoOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogRare

Accommodation:

Comfort Gardens Sweetwaters, Nanyuki

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day Safari in Ol Pejeta Conservancy

-Early morning breakfast at the lodge/camp.
-Depart with packed lunch boxes for a full-day game drive in Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
-Explore different areas of the conservancy, known for its rich wildlife and beautiful landscapes.
-Expect sightings of lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and various antelope species.
-Visit the Ol Pejeta Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only place in Kenya to see rescued chimpanzees.
-Possible visit to the rhino sanctuary, home to endangered black rhinos and the last two northern white rhinos.
-Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild at a designated scenic spot within the conservancy.
-Continue with afternoon game viewing in search of predators such as lions, hyenas, and possibly leopards.
-Return to the lodge/camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

Accommodation:

Comfort Gardens Sweetwaters, Nanyuki

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ol Pejeta Conservancy to Lake Naivasha

-Early morning breakfast at the lodge/camp and check out.
-Depart by road to Lake Naivasha (approx. 4–5 hours).
-En route stop at the Nanyuki Equator Crossing for photos and a short experience standing on the Equator line.
-Arrive at the lodge in Lake Naivasha in time for lunch and check-in.
-Enjoy a 1–2 hour boat ride on Lake Naivasha in the afternoon.
-Spot a variety of birdlife including fish eagles, cormorants, pelicans, and kingfishers.
-Cruise along the calm freshwater lake surrounded by scenic acacia trees.
-Cross over to Crescent Island Game Sanctuary for a guided nature walk (1–2 hours).
-Walk among free-roaming wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, and impalas.
-Enjoy a unique safari experience on foot with beautiful views of the lake.
The island is named after its distinctive crescent (moon-like) shape, which becomes more visible when the lake water levels rise.
Later in the evening, return to the hotel/lodge for Dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve

-Early morning breakfast at the hotel and check out.
-Depart by road to the famous Masai Mara National Reserve (approx. 5–6 hours).
-En route stop at the scenic Great Rift Valley Viewpoint to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views and take photos of the vast Rift Valley landscape.
-Continue the drive through rural towns and Maasai countryside toward the reserve.
-Arrive at the lodge/camp in time for lunch and check in.
-Depart for an afternoon game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve.
-Experience the rich wildlife the Mara is famous for, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and various antelope species. Opportunity to spot big cats such as cheetahs and leopards across the open savannah plains.
-Return to the lodge/camp in the evening for Dinner and overnight stay.

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

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Sentrim Mara Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day Safari in Masai Mara National Reserve

-Early morning optional hot air balloon safari over Masai Mara National Reserve (available at an extra cost).
-Enjoy aerial views of wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, and herds of antelopes moving across the landscape.
-After landing, enjoy a memorable bush breakfast in the wild.
-Alternatively, if you do not take the balloon safari you will have breakfast at the lodge.
-Depart with packed picnic lunch boxes for a full-day game drive in the reserve.
-Explore different areas of Masai Mara National Reserve, famous for its abundant wildlife. Chances of spotting the Big Five – lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos.
-Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park at a scenic designated site while surrounded by nature.
-Optional visit to a traditional Maasai Village (complimentary but optional) to experience the local Maasai culture, traditional dances, and learn about their unique way of life.
-Later in the evening, return to the lodge/camp for Dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Sentrim Mara Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara National Reserve – Return to Nairobi

-Early morning breakfast at the lodge/camp.
-Check out and depart by road to Nairobi (approx. 5–6 hours).
-Scenic drive through rural towns and the Great Rift Valley landscapes.
-Arrive in Nairobi by afternoon, marking the end of your 6-day Kenya safari.
-You can be dropped at the airport or your Nairobi hotel.
-Optional Village market visit in Nairobi for last minute shopping should you be departing later at night.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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