Shades of Africa Safaris

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$2,508 to $3,263 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 to Ol Pejeta Conserancy

Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conserancy

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive north towards the Laikipia region. Arrive at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in time for lunch.

After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive across the conservancy. Ol Pejeta is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including rhinos, elephants, lions, cheetahs and other species.

You may also have the opportunity to visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, depending on your arrival time and activity schedule. The sanctuary provides a refuge for rescued chimpanzees and is the only place in Kenya where they can be seen.

Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

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
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
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

Enjoy full day in Ol Pejeta

Enjoy full day in Ol Pejeta

Enjoy a full day exploring Ol Pejeta with morning and afternoon game drives.

The conservancy offers excellent opportunities to see rhinos and other wildlife, while its conservation programmes provide a deeper insight into wildlife protection. Ol Pejeta is also home to the world's last two northern white rhinos.

Depending on your interests, you can include a visit to the chimpanzee sanctuary or other available conservation experiences.

Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Sweetwaters Serena Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru National Park

Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, depart Ol Pejeta and drive towards the Great Rift Valley and Lake Nakuru.

Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy lunch at your lodge before heading out for an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.

Explore the lake surroundings and woodland areas in search of rhino, buffalo, giraffe, lion and other wildlife. Lake Nakuru is also renowned for its rich birdlife and scenic viewpoints.

Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

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
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Egret Savanna Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara Reserve

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara Reserve

After breakfast depart for the Masai Mara, travelling through the scenic Great Rift Valley and countryside.

Arrive in the Mara in the afternoon and enjoy lunch at your lodge or camp before heading out for an afternoon game drive.

Explore the open savannah in search of elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, buffalo and other wildlife.

Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and 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
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Sentrim Mara Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Enjoy Full Day in Masai Mara

Enjoy Full Day in Masai Mara

Enjoy a full day exploring the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives.

The day can be spent exploring different areas of the reserve in search of wildlife, with a picnic lunch arranged in the Mara to maximize your time in the reserve.

The Mara offers opportunities to encounter the Big Five and a wide variety of other wildlife across its open grasslands and riverine areas.

Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Sentrim Mara Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Masai Mara to Nairobi

Masai Mara to Nairobi

Enjoy relaxed breakfast at your lodge or camp.

After breakfast, exit the park by 10:00 am depart the Mara and begin the journey back to Nairobi.

Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and proceed with your drop-off at your hotel, residence, or the airport, marking the end of your safari.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
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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