8-Day Kenya Budget Safari; Ol Pejeta, Rift Valley & Mara

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Depart Nairobi in the morning after meeting your driver-guide foe a safari briefing. Travel north through Kenya's central highlands towards Nanyuki, enjoying views of rural farmlands and Mount Kenya on a clear day. Arrive at Ol Pejeta around lunchtime, check in your budget camp and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, head to the conservancy for your first game drive, searching for black and white rhinos, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and other wildlife. Learn about the conservancy's wildlife protection efforts as you explore open savannah.
Return to the camp in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Lunch and dinner
Accommodation: The Stables.

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

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

The Stables

• Budget lodge located inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-day Ol Pejeta Safari

After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day of wildlife in Ol Pejeta conservancy, looking for endangered rhinos, elephants, buffaloes, zebras and antelope species. Your guide will share information about conservation work that protects these animals and their habitats. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site.
Continue with your afternoon game drive, taking time to observe wildlife and photograph the scenery. Visit the Sweetwaters chimpanzee sanctuary. Observe the chimpanzees from a safe viewing areas and learn about their behaviour, rehabilitation and conservation. In the evening, return to your camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: The Stables.

Main Destination:

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

The Stables

• Budget lodge located inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru National Park

Enjoy breakfast before checking out and travelling south-west towards Lake Nakuru National Park. The drive takes you through Kenya's scenic countryside and towards the Great Rift Valley. On arrival, check in your accommodation and enjoy a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive through the park's varied habitats, searching for black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks and other wildlife. The lake also has numerous bird species including flamingos when conditions are suitable.
In the evening, enjoy the sunset views while returning to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Buraha Zezoni.

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

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

Enjoy breakfast before checking out and driving to Lake Naivasha. On arrival, proceed to Hell's Gate National Park for an active morning exploring its dramatic cliffs, volcanic rock formations and open grasslands. Enjoy a cycling or walking safari along designated routes while looking for zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes and other wildlife. Visit the Fischer's tower as you cycle towards the gorge(8km). Explore the gorge on foot to see its formation and geothermal steam. After the adventure, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before proceeding for a boat safari in Lake Naivasha.
In the afternoon, you may opt for a guided walking safari at Crescent Island, where free roaming zebras, giraffes, waterbucks and wildebeests can be observed on foot.
Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Masada Hotel.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Activities:

• Morning cycling safari & afternoon boat trip

Accommodation:

Masada Hotel

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha to Maasai Mara

After an early breakfast, check out and begin your journey towards the worlds-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Travel through the Great Rift Valley and the countryside of Narok County, enjoying views of rolling hills, farms and open landscapes along the way. Arrive around lunchtime and check in your accommodation and enjoy a delicious meal before heading out for afternoon game drive. Explore the vast savannah in search of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions and other wildlife. In the evening, return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Mara Ntulele.

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

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Mara Ntulele Camp

• 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 Maasai Mara Safari

After an early breakfast, depart for a full day of wildlife viewing in the Maasai Mara. Explore its expansive grasslands, seasonal rivers and acacia-dotted plains with your experienced driver-guide. Search for lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and large herds of wildebeests. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a picnic designated site before continuing with your afternoon game drive.
Explore Mara river to spot hippos and crocodiles. During the Great Migration season, large herds of wildebeests and zebras may pass the river in search of fresh grazing. Return to the camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation; Mara Ntulele.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Mara Ntulele Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-day Mara Adventure

Begin the day with breakfast before setting out for another full day of wildlife exploration in the Maasai Mara. Visit different areas of the reserve in search of wildlife missed in the previous day's game drive including lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalos, zebras, wildebeests and other plain wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the safari and continue exploring the reserve in the afternoon, taking time for photography and wildlife observation.
Alternatively, you may arrange an optional visit to a local Maasai Village. Learn about Maasai traditions, traditional homes, beadwork, livestock keeping, songs and dances. Return to your camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Mara Ntulele.

Main Destination:

Full-Day Mara Exploration

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Mara Ntulele Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara to Nairobi

Enjoy breakfast at your camp and check out beginning your journey back to Nairobi travelling through Narok and the scenic Rift Valley countryside. Make a brief stop along the way for refreshments or lunch at your own expense. Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon or evening for drop off at your hotel, the airport or agreed location marking an end of you Kenyan 8-day safari in the wild.

Meals: Breakfast.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.