$2,034 to $2,666 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
A boat safari on Lake Naivasha
A boat safari on Lake Naivasha
Depart from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha and the Sopa Resort (1.5 hours). The lodge is situated by the lake and boasts beautiful grounds with large cacti and numerous acacia trees, where wildlife such as bushbuck, zebra, and giraffe often wander. The main building features an interior garden, fireplaces, and comfortable leather sofas. The rooms are spacious, Swahili-style chalets, each with either a balcony or a glass-fronted lounge area for relaxing and wildlife viewing. After lunch, you’ll take a boat safari across the lake, where you may see hippos and various bird species, including fish eagles and pelicans. Towards the end of the boat safari, you'll stop at Crescent Island for a guided nature walk. You will then return to the lodge for the evening, where you can enjoy dinner and observe hippos coming up from the lake to graze in Sopa’s grounds.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2-3
Game drives at Lake Nakuru
Game drives at Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, depart Naivasha for Lake Nakuru (1.5 hours), where you can see over 400 different bird species, white rhinos and the rare Rothschild giraffe, identifiable by its white lower legs that resemble long socks! The park is home to many other plains mammals, with 56 species recorded, including zebra, buffalo, waterbuck, and lions. Upon entering the park, you will enjoy a short game drive en route to your accommodation at Sopa Lodge, which is situated atop a ridge and offers stunning views over the park and lake. The lodge features a restaurant, a separate bar and lounge, a pool, a small shop, and all the rooms are very spacious with great vistas. After lunch, you can relax for a while before heading out on a late afternoon game drive to explore the park and lakeshore. At sunset, you will return to the lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening. The following day will be spent on game drives exploring the park’s lakeshore and forest areas, with all meals provided at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4-5
Lion tracking in Ol Pejeta
Lion tracking in Ol Pejeta
After breakfast, depart Nakuru and continue your safari to Laikipia (2 hours) and the Ol Pejeta conservancy, which has the highest density of resident large mammals in Kenya, including unusual species such as the reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, and Lelwel hartebeest. The conservancy undertakes important work to conserve wildlife and generate income through wildlife tourism, reinvesting in conservation projects and local communities. You’ll spend two nights at the luxury Sweetwaters Tented Camp, located within the conservancy and offering stunning views of the Aberdares and Mount Kenya. You will head out on early morning and late afternoon game drives, participate in lion tracking, and gather research data to monitor the collared lions. When not on game drives or lion tracking, you can relax at camp and enjoy watching the wildlife at the camp’s watering hole!
- Main Destination:
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
- Accommodation:
- Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Game drive and transfer to Nairobi
Game drive and transfer to Nairobi
After breakfast and an early morning game drive, you will head back to Nairobi. End of tour.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
