Oxpeckers Safaris and Expeditions Africa

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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 Olpejeta

Nairobi to Olpejeta

Early morning depart Nairobi for the unique Ol Paget Reserve. Upon arrival, check into a comfortable lodge in time for lunch, where a delicious meal awaits you. After lunch, begin your exciting safari: visit the chimpanzee rehabilitation center, the only one in Kenya, and get a rare opportunity to feed a blind rhino named Baraka. The reserve is famous for its abundance of rare animals, including black rhino, Grevy’s zebra, Jackson’s antelope and, of course, chimpanzees. The day will end with a cozy dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

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:
Comfort Gardens Sweetwaters
  • Mid-range hotel located just outside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Olpejeta to Lake Nakuru

Olpejeta to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, depart Masai Mara for Lake Nakuru National Park (approximately 5−6 hours en route). Upon arrival by lunch, settle into comfortable accommodation and relax before your evening adventure. A safari around the lake will give you the opportunity to observe flocks of flamingos and white and black rhinos, along with a rich variety of bird life. End the day with a cozy return to the lodge.

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:
Lake Nakuru Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara Reserve

Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara Reserve

After breakfast at the lodge, the transfer to the legendary Masai Mara Reserve begins - via the bustling town of Narok. On arrival by lunchtime, you will be accommodated at camp and relax. In the afternoon, embark on your first safari through the vast expanse of the Masai Mara, where you may encounter lions, elephants, zebras and a host of other wildlife. In the evening, return to camp, 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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Maasai Mara

Maasai Mara

After breakfast at 7:00 am, you will depart for a full day safari through the Masai Mara Park in open-top jeeps. Each passenger is guaranteed a window seat for a fully immersive wildlife watching experience.

During the day, you will have the opportunity to see all of Africa’s Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. In addition, the park is inhabited by zebras, giraffes and more than 570 species of birds.

Enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade of a croton tree with breathtaking views of the African expanse. After lunch, you will be treated to a visit to a traditional Maasai tribal village. You will learn about the culture and way of life of this nomadic people, see their famous jumping dances, look at traditional outfits and take colorful photos as a souvenir.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Maasai mara to Nairobi

Maasai mara to Nairobi

After breakfast, you will depart for your return journey to Nairobi. The drive will take you through the beautiful Kenyan landscapes with a stop for lunch in the town of Narok. Upon arrival in the capital city — transfer to your hotel or airport for your onward journey.

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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