Experience an unforgettable 5-day Kenya safari adventure visiting some of the country’s most iconic wildlife destinations. This safari combines thrilling game drives, breathtaking landscapes, and unique wildlife encounters across Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Naivasha, and the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Begin your journey at the renowned Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a leading wildlife conservancy known for its rhino conservation projects, chimpanzee sanctuary, and abundant wildlife including lions, elephants, giraffes, and zebras. Enjoy exciting game drives in this beautiful conservancy located between the foothills of Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Ranges.
Continue to the scenic Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake in the Great Rift Valley famous for its hippos, birdlife, and spectacular landscapes. Optional activities here include a boat safari on the lake and a guided walking safari at Crescent Island.
Your safari concludes in the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s premier wildlife destination and home to the Big Five. The Maasai Mara offers endless savannah plains filled with wildlife and exceptional game-viewing opportunities throughout the year, including the famous Great Wildebeest Migration season.
This safari is ideal for wildlife lovers, photographers, couples, families, and adventure seekers looking to experience Kenya’s rich wildlife diversity and stunning natural beauty within a short time.
Safari Highlights
- Game drives in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Rhino and chimpanzee sanctuary experience
- Scenic views of Mount Kenya and the Great Rift Valley
- Boat ride on Lake Naivasha
- Walking safari at Crescent Island
- Explore the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Big Five wildlife sightings: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino
- Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley
- Incredible sunrise and sunset photography opportunities
- Visit the famous Mara River and spot hippos and crocodiles
- Chance to witness predator action and large herbivore herds
- Rich wildlife viewing including lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Pick up from your hotel or the airport in Nairobi and depart for Ol Pejeta Conservancy via the central Kenya highlands with scenic views along the way. Arrive in time for lunch at your camp or lodge.
In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive in Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The conservancy is home to endangered black and white rhinos, chimpanzees, elephants, lions, buffaloes, hyenas, giraffes, and numerous antelope species. Visit the chimpanzee sanctuary and enjoy incredible wildlife sightings against the backdrop of Mount Kenya.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive south towards Amboseli National Park near the Kenya-Tanzania border. Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch and relaxation.
Later in the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in the park. Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. Watch out for lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and numerous bird species.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.
Pick up from your hotel or the airport in Nairobi and depart for Lake Naivasha via the scenic Great Rift Valley. Stop briefly at a viewpoint for photography and panoramic views of the escarpment.
Arrive in Naivasha in time for lunch and relaxation at your lodge or camp. In the afternoon, enjoy optional activities such as a boat ride on the lake where you may spot hippos and a variety of birdlife. You can also visit Crescent Island for a guided walking safari among zebras, giraffes, and antelopes.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.
Day 2: Ol Pejeta – Lake Naivasha
Enjoy an early morning game drive in the conservancy followed by breakfast. Later depart for Lake Naivasha through the scenic Great Rift Valley.
Arrive at Lake Naivasha in time for lunch and relaxation at your lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy optional activities such as a boat ride on the lake where you may spot hippos and various bird species including fish eagles and pelicans. You can also visit Crescent Island for a guided walking safari among zebras, giraffes, and antelopes.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.
Day 3: Lake Naivasha – Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, depart for the Maasai Mara National Reserve via Narok town. Enjoy scenic views of the Great Rift Valley and the vast Kenyan countryside.
Arrive at the Maasai Mara in time for lunch at your lodge or camp. Later head out for an afternoon game drive in search of the Big Five and other wildlife species. The reserve is home to lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, buffaloes, wildebeests, zebras, and many other animals.
Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Full Day in Maasai Mara
Spend the entire day exploring the famous Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives or a full-day safari with picnic lunch.
The Maasai Mara offers some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa. You may witness predators hunting, large elephant herds roaming the plains, and countless herbivores grazing across the savannah. During the migration season, thousands of wildebeests and zebras cross the Mara River in one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles.
Optional activities include a hot air balloon safari and a cultural visit to a Maasai village.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.
Day 5: Maasai Mara – Nairobi
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge followed by check-out. Depart the Maasai Mara and drive back to Nairobi with scenic stopovers along the way.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport marking the end of your unforgettable Kenya safari experience.
Safari Includes
- Safari Introduction: Insights into wildlife and the ecosystem from your guide.
- Transportation in an open-top 4x4 safari vehicle, great for photography and wildlife viewing.
- Meals: Full board (lunch) during your stay
- Game Drives: Daily game drives with an experienced guide.
- Park entrance fees
- Bottled Water: Complimentary bottled water during the safari.
Safari Excludes
- International Flights: Flights to and from Nairobi/Mombasa
- Visa Fees: Any visa requirements for entry into Kenya.
- Travel Insurance: Personal travel insurance for medical emergencies.
- Optional Activities: Visits to Maasai villages.
- Personal Expenses: Souvenirs, tips for guides, and any additional personal expenses.
- Alcoholic Beverages: Drinks outside of those provided (water and meals).
