Trip Info
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Pop-up roof minivan
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Suitable for solo travelers and groups alike
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Pre and post tour accommodation can also be arranged at an extra cost
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Can start any day
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This tour starts and ends in Nairobi
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Mid-range, private tour
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All meals included
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English
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Overview
Learn all you need to know about the diverse mammals and other wildlife of Kenya. You can satisfy your safari desires to search for different kinds of animals in the wonderful safari attractions, which include some of the most remarkable national parks. You will visit Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Ol Pejeta Conservancy. You will see black and white rhinos, lions, leopards, hippos and giraffes here in this beautiful sanctuary. Discover the rich Kenya experience with Earthwings Tours and Safaris today and have the holiday of a lifetime!
Highlights
- Can start any day
- Private tour
- Mid-range tour
- Can be customized
- Suitable for solo travelers
- Minimum age of 3 years
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Itinerary
You will be met at the airport or your hotel in Nairobi at 0700hrs and drive in a northern direction. You will be driven through tea and coffee estates on your way to Sweetwaters Conservancy. Ol Pejeta Conservancy and its magnificent ranch where this movie unveils was once owned by handsome multi-millionaire Adnan Kashoggi. This splendid sanctuary for chimpanzees, created by the Jane Goodall organization for the primates that have been left without a home, we also meet the black rhinos: about forty of them have been filed in a specially protected and fenced area. Indeed, what sets Sweetwaters apart is that it hosts the highest density of game per acre than any other park or reserve in Kenya. Still, the Sanctuary has several private waterholes and salt licks to make sure that we will be able to observe them at very close range. Whether you prefer daytime or night-time game drives, Camel treks, tracking the lion, eating under the stars or simply lounging by the pool, Sweetwaters will not disappoint.
Main Destination:
Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Best Time To VisitJune to September (Dry season)
High SeasonJune to October and December to March
Best WeatherJune to September and December to February (Less rain)
Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Elephant, Giraffe, White Rhino, Black Rhino, Buffalo, Zebra, Hyena, Lion, Cheetah, Wildebeest, Hippo, Leopard, Wild Dog
Accommodation:
Sweetwaters Serena Camp
- Overland camp set in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy on the Laikipia Plateau
Meals & Drinks:
- Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Depart at 7:00 a.m for Lake Nakuru National Park and reach the lodge in time for lunch. It is also possible to organize a ‘spice’ game drive in the afternoon. Apart from the famous flamingos, there are estimates of about 400 other kinds of birds present in the lake. Furthermore, game that is recorded within the park include the Rotschild’s giraffe, black and white rhino, water burch, reed buck, lion, buffalo, leopard, baboon and other plains game.
Main Destination:
Lake Nakuru National Park
Serengeti National Park Best season: June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)
High SeasonJuly to February (A lot of visitors are in the park during this time)
Best WeatherJune to February (Little rainfall)
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
Giraffe, White Rhino, Buffalo, Zebra, Hippo, Black Rhino, Lion, Leopard, Hyena, Elephant, Cheetah, Wildebeest, Wild Dog
Accommodation:
Ziwa Bush Lodge
- A mid-range lodge that is based just outside Lake Nakuru National Park
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
This starts with a relaxed breakfast then proceed by road at 7.00 am to reach the famous Masai Mara National Reserve, which is one of Kenya’s major wildlife parks. This massive park itself belongs to the larger Serengeti plains which are so popular with the great migration of wildebeest. It is famous particularly for being the home of the ‘Big Five’ which include the lion, elephant, leopard, rhino and cape buffalo. Take an early evening ‘spice’ game drive within the reserve after lunch.
Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
The best time to visit the Mara is during the wildebeest migration which is from August to October and for general wildlife viewing the best time is from June to October.
High SeasonJune to October and December to March
Best WeatherJune to October (Sunny, but not too hot)
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
Elephant, Giraffe, Lion, Cheetah, Zebra, Wildebeest, Buffalo, Hippo, Hyena, Leopard, Black Rhino, Wild Dog, White Rhino
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Situated in the middle section of the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
This will be followed by breakfast at 7:00am after which a full day of game drive through the park in order to view the Big Five. Wildlife in the Mara is as diverse and plentiful as it is hard to conceive: the park is home to over 450 identified species of animals. You will have great opportunities to spot lions, rhinoceroses, hippopotami, crocodiles, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, buffaloes, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, leopards, many types of antelopes and elephants. It is in the Mara that perhaps one of the most dramatic events of the grand theatre of nature is witnessed. This is the annual movement of millions of wildebeest and zebra from Serengetti plains of Tanzania in search of water and pastures.
You will go back to the lodge or camp to have your meals and spend the night there.
Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Situated in the middle section of the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast at the camp, your safari guide will return you to Nairobi where you will be dropped off at your hotel or to the airport.
Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
End of tour
- It is possible to obtain additional accommodation for a fee.
- You’ll be delivered by the company to the airport.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- • Park fees (For non-residents)
- • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- • A professional driver/guide
- • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All Taxes/VAT
- • Roundtrip airport transfer
- • Food (Based on the day-by-day breakdown)
- • Drinking water (On all days)
Cost Excludes
- • International flights (From/to home)
- • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- • Miscellaneous expenses (Tourism related items, travel insurance, visa costs, etc.)
- • Increase in taxes / park fees through policy intervention by the government
- • Some meals, as will be described in the day-by-day part.
FAQs
The best time for this five days trip to Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara Kenya is during the dry season, between June and October, or between January and February. These months offer the best wildlife seeing opportunities because many animals congregate around water points and the undergrowth is not as thick as in other months. July to October marks the great migration in Masai Mara and this is specifically a good time for the river crossings and the action at the predators. The dry season, which runs from June through October, is rather dry, and hot, while the rainy season, from November to May, is green, not as crowded and ideal for bird watching with Lake Nakuru standing out in this season.
On this safari, you will be able to see various types of animals and birds in three different biomes. Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a leading conservancy in rhinoceros conservation and the home to the only two remaining natural northern white rhinos, homers, black and southern white inland. You will also be privileged to witness elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs and the African wild dogs that are scarce but exist in the park. The park hosts a large population of flamingos, black and white rhinos, and rare Rothschild’s giraffes and the park has diverse bird species. Visiting Masai Mara, you can encounter traditional African savannah, and with some luck, meet the representatives of the Big Five which include lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhino, as well as numerous herds of wildebeest and zebras, spotted hyenas, crocodiles and hippos.
There are various accommodation options to suit this safari ranging from the Wilderness mobile tented performed self catering to the very deluxe lodges for the upper end marketer and traveler. Facilities and enjoyment at Ol Pejeta include lodges and tented camps offering stunning scenic views of Mount Kenya. There are few accommodations with in or near the park and they consist of mid-range lodges and high end safari camps offering stunning views of the lake. There is an array of tented camps and lodges in Masai Mara ranging from the simplest that only provide tents to the most extravagant having private decks and en-suite baths and meals included! Most offer full-board meals, game drives & interaction with the Maasai people while others offer local cultural activities.
This trip has included the following activities to make your wildlife experience more wonderful. They are the main sightseeing technique wherever you are, and by extending your stay as a game drive, you are able to explore the beasts of Ol Pejeta, discover the enchanting Lake Nakuru, and experience the vast expanse of Masai Mara. Some of the activities offered by this conservational facility include; chimpanzee tour where visitors get a chance to interact with chimpanzees, Rhino conservation tour and night game drives. Activities that tourists can enjoy at and around Lake Nakuru include bird watching, photography as well as guided nature walks in the park. At Masai Mara there are many activities to do including early morning and evening game drives, you can also balloon trips to view the entire region, and you can visit the Masai villages to learn how they live.
The total driving time involved may also vary due to the climatic conditions and the quality of the road between these destinations. Taking the car from Nairobi to Ol Pejeta, the trip takes between 3.5 to 4 hours through good tarmac road. The distance from Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru is about 190km and will take a driver about 4 to 5 hours to cover the distance, passing through stunning views and through some small rural towns. The distance from Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara is about 5 to 6 hours’ drive and the last part that leads into the reserve is a very harsh off-road especially during the rainy season. The journey back to Nairobi from the park will take between 5 to 6 hours. The drives themselves can be very lengthy, however, they provide stunning views, knowledge about numerous cultures, and the opportunity to see and meet wild animals.
When packing for a safari, it is very important to pack appropriately so that you do not end up uncomfortable through out your adventure. Some of the basic things to pack includes casual, light colored clothes for game viewing session, a warm jacket for the early morning and evening session, comfortable walking shoes, and a hat or cap for the scorching sun. Some of the basic equipment required include binoculars and a good camera for wildlife viewing. Sun block, insect repellent spray, sunglasses, and water bottle are also essentials. It is advisable if traveling during the rainy season to carry a waterproof jacket and some plastic bags to cover the electronics. However, for those engaging in cultural excursions small gifts like pens and notepads for the children in the school are appropriate.
