Safari Overview

Journey through Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations on this immersive African safari adventure. Experience the vibrant charm of Nairobi, the rugged beauty of Samburu, home to rare wildlife and stunning landscapes, and the conservation excellence of Ol Pejeta Conservancy, renowned for its rhino sanctuary and innovative wildlife protection. Finally, the safari culminates in the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve, where thrilling game drives, the spectacle of the Great Migration (seasonal), and close encounters with the Big Five create a truly unforgettable experience.

Main Highlights

  • Nairobi
  • Samburu
  • Ol Pejeta Conservancy
  • Masai Mara

Itinerary - Daily Safari Information

Day 01: Nairobi

Arrive at J.K.I.A airport Nairobi where you will be met by African Savannah Holidays
representative for introduction and safari briefing. Transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Hotel/ Similar

After breakfast depart the Hotel at 09.30hrs for a tour around Nairobi. Main focus on the tour include, Karen area where we will visit the David Sheldrick Elephant orphanage, Giraffe Center and Karen Blixen Museum. Lunch will be on own arrangement in one of the many nice restaurants around Karen. Return to our Hotel late afternoon.

Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Hotel/ Similar

Early breakfast at the hotel, depart Nairobi at 7:00am heading north through the lush Kikuyu farmlands with coffee, wheat and horticulture farms among other plantations. Pass the Equator and the cool central highlands and descend to the wildlife rich northern savannah biome. The reserve is rich in wildlife with an abundance of rare northern endemic species such as the Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk and the Beisa Oryx (also referred to as Samburu Special Five). Arrive Samburu National Reserve in time for lunch and afternoon game drive.

Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Ashnil Camp/ Similar

Spend the full day in Samburu with morning and afternoon game watching drives. During the hot day you can choose to visit the local communities living adjacent to this game reserve or relax by the swimming pool.

Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Ashnil Camp/ Similar.

The drive retrieves back to the central Kenya highlands and scenic landscapes including Mt Kenya.  We arrive for hot lunch at Sweet Waters Serena Camp. Ol Pejeta is East Africa’s Largest Black Rhino Sanctuary and the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees. It is also home to some of the big predators in Kenya. Afternoon game drive and visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary.

Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation:  Sweet Waters Serena Camp/ Similar

Sweetwaters Tented Camp

Full day at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy with morning and evening game drives.

Ol Pejeta boasts an astounding variety of animals including non-indigenous chimpanzees and the Big Five. The combination of amazing wildlife and stunning views across the open plains will guarantee you an unforgettable safari experience. Optional activities at the Ol Pejeta include night game drive and camel rides.

Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Sweet Waters Serena Tented Camp/ Similar

Sweetwaters Tented Camp

After breakfast, depart Ol Pejeta for your scheduled flight to Masai Mara.  You will fly west over the dramatic great rift valley to the unspoiled wild savannah of the Masai Mara.

This modern day’s Seventh Wonder is famous for Black maned lions among a dense wild animals’ population and the Mara River cuts through the Mara and Serengeti Eco system. Arrive at the Camp in time for lunch and afternoon game drive.

Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Ashnil Mara Camp/ Similar

Spend 02 full days in Masai Mara Game Reserve. Depending on the wildlife migration patterns and the weather, you could either opt for Morning and evening game drives or alternatively venture out for a full day. Other optional activities on this day would be an early morning balloon safari over the Masai Mara plains or a visit to a nearby traditional Masai village. Masai Mara game reserve has an extra ordinary density of animals including the Big five and a variety of plains game and bird-life.

Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Ashnil Mara Camp/ Similar

After breakfast depart Masai Mara, enjoy en route game viewing within and outside the park as you drive through the Loita plains and the floor of the Great Rift Valley arriving in Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi early afternoon. Lunch in Nairobi on own arrangements and later transfer to the Airport for your evening homebound flight.

END OF KENYA Savannah Highlights SAFARI

  • Airport transfers
  • Domestic flight from Ol Pejeta to Masai Mara
  • Full board accommodation (B, L, D) while on safari
  • Bed and Breakfast in City Hotel
  • PRIVATE transport
  • Game drives on a safari customized Land Cruiser
  • Park entrance fees to all quoted Game Reserves
  • Services of a professional English speaking safari driver guide
  • Applicable Government taxes
  • International flights

  • Additional sightseeing or deviation from the itinerary

  • Items of a personal nature such as; laundry, phone calls

  • Tip for driver guides and porters

  • Drinks/beverages during meals

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