8-day Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara safari
This 8-day Kenya safari takes travelers through some of the country’s most iconic wildlife destinations, including Ol Pejeta Wildlife Sanctuary, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara National Reserve. Guests will experience close encounters with the Big Five, witness the Great Migration in Masai Mara (seasonal), and explore Kenya’s scenic landscapes, including the Great Rift Valley. The trip combines thrilling wildlife adventures with comfortable accommodations in luxury lodges and tented camps. Travelers will enjoy immersive game drives, unique wildlife experiences, and unforgettable photographic opportunities.
Trip Highlights
- Encounter the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo.
- Witness the Great Migration at the Mara River (seasonal).
- Visit Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Ol Pejeta.
- Spot rhinos and big cats in Ol Pejeta Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Marvel at flamingos and wildlife at Lake Nakuru.
- Explore scenic Great Rift Valley viewpoints and Thompson’s Falls.
- Stay in luxury lodges and tented camps for comfort and relaxation.
- Travel with experienced English-speaking guides.
Itinerary
Upon landing, proceed to the exit and look out for your name for easy identification. You will be transferred to your Nairobi Hotel for an overnight stay Lotos in Hotel (https://lotos.co.ke/)
Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner
7: 30 hrs. Your driver/guide will pick you up from your Nairobi area hotel, Nairobi airport or Nairobi area residence and we’ll head out in our private safari van of pop up roof for Ol Pejeta Sanctuary.
We’ll be traveling north through the highlands of central Kenya, passing farmland and plantations.
En route, we’ll take a break, stopping at Karatina, the largest open-air market in East Africa.
We should arrive at Ol Pejeta Sanctuary in the afternoon with time for game drives and exploration. We’ll visit the very unique Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary where rescued and orphaned chimps are nursed back to health.
Ol Pejeta also features a protected zone for over 100 black rhinos and there’s also plenty of big cats in this sanctuary. We will use our time well in this special reserve.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
There’s so much wildlife in Ol Pejeta – we’ll take an early morning game drive to see who we can spot before departing this lovely preserve.
We’re now headed through the Rift Valley on a scenic drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Along the way, we’ll stop at 74 m (243 ft) Thompson’s fall to admire its dramatic cascades.
Drive southward to the next destination, Lake Nakuru National Park - home to a million flamingos beautifully lining at its shores.
Late lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive around the lakeshore will be the feature for the afternoon.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge { https://lakenakurulodge.com/}
Early morning pre-breakfast at the lodge, followed by an early bird and game viewing drive at the Lake Nakuru National Park. Later exit the park and drive to Masai Mara Game Reserve with lunch en-route.
We will arrive in Masai Mara in time for an afternoon game viewing drive exploring the park in search of the BIG 5, Big Cats & other Mara Predators.
As the sun starts to edge dip into the horizon, it will be perfect time to photograph the beautiful Mara rolling plains.
Don't forget this is the right time to spot the shy leopard. Dinner & overnight at Mara Sarova Game Lodge { https://www.sarovahotels.com/maracamp-masai-mara/}.
Today shall be a game viewing extravaganza! Masai Mara Game Reserve remains the most exciting wildlife ecosystem in the Nature world. It is host to the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region.
The scenic appeal of the tree-studded savannah plains, the moderate climate and diversity of wild game species makes it a one-stop-shop for game viewing activities.
We shall traverse the Masai Mara reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing encountering the big five and more of the lesser game.
We shall visit the Mara River where we will see eye to eye with the hippos, large tree-trunk sized crocodiles, and even get to witness the great wildebeest migration River crossing, which is at its peak during this time of your travel. (July – October).
Dinner & overnight at Mara Sarova Game Lodge { https://www.sarovahotels.com/maracamp-masai-mara/}.
Today shall be a game viewing extravaganza! Masai Mara Game Reserve remains the most exciting wildlife ecosystem in the Nature world. It is host to the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region.
The scenic appeal of the tree-studded savannah plains, the moderate climate and diversity of wild game species makes it a one-stop-shop for game viewing activities.
We shall traverse the Masai Mara reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing encountering the big five and more of the lesser game.
We shall visit the Mara River where we will see eye to eye with the hippos, large tree-trunk sized crocodiles, and even get to witness the great wildebeest migration River crossing, which is at its peak during this time of your travel. (July – October).
Dinner & overnight at Mara Sarova Game Lodge { https://www.sarovahotels.com/maracamp-masai-mara/}.
Wake up to an early pre-breakfast game viewing drive- bidding bye to the African Big 5 & Cats.
Get back to Mara Sarova game lodge for breakfast and later enjoy an extra final game drive as you exit the Masai Mara game reserve to drive to Nairobi with lunch en-route to arrive in Maasai Mara approximately by 4:30 PM to 17:00 hrs in Nairobi where the safari ends with Hotel drop off.
Pick up from your hotel and transferred to the Airport for your outbound flight.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- - Accommodation as outlined above.
- - All meals noted in the itinerary.
- - Each day generally includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner buffets consisting of both western and local dishes.
- - Transportation in a standard game viewing safari vehicles complete with a pop-up roof for easy viewing and photography.
- - Every passenger guaranteed a window seat.
- - Your driver/guide speaks English and has in-depth knowledge of the flora, fauna, landscape, and culture.
- - A 4x 4 Safari Van of pop up roof outfitted with two-way, long-range high-frequency radio communications equipment in Kenya.
- - Each safari vehicle carries safari accessories including wildlife books, binoculars for the guide, a first-aid kit, and a fire extinguisher.
- - Flying doctors (AMREF) insurance covers each client doing a safari with us just for emergencies
- - Park entrance fees and game drive as noted in the itinerary.
- - All government taxes, levies, 2 liters of bottled water during safari
- - Pick up from the airport/your hotel and drop off back to the hotel or airport in good time for your outbound flight after the trip.
Cost Excludes
- - Domestic and international airfares and departure taxes.
- - Personal communications charges for telephone calls, faxes, email, etc.
- - Tips and gratuities for your driver/guide.
- - Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- - Laundry services.
- - Between meal snacks, parks, attractions, and events not included in your itinerary
