Kenya luxury safari begins with a drive through central Kenya as you enjoy coffee and pineapple plantations, north across the equator to the rugged landscapes of Samburu Reserve. Safe & secure private sanctuary, Ol Pejeta can guarantee a hassle-free safari experience with amazing wildlife viewing. Proceed to Lake Nakuru N.p then further to Kenya's most spectacular of all parks and reserves, Masai Mara Game Reserve where you will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five.

·         You'll be collected from the airport (or hotel)

·         Accommodation before the tour departs can be arranged for an extra cost.

DETAILED ITINERARY:

DAY 01: NAIROBI | SAMBURU

 Arrive in Nairobi and drive to Samburu. The drive time is approximately 6 hours. Upon arrival at Samburu, have a game drive en route to Samburu Simba lodge for lunch. After lunch, relax until 4.00 p.m. time for your evening game drive. At 6.00 p.m., return to the camp for dinner and overnight. Samburu is famous for the rare and unusual reticulated giraffe, long-necked gerenuk, Colobus monkey, beisa oryx, and Gravy’s zebra.

·         Main Destination: Samburu Game Reserve

·         Main Activity: Afternoon game drive

·         Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu Camp/Similar

·         Meal plan: All Meals Included

·         Drinks: Other Drinks: Not Included

DAY 02: FULL DAY IN SAMBURU

Enjoy a full day at Samburu National Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives with an optional cultural visit to the Samburu Village at an extra US$ 20 per person later in the day.

Samburu is home to a third of Kenya's giraffe species - the rare Reticulated Giraffe (only found in the Northern parks). This is also where you see the blue-legged Somali Ostrich, the long-necked Gerenuk Gazelles, and the straight-horned Beisa Oryx Antelope, leopards, hippos, elephants, lions.

·         Main Destination: Samburu Game Reserve

·         Main Activity: Morning and Afternoon game drive

·         Accommodation:  Ashnil Samburu/Similar

·         Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

·         Drinks: Drinking Water | Other Drinks: Not Included

DAY 03: SAMBURU | OLPEJETA

After your breakfast depart to drive to Mt. Kenya’s Ol Pejeta conservancy. Here you will be able to see chimpanzees, rare black rhinos plus a host of other animals. Lunch at Serena Sweet waters camp. After lunch, depart for a tour of the rhino and the chimpanzee sanctuaries, no other place in Kenya has Chimpanzees and the rhino sanctuary is home to a strong 40 black rhinos and game drive. Dinner and overnight at sweet waters camp.

·         Main Destination: Olpejeta Private Sanctuary

·         Main Activity: Afternoon game drive

·         Accommodation: Sweetwater’s tented camp / Similar

·         Meal plan: All Meals Included

·         Drinks: Drinking Water | Other Drinks: Not Included

DAY 04: OLPEJETA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY | LAKE NAKURU

Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park after a brief game drive and breakfast, arriving in time for lunch at the camp as well as check-in. Afternoon game drive takes you to the lake to view Flamingos and pelicans. Also, spot White/Black Rhinos, Rothschild Giraffe, Waterbucks, and other kinds of African wildlife. The Lake Forest attracts a wide variety of birds. 

·         Main Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park

·         Main Activity: Morning and Afternoon game drive

·         Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Lodge | similar

·         Meal plan: All Meals Included

·         Drinks: Other Drinks: Not Included

DAY 05: LAKE NAKURU | MASAI MARA

Early morning breakfast then drive along the Great Rift Valley, passing by the Mau Forest to Masai Mara Game Reserve. Arrive at the camp/lodge for check-in as well for lunch. Afternoon game viewing in this fascinating wildlife paradise with a chance to view; giraffes, elephants, monkeys, leopards, lions, gazelles, and different bird species.

Dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.

·         Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve

·         Main Activity: Afternoon game drive

·         Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge | similar

·         Meal plan: All Meals Included

·         Drinks: Other Drinks: Not Included

DAY 06: FULL DAY IN MASAI MARA

Spend a whole day viewing wildlife in Masai Mara Game reserve. You will have the opportunity to arrange the order of game drives depending on the location of the wildebeest herds (July-October) as well as allowing time for game drives to see other wildlife. Around Mid-August, the herds are normally scattered around the Mara Triangle Area and crossings at the Mara River are quite common.

Other optional activities:

Maasai village visit: USD 20 per person

You can visit a Maasai village to see their traditional life. Photography is NOT prohibited here. Maasai guide at the village will escort and explain to you in English about their lives. It takes about 2 hours including the return transfers by us. » Duration: approx.2hours, starting at 10:00 AM

Maasai lady will give you a lecture on how to make a beaded bracelet at our library. It will be one of your souvenirs once completed. The lecture takes about 3 hours.

Hot air balloon safari:  USD 400 per person
Early morning balloon safari you drift above the browsing game and have tremendous opportunities for unusual photographs. What could be more uplifting than an early morning safari in a hot air balloon flying over vast plains of Africa? Witness an African Sunrise a plethora of wildlife roams the land beneath you. At the end of the flight. You land on the plains in the midst of this enchanting Savannah champagne, breakfast is laid out with the aroma of sausages, eggs, and bacon sizzling over a charcoal fire. Drive leisurely Fashion with game viewing on your way back to your camp or lodge.

·         Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve

·         Main Activity: Full day game drive

·         Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge | similar

·         Meal plan: All Meals Included

·         Drinks: Drinking Water | Other Drinks: Not Included

DAY 07: MASAI MARA  | LAKE NAIVASHA

After breakfast, drive to Lake Naivasha scenic view of mount Longonot on your way to Lake Naivasha. Proceed for Lunch on arrival at the lodge. Afternoon optional activities are undertaken in Lake Naivasha. Take a 1-hour boat ride (optional activity will include a walk on crescent Island) The lake is almost 13kms across, but its waters are shallow with an average depth of five meters. Much of the lake is surrounded by forests of the yellow barked Acacia Xanthophlea, known as the yellow fever tree. These forests abound with birdlife, and Naivasha is known for world-class birding. The waters of the lake draw a great range of game to these shores. Giraffes wander among the acacia, Buffalo wallow in the swamps, and Columbus monkeys call from the treetops while the Lake's large hippo population sleeps the day out in the shallows. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight

Optional Excursions in Lake Naivasha

1-hour boat ride                                                       : USD 20 per person

1-hour boat ride and a walk on a crescent Island    : USD 50 per person

4 hours Mt. Longonot trekking safari                       : USD 55. Per person

Walking /biking safari at Hells gate national park    : USD 50 per person

·         Main Destination: Lake Naivasha National Park

·         Main Activity: Optional tours & excursions

·         Accommodation: Enashipai Resort | similar

·         Meal plan: All Meals Included

·         Drinks: Other Drinks: Not Included

DAY 08: LAKE NAIVASHA  | NAIROBI | DEPARTURE

After breakfast, morning optional activities or tour of Lake Naivasha; which is a beautiful lake full of birds and hippos. A boat trip on the lake is highly recommended. You will most likely spot hippos, herons, pelicans and dozens of other birds. With a little luck, you can even see a lost flamingo. These animals used to be found in Lake Naivasha, but due to the rise in water levels, they have been migrated to neighboring lakes such as Lake Nakuru and Lake Baringo. The most famous personality of the area was Joy Adamson, naturalist and author of “Born Free”, who lived here on the lake’s shores. Her experiences raising the lion cub, Elsa, became an international best seller and award-winning movie.

What better way to view and get up close to the wildlife than to be astride an animal yourself! In the Naivasha area at Sanctuary Farm you can take the most unique type of safari – a guided day tour on horseback. The land here is heavy with acacia trees and you’ll traverse this rich forest coming upon giraffe, wildebeest, impala, zebra, gazelle, dik-dik and buffalo. Your horse is familiar with this territory and the animals so it will let you ride up close to the wildlife. And since you are astride the horse, you are in a sense “camouflaged” – appearing to be as one with your ride. You can’t experience the wildlife any closer than this. Whether you’re a novice or an advanced rider, your horseback safari will be tailored to your experience level. What an unforgettable way to enjoy the wildlife of Naivasha! Return to Nairobi arriving late in the afternoon. Drop off at the airport or your hotel in Nairobi for overnight.

·         Main Destination: Lake Naivasha | Nairobi

·         Main Activity: Optional tours & excursions

·         Accommodation: Not Applicable {End of tour}

·         Meal plan: Breakfast, {Lunch & Dinner Not Included}

·         Drinks: Other Drinks: Not Included 

·         Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.

·         You'll be dropped off at the airport (or hotel).

NB: It can be a long, hot day on a Kenya wildlife safari, so wear cool, comfortable clothing and a sunhat. Remember to bring your camera, binoculars, sunglasses.

                       PRICE PER PERSON SHARING

          PRICE PER PERSON SHARING

Child policy:

·         Children staying and sharing with 1 or 2 paying adults: 0-3 years (free\ no charge) (Maximum 2 children per room) 

·         4-12 – each child pays 50% Single Room rate where applicable (i.e.,2 adults & 1-2 children, each child to pay 50% of per person rate equivalent or 1 adult. Extra charges may apply for rollaway beds requested13 -17 Years and above they are considered young adults and pays 75% of the adult rate

INCLUDED

·         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

·         Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

·         Drinking water (On all days)

EXCLUDED

·         International flights (From/to home)

·         Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Low Season: April - June

·         Bookings cancelled 45 days prior to the excursion will not be charged for.

·         Bookings cancelled 30 to 45 days prior to the excursion will be charged 25%

·         Bookings cancelled 20 to 30 days prior to the excursion will be charged 50%

·         Bookings cancelled below 20 days prior to the excursion will be charged 100%

High Season: Jan- March – July - October

·         Bookings cancelled 60 days prior to the excursion will not be charged for.

·         Bookings cancelled 45 to 60 days prior to the excursion will be charged 50%

·         Bookings cancelled below 30 days prior to the excursion will be charged 100%

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