Duration: | 5 Day(s) - 4 Night(s) |
Tour Category: | Wildlife Safari |
Tour Overview
This safari itinerary covers Ol Pejeta Sweetwaters Conservancy, and Lake Nakuru National Park, which is termed as the home to White and Black Rhinos as well as Flamingos. Cover the most famous parks in Kenya, which are the homes of different kinds of African wildlife. Experience the diverse warm cultures of the Kenyan people (which include the Masai People), landscapes, the Great Rift Valley, the Equator, Tea, and Coffee Plantations
Day 1 - Nairobi – Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary
This morning we depart Nairobi and proceed north, driving through lush tea and coffee estates to Sweetwaters Conservancy. Sweetwaters land, the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, and its sumptuous ranch were once the private domain of famed multi-millionaire, Adnan Khashoggi.
We visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a charming haven established by the Jane Goodall Institute to provide sanctuary to orphaned chimps, and the specially protected and fenced refuge of black rhinos with its stunning forty specimens! Sweetwaters boasts excellent game viewing with the highest ratio of game to area of any park or reserve in Kenya. Moreover, the Sanctuary has several private waterholes and salt lick so we’ll be guaranteed unprecedented close encounters.
Whether it's day or night game drives, camel trekking, lion tracking, al fresco dining, or relaxing by the pool, Sweetwater’s is bound to delight.
Overnight at Sweetwaters Serena Camp. Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}
Day 2 - Sweetwater’s / Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Lake Nakuru National Park
Depart Sweetwater’s/Ol Pejeta after breakfast for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving at your lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon a ‘Spice’ game drive is planned. Besides the flamingos that Lake Nakuru is famous for, there are approximately 400 other species of birds found there.
In addition, a large variety of game can be found in the Park including the introduced Rothschild's Giraffe, Black and White Rhino, Waterbuck, Reedbuck, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Baboon, and many species of plains game.
Overnight at the Lake Nakuru Lodge or Flamingo Hill Tented Camp.
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 3 - Lake Nakuru National Park – Masai Mara Game Reserve
After a leisurely breakfast at your lodge, depart overland to the Masai Mara Game Reserve-jewel of Kenya's Game Park. This enormous Reserve part of the vast Serengeti plains is famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest migration and is a true home of the big five, Elephant, Leopard, Rhino, and Cape Buffalo. After lunch, explore the Reserve on a late evening 'Spice' game drive.
Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge or Sentrim Mara Camp. Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 4 - Explore Masai Mara Game Reserve
The Masai Mara is one of the greatest wildernesses in the world. Morning and afternoon 'Spice' game drives are planned. Large mammals are varied, abundant, and easy to see. Residents among the mammals of the park are; Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Impala, Zebra, Topi, both the Thomson's and Grant's Gazelles. Optional hot Air Balloon rides are available on this day at an additional cost. On this final day in the Mara, you also have an opportunity to visit an authentic Masai village.
Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge or Sentrim Mara Camp. Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 5 - Masai Mara Game Reserve – Nairobi
Begin today with an early morning 'Spice' game drive followed by a complete English breakfast at your lodge. Mid-morning drive to Nairobi. Lunch at Carnivore Restaurant. You are then transferred to the Airport or your Nairobi hotel.
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch}
The Tour Includes:
Transport by either Safari VAN or a 4×4 Landcruiser as per your choice
All applicable game Park Entrance fees.
4 Nights’ accommodation as indicated in the itinerary.
Thirteen meals (4 Breakfast, 5 lunches & 4 Dinner).
Airport picks up on arrival in Nairobi if required.
Professional Safari Guide/Driver.
Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari.
Round trip transport from Nairobi to the designated National Park.
Pre-tour itinerary document.
Extensive and unlimited Game drives.
Excursions & activities as stated in the itinerary
Bottled drinking water while on board our safari Van/Jeep while on safari
All Government taxes and levies
The Tour Excludes:
Pre and post-tour accommodation which can be arranged on request
The cost of obtaining visas for Kenya.
Personal Taxes
Drinks like sodas, water, beer, and wines at the hotels and lodges.
Gratuity for the driver guide, porters, and waiter
Laundry costs, telephone calls, and other items of a personal nature
International flights
Optional excursions like a visit to Masai Village or a Hot Air Balloon ride