9 Days Luxury Kenya Safari: Ol Pejeta, Masai Mara & Amboseli

Ol Pejeta Conservancy(1N) → Lake Nakuru National Park(1N) → Masai Mara National Reserve(2N) → Lake Naivasha(1N) → Amboseli National Park(2N) → Tsavo West National Park(1N)

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival at JKIA Airport to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
  • You will be picked up from JKIA and embark on a journey to the famous Sweetwaters Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
  • You will arrive in time for lunch at the camp.
  • After lunch, you will begin your exploration by visiting the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a charming haven established by Jane Goodall to provide shelter for orphaned chimpanzees.
  • The conservancy is East Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary and is home to two of the world's last remaining northern white rhinos.
  • Consisting of grass plains, wooded grasslands, acacia woodland, and evergreen thicket extending over 350 square kilometers, it boasts an astonishing variety of wildlife, including:
    • Indigenous chimpanzees
    • The Big Five: lion, leopard, rhino, elephants, and reticulated giraffe
    • Zebras
    • Cape buffalo
    • Warthogs
    • Over 400 bird species
  • The conservancy has its own private waterhole and a salt lick, ensuring unparalleled close encounters with wildlife.
  • In the late evening, you will return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
  • After an early morning breakfast, you will depart for one of Kenya's premium parks, a 3-hour, 170 km drive.
  • En route, you will stop for breathtaking views at Thompson Falls along Nyahururu.
  • You will proceed to arrive at the lodge in time for lunch.
  • After lunch, you will have an afternoon game drive in the park.
  • Lake Nakuru is an alkaline lake famous for its pink color.
  • Besides being known for flocks of flamingos, it is a sanctuary for endangered black and white rhinos in the country.
  • The game drive will take you on the lookout for various wildlife, including:
    • warthogs
    • monkeys
    • lions
    • white and black rhinos
    • Rothschild giraffes
    • buffaloes
    • olive baboons
    • gazelles
    • zebras
  • For bird lovers, this is a birdwatcher's paradise with over 400 species recorded.
  • You will return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
  • After breakfast, you will leave for Masai Mara.
  • The drive takes approximately 5 hours to reach Mara Serena Safari Lodge, where you will have lunch.
  • After lunch, you will embark on an exhilarating game drive.
  • The Masai Mara Game Reserve is a top attraction in Kenya, renowned for its diverse wildlife.
  • It covers a large area of approximately 1,510 km², supporting magnificent biodiversity.
  • The reserve is most famous for the migration of large numbers of wildebeests across the Mara River, facing the challenges posed by their predators on the way to the Serengeti.
  • A drive in the reserve offers wonderful experiences.
  • You will return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
  • Rise early for a game drive, with the chance to spot a variety of animals as they awaken in the plains and savannahs.
  • Visit the Masai Bomas to learn about Masai culture.
  • Return to the lodge for breakfast and some relaxation.
  • Pack a lunch for an afternoon drive in the reserve to encounter more wildlife, enhancing your experience.
  • Wildlife found in Masai Mara Reserve includes:
    • Lion
    • Elephant
    • Leopard
    • Buffalo
    • Wildebeest
    • Topi
    • Zebra
    • Masai Giraffe
    • Hippos
    • Gazelles
    • Hyenas
    • Cheetah
    • Antelopes
    • Ostriches
    • Hawks
    • Egrets
    • Ibis
    • And many other species.
  • On this day, you can choose to take a balloon safari for an additional charge.
  • As you explore the vast plains, enjoy the stunning sunset, providing an opportunity for memorable photographs.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
  • After breakfast, you check out and leave for Lake Naivasha.
  • Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake in the Rift Valley, surrounded by grassy banks and a tranquil environment.
  • After approximately a 5-hour drive, you arrive at Enashipai Resort & Spa in time for lunch.
  • After lunch, the driver will assist in finding boatmen who will brief you before the ride.
  • The boat ride takes you to Crescent Island, providing an opportunity to view various wildlife along the lake's shores, including buffalo, giraffes, and hippos.
  • The lake also shelters a variety of bird species, including fish eagles, pelicans, egrets, and hawks.
  • You return to the resort for dinner and an overnight stay.
  • After breakfast, you will check out and depart for Amboseli National Park with a stop at Emali for a short break.
  • You will arrive at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, where you will check in and have a late lunch.
  • Amboseli is one of Kenya's premier parks, set against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
  • It is famous for large herds of elephants with enormous tusks in the open plains.
  • The park consists of savannah, wetlands, a lake basin, and woodlands.
  • You will explore the park at your leisure from the lodge.
  • Dinner and an overnight stay will be at Amboseli Serena Lodge.
  • After having your breakfast, take lunch with you for a full day game drive in the park.
  • The drive allows you to look out for the huge herds of elephants and other members of the African Big Five, including buffalos, lions, and leopards.
  • Other animals you may encounter include giraffes, zebras, gazelles, cheetahs, and hyenas.
  • The park is home to approximately 400 species of birds.
  • Enjoy the panoramic views of the scenic, snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro.
  • In the evening, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
  • After breakfast, you will depart for Tsavo West National Park, which is about a 3-hour drive away.
  • You will check in at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge.
  • Tsavo West National Park is the second largest park in Kenya, covering approximately 9,065 square kilometers.
  • It is known as the land of lava and is famous for the man-eating lions that killed hundreds of people during the construction of the railway line and highway during the colonial era.
  • The park is home to the African Big Five, which includes:
    • Lions
    • Elephants
    • Buffalo
    • Rhinos
    • Shy Leopards
  • Other wildlife includes:
    • Giraffes
    • Zebras
    • Hyenas
    • Cheetahs
    • Hippos
    • Crocodiles
    • Gerenuk
    • Lesser Kudu
    • Waterbucks
    • Wildebeests
    • And more.
  • The park also hosts a good number of bird species, especially rare birds such as the Basra reed warbler, secretary bird, and Corncrake.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
  • This day unexpectedly marks the end of the journey.
  • After breakfast, you will need to check out.
  • You will embark on a 4-hour drive.
  • As you leave with exciting memories, you will be dropped off at the airport.
  • Catch your flight from the airport.

Stay & Meal Details

Package Policies

  • Individual park entry fees as specified in the itinerary
  • Full board accommodation
  • Transportation in a tour van
  • Emergency air ambulance coverage
  • Game drives as specified in the itinerary
  • Pick-up and drop-off services
  • Drinking water
  • Vehicle park entry fees
  • English-speaking tour guide service
  • International flights
  • ETA  can be obtained online; www.etakenya.go.ke/en
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Drinks, laundry, and personal effects
  • Any item not listed in inclusions
  • Please ensure you have a valid passport at the time of travel.
  • Obtain your ETA online at www.etakenya.co.ke/en.
  • Luggage:
    • Due to limited luggage space in vehicles, hardtop suitcases are not suitable for scheduled road safaris.
    • We recommend packing luggage in soft-sided bags not exceeding 20 kg per person.

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9 Days Luxury Kenya Safari: Ol Pejeta, Masai Mara & Amboseli

Ol Pejeta Conservancy(1N) → Lake Nakuru National Park(1N) → Masai Mara National Reserve(2N) → Lake Naivasha(1N) → Amboseli National Park(2N) → Tsavo West National Park(1N)

STAY   5✭ hotels

$ 4,385

$ 4,445

1% off

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