Ol Pejeta and Maasai Mara
Itinerary Summary:
- 2 Nights- Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- 2 Nights- Maasai Mara Reserve
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, arriving in time for lunch. After checking into your lodge or camp, spend the afternoon on a game drive exploring the conservancy, which is home to the Big Five and the last two remaining northern white rhinos. Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees. In the evening, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Full Day at Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Start the day with an early morning game drive, taking advantage of the cooler hours when animals are most active. Return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy some leisure time. After lunch, embark on another game drive or take a guided nature walk to learn more about the conservancy’s conservation efforts. Optionally, you can visit the rhino sanctuary. Enjoy dinner and a second night at your lodge or camp.
Day 3: Ol Pejeta to Maasai Mara
After breakfast, check out and embark on your journey to the Maasai Mara, one of Africa’s most famous wildlife reserves. Arrive in the Maasai Mara in time for lunch at your lodge or camp. In the afternoon, set out on a game drive to start exploring the vast savannah, which is home to lions, elephants, cheetahs, and more. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Full Day in Maasai Mara
Spend a full day in the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. You may choose to visit the Mara River to see crocodiles and hippos or explore different areas of the reserve in search of the Big Five. If you’re visiting during the migration season, you’ll have the opportunity to witness the dramatic wildebeest crossings. An optional hot air balloon safari can provide a bird’s eye view of the expansive landscape. Return to your lodge for dinner and your final overnight stay.
Day 5: Maasai Mara to Nairobi
After an early morning game drive, enjoy breakfast at the lodge. Check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. Alternatively, you can opt for a flight from Maasai Mara to Nairobi to save travel time. End of your safari adventure.
Cost Includes:
- 4 Nights’ accommodation with meals as specified
- Pick up and drop off at your preferred designation in Nairobi
- Transport based in a safari vehicle with pop up roof
- Game drives
- Professional driver/guide
- Bottled water: Essential for hydration during the safari.
Cost Excludes:
- Park entry fees to Ol pejeta & Maasai Mara
- The package excludes personal expenses
- Optional activities not specified in the itinerary
- Beverages and drinks are not included.