This is a midrange itinerary for this safari.
Overview
This is a midrange itinerary for this safari.
Highlights
- Nairobi
- Ol Pejeta
- Aberdare
- Nakuru
- Maasai Mara
Midrange Itinerary 2
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Emara Ole Sereni Hotel for an overnight stay. Take this time to relax and recover from your journey while enjoying the hotel's luxurious amenities. A detailed safari briefing will be provided to prepare you for the adventure ahead.
Enjoy dinner at the hotel before resting for the night.
After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of Kenya’s premier wildlife sanctuaries. Arrive at Sweetwaters Serena Camp in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive in the conservancy, home to rhinos, chimpanzees, and a variety of other wildlife. Explore the endangered species enclosure and learn about the vital conservation work happening here.
Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness
Spend the day exploring Ol Pejeta with morning and afternoon game drives, offering chances to see the Big Five and the rare Grevy’s zebra. Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only place in Kenya where you can see these rescued primates. Enjoy a relaxing lunch at the lodge before setting out for another thrilling game drive in the evening.
End the day with a delicious meal and storytelling by the campfire.
After breakfast, transfer by road to Aberdare National Park, a unique mountainous region with dense forests and spectacular waterfalls. Check into The Ark Lodge, which is designed like Noah’s Ark and overlooks a waterhole frequented by wildlife. Spend the afternoon at the lodge’s viewing decks, watching elephants, buffalos, and other animals gather at the waterhole.
Enjoy a cozy evening at the lodge as you listen to the calls of the forest.
Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park after breakfast, driving through scenic landscapes along the way. Arrive in time for lunch and then head out for an afternoon game drive, where you’ll see thousands of flamingos painting the lake pink. The park is also home to a thriving population of rhinos, leopards, and lions.
After a rewarding safari, return to your lodge for a well-deserved rest and dinner.
Spend the day exploring the diverse ecosystem of Lake Nakuru National Park. Visit viewpoints like Baboon Cliff, which offers stunning panoramic views of the lake and surrounding landscapes. Watch out for tree-climbing lions and elusive leopards hiding in the acacia woodlands.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive before returning to your lodge for a peaceful evening.
After breakfast, drive to the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch at your camp. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive in this legendary reserve, famous for its vast plains and abundant wildlife. Keep an eye out for cheetahs, lions, and elephants as you traverse the savannah.
Return to your camp for a sumptuous dinner and a restful night.
Wake up early for a sunrise game drive, an ideal time to spot predators in action. Spend the day tracking the Big Five and watching for the Great Migration if visiting during the season. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your exploration of different regions of the Mara.
In the evening, return to your camp for a relaxing dinner under the stars.
Spend another full day in Maasai Mara, exploring areas rich in wildlife activity. Consider an optional visit to a Maasai village to learn about their culture and traditions. Capture breathtaking photographs of elephants wading through the rivers and giraffes silhouetted against the African sunset.
End the day with a campfire gathering, sharing safari stories with fellow travelers.
After breakfast, bid farewell to the Mara and embark on your journey back to Nairobi. Arrive in the afternoon and transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of an unforgettable safari.