5-Day Kenya Safari to Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara

5 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of Kenya's leading wildlife conservation areas
02 See black and white rhinos in Ol Pejeta and Lake Nakuru
03 Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Kenya's only place to see rescued chimpanzees
04 Explore Lake Nakuru National Park for Rothschild's giraffes, rich birdlife, and lake scenery
05 Discover the world-famous Maasai Mara on private game drives
06 Search for Africa's Big Five across the Maasai Mara's open savannahs
07 Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration in season between July and October
08 Enjoy scenic views of Mount Kenya and the Great Rift Valley

Discover three of Kenya's most rewarding wildlife destinations on this 5-day private safari from Nairobi. This carefully planned journey combines the conservation success of Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the rhino-rich landscapes of Lake Nakuru National Park, and the legendary wildlife plains of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Along the way, you will visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, enjoy private game drives in a 4x4 safari Land Cruiser, and search for black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, big cats, and the Big Five. Between July and October, the Maasai Mara also offers the chance to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara, Mount Kenya, Lake Nakuru National Park, Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy and Sweetwaters

Pick-up: Morning pick-up from your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Meet: Meet your driver-guide and travel north through Kenya's fertile central highlands.
Scenic views: Enjoy views of tea plantations, coffee farms, pineapple fields, and the beautiful slopes of Mount Kenya.
Arrival: Arrive at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in time for lunch at your selected lodge or tented camp.
Game drive: Head out for your first afternoon game drive.
Wildlife: Look out for elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, antelopes, and endangered rhinos.
Visit: Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
Dinner & overnight: Return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Route: Nairobi - Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
Distance: Approximately 220 km.
Driving Time: Around 4 hours.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation: Selected lodge or tented camp.

Day 02

Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru National Park

Breakfast: After breakfast, check out and begin the journey to Lake Nakuru National Park.
Travel: Travel through the scenic central highlands and the Great Rift Valley before arriving at your lodge in time for lunch.
Game drive: Enjoy an afternoon game drive inside Lake Nakuru National Park.
Wildlife: You may have the chance to see both black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, baboons, warthogs, lions, leopards, and many bird species.
Birdlife: Depending on the season and water levels, flamingos and other water birds may be seen along the lake shore.
Dinner & overnight: Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Route: Ol Pejeta - Lake Nakuru.
Driving Time: Around 4-5 hours.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation: Selected lodge or tented camp.

Day 03

Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Breakfast: Begin the day with breakfast, then continue the journey through the Great Rift Valley towards the Maasai Mara.
Drive: The drive takes you through rural landscapes and Maasai countryside before arriving at your lodge or tented camp in time for lunch.
Check-in: After checking in and relaxing, depart for your first afternoon game drive in the Maasai Mara.
Wildlife: Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, cheetahs, hyenas, zebras, and antelopes.
Dinner & overnight: Return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Route: Lake Nakuru - Maasai Mara.
Driving Time: Around 5-6 hours.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation: Selected lodge or tented camp.

Day 04

Full-Day Maasai Mara Wildlife Safari

Breakfast: After an early breakfast, spend the entire day exploring the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Wildlife: Look for the Big Five, as well as cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, gazelles, and many bird species.
Seasonal: Between July and October, the Maasai Mara becomes one of the main stages of the Great Wildebeest Migration.
Picnic lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the reserve before continuing with your afternoon game drive.
Activity: Full-day private game drive.
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation: Selected lodge or tented camp.

Day 05

Maasai Mara to Nairobi via the Great Rift Valley

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your lodge before checking out.
Drive: Begin the journey back to Nairobi through the scenic Great Rift Valley.
Stop: You may stop at a viewpoint or local restaurant along the way, depending on the day's schedule.
Drop-off: Arrive in Nairobi during the afternoon, where your driver-guide will drop you off at your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Route: Maasai Mara - Nairobi.
Distance: Approximately 265 km.
Driving Time: Around 5-6 hours.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.