Kenya · Safari

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

5 Days Round trip from Nairobi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Ol Pejeta Conservancy, East Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary
02 See chimpanzees at the only place in Kenya where they can be viewed
03 Take in the Great Rift Valley from a scenic viewpoint stop
04 Look out for flamingos and around 400 bird species at Lake Nakuru
05 Spot the Big 5 and witness the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Masai Mara

Visit Ol Pejeta Conservancy, East Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary and the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees, before continuing to Lake Nakuru National Park for game drives among flamingos and hundreds of bird species. This safari also takes you to the Masai Mara for extensive wildlife viewing, with chances to spot the Big 5 and witness the Great Wildebeest Migration. Along the way, stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint and enjoy multiple game drives across some of Kenya's most celebrated safari landscapes.

Ol Pejeta is East Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary, the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees, and it has one of the highest predator densities in Kenya.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy Safari

Pick up from your hotel or the airport at 8:00 AM and drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
After lunch, enjoy a game drive within the conservancy. Ol Pejeta is East Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary, the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees, and it has one of the highest predator densities in Kenya.

Dinner and overnight at a lodge or camp.

Day 02

Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru via the Great Rift Valley

After breakfast, drive to the floor of the Rift Valley. Stop for photos at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, then continue to Lake Nakuru.
Start game driving as you make your way towards the lodge.
After lunch, go on game drives inside the park. Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approximately 400 other species of birds that visit the lake. Many species of game can also 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.

Dinner and overnight at a lodge or camp.

Day 03

Full-Day Game Spotting in the Masai Mara

The whole day is dedicated to game spotting in this sprawling reserve. You may watch a lion, cheetah, or leopard hunting.
Optional: Visit a Masai village or take a hot-air balloon ride that starts at 06:00 AM and ends with a Champagne breakfast on the plains.

All meals and overnight at the lodge or camp.

Day 04

Masai Mara to Nairobi

After breakfast, go for another game drive until mid-morning, after which you will drive to Narok town for lunch.
Proceed to Nairobi and get transferred to your hotel or the airport.

Where this trip takes you

Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Lake Nakuru National Park, Masai Mara

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Nairobi 5 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport based on a customized seven-sitter safari van with specially modified suspension. Seats are fitted with seat belts, and all clients are guaranteed window seats.
All applicable game park entrance fees
Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
Three meals a day while on safari
Airport pick-up on arrival in Nairobi
English-speaking Kenyan safari tour guide
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

What's Not Included

Personal expenses such as communication charges, including emails, faxes, and phone calls
Drinks such as sodas, water, beer, and wine
Gratuities for the driver-guide and waiter
Laundry
The cost of obtaining a visa
Pre-tour accommodation, which can be arranged on request

Know before you go

Note: The price of the safari varies depending on the standard of accommodation. Accommodation can be upgraded or downgraded to suit your needs and budget.

Option 1: 5 Star Accommodations - $2088.9 pp (4WDVAN) - $2198.9 pp (JEEP)