5 Days Ol Pejeta, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara Safari

Chimpanzee conservancy / Big 5 Safari

Tour Duration: 5 days – 4 Nights

The tour visits: Kenya – Sweetwaters conservancy, Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara national reserve

Tour starts: Nairobi

Tour Ends: Nairobi

SAFARI SUMMARY:

Day 1: Nairobi to Sweetwaters Conservancy ( Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Day 2: Sweetwaters conservancy to Lake Naivasha
Day 3: Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 4: Full Day Safari in the Maasai Mara National reserve
Day 5: Maasai Mara Game Reserve to Nairobi City

Safari Highlights

Day 1 Ol Pejeta Conservancy Attractions

Chimpanzee sanctuary
Views of Mt Kenya
The possible sight of wild dogs at Ol Pejeta conservancy
Game-drives (night game-drives possible) within the sanctuary
Black and white rhinos

Day 2: Lake Naivasha

Biking at Hells gate national park
Gorge trekking
Spectacular sceneries
Game drives
Towering cliffs

Day 3 and 4 Masai Mara National Reserve

Vast wilderness
Unlimited game drives
The Big Five ie. Leopard, buffalo, elephants, lions, cheaters
Large herds of Wildebeest, zebra, antelopes, gazelles
Amazing Birdlife
Drive to the Mara river
Beautiful sunrise and sunset
Unforgettable Savannah vistas
Masai people and culture

Itinerary Overview

The 5 Days Ol Pejeta, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara safari is ideal for senior citizens since it has minimal travel distances, it is also ideal for families traveling with young children.

It is a private and exclusive Kenyan safari package that starts in Nairobi, while in your Nairobi hotel, you will be met by your expert safari guide who will give you a briefing of your Kenyan wildlife safari. After which your tour starts.

Your first destination will be Sweetwater’s conservancy / Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

This is the only sanctuary for rehabilitation of the chimpanzees in Kenya, living in an environment suitable for their development. The conservancy is located along Kenya’s equator. Ol Pejeta Game Reserve is also renown for its sleek efforts to preserve the endangered Black Rhinos, the site is also a dedicated black rhino breeding ground. Sweetwaters is also home to other wild animals. In the evening after the breathtaking safari, you will rest for one night stay at the luxurious Sweetwater’s Serena lodge or any similar high-quality safari lodge.

The following morning, all roads will be heading to the Lake Naivasha

While on your journey to the Lake Naivasha, you will travel along the Great Rift Valley. You will get a chance to take pictures at the escarpment’s viewpoint, here you will get a good vantage point of view of the Great Rift Valley. In the afternoon you will visit Hells gate national park where you can hike and cycle in the park. This is a rarity in Kenyan National Parks, and is only made possible due to the lack of large predators such as lions and cheetahs

During the morning sunrise after your breakfast, you will embark on the 5-hour trip to the rich Maasai Mara National Reserve.

A visit to Masai Mara National Reserve is Kenya’s ultimate safari destination. The Park is home to the big 5 wildlife, Hot air balloon safari, Masai village cultural tours and wildebeest migration. This is why we choose to spend two nights at the Mara.

The park boasts of over 450 species of wildlife. While on your game drives in the Masai mara ecosystem, you will find lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant all in their natural habitat.

Activities like the hot air balloon safari and the Masai cultural tour are highly recommended while on your safari in the Masai Mara.

When is the best time to take this tour?

Kenya enjoys good weather all year round which means you can plan your Kenya holiday any time of the year.

Transportation while on this safari holiday is done by a custom made 4×4 safari vehicle with all travellers having a guaranteed of a window seat.

Asili Adventure Safaris and Travel consultant will be happy to customize this tour for you. You can choose the hotel accommodation you want along with other transportation logistics that meet your requirements. Feel free to contact us so as to customize this safari for you!

Schedule

Day 1

Nairobi – Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Naivasha- Masai Mara lodge safari will start at your hotel at 0800 hrs then proceed to Mt. Kenya region and take a full afternoon visit to Sweetwater’s Connservancy. Dinner and overnight stay at Sweetwater’s tented camp. Sweetwater’s is the only sanctuary for rehabilitation in Kenya of these widely abused chimpanzees with two groups living in an environment as close to their natural habitat as possible. The site is also a dedicated black rhino breeding area.

Day 2

Ol Pejeta –Lake Naivasha

After breakfast drive towards the Great Rift Valley. Arrival at Lake Naivasha will be in time for lunch at the Lake Naivasha Country Club or similar. The remainder of the afternoon will be at your leisure, with the opportunity of going on a nature walk, hiring a boat to take you the famous Crescent Island, or simply relaxing by the swimming pool. Dinner and overnight at the Club/ lodge

Day 3

Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara National Reserve

We depart the lodge soon after breakfast and proceed to Masai Mara to arrive in good time for Lunch. Late afternoon game drives followed by dinner and overnight stay at Mara Leisure Lodge or Sopa Lodge

Day 4

Masai Mara National Reserve

Full day spent exploring the park in search of the big 5 – Optional balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 450 per person. Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Leisure Lodge or Sopa Lodge The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture.

Day 5

Maasai Mara – Nairobi

Pre breakfast game drives then drive to Nairobi via Narok to arrive by 1400 hrs where your Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Naivasha- Masai Mara lodge safari ends. Drop off point to be advised

Prices & Departure Dates

This tour departs on any day of the year with a minimum of 2 people traveling together –contact us for current pricing and accommodations availability

High Season

2 pax – US$ 1490.00
4 pax- US$ 1265.00
6 pax- US$ 1210.00

Low Season (April- June)

2 pax – US$ 1220.00
4 pax- US$ 990.00
6 pax – US$ 940.00

Tour Price Includes

Guaranteed price/safari confirmation
Complimentary return airport transfers
Transport on custom made 8 seater tour van ideal for game viewing and photography
Full board accommodation whilst on safari
Accommodation in double/twin room
All park entrance fees to include government taxes
Service of an English speaking professional driver/guide
All game drives as detailed in the itinerary
mineral water whilst on safari
Start and end in Nairobi.
Personalized service