Amazing Kenya Safari
Land Price: $3,485 CAD per person
(based on minimum 2-passengers, per person sharing)
Savings: $65.00 CAD per person
Applicable travel departure dates: April 11, 2021 or May 9, 2021 only*
(*dates reflect arrival day in Nairobi)
Photo: Inside Tent at Ilkeliani Camp | Highlights:Nairobi:
Ol Pejeta Conservancy:
Lake Naivasha:
Masai Mara:
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Witness a wide variety of wildlife against a vivid selection of varied backdrops when you visit Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Naivasha and the Masai Mara.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Nairobi
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Hotel for check-in and overnight.
Overnight: Ole Sereni Hotel-Superior room
Day 2: Nairobi
After breakfast at the hotel, set off for a day tour(sightseeing) in Nairobi including visits to The Giraffe Center, David Sheldrick Orphanage (11.00-12.00), and finally Kazuri Bead Factory. In between these excursions our guide will stop at Tamambo Blixen’s Coffee Gardens where you have lunch (own account). Transfer back to Ole Sereni Hotel in the afternoon to freshen up before pick up transfer for "welcome to Africa" dinner at The Carnivore Restaurant.
Overnight: Ole Sereni Hotel-Superior room
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 3: Nairobi - Ol Pejeta
After an early breakfast, drive north travelling to Nanyuki onto Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Checkin to Sweetwaters Tented Camp. A sheltered oasis, clustered around a water hole and set in the pristine calm of the private Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Sweetwaters offers a charming blend of under-canvas ambiance and safari luxury. Located on the plains of Mount Kenya, the camp features thirty-nine luxury tents, each with its own private veranda overlooking the water hole. The central Rhino Restaurant, housed in the former manager's house of this once colonial farm offers both regional and international cuisine. Also, within the house is the Kashoggi Bar and lounge, which centers on a blazing log fire. The Waterhole Bar, built in the style of a game-viewing hide, overlooks the waterhole and offers unrivalled wildlife-watching.
Overnight: Sweetwaters Serena Camp-Standard Tent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Photo: Lions relaxing in Kenya
Day 4: Ol Pejeta
Morning and afternoon game drives. Visit the local Rhino and Chimpanzee Sanctuaries during your game drives.
About Ol Pajeta Conservancy:
From a working cattle ranch in colonial Kenya, to a trailblazer of conservation innovation - the story of Ol Pejeta is as enchanting as it is inspirational. Today, Ol Pejeta is the largest black rhino sanctuary in east Africa, and home to two of the world's last remaining northern white rhino. It is the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees, in a Sanctuary established to rehabilitate animals rescued from the black market. It has some of the highest predator densities in Kenya, and still manages a very successful livestock programme. Ol Pejeta also seeks to support the people living around its borders, to ensure wildlife conservation translates to better education, healthcare and infrastructure for the next generation of wildlife guardians.
Overnight: Sweetwaters Serena Camp-Standard Tent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Ol Pejeta - Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, drive south to Lake Naivasha in time for lunch at the charmingly located Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge. The lodge stands in 120 acres of lakeside land, most of which is covered in green riparian meadows, which sweep down to the shores of the lake, one of the most beautiful in the Great Rift Valley. A jetty has been built out onto the lake, from where guests can watch the antics of the hippos in the lake and experience 360-degree views, which include Crescent Island, Mount Longonot, the Mau Escarpment and the misty outline of the Aberdares. The grounds are alive with a colourful selection of birds and the trees with monkeys. Afternoon crescent Island walk & boat ride in Lake Naivasha (included in this safari), alternatively you may choose to just chill out at the lodge.
About Lake Naivasha:
A freshwater lake, the highest of the string of lakes that glitter down the vast trench of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha is infamous for its rapidly shifting moods. Lake Naivasha has no known outlet, and legends abound regarding the vast tunnels that supposedly run beneath its surface. Towered over by the brooding bulk of Mount Longonot (2,776 m), and featuring a submerged volcanic crater known as Crescent Island, this beautiful lake is best known for its high numbers of water birds. Also, for the haunting cry of the fish eagles which feed on the black bass and tilapia of its waters.
Overnight: Naivasha Sopa Lodge-Standard room
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara
Leaving the lodge after breakfast, continue up the floor of Rift to arrive in the famous Masai Mara National Reserve, and at the Il Keliani Camp Il Keliani Camp: Nestled in a river glade in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, the area is a favorite for elephants coming to drink from the Talek River. The camp has been designed to combine the old traditional safari style with a modern and fresh feel. Ilkeliani Camp offers only 17 tents and each commanding views of the plains and the wildlife action throughout the day. It is a permanent camp designed along ecofriendly principles. The ethos is to leave a minimum foot print on nature. The tents are stylish with en suite bathroom. They are situated under its own cluster of shady indigenous trees and you do feel that you are out in the wilderness. The interiors are spacious and comfortable featuring a front verandah with a day bed and canvas safari chairs. Home cooked meals combined with personal service contribute to an unforgettable safari experience. Enjoy lunch at the camp located on the edge of Talek River. In the afternoon, enjoy your first game-drive in the Mara. World renowned for the breathtaking spectacle of the greatest wildlife shows on earth', the awe inspiring annual migration of the wildebeest, the Mara is Kenya's most visited protected area. Technically an extension of Tanzania's renowned Serengeti National Park, the Mara constitutes only 4% of the entire Serengeti ecosystem but its rolling grasslands, meandering rivers and towering escarpments offer one of the world's most rewarding and evocative wildlife arenas. Returning to the camp, enjoy some relaxation on your private veranda, sundowners and dinner in the central restaurant.
Overnight: Ilkeliani Camp, Masai Mara-Standard Tent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Photo: Giraffe looking on the horizon
Day 7: Masai Mara
Morning and afternoon game drives.
When it comes to game-viewing, there is nowhere in Africa richer in wildlife or more eventful in encounters than the Mara. A pristine wilderness of haunting beauty, it promises its visitors a profusion of wildlife, prolific bird life and the unprecedented opportunity of catching up with all the members of the Big Five' in one morning.
Overnight: Ilkeliani Camp, Masai Mara-Standard Tent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Masai Mara
Morning and afternoon game drives.
During your game drives you may get to see lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, giraffe and a
variety of plains game. There is also a wide variety of bird species to be seen.
Overnight: Ilkeliani Camp, Masai Mara-Standard Tent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 Masai Mara - Nairobi
Breakfast at the camp before we pack up and depart for our last morning game drive in the Mara to catch our last glimpses of the resident wildlife. Packed/box lunch en route (depends on your departure flight arrangements and that of other participants within the group). Based on your international departure flight, time permitting, have a farewell dinner at The Four Points Airport Hotel. Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Inquire about extensions available to: Mombasa, Zanzibar and Tanzania!
Photo: Leopard watching for prey