The 5 days Kenya wildlife special safari is one not not miss in the Pride of Africa. This safari takes you to the only private conservancy – Ol’pejeta (formerly known as sweet waters). Ol’Pejeta is where you visit the orphaned chimpanzees. Do full day game drives in Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara National Reserve. At the latter, visit the Maasai people with their unique culture among others.
The journey is rewarding as you pass through local homesteads, undulating hills, tea and coffee plantations. Spot a number of animals, that include the big five (lions, leopards, rhinos, buffaloes and elephants). Other big animals here are wildebeests, giraffes, zebras, topis, gazelles, elands among others.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Depart Nairobi and drive to sweet waters (Ol’pejeta conservancy)
The driver guide assigned to you takes you to sweet waters in the northern part of the country. Pass through verdant coffee and tea plantations. Drive for 4 hours before you reach to visit the chimpanzee sanctuary. This was established by Jane Goodall Institute to offer shelter to orphaned chimpanzees.
Therefore, this area offers excellent game viewing with the highest ratio of animals. They include the big five (lion, elephant, rhinos, leopard and buffalos) among others. The sanctuary has a number of private water holes and salt licks. Gaze over the animals that come here. Spend a night here after a short tour with in the only private conservancy in Kenya.
Day 2: Depart to Lake Nakuru N/P
Travel to Lake Nakuru National Park and it derives its name from the Lake Nakuru – a Rift Valley lake. For years, this open water has been a home to huge population of pink flamingos. The spectacle they create is great for photography.
It’s also home of giraffes, white and black rhinos, waterbucks, lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Resident birds include the African Fish Eagle, Goliath heron, pied kingfisher and hamerkop. On arrival, you may take an evening game drive to watch several animal species. Enjoy the dinner served in the night.
Day 3: Depart to Maasai Mara NP
You will check out of the lodge, take an early game drive, mid-breakfast. Later transfer to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. This is the most famous destinations in Kenya due to its impressive number of big cats including lions and cheetahs. Visit between July and October to view the Great Migration. A notable mass movement of wildebeests, gazelles and zebras that come to feast on the verdant savannah grass lands.
The reserve extends to the Serengeti plains in Northern Tanzania. This is a place well known for the migration of millions of wildebeests, and thousands of zebras and gazelles. It is also unique for Maasai culture, known to be the ancestral residents of this park. The road trip takes 6-7 hours’ drive.
Day 4: Full day wildlife exploration in Maasai Mara
Discover the reserve right away from bed as you listen to the songs of birds. Take a morning game drive to watch early risers in the open savannah. Animals to watch during this game drive are wildebeests, giraffes, zebras, buffalos, gazelles, elands, topis, lions and leopards.
Later in the evening, visit the Maasai people to explore their culture. Traditional dances, marriage ceremonies, local brew and traditional meals preparation are demonstrated. The safari enables you discover some corners of Masai Mara on an evening game drive. Head to your nice lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 5: Half day game drive and travel to Nairobi
Take a short game drive after your breakfast and continue to connect to Nairobi. This is where you will be dropped at the airport or hotel. Your 5 days Kenya wildlife special safari comes to end.
