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5 - Days - KENYA EXPLORER SAFARI: Rhinos, Flamingos & the Big Five
This exciting 5-day safari takes you through some of Kenya’s most iconic parks and reserves. Begin your journey at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa and the last two northern white rhinos. Continue to the flamingo-fringed Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its birdlife and thriving populations of rhino, giraffe, and tree-climbing lions. Conclude your adventure in the world-renowned Masai Mara Game Reserve, where endless savannahs teem with wildlife and the Big Five roam freely.
Trip Highlights
- Close-up encounters with endangered species
- Scenic drives across the Great Rift Valley
- Unforgettable game viewing in Kenya’s most celebrated wilderness areas.
- Night Game Viewing Drives at Ol Pejeta conservancy
- Guided Game Walk by resident naturalist
Detailed Itinerary
Discover Kenya’s diverse landscapes and wildlife on this 5-day adventure. From night game drives and rhino encounters at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, to flamingo-filled lakes and rhino sanctuaries at Lake Nakuru, and finally the legendary Masai Mara with its Big Five and sweeping savannahs—this safari delivers unforgettable moments in just five days.
- Destination: Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Included Meals: Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodations:
Exquisite Escapes: Ol Pejeta Bush Camp | Sanctuary Tambararel | Fairmont Mt. Kenya Safari Club
Stylish Comfort: Serena Sweetwaters Camp | Maisha Sweetwaters Camp | Ol Pejeta Safari Cottages
Breakfast: At the hotel.
After breakfast, meet your driver-guide in the hotel lobby. We’ll board 4x4 vehicle and begin our overland journey to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Nanyuki. Ol Pejeta Conservancy is located in Laikipia County, Kenya, approximately 200 km from Nairobi. The journey by road takes about 3.5 to 4 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.
The Rhino Sanctuary is a must-visit location for any wildlife enthusiast visiting Ol Pejeta. The densest population of black rhinos in East Africa may be found in this safe area of the conservancy, which makes it an important center for rhino conservation
Lunch: Enjoy lunch at the lodge.
Afternoon: After lunch, take some time to relax and settle into your rooms. Later, meet driver-guide at the hotel reception for your afternoon game drive.
Dinner: Served at the camp’s main restaurant.
Night Game drive: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Thanks to Ol Pejeta Conservancy’s private status it is able to offer night game drives, an activity not available in most national parks and reserves in Kenya. A night game drive offers visitors an opportunity to discover Ol Pejeta Conservancy ‘after hours’. With the help of a filtered spot light, the drives can produce some unusual sightings of nocturnal animals, including aardvark, white-tailed mongoose, caracal cat and even perhaps, bat eared fox. Lion, often sleeping during the day are often sighted alert and active at night, and even on occasion, the more elusive leopard.
- Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodations:
Exquisite Escapes: Flamingo Hill Camp | Mbweha Camp | The Cliff
Stylish Comfort: Lake Nakuru Sopa | Sarova Lion Hill Camp | Lake Nakuru Lodge
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Early morning Guided Walk: 6:30am – 08:30am
The bush walk gives visitors the opportunity to learn about game trails and spoor identification as well as the insects, birds and smaller mammals of Ol Pejeta. The walk is not designed to be strenuous however a reasonable level of fitness is required, as you can expect to be walking for around two hours.
Morning: After breakfast, meet your driver-guide at the hotel reception. We’ll board our safari vehicle and head west past the Aberdare Range of Mountains down the western escarpment to Lake Nakuru National Park gates. With game-viewing en route, proceed to your overnight lodge for check-in and lunch
Lunch: Enjoy late lunch at the lodge’s main restaurant offering breathtaking views of the lake.
Afternoon: After lunch, where you'll embark on a game drive through the diverse landscapes of Lake Nakuru National Park. Explore the highland plains, savanna, woodlands, and forests while keeping an eye out for the white rhino grazing on the open plains and the rare Rothschild’s giraffe, which can only be found here in Kenya.
The Park is home to 56 species of mammals, including bold baboons and the elusive leopard. While lions are rarer and harder to spot, you’ll also see flocks of flamingos along the lake’s shores, as well as pelicans, cormorants, and storks.
Dinner: Served at the lodge.
Evening: Spend the evening at leisure, either relaxing in your room, enjoying a nightcap at the bar, or gathering around the fire with fellow travelers.
- Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodations:
Exquisite Escapes: Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara Camp | Elewana Sand Rivers Mara | Cottar's 1920s Camp
Stylish Comfort: Mara Sopa Lodge | Il Keliani Camp | Mara Simba Lodge
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning: After breakfast, meet your driver-guides in the hotel reception. We’ll then board our safari vehicles and drive through Mau Forest, making a brief stop in the renowned Maasai town of Narok. Continue our journey through Maasai territory en route to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve.
Lunch: Enjoy a meal at our lodge upon arrival.
Afternoon: After lunch, take some time to settle into your rooms or explore the lodge’s beautiful surroundings. Later, we’ll gather for an exciting afternoon game drive, where we’ll search for even more wildlife. Maasai Mara Reserve offer an incredible opportunity to witness the diverse wildlife. The afternoon safari might reveal different behaviors and animals, giving you a well-rounded experience of the reserve's wildlife.
Dinner: Return to the lodge for a delicious dinner.
Evening: Relax in the lodge’s bar area with a nightcap, or retire to your room for a peaceful evening in preparation for tomorrow’s adventures.
Destination: Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations:
Exquisite Escapes: Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara Camp | Elewana Sand Rivers Mara | Cottar's 1920s Camp
Stylish Comfort: Mara Sopa Lodge | Il Keliani Camp | Mara Simba Lodge
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Early Morning: If interested, you can join our optional Masai Mara Hot Air Balloon Ride tour. This experience includes a pre-dawn game drive to the balloon launch site, a one-hour flight high above the Masai Mara, and a celebratory breakfast with sparkling wine.
Breakfast: If not taking the optional tour, a packed breakfast will be provided on the way to this morning’s game-viewing drive.
Enjoy a full day of adventure experiencing the Wildebeest Migration.
Morning: We’ll then board our safari vehicles for a full-day game-viewing adventure. A morning safari allows you to catch the animals at the start of their day, often a prime time for sightings. The Masai Mara is one of Africa’s most iconic natural wonders. We may encounter large herds of elephants grazing beneath the scattered trees across the grasslands, or spot formidable predators like lions and leopards. We’ll also keep an eye out for crocodiles sunning themselves along the riverbanks, or witness the wildebeest and zebra migrating across the plains.
Lunch: A delicious picnic lunch will be served in the heart of the bush.
Afternoon: After lunch, we’ll set out for another game-viewing drive. The Masai Mara is home to all of the "Big Five," with notable populations of lions, leopards, and cheetahs throughout the year. During the annual migration, the plains come alive with tens of thousands of wildebeest, zebra, and Thomson's gazelles. We go back to the lodge early evening to allow you some time to rest and enjoy lodge facilities.
Dinner: Enjoy dinner at the lodge.
Morning: After a relaxed breakfast and check out by 8.30am, depart for a return road transfer back to Nairobi. (as per the latest park rules, all visitors are expected to exit the park before 10am). Expected time of arrival in Nairobi early afternoon. Following lunch at Carnivore Restaurant, proceed to Jomo Kenyatta international Airport.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Full board accommodation while on Safari
- Meals and accommodation as specified in the itinerary
- Night game drive and safari bush walk at Ol Pejeta
- Transport and transfers as specified in the itinerary
- Park entry fees
- Unlimited supply of drinking water in the safari vehicle while on safari
- Unlimited game viewing drives
- Use of a custom designed pop-up roof Safari Land Cruiser while on safari
- Complimentary Flying Doctors cover while on safari for Evacuation
Cost Excludes
- International flight, passport & visa fees
- Comprehensive travel insurance cover
- Cultural visit to a Maasai Village ( Manyatta)
- Balloon Safari ride in Maasai Mara
- All personal expenses – laundry, telephones, soft & alcoholic drinks, tips to Camp Staff and gratuity to Guide/Drive
- Any items not expressly specified in the itinerary
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Frequently Asked Questions
This itinerary is great year-round. For the Great Migration in the Masai Mara, the best months are July–October. For birdwatching at Lake Nakuru, November–April is ideal.
Nairobi to Ol Pejeta: about 3.5–4 hours
Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru: about 5 hours
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara: about 5–6 hours
Masai Mara to Nairobi: about 5–6 hours
Yes, this itinerary includes a night game drive, offering a unique opportunity to spot nocturnal animals.
The walk is led by experienced rangers and gives you a chance to track wildlife on foot and learn about tracks, plants, and smaller creatures often missed on game drives.
Accommodation is in mid-range or luxury safari lodges/camps, depending on your preference. All options are inside or close to the parks for easy access.
Yes, it is family-friendly. However, the night game drive and guided walk may have minimum age restrictions (usually 12 years and above).
Absolutely. Extra nights, upgrades to luxury lodges, or additional destinations (e.g., Amboseli, Naivasha) can be arranged.



























































