6 Days - Kenya Big Five Safari Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Adventure

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6 Days - Kenya Big Five Safari Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Adventure

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Embark on the ultimate Kenya Big Five Safari, a 6-day journey through Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations — Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru National Park, and the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve. Perfect for nature lovers and photographers, this safari promises up-close encounters with Africa’s most majestic animals.

Begin your adventure at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, renowned for its rhino sanctuary and as the home of the last two northern white rhinos on Earth. Enjoy guided game drives across open savannahs, where elephants, lions, leopards, and buffalo roam freely alongside rare species like Grevy’s zebra and wild dogs.

Continue to Lake Nakuru, famous for its pink flamingos and thriving populations of rhinos and giraffes. Capture breathtaking views of the Great Rift Valley and discover a haven for over 400 bird species.

The highlight of your Kenya Big Five Safari awaits in the Masai Mara, where endless plains host the Big Five and the annual Great Migration. Witness spectacular sunsets, enjoy Maasai cultural visits, and relax in luxury lodges surrounded by nature.

This Kenya Big Five Safari blends adventure, comfort, and conservation — the perfect African experience for wildlife enthusiasts.

Included/Excluded

4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.
Meals as per itinerary.
A professional English-speaking driver/ guide.
All Taxes and VAT.
Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
Drinking water while on safari (2 liters per person per day).
Daily game drives while on Safari.

Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
International flights.
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
Tips.

Tour Plan

Day 1 – Nairobi to Ol Pejeta, Afternoon Game Drive

Morning: Depart Nairobi for Ol Pejeta Conservancy (approx. 3.5–4 hours). The drive takes you past lush highlands with tea and coffee plantations, and you’ll cross the equator near Nanyuki.

Arrival & Check-in: Settle into your lodge/camp, often with views of Mount Kenya in the distance.

Afternoon Game Drive: Ol Pejeta is a unique conservancy—home to the last two northern white rhinos in the world, as well as a chimpanzee sanctuary (the only place in Kenya to see chimps). Wildlife includes elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, and endangered black rhinos.

Evening: Dinner and overnight under clear starry skies.

Day 2 – Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru

Morning: Early breakfast, then transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park (approx. 5–6 hours via the Rift Valley escarpment, with breathtaking views).

Arrival & Lunch: Check in at your lodge/camp near the lake.

Afternoon Game Drive: Explore the park, famous for its flamingos, pelicans, and rhino sanctuary (both black and white rhinos). Expect to see Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, buffalo, zebras, and possibly leopards.

Evening: Relax at your lodge with views of the lake or surrounding forests.

Day 3 – Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

Morning: After breakfast, drive to Masai Mara National Reserve (approx. 5–6 hours). Pass rural towns and rolling hills before entering the wide-open savannah of the Mara.

Arrival & Lunch: Check into your lodge/camp.

Afternoon Game Drive: Begin exploring the Mara’s grasslands. This time of year, coincides with the Great Migration (July–October) — expect to see vast herds of wildebeest and zebra, as well as predators like lions, cheetahs, and possibly leopards.

Evening: Overnight in the Mara.

Day 4 – Full Day in Masai Mara

Full Day Game Drive: Early breakfast and head out with a packed lunch to maximize wildlife viewing. Follow the migration herds across the plains, and if lucky, witness a river crossing where wildebeest and zebra face crocodiles in the Mara River.

Highlights: Big cats (lions, cheetahs, leopards), elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and rich birdlife.

Evening: Return to camp for dinner and perhaps a cultural experience with the Maasai.

Day 5 – Another Full Day in Masai Mara

Morning: Another chance for an early morning drive — predators are most active at dawn.

Day Activities: You can either do another full-day drive with picnic lunch or split into morning and afternoon drives with a break at camp.

Optional: Hot air balloon safari at sunrise (followed by champagne breakfast) — a bucket-list experience in the Mara.

Evening: Final night in the Mara, enjoying the sounds of the wild.

Day 6 – Masai Mara to Nairobi (No Game Drives)

Morning: Leisurely breakfast at camp.

Departure: Drive back to Nairobi (approx. 5–6 hours) or take an optional short flight.

Arrival: Depending on your schedule, transfer to your hotel or airport for onward travel.