5-Day Ultimate Kenyan Bush Experience - Kenya safaris

ABOUT 5-Day Ultimate Kenyan Bush Experience - Kenya safaris

The safari begins at the heart of Kenya's largest rhino population at Ol Pejeta. This thrilling experience gives you a taste of Kenya's best reserve and park experiences and offers an opportunity to have a glimpse of the pink Lake Nakuru on your way to the renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. The sights will leave you breathless. Masai Mara will mesmerize you with its Big Five, the wildebeest migration and its majestically rolling landscapes. Do not miss this experience!

Duration: 5 days
Route: Wildlife Safari
Starts at: USD 2020

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Highlights for 5-Day Ultimate Kenyan Bush Experience - Kenya safaris

Day 1: Nairobi - Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Day 2: Ol Pejeta - Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 3: Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 4: Experience Masai Mara
Day 5: Masai Mara - Nairobi

Day 1: Nairobi - Ol Pejeta Conservancy

>> Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be met and warmly welcomed by a staff member. You will be introduced to your driver guide and given a briefing on your tour. Your safari will then commence with a transfer from Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. You will arrive at Maisha Sweetwaters Camp in time for a hearty lunch.

After lunch, you will head out for an afternoon game drive in Ol Pejeta during which you will visit Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Rhinos are a big part of the experience when you visit Ol Pejeta. Apart from protecting some of Kenya's largest populations of black and white rhinos, Ol Pejeta shelters the world's last 2 Northern white rhinos. There's also a sanctuary for rescued chimps. The free-roaming wildlife includes the Big Five. Commonly seen mammals include lion, cheetah, hyena, elephant, giraffe, buffalo and zebra. More than 500 different bird species have been seen in the conservancy and the savannah and mountain views are lovely.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation:Maisha Sweetwaters Camp Mid-range tented camp located just outside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

Day 2: Ol Pejeta - Lake Nakuru National Park

>> After a hearty breakfast at the camp, you will depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. All of the Big Five (except for elephant) can be seen at Lake Nakuru National Park, which is also teeming with other wildlife. There is a great likelihood of seeing both black and white rhinos, which makes the park a popular tourist destination. Famously known as a bird watchers paradise, the greater and lesser flamingos are among the park's best-known bird species.

You will arrive at the Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge in time for lunch. After lunch and some leisure time at the camp, you will go on an afternoon game drive in the park.

You will have dinner and stay the night at the lodge.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation:Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

Day 3: Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara National Reserve

>> Wake up to a hearty breakfast at the camp, then depart for the world-famous Masai Mara. The Masai Mara National Reserve has been dubbed a natural Wonder of the World. The annual wildebeest migration, which takes place between July and October, is its major highlight. However, even when it is not the migration season, the Masai Mara never fails to impress. You can still experience the majestically sweeping savannah grasslands, breathtaking topography, the Big Five, enchanted sunrises and sunsets, the lovely Maa culture, and much more. The Mara presents a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

You will arrive in time for lunch and check in at the Mara Maisha Camp. You will then embark on an afternoon game drive and return for some leisure time back at the camp. Later, you will have dinner and your overnight stay at the camp.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation:Mara Maisha Camp Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Day 4: Experience Masai Mara

>> After a leisurely breakfast at the camp, you will go on a full-day game drive in the park with a packed lunch. If your visit falls during the migration season, you will follow the migration as your guide tries to encounter all of the Big Five. You will watch in awe and anticipation as hundreds of wildebeest cross the crocodile-infested river. The ensuing herds will step over hundreds, perhaps even thousands of bodies that have drowned in the water. Those who are fortunate enough to cross the river will discover the predators on the other side who are ready to make a meal of them. You will be dumbfounded after such a moving encounter.

You will enjoy a picnic lunch in a beautiful area of the park. Further game drives will be taken before you head back to the camp for dinner and overnight.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation:Mara Maisha Camp Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Day 5: Masai Mara - Nairobi

>> Today, your adventure comes to an end at Masai Mara. After a delectable breakfast, you will say your goodbyes to the Mara and depart for Nairobi. You will arrive in Nairobi in the early afternoon.

Depending on your departure time, you can engage in optional activities in Nairobi such as visiting the Giraffe Center and the National Museum of Kenya. You will then be driven to the airport or dropped off at a hotel in Nairobi, depending on your preference.