In this 5 Nights 6 Days Ol Pejeta and Masai Mara Explorer Safari, you spend a night in Nairobi staying at one of the most popular brands- Serena. You then spend 2 nights at the famed Ol Pejeta House, the former home of Saudi Billionaire, Adnan Khashoggi. Your safari culminates with 2 nights in Masai Mara where you enjoy your Big Game viewing experience staying at the award-winning Mara Serena Safari Lodge. Request a Quote
Day 1- Arrival in Nairobi: Arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where our safari manager will meet and assist you to your private vehicle. You will be transferred to your city hotel and assisted with check in formalities followed by pre-safari briefing. Rest of the day at leisure with dinner on own account.Overnight stay at Nairobi Serena Hotel.
Day 2- Nairobi / Ol Pejeta Wildlife Conservancy: Early buffet breakfast at your hotel. Check out and transferred to Wilson airport for your scheduled flight to Nanyuki departing at 0915 hrs. Arrival at the local airstrip at around 0950 hrs where you will be met by guide with a customized 4 x 4 safari vehicle and transferred to your lodge for check. Lunch will be served from 1230 hrs. Enjoy an afternoon game drive at the Ol Pejeta Wildlife Conservancy as per your lodge’s schedule on a shared basis. This is home to a high population of Rhinos, Elephants, Lions e.t.c in an ecosystem that has the highest densities of wildlife in Kenya outside of the Maasai Mara. Return to your lodge by 1800 hrs. Dinner and overnight at Ol Pejeta House / similar.
Day 3- Ol Pejeta Conservancy: You will spend the whole day either enjoying game drives or relaxing at your lodge which has great views of Mt. Kenya (Kenya’s highest, and Africa’s second tallest mountain) on a clear day. You may also visit theChimpanzee sanctuary, and night game drives are available as an option. All meals and overnight stay at Ol Pejeta House / similar.
Day 4- Ol Pejeta / Masai Mara: Breakfast will be served at your lodge. Check out and transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Masai Mara departing at around 1030 hrs. Arrival in Masai Mara at around 1130 hrs. Met at the airstrip by guide from the lodge in a customized 4 x 4 safari vehicle and transferred for check in with game viewing en route. Lunch will be served from 1230 hrs. You will enjoy afternoon game viewing activities as per the lodge’s schedule; begin your exploration of the vast Masai Mara National Reserve and its BIG GAME. Return to your lodge by 1800 hrs. Dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge /similar.
Day 5 – Masai Mara: You will have the full day to explore the Masai Mara Savannah as per the lodge’s game viewing activities schedule. Your professional guide will be on the lookout for your sightings of interest or the spotting that you were not lucky to get to your bucket list the previous day. This reserve’s open savannas abound with game density, prolific bird life as well as the annual wildebeest migration involving millions of Wildebeests and Zebras which takes place every year between July and October. This reserve is home to the BIG 5, which are Lions, Leopards, Buffaloes, Rhinos and Elephants amongest several other animal species. Bird life is also prolific in the reserve with over 400 bird species having being recorded as residents of this reserve. Mid-morning and early afternoon will be at leisure in your lodge or enjoying a swim. This day, you can enjoy game viewing and scenery from a bird’s eye view on a Hot Air Balloon, and your guide may also organize for an optional visit to an authentic Masai Village, to sample the day to day life of this African tribe which has somehow managed to co-exist with wildlife for years. All meals and overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge /similar.
Day 6 – Depart: Breakfast will be served from 0630 hrs. Check out and enjoy a game drive en route to the airstrip for your scheduled morning flight back to Nairobi. Arrive at Wilson Airport at around 1300 hrs, Met and proceed for Farewell lunch to be served at the Carnivore Restaurant /similar, followed by transfer to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your evening / night onward flight.
OPTIONAL HOT AIR BALLOON SAFARI IN MASAI MARA – USD$ 435 per person payable together with the safari.
End of the 5 Nights 6 Days Ol Pejeta and Masai Mara Explorer Safari.
Inclusions in the above 5 Nights 6 Days Ol Pejeta and Masai Mara Explorer Safari package:
- Return transfers from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in private, air-conditioned vehicles
- Bed and breakfast accommodation in Nairobi Hotels
- Full board accommodation (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) while on safari
- Shared airstrip transfers and game drives in customized 4 x 4 safari land cruisers complete with a pop-up roof / open sided for enhanced photography and sightseeing (Safari Vehicles have no A/C)
- Park entrance fees and conservation fees to the listed parks and national reserves
- Enrollment on the AMREF FLYING DOCTOR emergency medical evacuation cover provided guests have valid travel insurance
- Scheduled domestic flights as per itinerary, Services of professional, English speaking safari / driver guides
Meals and Activities as listed in the itineraries, Applicable Government taxes on tour services
NB: Some game camps in the itineraries above have welcome cocktails, local beers, soft drinks, non-premium spirits, Mineral water, tea and coffee, bush picnics, sundowners, guided bush walks and laundry included in their packages. We have the details available on request.
Exclusions in the above 5 Nights 6 Days Ol Pejeta and Masai Mara Explorer Safari package: Request a Quote
*Additional sightseeing or deviation from the itinerary, all items of personal nature such as tobacco; mosquito repellents, laundry, drinks/beverages; phone calls, etc., Tip for guides, porters, waiters, Medical/Travel Insurance, Festive season supplements, All International Flights, Kenya Entrance Visa (USD 50 per person), Any Other Items not in the inclusions list above.