Kenya: In Depth Safari

Welcome to the capital of Kenya, Nairobi! You will be picked up from the airport and dropped off at your hotel. Stretch your legs out and refresh before exploring the city at your own pace. 

Head to the National Museum for a peek into the country's history and culture, and the Karen Blixen Museum that provides an intimate insight into the author's life. The city provides plenty of opportunities if you are looking for an early start on your wildlife adventures. Drive to Nairobi National Park, one of the few wildlife parks located within a major city and marvel at lions, cheetahs, and giraffes against an urban backdrop; truly a one-of-a-kind experience. Stop by the Giraffe Centre to feed and interact with these graceful animals, learn about conservation efforts at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and even seize the opportunity to adopt a baby elephant or rhino. Come evenings, check out the city's interesting culinary scene and vibrant nightlife.

Leave Nairobi for Ol Pejeta/Solio in a private, chauffeur driven car. The travel duration is around four hours. 

Option 1 - Pelican House: Morning & Evening game drives

Located overlooking the tranquil Pelican Dam, the Pelican House allows for an immersive wildlife experience right from the get-go. Spot a variety of wildlife from the comfort of your room, including a dizzying variety of birds such as pelicans, eagles, ibis and more. Get ready to explore the length and breadth of the Ol Pejeta Conservancy set between the Aberdares foothills and Mount Kenya on either side. Hop into jeeps for thrilling morning and afternoon safaris that introduce you to the region’s multi-faceted residents; Savannah elephants, endangered rhinos, African buffalos, chimpanzees, lions, gnus, giraffes, zebras and more. Keep your cameras ready to capture incredible animal encounters and frames of Ol Pejeta’s surreal landscape. Gear up for exciting night drives that offer a rare peek into the wild once the sun dips into the horizon; it is the perfect time to spot the region’s nocturnal wildlife.

Option 2: Ol Pejeta Bush Camp: Morning & Evening game drives

Set along the Ewaso Ngiro River and overlooking Mount Kenya in the far distance, the Ol Pejeta Bush Camp presents plenty of opportunities for wildlife spotting and animal interactions. Enjoy blissful breakfasts amid nature, or pack a picnic and set off on a safari adventure to spot the Big Five. Your evening safari offers the chance to spot various animals with a side of sundowners and an ever-changing sky, making the experience memorable. Visit the nearby Endangered Species Enclosure for a chance to meet and greet the only two remaining northern white rhinos in the world and other endangered animals. Set off on night safaris and come upon visitors of the dark, such as aardvarks, zorillas and white-tailed mongooses.

Journey from Ol Pejeta to Samburu, a five-hour drive that will be covered in a private, chauffeur-driven car. 

Wake up to the sights and sounds of the jungle - the sound of the Ewaso Nyiro River flowing by, the gentle rustling of Doum palm trees and the sight of elephant and impala herds waking up and heading to the river to quench their thirst. Enjoy al fresco breakfasts and then set off on safaris and excursions to discover the land and its residents. Enjoy enriching morning and evening safaris with knowledgeable local guides and spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, hippos, reticulated giraffes, gerenuk, Grevy’s zebras and more. For a deeper understanding of the landscape and its people, sign up for guided bush walks and cultural tours to nearby Samburu villages.

You will be dropped at the Samburu Airport to board your flight to the Masai Mara. The flight duration is around two hours. Upon arrival at the Masai Mara, you will be transferred to your accommodation.

Option 1: Tipilikwani: Morning & Evening game drives

Immerse yourself in the spectacular beauty of the Mara, its landscape and wildlife on unforgettable game drives through the grasslands. Sign up for a morning safari and watch herds of elephants, zebras, antelopes, lions, and cheetahs shrug off their slumber and go about their day. Evening safaris are perfect not just for spotting the Mara’s incredible variety of birds and animals but also to pause and drink in its magical landscape, made even more memorable with a sundowner in hand. Learn about the Maasai people, their customs and traditions and enjoy lively cultural performances by the local warriors.

Option 2: Mara Ngenche: Morning & Evening game drives and Sundowner

Experience life in the Mara as you step out from your roomy tents to view hippos and crocodiles basking at the confluence of the Talek and Mara Rivers. Learn about the landscape, wildlife and people as you head out on exciting morning and evening safaris led by experienced and knowledgeable guides. Spot the Big Five and an incredible number of avifauna. Set off on excursions to local Maasai villages and understand their traditions, customs and ways of life.

You will be transferred from your hotel to the Masai Mara airstrip. Take a flight to Nairobi and transfer to the international airport.