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7-Day Ol Pejeta, Lake Naivasha & Maasai Mara Safari

Safari overview

This conservation-focused safari takes you to Ol Pejeta Conservancy to see the world’s last two Northern White Rhinos and East Africa’s only chimpanzee rescue center (Jane Goodall Institute). You’ll then enjoy a peaceful boat ride on Lake Naivasha among hippos and fish eagles, followed by two full days of Big Five game drives in the Maasai Mara. The experience includes an authentic, non-commercialized Maasai village visit and ends with a farewell dinner at Nairobi’s famous Carnivore Restaurant. Perfect for travelers seeking luxury tented camps, active wildlife conservation education, and private conservancy exclusivity.

Detailed itinerary

Morning:Depart Nairobi at 07:30 AM, driving north toward Mount Kenya. Cross the equator line and enter Ol Pejeta Conservancy, arriving at your luxury tented camp for lunch.

Afternoon:Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a rescue center established in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute to rehabilitate chimps rescued from the black market. Afterward, embark on a game drive to see Ol Pejeta’s thriving population of black and white rhinos.

Night:Dinner and overnight at Sweetwaters Tented Camp (or similar).

Morning:Take a morning drive to the heavily guarded sanctuary that protects the last two Northern White Rhinos left on Earth. Learn from the rangers about the cutting-edge IVF conservation programs being used to save the species from extinction. Return for breakfast and check out.

Afternoon:Drive south into the Great Rift Valley, arriving at Lake Naivasha by late afternoon. Check into your resort and spend a relaxing evening watching resident zebras and waterbucks graze on the manicured lawns.

Night:Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Country Club (or similar).

Morning:After breakfast, leave the Great Rift Valley lakes behind and drive across the expansive Loita Plains, entering the ancestral lands of the Maasai people.

Afternoon:Arrive at your Maasai Mara safari camp in time for lunch. Unwind before your 04:00 PM game drive, where you will immediately begin tracking the reserve’s famous big cat prides.

Night:Dinner and overnight at Zebra Plains Mara Camp (or similar).

Morning/Afternoon:Enjoy two complete days dedicated to exploring the vast Maasai Mara. You can opt for morning and afternoon drives returning to camp for lunch, or head out for a full-day safari with a picnic setup in the wild. Track leopards in river beds, watch cheetahs hunt gazelles on the plains, and witness elephant families foraging through the brush.

Night: Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Mara Camp (or similar).

Morning:Take a morning game drive focused on tracking leopards and hyenas. Return to camp for lunch.

Afternoon:Visit an authentic, non-commercialized Maasai village (Manyatta). Learn about their ancient pastoral traditions, traditional medical plants, unique jumping dances, and fire-making techniques.

Night:Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Mara Camp (or similar).

Morning:Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the camp. Check out and take a smooth drive back to Nairobi.

Afternoon:Arrive in Nairobi by mid-afternoon. Enjoy a farewell dinner at the famous Carnivore Restaurant before transferring to the airport for your flight home.

What’s Included

  • Transport: 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Accommodation: 6 nights (luxury tented camps & resorts)
  • Meals: Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) + farewell dinner at Carnivore Restaurant
  • Water: Bottled water on game drives and transfers
  • Fees: All park, conservancy, and conservation levies (including Ol Pejeta’s anti-poaching/IVF programs)
  • Activities: Chimpanzee sanctuary visit, Northern White Rhino tracking, game drives, Lake Naivasha boat ride, authentic Maasai village visit
  • Transfer: Airport drop-off in Nairobi

What’s Not Included

  • Flights: International airfare to/from Nairobi
  • Visa: Kenyan visa (approx. $51)
  • Insurance: Travel & medical insurance (mandatory)
  • Tips: Guides, camp staff, rangers, boat drivers
  • Drinks: Alcohol and soft drinks
  • Personal items: Souvenirs, laundry, phone calls
  • Optional: Hot air balloon safari ($450–$500)
  • Extras: Maasai village photo fee ($20–$30 per camera), Christmas surcharges, single supplement

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