5-days Ol Pejeta-Naivasha- Maasai Mara
Embark on an unforgettable 5-day safari adventure, exploring three of Kenya's most captivating wildlife destinations. Begin in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, renowned for its unique blend of Big Five encounters and conservation efforts, including the heartwarming Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Then, journey to the tranquil shores of Lake Naivasha, home to hippos, vibrant birdlife, and the unique Crescent Island sanctuary. Finally, experience the thrill of the Maasai Mara, witnessing the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal) and encountering the Big Five. This tour offers a comprehensive Kenyan safari experience, showcasing the country's diverse ecosystems and abundant wildlife.
Day 1: Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Day 2: Ol Pejeta Conservancy to Lake Naivasha
Day 3: Lake Naivasha to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 4: Full-Day Game Drives in Maasai Mara
Day 5: Maasai Mara to Nairobi
Activities:
* Multiple game drives in Ol Pejeta and Maasai Mara National Reserves
* Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Ol Pejeta
* Boat safari on Lake Naivasha
* Nature walk on Crescent Island
Optional activities: Bird watching, hiking Mount Longonot, visiting a Maasai village, or taking a hot air balloon safari in the Maasai Mara (additional cost).
Optional Travel Upgrade:
Travel Between Parks with Light Aircraft: For a seamless and time-efficient experience, consider upgrading your transportation between parks with a scenic light aircraft flight. This option offers breathtaking aerial views of the Kenyan landscape and significantly reduces travel time, allowing you to maximize your time on safari.
Wildlife & Scenic Highlights:
Ol Pejeta Conservancy: The Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes), chimpanzees, giraffes, zebras, impalas, elands, oryx, and a variety of bird species, including ostriches, eagles, and vultures.
Lake Naivasha: Hippos, African fish eagles, cormorants, pelicans, herons, kingfishers, and a variety of other water birds.
Crescent Island: Zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, impalas, waterbucks, gazelles, and numerous bird species.
Maasai Mara National Reserve: The Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes), cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, crocodiles, and a diverse array of bird species, including ostriches, eagles, and vultures.
The Great Wildebeest Migration: Witness the annual spectacle of millions of wildebeests, zebras, and other herbivores crossing the Mara River in search of fresh grazing lands. (Seasonal, typically July-October)
Scenic Landscapes: The open plains and rolling hills of the Laikipia Plateau in Ol Pejeta, the volcanic Mount Longonot and the lush green shores of Lake Naivasha, and the vast plains, rolling hills, and acacia-dotted savannahs of the Maasai Mara.