5-Day Best of Kenya Safari – Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara

Big Five, Flamingos, Chimps & The Great Migration
From $1,148 per person | Daily Departures from Nairobi

Why Choose This Safari?

  • Ol Pejeta Conservancy – only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees, plus black & northern white rhinos
  • Lake Nakuru National Park – flamingos, Rothschild giraffes, black & white rhinos
  • Masai Mara Game Reserve – Big Five, big cats & year-round wildlife action
  • Great Migration (July–Oct) – witness wildebeest river crossings & predator hunts
  • Premium Add-ons – hot air balloon safaris & Maasai cultural tours
  • All-Inclusive & Flexible – daily departures, customizable lodges & vehicle options

Safari Itinerary

Day 1 – Nairobi → Ol Pejeta (270 km / 4–5 hrs)

  • Scenic drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy at the foothills of Mt. Kenya
  • Lunch & lodge check-in
  • Afternoon game drive – visit Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Rhino Conservancy
  • Dinner & overnight stay at lodge/camp

Day 2 – Ol Pejeta → Lake Nakuru (170 km / 3–4 hrs)

  • Morning drive via Nyahururu Falls
  • Lunch at lodge/camp
  • Afternoon game drive – flamingos, pelicans, Rothschild giraffes, black/white rhinos
  • “Out of Africa” viewpoint across Rift Valley
  • Dinner & overnight stay at lodge/camp

Day 3 – Nakuru → Masai Mara (300 km / 6 hrs)

  • Morning drive to the world-famous Masai Mara
  • Lunch & relax at lodge/camp
  • Afternoon game drive – Big Five & endless savannah wildlife
  • Dinner & overnight at lodge/camp

Day 4 – Masai Mara Full-Day Safari

  • Full day game drives with picnic lunch– lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo & rhinos
  • Birdwatching – 400+ recorded species
  • Optional Maasai cultural visit ($30 pp)
  • Optional hot air balloon safari ($450 pp) with champagne breakfast
  • Dinner & overnight at lodge/camp

Day 5 – Masai Mara → Nairobi (265 km / 5–6 hrs)

  • Breakfast at the lodge
  • Return drive to Nairobi
  • Drop-off at JKIA or your Nairobi hotel

Accommodation & Pricing (Per Person – USD)
Sweetwaters Serena (Ol Pejeta), Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge & Mara Sopa Lodge

Low Season (Apr – May): $1,598 (2 Pax) | $1,260 (4 Pax) | $1,148 (6 Pax)
High Season (Jan – Mar, Jun 1–15): $1,754 (2 Pax) | $1,417 (4 Pax) | $1,304 (6 Pax)
Peak Season (Jun 16–Oct, 22 Dec–1 Jan): $2,294 (2 Pax) | $1,956 (4 Pax) | $1,843 (6 Pax)
Shoulder Season (Nov–21 Dec): $1,984 (2 Pax) | $1,647 (4 Pax) | $1,534 (6 Pax)

Other options available:
Ol Pajeta – Maisha Sweetwaters Camp | Comfort Gardens Sweetwaters | River Camp Ol Pejeta | The Stables | Ol Pejeta Bush Camp
Lake Nakuru National Park – The Cliff | Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge | Lake Nakuru Lodge | Flamingo Hill Tented Camp | Ziwa Bush Lodge | Mbweha Camp
Masai Mara – Mara Simba Lodge | Fig Tree Camp | Muthu Keekorok Lodge | Sentrim Mara | PrideInn Mara Camp | Emayian Luxury Camp | Mara Serena Safari Lodge | Sarova Mara Game Camp | Mara Engai Wilderness Lodge | Mara Maisha Camp | Soroi Mara Bush Camp | Entim Main Camp | Ashnil Mara Camp

Guest Reviews

“The perfect 5-day safari! We saw chimps, rhinos, flamingos, and the Big Five in Mara – plus the balloon safari was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.” – Amelia & Jack, UK

Frequently Asked Questions

Includes private 4×4 Jeep, park fees & 4 nights full-board accommodation.

No – it’s the ideal compact circuit, balancing wildlife variety and driving times.

From July to October, though the Mara has excellent game viewing year-round.

Yes – you can extend with Diani, Watamu, Malindi or Zanzibar beach packages.

 

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