Overview

Embark on an unforgettable 8 Days Ultimate Wildlife and Conservation Safari in Kenya, a remarkable journey that reveals some of the country’s most celebrated landscapes, rich wildlife heritage, and meaningful conservation initiatives. This carefully designed adventure begins at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of Kenya’s leading conservation areas located at the foothills of Mount Kenya. Here, travelers have the unique opportunity to observe endangered species up close, including the last remaining northern white rhinos, while also visiting the renowned chimpanzee sanctuary. Game drives across the conservancy reveal thriving populations of elephants, lions, giraffes, and numerous plains game, all within a landscape dedicated to wildlife protection and sustainable conservation. The journey then continues to Lake Nakuru National Park, a picturesque park set within the Great Rift Valley and famous for its shimmering lake and remarkable birdlife. Large flocks of flamingos often gather along the lake’s shores, creating a spectacular pink shoreline. The park is also an important sanctuary for both black and white rhinos and offers excellent opportunities to spot leopards, buffalos, and Rothschild’s giraffes within its acacia woodlands and open grasslands. Your safari culminates in the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destination. Renowned for its abundant predators and vast savannahs, the Mara offers extraordinary game viewing throughout the year and hosts the world famous Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras. Encounters with the Maasai community add a rich cultural dimension, making this safari a truly immersive East African experience.

Day by Day

Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi

Upon arrival at Nairobi – Jomo Kenyatta Airport, you will go through customs and immigration, and you will be met by our company guide who will warmly welcome you. Drive to Nairobi town and drop you at your hotel for overnight and briefing yu on your 8 Days Kenyans Secret Treasures Safari.

Accommodation Options:
Best Western Premier Westland’s
Mid Range Accommodation: Best Western Premier Westland’s
Nairobi Serena Hotel
Luxury Accommodation: Nairobi Serena Hotel
High End Accommodation: Villa Rosa Kempski Nairobi
Meals: Diner
Day 2
Transfer Nairobi to Ol Pejeta conservancy – 4 hours drive

Breakfast, pick up at 0700hrs and depart to Ol Pejeta conservancy, a privately-owned 90,000-acre wildlife conservancy. The conservancy sits on the equator, high on a plateau, between the foothills of the Aberdare’s range and Mount Kenya. Ol Pejeta is home to the last two remaining northern white rhinos, and a sanctuary for over 165 critically endangered black rhinos. It hosts a wide variety of animals, including the ‘Big five’, plus many bird species. On a clear day, and normally in the morning, you may have panoramic views of Mt Kenya and her snow-capped peaks

Accommodation Options:
Porini Rhino Camp
High End Accommodation: Porini Rhino Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3
Full day Ol Pejeta conservancy

Spend a full day in an exclusive private conservancy where wildlife gathers at a floodlit waterhole, offering exceptional views of elephants, giraffes, zebras, and impalas from the comfort of camp. Visit the 200 acre chimpanzee sanctuary, established in partnership with Kenya Wildlife Service and the Jane Goodall Institute, dedicated to rehabilitating orphaned and rescued chimpanzees in a secure, natural setting. A powerful highlight is meeting the last two northern white rhinos, Najin and Fatu, a rare conservation experience. On your second evening, enjoy a guided night game drive as Ol Pejeta reveals its fascinating nocturnal wildlife under the African sky

Accommodation Options:
Porini Rhino Camp
High End Accommodation: Porini Rhino Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Diner
Day 4
Transfer Ol Pejeta to lake Nakuru national park - 3 hours drive

Breakfast at the hotel, drive to lake Nakuru National Park to arrive with a game drive enroute for lunch, followed by afternoon game viewing drive circumventing Lake Nakuru. The lake is situated in the heart of the Rift Valley and is one Kenya’s most famous soda lakes. A major feature of this park is the bird life, and it is world renowned as the home for millions of Flamingos. A rhino sanctuary also provides the opportunity to see the greatly endangered black rhino. Dinner and overnight at the lodge / Camp.

Accommodation Options:
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Mid Range Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Luxury Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Diner
Day 5
Transfer lake Nakuru to Masai mara game reserve – 4 hours drive

After breakfast depart for Kenya’s famous game reserve. You start the day venturing through the Great Rift Valley travelling to the northernmost extension of the Serengeti Plains and one of the richest wildlife Game Reserves, the Masai Mara. The Mara is home to the awesome, black-manned lion, the elusive leopard, stately giraffes, vast herds of elephants, rhino, thundering herds of zebra, migrating wildebeest and numerous other plains game. You arrive at the lodge/camp for lunch. After lunch depart for an afternoon game-viewing drive. Enjoy dinner and overnight at the camp.

Accommodation Options:
AA Lodge Mara
Mid Range Accommodation: AA Lodge Mara
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Luxury Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Governors Camp
High End Accommodation: Governors Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and diner
Day 6&7
Full day game drives in Masai mara

A full day’s safari in one of the world’s most famous reserves, offering an abundance of herbivores, the Mara makes the ideal hunting ground for Kenya’s famous ‘Big cats’ and hosts her largest population of lions. Historically teeming with wildlife, the Mara is famous for the large herds of elephant and buffalo that wander its plains, and for the annual migration of the wildebeest. Take the opportunity to fly over the Mara in a Hot Air Balloon provided at extra cost. The balloon package includes a champagne breakfast in the wild! If you can spare the money, viewing an abundant game afloat a balloon is an unforgettable experience. Alternatively visit a Masai village and learn the Masai culture at an extra cost.

Accommodation Options:
AA Lodge Mara
Mid Range Accommodation: AA Lodge Mara
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Luxury Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
The Governor’s Residence
High End Accommodation: The Governor’s Residence
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and diner
Day 8
Transfer Masai mara back Nairobi for departure

Enjoy breakfast then check-out. Unbelievable but true, our good bush moments have come to an end. We bid farewell to our wonderful camp manager and his team then depart back to Nairobi. Not empty handed though. With us are photographs – a capture of the special moments we have had on this tour to immortalise the experience. You will arrive in Kenya’s bustling capital city Nairobi in the afternoon. Lunch at Karen Blixen restaurant and be transferred to the airport for your flight back home depending on your flight timings.

Inclusions / Exclusions

Inclusions

All meals and accommodations during the entire safari
Full Board Accommodation while on Safari and Bed and breakfast in Nairobi
A very high-quality 4X4 Touristic Land Cruiser with pop up roof for game drive
A highly experienced safari guide
Unlimited mineral water during the entire safari
All park fees for all the national parks/Reserves
All government taxes.
Airport transfers
AMREF Flying Doctors Air Ambulance evacuation cover

Exclusions

International flights tickets (airline)
Tips for staff such as guides and the cook staff.
Fees for passport, visas, immunizations and insurance
Laundry, phone and other items of a personal nature
Visit and support s for the orphan’s center – these can be arranged and paid for direct to the center.
Hot Air balloon Safari