8-Day Best of Kenya Al inclusive 4 x 4 Safari

Overview

Day 1: Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy

• Morning: Depart Nairobi early (7:00 AM) to beat traffic. Drive north through the lush coffee plantations of Thika.
• Afternoon: Arrive at Sweetwaters Tented Camp in time for lunch.
• Late Afternoon: Game drive in Ol Pejeta. Visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and the Rhino Information Center. Ol Pejeta is the best place in Kenya to see both Black and White Rhinos.
• Overnight: Sweetwaters Tented Camp.

Day 2: Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru National Park

• Morning: Early breakfast and a final game drive as you exit the conservancy. Drive toward the Great Rift Valley.
• Afternoon: Arrive at Sarova Woodlands in Nakuru. After lunch, head into the park.
• Late Afternoon: Game drive around the lake shores. Look for flamingos, pelicans, and the rare Rothschild giraffe. Nakuru is also a sanctuary for both Black and White rhinos.
• Overnight: Sarova Woodlands.

Day 3: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

• Morning: Depart Nakuru for the Masai Mara. The drive takes you through the scenic Rift Valley escarpment.
• Afternoon: Arrive at Talek Bush Camp for lunch.
• Late Afternoon: Your first game drive in the Mara. The Talek area is famous for its high density of lions and leopards.
• Overnight: Talek Bush Camp.

Day 4: Full Day in Masai Mara

• Morning/Afternoon: Full-day game drive with a picnic lunch in the bush. Explore the Mara River (famous for the Great Migration crossings) and the vast plains where cheetahs and lions hunt.
• Optional: Visit a traditional Maasai Village to learn about their culture.
• Overnight: Talek Bush Camp.

Day 5: Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha

• Morning: Final morning game drive in the Mara. Depart for Naivasha.
• Afternoon: Arrive at Sawela Lodge for a late lunch.
• Late Afternoon: Relax by the lake or take a boat ride to Crescent Island, where you can walk among giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest (no predators on the island).
• Overnight: Sawela Lodge.

Day 6: Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

• Morning: Early departure for the long drive to Amboseli. You will pass through Nairobi and head toward the Tanzanian border.
• Afternoon: Arrive at Oilepo Camp in time for a late lunch.
• Late Afternoon: Afternoon game drive. Amboseli is famous for its massive elephant herds and the iconic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
• Overnight: Oilepo Camp.

Day 7: Full Day in Amboseli

• Morning: Early morning game drive to catch the best views of Mt. Kilimanjaro before the clouds roll in.
• Afternoon: Visit the Observation Hill for a panoramic view of the entire park. Spend the afternoon tracking elephants and observing the diverse birdlife in the swamps.
• Overnight: Oilepo Camp.

Day 8: Amboseli to Nairobi

• Morning: Enjoy a final breakfast with a view of the mountain. Take a short morning game drive as you exit the park.
• Afternoon: Drive back to Nairobi. Stop at a curio shop for souvenirs or have a farewell lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant before your flight or hotel drop-off.

Travel Tips for your Guests:

• Packing: Bring layers. Ol Pejeta and Nakuru can be chilly in the early mornings, while the Mara and Amboseli get quite hot by midday.
• Hydration: Always carry bottled water in the vehicle.
• Photography: Bring a camera with a good zoom lens (at least 300mm) and extra memory cards.
• Connectivity: Most lodges have Wi-Fi, but it can be spotty in the remote areas of the Mara and Amboseli.