Package overview
Home > Safari Tours > 8 Days Ol Pejeta, Aberdare, Samburu, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari
- Rhino Sanctuary: Ol Pejeta is East Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary, with a robust and growing population of over 100 individuals, offering excellent opportunities to see these endangered animals in their natural habitat
- The "Big Five": The conservancy is home to all members of the Big Five: elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhino. Its high wildlife-to-land ratio makes sightings of these iconic species fairly common.
- The Rare Bongo Antelope: The park is a crucial sanctuary for the critically endangered Bongo, a large and beautiful forest antelope that is very difficult to spot elsewhere.
- Forest-dwelling Elephants and Rhinos: Aberdare is home to a significant population of black rhinos and a large number of forest elephants, which can often be seen emerging from the thick vegetation.
- Encounter rare northern species in Samburu, including Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, and Beisa oryx
- Predator Action: High chances of seeing lions, leopards, and cheetahs, often with dramatic kills, especially near the river
Day-by-day itinerary
01Day 1 | Nairobi - Ol Pejeta
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive north to Ol Pejeta Conservancy (approx. 3.5–4 hours).
Afternoon game drive in Ol Pejeta, spotting rhinos, lions, elephants, and chimpanzees.
Optional evening visit to Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
Overnight at Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
02Day 2 | Ol Pejeta – Aberdare National Park
Early morning game drive at Ol Pejeta.
Drive to Aberdare National Park (approx. 3 hours).
Afternoon game drive or nature walk amid forests, waterfalls, and wildlife like elephants and buffalo.
Overnight in Aberdare National Park.
03Day 3 | Aberdare – Samburu National Reserve
Depart early for Samburu National Reserve (approx. 5–6 hours).
Afternoon game drive, spotting Samburu’s unique wildlife including gerenuks and reticulated giraffes.
Overnight at Samburu.
04Day 4 | Full Day in Samburu National Reserve
Full day of morning and afternoon game drives along the Ewaso Ng’iro River.
Optional visit to a local Samburu village.
Overnight at Samburu.
05Day 5 | Samburu – Lake Nakuru National Park
Depart Samburu early and drive to Lake Nakuru (approx. 5–6 hours).
Afternoon game drive, famous for flamingos, rhinos, and other wildlife.
Overnight at Lake Nakuru National Park.
06Day 6 | Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve
Optional early morning game drive at Lake Nakuru.
Drive to Masai Mara (approx. 5–6 hours).
Afternoon game drive in the iconic Masai Mara, home to the Big Five.
Overnight at Masai Mara.
07Day 7 | Full Day in Maasai Mara
Full day of morning and afternoon game drives.
Optional hot air balloon safari over the savannah (extra cost).
Overnight at Masai Mara.
08Day 8 | Maasai Mara to Nairobi
Optional early morning game drive.
Drive back to Nairobi (approx. 5–6 hours) or transfer to Wilson Airport.
Safari ends on arrival in Nairobi.
What's included
- Game drives in custom 4x4 vehicles with expert guides
- Pick-up and drop-off from hotel/airport
- Accommodation in safari lodge or tented camps
- Park entry fees
- Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
What's excluded
- Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and snacks
- Personal purchases or souvenirs
- Optional activities (e.g., guided nature walks, cultural visits)
- Tips and gratuities for driver/guide
- Items of personal nature (e.g., jackets, binoculars, cameras)
- Accommodation before or after the safari
- Travel insurance or international medical cover