5 Days, Mt Kenya - Sweet Waters - Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara

From Nairobi /to Nairobi

5 days-4 nights Kenya tour visiting  Sweetwaters / Olpejeta conservancy,Rift valley Lake Naivasha & Masai Mara game reserve  to view the Big 5,awesome Kenya scenery and local cultures

Tour visits Mount Kenya Sweetwaters with game viewing drives at the sanctuary ,Lake Naivasha in the Rift valley & the ultimate Masai Mara game reserve.

This is a private wildlife safari trip.

Safari accommodation is in a range of optional economy, standard or luxury safari lodges or  tented camps.

Please chose your lodge / tented camp accommodation option depending on  safari budget or style

Safari transport and game viewing drives are in a customized open top  safari minivan..

Transport and game viewing drives can also be provided in 4 x 4 Land cruiser Jeep  at a supplementary cost.

Safari Highlights.

  • 1 day at  Ol-pejeta conservancy
  • 1 day at  Lake Naivasha with boat ride and visit to Hell’s gate
  • Scenic drives and stops
  • Masai - Mara game reserve
  • Awesome scenery along the safari route.
  • Blend of local cultures and tribes  including the Masai etc.
  • Elephant,Buffallo, chimpanzee,Rhino,Gazelle, dikdik, Giraffe, Lion, Ostrich, Cheetah, Warthog, etc

 

Set own safari dates

Private safari tour

Safari itinerary 

Day 1: Nairobi- Olpejeta - Sweetwaters :(220 km. 3.5 – 4 hours)

Depart Nairobi for northern Kenya towards the Mount Kenya and Olpejeta game sanctuary

The drive is via scenic agricultural zones of central Kenya.

We shall stop to visit the largest open air market in East Africa at Karatina

Afternoon game viewing drives at the Olpejeta / Sweetwaters conservancy

Overnight at your Mount Kenya safari lodge / tented camp

Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner

What you may see at Olpejeta / Sweetwaters  .......

Elephants, Rhino,Chimpazees,lion,Zebra,Giraffe etc

Day 2:Lake Naivasha & Great Rift valley

Depart Olpejeta / Sweetwaters and proceed to the  Lake Naivasha in the Rift valley

The scenic drive is via Thomson's Falls where you stop to view the  waterfalls

Afternoon boat ride to view rich birdlife and small game

Overnight at your Lake Naivasha lodge or tented camp resort

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

What you may see at Lake Naivasha…

Pelicans,Egrets,hippo,exotic birds,small game

Day 3: Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara : 240 km: 4.5 Hrs.

Morning nature walk at the Lake Naivasha

Proceed to the famous Masai Mara game reserve on a drive through the spectacular great rift valley and Masai country.

During your afternoon game viewing drive you shall have an opportunity to see wilderbeest,herds of buffalo,Lion,Impala,Giraffe,Elephanyt,Topi,Warthog,Ostrich,Cheetah,Hyena and many more.

Overnight at your Masai Mara safari  lodge or tented camp.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 4: Masai Mara - full day

Today shall be a game viewing extravaganza!

Masai Mara Game reserve remains the most exciting wildlife eco-system in the Natural world.
It is host to  the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region.

The scenic appeal of the tree studded savannah plains, the  moderate climate and diversity of wild game species makes it a one stop shop for game viewing activities.

We shall traverse the Masai Mara reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing   encountering the big five and more of the lesser game.

Picnic lunch shall be by the Mara river as we watch hippos & crocodiles or maybe the great migration (July – October)

Overnight at your Masai Mara safari lodge/ Tented camp

 

DAY 5: Masai Mara - Nairobi (265 km- 5 hrs)

A morning game viewing drive at the Masai Mara.
An extra game drive as you depart the reserve.

Proceed to Nairobi 

Arrive Nairobi in the late afternoon.
Drop off at your Nairobi hotel / Nairobi airport / residence.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch. 

Choose from economy,standard  or luxury accommodation options depending on safari budget/ style

Mount Kenya / Laikipia consevancy

Luxury accommodation :  Fairmont Mount Kenya safari club

Standard Accommodation : Serena Sweetwaters camp

Economy accommodation :  Kongoni camp

Lake Naivasha Resorts

Luxury accommodation :  Lake Naivasha Sopa  , Lake Naivasha country club

Standard accommodation :   Lake Naivasha Sopa , Elsamere Lodge

Economy accommodation :  Naivasha Kongoni Lodge

Masai Mara Game Reserve:

Luxury accommodation : Mara simba lodge , Mara sarova campMara serena, Ashnil Mara, Keekorok lodge

Standard accommodation : Mara sopa LodgeMara Leisure camp , AA lodge/camp, Osero camp

Sekenani camp

Economy accommodation: Elangata Olerai Camp Olmoran tented camp,Sentrim Mara camp

 

Price is per person sharing in pop up top safari minivan and in  double/twin room.

 High season: November -March Economy Standard Luxury 
2 persons in private safari: per person: $ 990 $ 1200 $ 1400
4 persons in private safari: per person: $ 780 $ 980 $ 1180
6 persons in private safari: per person: $ 715 $ 910 $ 1110
Single room extra $ 180 $ 220 $ 360
X-mas extra 21st Dec- 3rd Jan :person :per day $ 35 $ 40 $ 75
Children below 3 years: Free    
Children between 3-11 years 75% of adult rate:      
Children between 12-18 years 90% of adult rate:      
       
       
 Peak season: July -Oct Economy Standard Luxury 
2 persons in private safari : per person: $ 1030 $ 1290 $ 1700
4 persons in private safari: per person: $ 820 $ 1070 $ 1470
6 persons in private safari: per person: $ 760 $ 1010 $ 1400
Single room extra $  200 $  300 $ 620
Children below 3 years: Free    
Children between 3-11 years 75% of adult rate:      
Children between 12-18 years 90% of adult rate:      
       
       
 Low season:  April-June Economy Standard Luxury 
2 persons in private safari: per person: $ 970 $ 1070 $ 1200
4 persons in private safari: per person: $ 740 $ 860 $ 990
6 persons in private safari: per person: $ 670 $ 790 $ 920
Single room extra - - -
       
Children below 3 years: Free    
Children between 3-11 years 75% of adult rate:      
Children between 12-18 years 90% of adult rate:      
       
       
4 x4 Land Cruiser Jeep extra:
2 persons in private jeep:  per person: $ 150
4 persons in private jeep:  per person: $ 75
6 persons in private jeep:  per person: $ 50
 
Tour price  includes:
Nairobi airport-hotel pick up / drop off transfers
Transport in a customized pop up top Toyota safari mini-van.
Services of an experienced English/other language speaking driver/ guide.
Stay in economy, standard or luxury lodges/tented camps (please select)
Game viewing drives
Park entrance fees.
All meals on safari.
Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle.
The flying doctors medical, emergency and rescue cover.
Pick up / drop off at Nairobi airport/ Nairobi hotel or  residence.
Government taxes and local levies
 
Not Included in the tour price
Other bottled drinks.
Items and services of a personal nature.
Packing items on safari.
Tips or gratuities