5 DAY SAFARI – OL PEJETA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, LAKE NAIVASHA AREA ATTRACTIONS & MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
5 DAY SAFARI – OL PEJETA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, LAKE NAIVASHA AREA ATTRACTIONS & MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
From Nairobi to Nairobi with wildlife viewing drives, bird watching, boat safari & guided walking safari (by 4×4 Land Cruiser Jeep)
Rhinos
Birding
Boat Safari
Walking Safari
Big Five
Nairobi to Nairobi – Chimps, Rhinos, Birds & Lions!
Departs from / returns to Nairobi airport / Nairobi area hotels. We’ll pick you up in your own private 4×4 Land Cruiser Jeep.
From chimpanzees to lions, endangered rhinos to pelicans and everything in between, this medium-length African safari will bring you up close to the best of Kenya. Explore the central highlands, Rift Valley lakes and the vast savannahs of the Masai Mara on jeep, boat, bicycle and foot. For 5 active days immerse yourself in the wonders of our beautiful wildlife parks.
Enjoy this amazing safari in a customized pop-up roof Adventure In The Wild Safaris 4×4 Safari Jeep that includes: Portable fridge/Cooler Box, 4 Binoculars, long-range high-frequency radio, sand bags, 4G/LTE broadband WIFI connectivity, Power Outlets AC 230V, First Aid Kit, Safari Guide Books – Baby Seats and Side Steps available on request… and above all, a professional multi-lingual safari guide who will ensure you have an unforgettable safari experience.
Why Ol Pejeta, Naivasha & Masai Mara?
Ol Pejeta Wildlife Sanctuary is special. Nowhere else in Kenya can you see chimpanzees in their native habitat. This reserve also harbors the largest number of black rhinos in East Africa in specially protected game corridors. But you’ll also find all the Big Five here – at least six prides of lions populate the sanctuary, with healthy numbers of leopards and cheetahs as well.
From the central highlands of Kenya, we’ll journey through the Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha for several unusual safaris. We’ll sail across the lake looking for hippos, pelicans, kingfishers and more. Nearby Crescent Island Game Sanctuary gives us an opportunity to stretch our legs on a guided walking safari viewing small game. And, an optional bicycle ride to Hell’s Gate National Park will bring us up close to grazing antelope, buffalo, zebra, and giraffe.
We’ll next set out for one of the grandest wildlife parks in the world, the vast plains and rolling hills of Masai Mara National Reserve. This amazing park boasts the highest density of wildlife in the region, so we’ll be tracking all the big game with an emphasis on lions. You’ll have opportunities to meet the local Maasai people and even take a hot air balloon safari over the park!
All-Inclusive & Flexible
For 5 days you’ll be our private guest, enjoying a variety of landscapes and wildlife encounters. Have any special requests or ideas to make your safari more personal, more customized? Just tell us! Adventure In The Wild Safaris is dedicated to creating your best safari experience ever.
Your 5-day Ol Pejeta / Lake Naivasha / Masai Mara safari includes all transportation, park entrance fees, game drives, accommodations and meals.
Choice & Flexibility: You can customize the cost of your safari by season, group size, and preferred accommodation. Choose from economy, comfort or luxury safari lodges or tented camps. Whatever level you choose, your on-the-ground safari experience remains at our highest standards.
Tour Highlights
Ol Pejeta Game Sanctuary
- Game viewing drives, with opportunities to see rhinoceros and chimpanzee.
- Other wildlife: elephants, tree hyrax, white-tailed mongoose, black-fronted dik-dik, mole rat, bushbuck, waterbuck, eland, and more.
Lake Naivasha
- Boat safari.
- Guided walking safari at Crescent Island.
- Bird watching (hippos, pelicans, fish eagle, kingfishers, and many more).
Masai Mara National Reserve
- Unlimited game viewing drives.
- Tree-studded classic savannah and a multitude of wildlife species.
- Encounters with colorful Maasai tribespeople.
Optional Experiences
- Hell’s Gate visit – $35 per person.
- Maasai village visit (Masai Mara) – $25 per person (payable to village chief).
- Hot air balloon safari (Masai Mara) – $480 per person (enquire with us).
Sample 5-Day Itinerary (Outline)
| Day | Destination | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Nairobi → Ol Pejeta Wildlife Sanctuary | Pick-up and drive via central highlands; afternoon game drive focusing on rhino and chimpanzee sanctuary. |
| Day 2 | Ol Pejeta → Lake Naivasha | Morning game drive; transfer to Naivasha; late afternoon boat safari for hippos & birds. |
| Day 3 | Lake Naivasha & Crescent Island | Guided walking safari on Crescent Island; optional cycling to Hell’s Gate National Park. |
| Day 4 | Lake Naivasha → Masai Mara | Scenic drive to the Mara; afternoon/evening game drive across the savannah. |
| Day 5 | Masai Mara → Nairobi | Early morning game drive with a focus on big cats; optional hot air balloon; return to Nairobi. |
Note: The above is a suggested flow; your actual program can be tailored to interests, season, and wildlife movements.
Cost Guide
Pricing varies by season, group size, and accommodation style (economy, comfort, or luxury). Please request a custom quote to match your travel dates and preferences.
5 Day Ol Pejeta Game Sanctuary, Lake Naivasha & Masai Mara Safari Itinerary
From Nairobi to Nairobi · Wildlife viewing drives · Bird watching · Boat safari · Guided walking safari
Lake Naivasha
Masai Mara
Big Five
Boat & Walking Safaris
Welcome aboard with Adventure In The Wild Safaris
We’ll pick you up and host you throughout in your private 4×4 Land Cruiser Jeep. Sit higher, see more, and enjoy a pop‑up roof, long-range radio, cooler box, charging outlets and on-board Wi‑Fi (where available). Your dedicated, professional driver‑guide will look after you from start to finish.
Trip Snapshot
- Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
- Style: Private (daily departures)
- Vehicle: 4×4 Land Cruiser Jeep
- Activities: Game drives, boat safari, guided walking safari (Crescent Island), optional cycling (Hell’s Gate)
Day 1 — Nairobi → Ol Pejeta (Sweetwaters)
07:30 hrs — Your driver/guide will pick you up from your Nairobi area hotel, residence, or the airport. Depart in your private 4×4 Jeep for Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Sweetwaters). Settle in and head out on an afternoon game drive, with chances to encounter rhino, elephant, big cats and to visit the chimpanzee sanctuary.
Day 2 — Ol Pejeta → Lake Naivasha (Great Rift Valley)
Early morning game drive in Ol Pejeta to catch predators and grazers at their most active. After breakfast, depart south-west through the Great Rift Valley, stopping at the 74 m (243 ft) Thomson’s Falls for the dramatic cascades and photo moments.
Arrive at Lake Naivasha for an afternoon boat safari among hippos and abundant birdlife. Keep an eye out for fish eagles, pelicans and kingfishers. Nearby plains may reveal antelope, zebra, buffalo, eland and impala along the lakeshore.
If time allows, take a short transfer for a guided walking safari on Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, meeting gentle grazers up close in a tranquil setting.
Day 3 — Lake Naivasha → Masai Mara
After breakfast, depart for the world‑famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Optional activity in Naivasha en route: visit Hell’s Gate National Park for cycling or hiking (additional USD 35 per person).
Travel through dramatic Rift Valley escarpments and into Maasai country. By afternoon, arrive at the Mara and enjoy your first game drive across rolling savannahs in search of big cats, elephants, giraffe, ostrich, warthog, buffalo and more.
Day 4 — Masai Mara (Full Day)
Rise early to meet the dawn as it breaks over the Mara. With fresh tracks visible in the dew, set out for a day of unlimited game drives. Lion sightings are frequent; we’ll track these powerful predators and the wildlife that surrounds them.
In the migration season (approximately July–October), witness waves of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle crossing into the reserve, often at the Mara River where hippos and crocodiles reside. A picnic by the river places you close to the action when conditions allow.
Optional cultural visit to a Maasai village to learn about traditions and lifestyle. For an unforgettable perspective, consider a pre‑dawn hot air balloon flight over the Mara (advance booking recommended; additional cost).
Day 5 — Masai Mara → Nairobi
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and check‑out with your guide’s assistance. Begin the drive back to Nairobi, Kenya’s colorful capital.
En route, look out for Mount Longonot, an extinct stratovolcano southeast of Lake Naivasha, thought to have last erupted in the 1860s. Its Maasai‑derived name, Oloonong’ot, means “mountains of many spurs” or “steep ridges”.
You may opt (at extra cost) to route via Naivasha for lunch/excursions, or continue toward Nairobi with the possibility of a Kiambethu Tea Farm tour (includes three‑course buffet lunch, additional cost). Later, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.
Optional Add‑Ons & Notes
- Hell’s Gate National Park: USD 35 per person (cycling/hiking; payable on site).
- Maasai Village Visit: cultural experience (additional cost; payable locally).
- Hot Air Balloon (Masai Mara): spectacular sunrise flight (additional cost; advance booking recommended).
- Boat safari and guided walk are weather/conditions permitting for guest safety.
All activities subject to park regulations, weather and seasonal wildlife movements. Timing and sequence may vary to enhance sightings and comfort.
Customize This Itinerary
Prefer different lodges, an extra night in the Mara, or a slower pace? Tell us what you’d like and we’ll tailor it for you.
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