Embark on a diverse expedition that transitions from the shadows of Mount Kenya to the floor of the Great Rift Valley and into the heart of Maasai country. This itinerary is curated for wildlife enthusiasts who want a guaranteed chance to see both black and white rhinos alongside the legendary big cats. By combining a private conservancy with two national reserves, you get a front row seat to the best managed wilderness areas in East Africa.
Depart Nairobi and drive north to the Laikipia Plateau. Arrive at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in time for lunch. Later, spend the evening visiting the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary and tracking the park’s high concentration of black rhinos. Enjoy a sunset game drive before dinner at your camp.
After a morning drive in Ol Pejeta, head toward the Great Rift Valley. Arrive at your lodge or camp in Lake Nakuru National Park for lunch. Later in the evening, enjoy game drive. This park is a sanctuary for the endangered Rothschild giraffe and offers one of the best chances in Kenya to spot leopards resting in the yellow fever acacia trees.
Start the day with breakfast and a sunrise drive along the lake’s edge, observing flamingos and waterbucks. Afterward, drive south across the valley floor to the Masai Mara National Reserve arriving for lunch. Later in the evening, go for game drive, welcoming you to the land of the big cats.
Spend a full, uninterrupted day in the heart of the Masai Mara with packed lunch boxes or morning and evening game drives. With a private 4x4 at your disposal, you can venture deep into the reserve to track the Big Cats and other widlife.
Breakfast, and then begin the journey back to Nairobi. You will arrive in the late afternoon for drop-off at your residence, Nairobi hotel, or the airport.
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