5-Day Ol Pejeta, Lake Naivasha, and Masai Mara Safari: Kenya’s Top Wildlife and Scenic Highlights

Your adventure starts with a morning departure from Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Arrive in time for lunch at your chosen lodge or camp, then embark on an afternoon game drive. Spot rhinos, lions, and elephants, and visit the chimpanzee sanctuary for an up-close encounter with rescued chimpanzees.

Overnight in Ol Pejeta
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Start the day with a morning safari in Ol Pejeta to catch any remaining nocturnal animals. After breakfast, depart for Lake Naivasha, arriving in the early afternoon. After checking in, enjoy a leisurely lunch and enjoy the serene surroundings.

Overnight in Lake Naivasha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Begin the morning with a Lake Naivasha boat safari for hippo sightings and birdwatching, followed by a walking tour on Crescent Island. In the afternoon, journey onward to the Masai Mara Game Reserve, arriving in time for dinner and a relaxing evening at your lodge.

Overnight in Masai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend the day on exhilarating game drives in the Masai Mara, exploring the park’s diverse wildlife and habitats. Your guide will lead you to areas with high chances of seeing the Big Five and, if traveling during migration season, the iconic river crossings of wildebeests and zebras.

Overnight in Masai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a leisurely breakfast at your lodge/camp, your dedicated driver guide will assist you with the checkout process and proceed to Nairobi – Kenya’s colorful capital city.

On the way, your guide will point out the Longonot extinct volcano which is a strato volcano located southeast of Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya. It is thought to have last erupted in the 1860s and its name is derived from the Maasai word Oloonong’ot, meaning “mountains of many spurs” or “steep ridges “.

You can opt to drive via Naivasha for lunch/excursions at an extra cost or drive straight to Nairobi and pass by Kiambethu farm for the tea farm tour inclusive of a three-course buffet lunch (at an extra cost) OR drive straight back to the capital and later transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International airport for your back home.

Maasai Village Visit for Cultural Insight

Get a glimpse into traditional Maasai life with a visit to a local village. Meet the Maasai people, learn about their culture, watch traditional dances, and see their colorful beadwork and distinctive attire.

Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari Over the Masai Mara

For a truly unforgettable experience, consider a hot air balloon safari over the Masai Mara. Float over the Mara plains at sunrise, taking in stunning aerial views of the park and its wildlife. After landing, enjoy a champagne breakfast in the bush.