Welcome to Kenya! On arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will be met by our local representative and given a short safari briefing before being transferred to your accommodations. Check in and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Nairobi

Nairobi is the vibrant capital city of Kenya, and the fourth largest city in all of Africa. Although it has developed a reputation which keeps tourist visits brief, there are truly some fascinating attractions to be discovered here. Some of these highlights include the cafe culture, animated nightlife, the National Museum, the Karen Blixen Museum and most notably, just 20 minutes from the city center, wild lions and buffalo roam in the world’s only urban game reserve. Laid out before a backdrop of city skyscrapers, the Nairobi National Park features wide open grass plains and barren landscape. Home to an impressive assortment of birds and wildlife, many Nairobi residents find this rural escape, the perfect antidote to the nearby hustle and bustle of city life.

Journey to Ol Pejeta Conservancy & Arrival Activities

Following an early breakfast, you will depart for Nanyuki, arriving in time for lunch at The Trout Tree Restaurant. The Trout Tree Nanyuki restaurant is built around an enormous Sacred Fig, sitting on the banks of the Burguret River, whose source is the snow-filled peaks of Mount Kenya. Icy water cascades through the grounds of the restaurant, feeding pools filled with trout.

Thereafter, proceed to Ol Pejeta Conservancy for game drives, the education center, and to feed ‘Baraka’, the tame blind black rhino. The conservancy is home to Kenya’s largest population of Black Rhino, considerable numbers of elephants, cheetahs, lions, leopards, and plentiful plains game. There are also several rare Northern species such as Grevy’s Zebra, Jacksons Hartebeest, and Beisa Oryx.

After an afternoon game drive filled with exploration and interesting sightings, continue to your accommodation at Ol Pejeta Safari Cottages for check-in. This is an independent, family-owned and operated safari property with over 30 years experience in the safari industry! Guests in each cottage have their own private chef, waiter, and housekeeper for personal service and attention to details.

*Exclusive private vehicle and guide for your time in Ol Pejeta Concervancy and Buffalo Springs National Reserve.

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Resting at the foothills of Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Mountain Range, in central Kenya's Laikipia County, the Ol Pejeta Conservancy is the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa. It is also home to the last three remaining northern white rhino in the world. Originally a working cattle ranch in colonial Kenya and now a pioneering wildlife conservancy, Ol Pejeta works to protect wildlife and provide a sanctuary for rescued chimpanzees. The Conservancy is a popular safari destination and is home to the renowned ‘Big Five’ as well as a wide selection of other African animals including zebra, giraffe, hippo, cheetah, jackal, serval, hyena, vervet monkey, and many more. Visitors can enjoy an assortment of outdoor activities such as horse rides, game walks, and nocturnal game drives.

Game Drive

This morning and afternoon, enjoy game viewings in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy! The Ol Pejeta Conservancy has a higher wildlife-to-area ratio than any Kenya National Parks, making it perfect for intimate game-viewing experiences. Continue with your game viewing experience this afternoon, with the conservancy hosting all of the ‘Big Five’ members.

Journey to Buffalo Springs National Reserve & Arrival Activties

This morning, after breakfast, drive to the Northern area of Samburu, where you will arrive at your Surana Buffalo Springs Camp in the early afternoon. As you enter the reserve, you will be able to see two beautiful mountains, Koitogor and Ololokwe, which form the perfect background to your safari! Enjoy your lunch before a short briefing at the reception and check into your rooms.

Familiarize yourself with the camp with the option of taking a siesta before embarking on your afternoon game drive. The reserve is commonly known for its rare five: the Gerenuk, Somali Ostrich, Beixa Oryx, Grevy Zebra & Reticulated Giraffe. They are only found north of the equator. There are also large herds of elephants, buffalo, and frequent sightings of big cats. The reserve’s large and diverse wildlife population makes for an unforgettable safari experience. Return to the camp just before dusk for dinner.

Buffalo Springs National Reserve

Situated in northern Kenya, Buffalo Springs National Reserve is a protected area in the Isiolo County. Buffalo Springs, along with Samburu and Shaba make up a trio of adjoining reserves. Buffalo Springs National Reserve features wildlife viewing, and is renowned for its magnificent leopard sightings. This is a remote, hot and arid landscape boasting rugged hills and undulating plains. Forming the boundary with Samburu National Park, the Ewaso Ngiro River runs through the terrain flanked by riverine forests. Visitors can look forward to spotting reticulated giraffe, the long necked gerenuk, Somali ostrich and Grevy's Zebra.

Game Drives

Sleep in or rise early today, but if you want to see the animals when they are most active, we recommend taking advantage of the cool early morning to maximize your game viewing experience. As you continue with your game drive through this wildlife-rich reserve, seek relief from the hot African sun back at the camp where you will spend the remainder of the afternoon relaxing. As the day cools, you can return to the reserve for one last game drive. Return to camp for dinner before retiring to your tent.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip in good time for your scheduled flight to Masai Mara.

Camp Arrival & Game Drives

Touch down in this magnificent wilderness, where your guide will be waiting to greet you. You will depart for your camp with a game drive on route!

After lunch, relax and absorb the surroundings before setting off on an afternoon game drive in the reserve until sunset. Return to camp at dusk for hot showers, before settling down for dinner.

*Please note that in the Mara you will be with local camp guides, and game drives may be shared with other guests if the group departure is not full.

Masai Mara Game Reserve

The Masai Mara is one of the best-known reserves in the whole of Africa and is globally renowned for its exceptional wildlife. Despite comprising only 0.01% of Africa’s total landmass, more than 40% of Africa’s larger mammals can be found here. The Maasai Mara lies in the Great Rift Valley. The large plains and open grasslands are habitat to rich and varied wildlife such as lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, crocodile etc. There are also several species of birds such as vultures, herons, shrikes, etc. The animals are at liberty to move outside the park into huge areas known as 'dispersal areas'. There can be as much wildlife roaming outside the park as inside. Many Maasai villages are located in the 'dispersal areas' and they have, over centuries, developed a special relationship with the wildlife. The annual migration of millions of wildebeest and antelope, from July to September, is a spectacle never to be missed by any visitor to the Mara.

Camp Activities

The Maasai Mara is home to one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in the world, and today you’ll begin to discover it. The region is deservedly famous for its big cats but is also a fantastic place to experience other wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, impalas, hyenas, and warthogs. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives!

After breakfast and check out, you will be driven to the nearest airstrip to catch your scheduled flight to Nairobi. On arrival, you are met and transferred to Four Points By Sheraton Nairobi Airport for day room use. Later on, you will be transferred to JKIA departure terminal using the complimentary hotel vehicle for your international departure flight.