8-Day Ultimate Big Five, Flamingo & Kilimanjaro Views

Overview

Safari Vehicle: Private 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser – Custom-built with pop-up roof for exceptional wildlife viewing and photography.

TOUR PLAN

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel.
Time at leisure to relax after your international flight and recover from jet lag.
Accommodation: Argyle Grand Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast

Enjoy your early breakfast at 0630hrs, and then check out and departure at 0700hrs.
Drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. This scenic drive takes you north through changing landscapes with views of Mount Kenya region as you approach Laikipia.
Arrive in time for check in and lunch at Sweet Water’s Serena Camp.
Ol Pejeta is East Africa’s largest black rhino sanctuary and one of Kenya’s most successful conservation areas. It is also home to:

  • The last two remaining northern white rhinos in the world
  • A thriving population of black and white rhinos
  • Chimpanzees rescued from West and Central Africa
  • Lions, elephants, Grevy’s zebras, giraffes, and many more species

The conservancy offers a blend of wildlife, conservation education, and exclusive safari experiences.
1530hrs – Enjoy tea/coffee at the lobby.
1600hrs – Leave the camp for afternoon Activities
Rhino Sanctuary Visit
Drive through the protected rhino areas where you have excellent chances of seeing both black and white rhinos at close range.
Your guide will explain:

  • Rhino conservation strategies
  • Anti-poaching initiatives
  • Community involvement in conservation

Chimpanzee Sanctuary Visit
Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary- the only place in Kenya where you can see chimpanzees. Learn about rescue stories and rehabilitation programs.
Continue exploring the conservancy in search of:

  • Elephants
  • Lions
  • Hyenas
  • Jackson’s hartebeest
  • Grevy’s zebra
  • Birdlife species

Ol Pejeta allows night game drives (optional at extra cost), giving opportunity to spot nocturnal wildlife such as aardvarks, bush babies, and possibly leopards.
1830hrs- Return to Sweetwater’s Serena Camp before sunset.

Have your early breakfast at 0630hrs, and then check out and depart for your next destination at 0700hrs.

Drive south through Maasai land to Amboseli National Park.
Arrive in time for lunch and check in at the Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge.
1530hrs – Coffee/Tea at the lobby.
Afternoon Game Drive (1600hrs – 1830hrs)
Amboseli is famous for:

  • Large elephant herds
  • Big cats
  • Swamp ecosystems
  • Spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro

Return to the lodge at sunset.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

0615hrs– 1130hrs – morning Game Drive with packed breakfast. Best time for clear views of Mount Kilimanjaro and active predators.

1130hrs- Return for early lunch and relaxation by the pool.

1530hrs- Coffee/tea at the lobby

1600hrs- Afternoon Extended Game Drive where you will drive towards scenic viewpoints and elephant corridor

End the day with a private bush sundowner setup;

  • Selected drinks
  • Snacks
  • Scenic sunset views
  • Classic African safari ambiance

Return to lodge for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, depart for the scenic Soysambu Conservancy in the Great Rift Valley
Arrive at Elementaita Manor hotel in time for check in and lunch.
1530hrs- Coffee/tea at the lobby
1600hrs- Afternoon game drive at Soysambu Conservancy, a private sanctuary known for its rich biodiversity and breathtaking landscapes.
Spot giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and an incredible variety of birdlife, including flamingos along the lake shores.
The conservancy also offers a more intimate and less crowded safari experience.
Return to the hotel in the evening for dinner and overnight, surrounded by the serene beauty of Lake Elementaita.

After breakfast at 0700hrs, depart south toward the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve, part of the Serengeti ecosystem.
En-Route Experience:

  • Pass through the Great Rift Valley floor with panoramic escarpment views
  • Maasai cultural stops available for optional photos and interactions
  • Scenic drive through savannahs dotted with acacia trees

Arrive at Ilkeliani Luxury Camp in time for check in and lunch.
1530hrs- Coffee/Tea at the lobby
1600hrs – Afternoon Game Drive
Begin your first exploration of the Mara plains:

  • Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, rhino) sightings
  • Plains game: wildebeest, zebra, topi, and gazelle
  • Birding opportunities with vultures, eagles, and secretary birds

Return to the camp at sunset for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, depart with packed lunch boxes for a full day game drive in the Masai Mara NR. Packed lunch will be enjoyed in the bush at a scenic location surrounded by wildlife. Spend the day tracking lions, cheetahs, elephants, and herds of wildebeest and zebra across the open plains. Explore different regions of the reserve to maximize wildlife sightings and photography opportunities. Return to the camp at sunset for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, check out of the lodge and depart for Nairobi. Enjoy the scenic drive across the Great Rift Valley, with stops for photos and wildlife sightings along the way. Arrival in Nairobi and be dropped off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time for your departure flight.

Package rates (amounts in USD):

SEASON

2 PAX

3 PAX

4 PAX

5 PAX

6 PAX

PEAK (16th Jun – Sept, 23rd Dec – 1st Jan)

4525pp

4120pp

3910pp

3820pp

3735pp

HIGH (Oct – 22nd Dec, 2ndJan – March, 1st – 15thJune)

3820pp

3415pp

3225pp

3115pp

3035pp

LOW (April – May)

3455pp

3050pp

2865pp

2750pp

2670pp

Single Room Supplement:

  • Peak season – $720
  • High season – $560
  • Low season – $450

NB: should your safari fall between 23rd December and 1st January, a small Christmas/new year supplement will apply depending with the hotel.

  • Included in Tour Price

✓Park Entry Fee.
✓ Full Board Hotel Accommodation while on safari.
✓ All Meals throughout safari and hot lunch/ picnic lunch where necessary
✓ Enough mineral bottled water while on safari
✓ Transfers from and to the airport
✓ Private Transport while on Safari.
✓ Ultimate game drives in our specially designed 4 x 4 wheel drive with
✓ Pop-up roof for maximum game viewing and everyone guaranteed a window seat.
✓ Services of a professional English speaking safari guide.
✓ Government taxes where applicable.
✓ Daily safari and wildlife briefing with your driver guide every evening
✓ Airports meet and greet.
✓ Safari hats
✓ Sundowner at Amboseli
✓ Flying Doctors Evacuation. Doesn’t cover hospital bills.

  • Excluded in Tour Price

✓ Expenses and other items that are purely of personal nature
✓ Medical insurance.
✓ Travel/Cancellation Insurance.
✓ Passports and visas
✓ Activities listed as optional
✓ Driver/ Guide Gratuities and Tips
✓ International flight.

  • Cost of optional activities.

Usd 500pp for balloon ride in Masai Mara,
Usd 30pp for the Masai Village visit in Masai Mara.
Usd 50pp for Carnivore Dinner. (In Nairobi)
Usd 30pp for the Giraffe Centre (In Nairobi).
Usd 120pp for Elephant Orphanage + Nairobi NP. (In Nairobi).

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