Tour Overview
SAFARI OVERVIEW
In this tour, you spend a night in Nairobi staying at one of the most popular brands- Serena. You then spend 2 nights at the famed Ol Pejeta House, the former home of Saudi Billionaire, Adnan Khashoggi. Your safari culminates with 2 nights in Masai Mara where you enjoy your Big Game viewing experience staying at the award-winning Mara Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 01
Arrival in Nairobi
Arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where our Essenia safari manager will meet and assist you to your private vehicle. You will be transferred to your city hotel and assisted with check in formalities followed by pre-safari briefing. Rest of the day at leisure with dinner on own account. Overnight stay at Nairobi Serena Hotel.
Day 2
Nairobi / Ol Pejeta Wildlife Conservancy
Early buffet breakfast at your hotel. Check out and transferred to Wilson airport for your scheduled flight to Nanyuki departing at 0915 hrs. Arrival at the local airstrip at around 0950 hrs where you will be met by guide with a customized 4 x 4 safari vehicle and transferred to your lodge for check. Lunch will be served from 1230 hrs. Enjoy an afternoon game drive at the Ol Pejeta Wildlife Conservancy as per your lodge’s schedule on a shared basis. This is home to a high population of Rhinos, Elephants, Lions e.t.c in an ecosystem that has the highest densities of wildlife in Kenya outside of the Maasai Mara. Return to your lodge by 1800 hrs. Dinner and overnight at Ol Pejeta House / similar.
Day 03
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
You will spend the whole day either enjoying game drives or relaxing at your lodge which has great views of Mt. Kenya (Kenya’s highest, and Africa’s second tallest mountain) on a clear day. You may also visit the Chimpanzee sanctuary, and night game drives are available as an option. All meals and overnight stay at Ol Pejeta House / similar.
Day 04
Ol Pejeta / Masai Mara
Breakfast will be served at your lodge. Check out and transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Masai Mara departing at around 1030 hrs. Arrival in Masai Mara at around 1130 hrs. Met at the airstrip by guide from the lodge in a customized 4 x 4 safari vehicle and transferred for check in with game viewing en route. Lunch will be served from 1230 hrs. You will enjoy afternoon game viewing activities as per the lodge’s schedule; begin your exploration of the vast Masai Mara National Reserve and its BIG GAME. Return to your lodge by 1800 hrs. Dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge /similar.
Day 05
Depart
Breakfast will be served from 0630 hrs. Check out and enjoy a game drive en route to the airstrip for your scheduled morning flight back to Nairobi. Arrive at Wilson Airport at around 1300 hrs, Met and proceed for Farewell lunch to be served at the Carnivore Restaurant /similar, followed by transfer to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your evening / night onward flight.
