Laikipia, Nakuru & Masai Mara

9 Days · Kenya Safari

Overview

JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS

Embark on a captivating safari exploring remote Laikipia, Lake Nakuru and the renowned Masai Mara. This itinerary is perfect for travellers wanting to combine Kenya's most iconic safari destination with two contrasting and equally rewarding wilderness areas.

Begin on a pristine 14,000-acre private conservancy in Laikipia, with views of Mount Kenya and the chance to see the Big 5

Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its birdlife and more than 50 mammal species including lion, leopard, black and white rhino

The Masai Mara, where July to October brings around 1.5 million wildebeest plus zebra on the Serengeti migration, and great game viewing year-round

Stay at Basecamp Masai Mara on the Talek River, with more than 300 bird species recorded and community project visits

Hot-air ballooning in the Mara available as an optional extra

Duration
9 Days
Routing
NAIROBI – OL PEJETA – LAKE NAKURU – MASAI MARA – NAIROBI
Pricing
On request
Itinerary

Day by day

DAY 1 – 3

Nairobi – Ol Pejeta Conservancy

You are met in Nairobi and transferred by road to Ol Pejeta Conservancy (approximately 210 km, about 4 hours). Ol Pejeta is the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa, home to some of the last remaining northern white rhino, and also hosts a chimpanzee sanctuary.

Activities available include bird walks, camel rides, bush dining, lion tracking, night game drives and horse rides.

Overnight at Sweetwaters Serena Camp. [Full board]

DAY 3 – 4

Ol Pejeta – Lake Nakuru National Park

Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park (approximately 160 km, about 3.5 hours). Flamingo Hill Tented Camp sits in the Great Rift Valley and is an eco-friendly camp.

Enjoy game drives, birding and walks.

Overnight at Flamingo Hill Tented Camp. [Full board]

DAY 5 – 7

Nairobi – Masai Mara

Fly from Nairobi (Wilson Airport) to the Masai Mara. A road transfer alternative is available (approximately 150 km, 3 hours).

Basecamp Masai Mara has 17 riverside tents on the Talek River, with more than 300 bird species recorded. Visit the Enjoolata Awareness Centre and enjoy shared game drives. Hot-air ballooning is available.

Overnight at Basecamp Masai Mara. [Full board]

DAY 8

Masai Mara – Nairobi

Take the return flight to Nairobi and transfer to Tamarind Tree Hotel, 5 km from the city and close to the Carnivore Restaurant, with a heated 20 m pool.

Overnight at Tamarind Tree Hotel. [Breakfast]

DAY 9

Departure

Check-out at 10h00 and transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

Package

What’s included

Accommodation

  • Sweetwaters Serena Camp, Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Full board, 2 nights
  • Flamingo Hill Tented Camp, Lake Nakuru – Full board, 2 nights
  • Basecamp Masai Mara – Full board, 3 nights
  • Tamarind Tree Hotel, Nairobi – Breakfast, 1 night

Included In Rates

  • Landcruiser with open roof hatch, private use Days 1 – 5
  • English-speaking driver/guide
  • Accommodation as listed
  • Return scheduled flight Nairobi / Masai Mara / Nairobi (15 kg soft bag allowance)
  • 3 nights at Basecamp Masai Mara on a full board basis, including shared game drives and community project visits

Excluded From Rates

  • International flights
  • Park entry fees (quoted separately)
  • Visas and health requirements
  • Tips
  • Drinks
  • Laundry and items of a personal nature
  • Personal and medical insurance
  • Activities and extras not listed
Useful info

Before you go

Insurance & documents

Travel insurance is compulsory. Your passport must be valid for 6 months after your return date and have 3 blank pages.

Kenya eTA

A Kenya eTA costs US$30 and is valid for 90 days (South African nationals pay no fee). Apply at etakenya.go.ke.

Health

A yellow fever inoculation is compulsory if required (10 days prior to travel). Tetanus is recommended, and malaria prophylaxis is recommended.

Tailor-made for you

Let’s plan your holiday

Tell us where you want to go and when. We’ll take care of the rest.