7 Day Epic Kenya Safari – Nairobi, Mount Kenya & Maasai Mara

Overview

• Game drive in Nairobi National Park
• Wildlife viewing with Nairobi's skyline as a backdrop
• Stay at the iconic Mount Kenya Safari Club
• Scenic views of Mount Kenya and the surrounding highlands
• Visit Sweetwaters Wildlife Sanctuary at Ol Pejeta Conservancy
• Opportunities to learn about rhino conservation
• Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary
• Explore the Maasai Mara on extended game drives
• Big Five wildlife viewing opportunities
• Optional Maasai cultural experience or hot-air balloon safari

1. Day1
   Nairobi National Park

   Arrive in Nairobi and meet your representative for a transfer to your hotel, if required. Depending on your arrival time, head to Nairobi National Park for a game drive.
   Explore the park's grasslands and acacia woodland in search of giraffes, zebras, buffalo, rhinos and other wildlife. With luck, you may spot lions against the distinctive backdrop of Nairobi's skyline.
   If your flight arrives late, the park visit can be arranged for another suitable time, subject to opening hours and your itinerary.

   Meals: According to the selected accommodation package. Stay: Nairobi Hotel

2. Day2
   Nairobi – Mount Kenya Safari Club

   After breakfast, depart Nairobi and travel north through Kenya's scenic central highlands to the Mount Kenya region.
   Arrive at Mount Kenya Safari Club and enjoy its elegant surroundings, landscaped gardens and mountain atmosphere. Depending on the weather, you may enjoy views of Mount Kenya from the property.
   Spend the afternoon relaxing or enjoying available lodge activities. This is a wonderful opportunity to unwind before the following day's conservation experience.

   Meals: According to the selected accommodation package. Stay: Mount Kenya Safari Club

3. Day3
   Sweetwaters Wildlife Sanctuary – Ol Pejeta Conservancy

   After breakfast, visit Sweetwaters Wildlife Sanctuary at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a renowned conservation area near Nanyuki.
   Enjoy a guided wildlife experience with opportunities to see rhinos, elephants, giraffes, zebras and other animals. Depending on the day's arrangements, visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, which provides a refuge for rescued chimpanzees.
   Learn about conservation initiatives and the protection of threatened species. Additional activities, such as specialist conservation experiences, may be available at an extra cost.
   Return to your accommodation in the Mount Kenya region or stay at a lodge closer to Ol Pejeta, depending on the final arrangements.

   Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner where included in the package. Stay: Mount Kenya Safari Club or Ol Pejeta Lodge

4. Day4
   Sweetwaters – Maasai Mara National Reserve

   After breakfast, depart the Mount Kenya region for the Maasai Mara. Enjoy a scenic drive through Kenya's countryside towards one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations.
   Arrive at your camp or lodge, with lunch provided according to your package. If time permits, enjoy an afternoon game drive across the Mara's open grasslands.
   Look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and predators as you begin exploring the reserve.

   Meals: According to the selected accommodation package. Stay: Maasai Mara Safari Lodge or Tented Camp

5. Day5
   Full Day in the Maasai Mara

   Begin with an early morning game drive when wildlife is often active and the light is excellent for photography.
   Explore different parts of the reserve in search of lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, cheetahs and other wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch in an authorised location or return to camp between drives, depending on your arrangements.
   Optional experiences include a hot-air balloon safari or a Maasai cultural visit, subject to availability.

   Meals: According to the selected accommodation package. Stay: Maasai Mara Safari Lodge or Tented Camp

6. Day6
   Another Day in the Maasai Mara

   Enjoy another full day exploring the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives.
   Your guide will adapt the day's activities to wildlife movements and your interests. Depending on the season, you may encounter large herds of wildebeest and zebras associated with the Great Migration, as well as resident predators and other plains wildlife.
   Return to camp for dinner and a relaxed final evening in the reserve.

   Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner where included in the package. Stay: Maasai Mara Safari Lodge or Tented Camp

7. Day7
   Maasai Mara – Nairobi

   Enjoy breakfast and, if time permits, a final short game drive before departing the Maasai Mara.
   Travel back to Nairobi by road or take a scheduled flight if arranged. On arrival, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, your hotel or another agreed location.
   Allow sufficient time for the journey if connecting to an international flight.

   Meals: Breakfast, subject to package. Stay: End of Safari

What’s included

Where you’ll stay

7 nights · Classic Kenya Safari · Mountain & Wildlife Stays

Nairobi Hotel, Mount Kenya Safari Club & Maasai Mara Safari Lodge

Enjoy a varied accommodation experience combining a comfortable Nairobi hotel, the elegant Mount Kenya Safari Club or a suitable nearby lodge, and a safari lodge or tented camp in the Maasai Mara. Relax in scenic highland surroundings, enjoy comfortable hospitality and stay close to key wildlife experiences. Exact properties and room categories depend on travel dates and availability.

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