5-Nights Classic Kenya Road Safari
The definitive 6-day Kenya road safari. From Nairobi to Mount Kenya's rhino sanctuary, through the flamingo-laden Rift Valley lakes, to the legendary Maasai Mara for the Big Five.
Destinations
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival in Nairobi
Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Sentrim Boulevard Hotel or similar. Check in, time at leisure.
Accommodation: Sentrim Boulevard Hotel (or similar)
Mount Kenya & Ol Pejeta
Depart early, drive northeast through expansive farmlands of tea, coffee, and pineapple to slopes of Mount Kenya. Arrive at Serena Sweetwaters Tented Camp in the private Ol Pejeta Wildlife Sanctuary. Afternoon: track black and white rhino, visit the Jane Goodall chimpanzee sanctuary during feeding time.
Accommodation: Rhino Watch Camp (or similar)
The Rift Valley
Depart crossing Rift Valley's Aberdare ranges. Brief stop at Thompson's Falls in Nyahururu. Descend to rift valley floor. Lunch at lodge. Afternoon game drive: 400+ bird species, flamingo colony, black and white rhino, Rothschild's giraffe.
Accommodation: Elementaita Sentrim Camp (or similar)
Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Depart early through scenic Rift Valley floor, crossing western escarpment. Arrive at Mara for lunch. Afternoon game drive. The 8th wonder of the world — wildebeest migration mid-July to October.
Accommodation: Mara Sentrim Camp (or similar)
Full Day in the Mara
Full day searching for the Big Five with 2 game drives. Options: hot air balloon and Maasai cultural village visit.
Accommodation: Mara Sentrim Camp (or similar)
Departure
Optional early morning game drive. Depart after breakfast for Nairobi. Arrive afternoon for farewell lunch.
Accommodation: Eka Hotel — farewell lunch
What's Included
- Return road transport from Nairobi
- 1 night in Nairobi hotel
- 1 night at Rhino Watch Camp (or similar)
- 1 night at Elementaita Sentrim Camp (or similar)
- 2 nights at Mara Sentrim Camp (or similar)
- Farewell lunch at Eka Hotel
- All meals on full board
- All game drives
- Park and conservancy entry fees
- Chimpanzee sanctuary visit
- Complimentary mineral water and soft drinks
- Safari guide services throughout
Not Included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Hot air balloon ride
- Maasai village visit fee
- Tips and gratuities
- Items of personal nature