Cheetah Safari

Kenya

Scheduled

From $ 2030

For those looking for a slightly different tour, which takes in the stunning views of Mount Kenya, featuring Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the glorious and world-renowned Masai Mara Reserve and the fresh water Lake Naivasha, this road safari makes the ideal choice. It offers optimum game-viewing options and the opportunity to view ‘The Big Five’ against a vivid selection of exceptionally varied backdrops.

Wildlife Highlights: lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, cheetah, hippos, crocodiles, wildebeest, zebra, antelope, gazelle, impala, waterbuck, topi, eland, plains game, giraffe and rhino

Accommodation: The Boma Hotel, Sweetwaters Tented Camp, Lake Naivasha Sopa and Il Keliani Camp Masai Mara. The tour begins and ends at Nairobi.

PACKAGE ITINERARY

DAY 1 - Arrival in Nairobi

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to the 5-star Boma Hotel. Dinner (not included) can be taken at the hotel or at any of the city's many restaurants. Overnight at The Boma - Superior room BB.

DAY 2 -Nairobi to Ol Pejeta

After an early breakfast, drive north travelling to Nanyuki onto Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Check-in to Sweetwaters Tented Camp. A sheltered oasis, clustered around a water hole and set in the pristine calm of the private Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Sweetwaters offers a charming blend of under-canvas ambiance and safari luxury. Located on the plains of Mount Kenya, the camp features thirty-nine luxury tents, each with its own private veranda overlooking the water hole. The central Rhino Restaurant, housed in the former manager's house of this once colonial farm offers both regional and international cuisine. Also within the house is the Kashoggi Bar and Lounge, which centers on a blazing log fire. The Waterhole Bar, built in the style of a game-viewing hide, overlooks the waterhole and offers unrivalled wildlife-watching. Overnight at Sweetwaters Serena Camp - Standard Tent LDBB. Distance / drive time: 216 km / 3½ hours

DAY 3 - On Safari in Ol Pejeta

Spend all day on safari in the reserve with morning and afternoon game drives and breakfast, lunch and dinner at the camp. Visit the local Rhino and Chimpanzee Sanctuaries in the course of your game drives. Overnight at Sweetwaters Serena Camp - Standard Tent - LDBB.

DAY 4 - Ol Pejeta - Naivasha

After breakfast, drive south to Lake Naivasha in time for lunch at the charmingly located Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge. The lodge stands in 120 acres of lakeside land, most of which is covered in green riparian meadows, which sweep down to the shores of the lake - one of the most beautiful in the Great Rift Valley. A jetty has been built out onto the lake, from where guests can watch the antics of the hippos in the lake and experience 360 degree views, which include Crescent Island, Mount Longonot, the Mau Escarpment and the misty outline of the Aberdares. The grounds are alive with a colourful selection of birds, and the trees with monkeys. Afternoon crescent Island walk & boat ride in Lake Naivasha (included in this safari)... Alternatively you may choose to just chill out at the lodge. Overnight at Naivasha Sopa Lodge - Standard room - LDBB. Distance / drive time: 240 km / 3½ hours

DAY 5 - Naivasha - Masai Mara

Leaving the lodge after breakfast, continue up the floor of Rift to arrive in the famous Masai Mara National Reserve, and at the Il Keliani Camp. Enjoy lunch at camp located on the edge of Talek River. In the afternoon, enjoy your first game-drive in the Mara. World renowned for the breath-taking spectacle of ‘the greatest wildlife shows on earth’, the awe inspiring annual migration of the wildebeest - the Mara is Kenya’s most visited protected area. Technically an extension of Tanzania’s renowned Serengeti National Park, the Mara constitutes only 4% of the entire Serengeti ecosystem but its rolling grasslands, meandering rivers and towering escarpments offer one of the world’s most rewarding and evocative wildlife arenas. Returning to the camp, enjoy some relaxation on your private veranda, sundowners and dinner in the central restaurant. All meals and overnight at Il Leliani Camp, Masai Mara - Standard room - LDBB. Distance / drive time: 365 km / 5½ hours

DAY 6 - On Safari in Masai Mara

Spend all day on safari in the reserve with morning and afternoon game drives and breakfast, lunch and dinner at the camp. When it comes to game-viewing, there is nowhere in Africa richer in wildlife or more eventful in encounters than the Mara. A pristine wilderness of haunting beauty, it promises its visitors a profusion of wildlife, prolific bird life and the unprecedented opportunity of catching up with all the members of the ‘Big Five’ in one morning. All meals and overnight at Il Keliani Camp, Masai Mara - Standard room - LDBB

DAY 7 - On Safari in Masai Mara

Spend all day on safari in the reserve with morning and afternoon game drives and breakfast, lunch and dinner at the camp. When it comes to game-viewing, there is nowhere in Africa richer in wildlife or more eventful in encounters than the Mara. A pristine wilderness of haunting beauty, it promises its visitors a profusion of wildlife, prolific bird life and the unprecedented opportunity of catching up with all the members of the ‘Big Five’ in one morning. All meals and overnight at Il Keliani Camp, Masai Mara - Standard room - LDBB

DAY 8 - Masai Mara - Nairobi

Breakfast at the camp before we pack up and depart for our last morning game drive in the Mara to catch our last glimpses of the resident wildlife. Packed/box lunch en route (depends on your departure flight arrangements and that of other participants within the group). Based on your international departure flight, time permitting, have a farewell dinner at the world-famous Carnivore Restaurant, rated among the top 500 restaurants in the world. Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your outbound flight.

About Ol Pajeta Conservancy:

From a working cattle ranch in colonial Kenya, to a trailblazer of conservation innovation - the story of Ol Pejeta is as enchanting as it is inspirational. Today, Ol Pejeta is the largest black rhino sanctuary in east Africa, and home to two of the world’s last remaining northern white rhino. It is the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees, in a Sanctuary established to rehabilitate animals rescued from the black market. It has some of the highest predator densities in Kenya, and still manages a very successful livestock programme. Ol Pejeta also seeks to support the people living around its borders, to ensure wildlife conservation translates to better education, healthcare and infrastructure for the next generation of wildlife guardians.

About Lake Naivasha:
A freshwater lake, the highest of the string of lakes that glitter down the vast trench of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha is infamous for its rapidly shifting moods. Enigmatic, and dotted with floating islands of Nile cabbage (water hyacinth) and papyrus, Lake Naivasha has no known outlet, and legends abound regarding the vast tunnels that supposedly run beneath its surface. Towered over by the brooding bulk of Mount Longonot (2,776 m), and featuring a submerged volcanic crater known as Crescent Island, this beautiful lake is best known for its high numbers of water birds. Also, for the haunting cry of the fish eagles, which feed on the black bass and tilapia of its waters.

Il Keliani Camp:
Nestled in a river glade in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, the area is a favorite for elephants coming to drink from the Talek River. The camp has been designed to combine the old traditional safari style with a modern and fresh feel. Il Keliani Camp offers only 17 tents, each with commanding views of the plains and the wildlife action throughout the day. It is a permanent camp designed along eco-friendly principles. The ethos is to leave a minimum foot print on nature. Each of the well-equipped tents are stylishly decorated and feature an en suite bathroom. They are situated under a cluster of shady indigenous trees and you do feel that you are out in the wilderness. The interiors are spacious and comfortable, featuring a front verandah with a day bed and canvas safari chairs. Home cooked meals combined with personal service contribute to an unforgettable safari experience.

VALIDITY / PRICING

Low Season:
Price per person sharing: USD 2030.00
Single Supplement: USD 171.00

Mid Season:
Price per person sharing: USD 2147.00
Single Supplement: USD 595.00

High Season:
Price per person sharing: USD 2719.00
Single Supplement: USD 485.00

Please note:

  • Park fees to be included: USD 420.00 per person
  • Please note this tour offers set departure dates, please check your dates with us.
  • Children under 12 years sharing with two adults pay 60% of the safari cost, except for the optional Mara – Wilson flight which is USD 322.00 per person for an optional scheduled flight from Mara to Nairobi on day 4.

Prices are only applicable if safari is started and completed within the specified dates; and subject to availability of indicated accommodation. Overlapping price periods will be re-quoted upon enquiry.

DURATION

8 days / 7 nights

OPERATION

Scheduled departure group safari at indicated prices (or Private basis daily on request - prices on request for safari on private basis)

GROUP SIZE

2 - 12 adults

MINIMUM GROUP

2

TRAVEL MODE

Road on a 6-seater 4x4 Land cruiser in Kenya

ACCOMMODATION

Safari Lodges and Tented Camps

ACTIVITIES

Game drives

REGIONS

  • Nairobi: 1 night (bed and breakfast only)
  • Ol Pejeta Conservancy: 2 nights
  • Lake Naivasha: 1 night
  • Masai Mara: 3 nights
  • National Reserve Nairobi: Departure

INCLUDED / EXCLUDED

All meals as specified in the itinerary, one litre of mineral water per day, game drives, park fees, English speaking driver guide

YES

Mandatory park fees, optional Sundowner cocktails and other activities not included in the package price

NOT

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