GREAT RIFT VALLEY LAKES & LAIKIPIA PLAINS

Overview

A 6-day adventure through the Great Rift Valley, visiting two of the Great Lakes where you’ll experience game drives and a boat safari, then onto the wonderful Ol Pejeta conservancy to explore the Laikipia plains. There will be plenty of opportunities to see all the Big Five including both black and white rhino, hippos, many species of bird and also some more unusual species such as the reticulated giraffe and Grevy’s zebra. 

Reticulated giraffes on the plains of Ol Pejeta (Carsten Udsen).

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Need to know

• ​Parks and reserves visited: Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Ol Pejeta conservancy
• ​Accommodation type: A mix of luxury lodges​ and tented camps, all located within the parks and reserves
• Activities: ​Game drives, bush walks, boat safari, lion tracking
• Transport: 4x4 land cruiser with lifting roof
• Safari start and finish point: Nairobi
• Customisation: ​Itinerary can be customised
• Private hire: ​A private vehicle and dedicated guide for the duration of your safari
• Departures: Private hire departures can depart any day​​

Transfers and game drives are provided in comfortable 4x4 land cruisers with lifting roofs for game viewing

From $1,460 USD to $2,435 USD per person for private hire
(dependent on season and party size)

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​Day-by-day itinerary in brief

Day 1 - Lake Naivasha, Sopa Resort
Spend the day at Lake Naivasha where you'll experience a boat safari and guided nature walk where you can see huge pods of hippo and many species of birds. Accommodation is at Sopa Resort located close to the lake shore and has beautiful gardens and there is often wildlife wandering around such as bushbuck, zebra and giraffe.

Day 2 & 3 - Lake Nakuru, Sopa Lodge
Spend two days enjoying game drives at Lake Nakuru where you can see over 400 different species of birds including large numbers of pelicans and sometimes flamingoes. Nakuru is a great place to get up close to white rhino and you can also see the rare Rothschild giraffe and many other plains mammals including buffalo and lions! Accommodation is at the Sopa luxury lodge situated at the top of a ridge and has stunning views over the park and lake. 
 
Day 4 & 5 - Ol Pejeta, Sweetwaters Tented Camp
Depart Nakuru and continue your safari onto the Ol Pejeta conservancy, located on a vast plateau and has the highest density of large mammals in Kenya; including unusual species such as the reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, the Lelwel hartebeest and rare black rhino. You’ll spend two nights at the stunning, luxury Sweetwaters tented camp, which is set on the foothills of Mount Kenya overlooking a watering hole. You’ll spend your time here on game drives during the day and night, and also spend a morning lion tracking with the local rangers, participating in research gathering needed to monitor the collared lions!

Day 6 – Ol Pejeta to Nairobi
After breakfast and an early morning game drive, you will head back to Nairobi with a picnic lunch.

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Accommodation

Accommodation on this safari is in a mix of upper mid-range luxury lodges and tented camps

Other information

Whats included?

• All accommodation on full board basis
• Transport in a private, safari tour vehicle with lifting roof for game viewing
• Unlimited game drives
• Experienced driver / guide
• All park fees that are payable to Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and private conservancies
• All airport transfers
• All excursions and entrance fees as stated in itinerary
• Drinking water while on safari

What’s not included in the price?

• International flights
• Kenyan tourist visa
• Alcoholic drinks
• Soft drinks
• Tips & gratuities

 
 Optional activities (prices on request)

• Maasai village visit
• Bush breakfast / dinner

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Notes

• Safaris are priced in US Dollars, prices quoted in other currencies will be subject to current exchange rates
• Single room supplements apply
• Supplements apply at Easter & Christmas
• Discounts for children under 18
• Group discounts available
• ​Full terms & conditions available on request

Seasons

• January to March: mid-season
• April to June: low season
• July to October: high season
• November to mid-December: shoulder season
• Mid-December to 4th January: high season

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