Maasai Mara — Big Five & big cats.
Lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalos, and seasonal Mara river crossings in Africa's most famous wildlife arena.
Kenya Packages
5 Days Maasai Mara & Ol Pejeta Safari
A remarkable private safari pairing the Maasai Mara's legendary wildlife drama with Ol Pejeta Conservancy — home to Africa's last northern white rhinos, black rhinos, and rescued chimpanzees.
Overview
This private 5-day itinerary seamlessly blends two of Kenya's most celebrated wildlife destinations. The Maasai Mara needs no introduction — the world's greatest Big Five and big cat arena. Ol Pejeta Conservancy in the Laikipia Plateau offers something entirely different: the world's last two northern white rhinos, the largest black rhino population in East Africa, and a chimpanzee sanctuary. Together they deliver an unmatched breadth of Kenya's wildlife story.
Two of Kenya's finest wildlife destinations — combined in one seamless private journey.
Highlights
Ol Pejeta's northern white rhinos.
Meet the world's last two northern white rhinos and Kenya's largest black rhino population in a private conservancy setting.
Chimpanzee sanctuary visit.
Ol Pejeta also hosts rescued chimpanzees — a rare and memorable primate encounter unique to this conservancy.
Your Itinerary
Day 1
Nairobi → Maasai Mara (Drive: ~5–6 hours)
- Morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or airport
- Scenic drive via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint
- Arrive in the Mara in time for an afternoon game drive
- Check into your camp/lodge, dinner and overnight
Day 2–3
Full Days in Maasai Mara (2 Nights)
- Multiple game drives each day (morning, afternoon, or full-day with packed lunch)
- Enjoy large elephant families around swamps, zebras, wildebeest, hippos
- Track lions, leopards, cheetahs, and plains game herds
- Your private vehicle allows off-track exploration and extended sighting time
- Optional hot-air balloon ride at dawn (~$400–500 pp extra)
Day 4
Maasai Mara → Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Drive: ~5–6 hours via Naivasha)
- Early morning game drive in the Mara, then depart north
- Scenic drive through the Rift Valley with a lunch stop en route
- Arrive at Ol Pejeta for an afternoon game drive
- Look for the northern white rhinos, black rhinos, lions, cheetahs, and buffalos
Day 5
Ol Pejeta → Nairobi (Drive: ~3.5–4 hours)
- Early morning game drive or chimpanzee sanctuary visit
- Visit the northern white rhino enclosure (world's last two)
- Depart for Nairobi
- Arrive early/mid-afternoon for hotel drop-off or onward flight
What's Included & Excluded
✓ Inclusions
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with English-speaking driver-guide
- 4 nights full-board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- All park/conservancy entry fees
- All game drives as per itinerary
- Chimpanzee sanctuary visit (standard entry)
- Mineral drinking water throughout
✕ Exclusions
- International flights, visas, travel insurance
- Tips/gratuities (~USD 10–15 per person per day)
- Hot air balloon ride in Mara (~USD 400–500 pp)
- Premium drinks and personal extras
- Guided rhino tracking (if additional fee applies)
Design Your Safari
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