Fly into Nairobi’s concrete jungle, taking a whistle-stop tour of its food and music scene before flying north to the high plains of Laikipia – one of Kenya’s upcoming safari destinations. Laikipia is home to half of Kenya’s 600 black rhinos, wild dogs, zebras, and more than 2,000 elephants. Try the Ol Pejeta Conservancy for its chimpanzee sanctuary, which is open to visitors twice a day.
Depart Nairobi Wilson Airport for your scheduled morning flight to Nanyuki. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the camp in Ol Pejeta Conservancy; your journey time is approximately 45 minutes. Lunch at camp then relaxes until afternoon, where tea is served. Venture out onto the rolling plains on your game drive to enjoy the wonderful array of the game on offer. Game driving in the Ol Pejetta Conservancy is a true pleasure with very few other vehicles in the area. This evening enjoys a sundowner drink at a scenic spot followed by a spotlight drive back to camp. Take a hot shower before joining other guests for a drink around the campfire or in our cozy lounge tent. Dine with your host s either under the stars or in our adjacent dining tent.
An early start to the day with piping hot coffee or tea brought to your tent. Then select amongst the different activities available: we can organize either a lion tracking exercise, a visit to the Northern White Rhino enclosure, canoeing, or mountain bike riding. Return to camp for an alfresco lunch and relax afterward, observing the birdlife and game around the waterhole. T his afternoon, we will take you to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary on a private visit. Following some time with the chimps, continue on your evening game drive in search of the black rhinos and other special games Ol Pejeta Conservancy is offering. Come back to the camp at dusk for a shower and diner with your hosts.
This morning one can take an early morning walking excursion from Camp with one of our guides and a ranger. Walk duration and distance can be arranged to suit your preference. Return to Camp for breakfast before departing to Nanyuki airstrip for your flight to Nairobi. If you are continuing your safari from Nanyuki, there are scheduled flights to Maasai Mara.
KICHECHE LAIKIPIA CAMP: The Camp consists of six luxurious tents nestled at the foot of indigenous forest overlooking a waterhole in the center of the Conservancy. The Camp is hosted by Andy and Sonja Webb, aa very experienced management couple, ensuring you have a wonderful stay at our bush hideaway. Andy is a great guide and birder; Sonja is not only an outstanding cook but also a wonderful host, many people have enjoyed their legendary hospitality in the Mara, and we are delighted to have them at the helm. They or Andrew Odhiambo, the head guide and assistant manager, will co-ordinate your activities during your stay.
The Ol Pejeta Conservancy holds East Africa's largest population of black rhino along with elephant, buffalo, lion, cheetah, and many more wildlife species including Northern range species such as Reticulated Giraffe, Oryx, Grevy zebra, and Jackson's hartebeest. In addition to the incredible game viewing opportunities, the wide range of activities on offer allow visitors a complete wilderness experience.
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Vladimír Staňura – USA
We wanted to do safari with my wife in Kenya. Diwaka Safaris organized our trip for 17 days professionally. We were very satisfied with all services. The best part was our guide Patrick Waweru who did an excellent job.
josefkingley – USA
Decided to do one a early Jan before the corona nightmare...wasnt decided on the exact itinerary especially the accommodation to choose...did my own research and decided on the ones I could get though decided they can also advice on what they had in mind so that we could compare prices as well as I could get to check on their diff reviews...was a 4 nights trip just Naivasha where we stayed at Naivasha Sopa and Mara at Ashnil..loved ashnil way better cos of the views as well what we got to see the in terms of wildlife..