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Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, Naivasha & Masai Mara – 7 Days Kenya Safari
What's Included for You
Day-by-Day Breakdown
Your safari begins with a 7:30 AM pickup from your Nairobi hotel or the airport, and a drive north of about 3.5 to 4.5 hours into the central highlands. You pass coffee and pineapple farms, cross the equator near Nanyuki, and on a clear day see the jagged peaks of Mount Kenya rising to the east.
You arrive around midday, check in at your camp and have a hot lunch before your first afternoon game drive. Ol Pejeta is one of the best places in Kenya for rhinos, and it is home to all of the Big Five: elephant, lion, leopard, rhino and buffalo. You return by about 5:30 or 6:00 PM to freshen up before dinner.
At a glance: Time needed: ~3 hrs game drive · Travel: ~3.5–4.5 hrs driving · Pace: Moderate
Schedule
• Morning (7:30 AM): Pickup from your Nairobi hotel or the airport and drive to Ol Pejeta, about 3.5–4.5 hrs.
• Noon: Arrive, check in and have a hot lunch.
• Afternoon (around 3:00–6:00 PM): Afternoon game drive in Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
• Night: Back by 5:30–6:00 PM. Dinner and overnight at camp.
• Optional: Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary inside the conservancy, or a visit to the northern white rhino enclosure (paid locally, at set times).
Travel for the day
• Nairobi → Ol Pejeta Conservancy ~3.5–4.5 hrs by 4x4 safari van.
Tips & what to carry
• Ol Pejeta is at altitude and nights are cold. Carry a warm fleece or jacket.
• The equator signpost near Nanyuki is a quick photo stop; vendors there will offer a water-swirl demonstration for a tip.
• Carry your yellow fever card; India asks for it when you return from Kenya.
• 2 litres of drinking water per person per day is provided on safari.
Included today
• Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Ol Pejeta Conservancy
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After breakfast you check out and drive south-west to Lake Nakuru National Park, about 3.5 to 4 hours, dropping from the highlands into the Rift Valley. Nakuru is a compact, fenced park around a soda lake, and its forests and grassland are packed with wildlife.
You check in at your lodge, have lunch and set off on an afternoon game drive. This is one of the best parks in Kenya for both black and white rhino, and it also has Rothschild giraffes, buffalo, waterbuck, lions and, when water levels suit them, flamingos and pelicans along the shore. Baboon Cliff gives the classic view over the lake. Back by about 6:00 PM for a freshly prepared dinner.
At a glance: Time needed: ~3 hrs game drive · Travel: ~3.5–4 hrs driving · Pace: Moderate
Schedule
• Morning (around 8:00 AM): Breakfast and check out. Drive to Lake Nakuru, about 3.5–4 hrs.
• Noon: Check in at your lodge and have lunch.
• Afternoon (around 3:00–6:00 PM): Afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.
• Night: Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Travel for the day
• Ol Pejeta → Lake Nakuru ~3.5–4 hrs by road.
Tips & what to carry
• Flamingo numbers on Lake Nakuru vary a lot from year to year with water levels; rhinos are the surer sighting.
• Keep binoculars handy for leopards in the yellow-barked acacia forest.
• Baboons at viewpoints will grab food; keep snacks inside the vehicle.
• Carry a light jacket for the evening.
Included today
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Lake Nakuru
After breakfast it is a short scenic drive of about 1.5 hours to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake on the Rift Valley floor, fringed with papyrus and fever trees. On arrival you take a boat ride out on the lake, past pods of hippos, fish eagles and pelicans.
The boat drops you at Crescent Island for a guided walking safari. With no big predators on the island, you walk on foot alongside zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, antelopes and waterbucks, with plenty of birds around the shore. It is a rare chance to be on the ground with the animals rather than in a vehicle. Later you return to your Naivasha camp or lodge for the rest of the day.
At a glance: Time needed: ~3 hrs boat and walk · Travel: ~1.5 hrs driving · Pace: Easy
Schedule
• Morning (around 8:30 AM): Breakfast and check out. Drive to Lake Naivasha, about 1.5 hrs.
• Late morning: Boat ride on Lake Naivasha, about 1 hr.
• Noon: Guided walking safari on Crescent Island, about 1–1.5 hrs.
• Afternoon: Check in at your Naivasha accommodation. Free to rest.
• Night: Dinner and overnight in Naivasha.
Travel for the day
• Lake Nakuru → Lake Naivasha ~1.5 hrs by road; boat to and from Crescent Island.
Tips & what to carry
• Wear closed walking shoes and a hat on Crescent Island; there is little shade.
• Life jackets are provided on the boat.
• Hippos come ashore to graze at night. Do not walk outside your lodge after dark without an escort.
• This is a lighter day; a good time to do laundry before the Mara.
Included today
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Lake Naivasha
After breakfast you drive to the Masai Mara, about five hours, through farmland and Maasai country. The final hour is on a rough, bumpy road, and then the land opens up into the rolling grassland and lone acacias the Mara is famous for.
You arrive shortly after noon, check in and have a hot lunch. In the afternoon you head out on your first Mara game drive, looking for lion prides, cheetahs, elephants and the big herds of zebra, topi and wildebeest. You are back at camp by around 5:30 or 6:00 PM for dinner, with two more full days here to come.
At a glance: Time needed: ~3 hrs game drive · Travel: ~5 hrs driving · Pace: Full
Schedule
• Morning (around 7:30 AM): Breakfast and check out. Drive to the Masai Mara, about 5 hrs.
• Noon: Arrive, check in and have a hot lunch.
• Afternoon (around 3:00–6:00 PM): Afternoon game drive.
• Night: Back by 5:30–6:00 PM. Dinner and overnight at camp.
Travel for the day
• Lake Naivasha → Masai Mara ~5 hrs by road.
• The final hour is on a rough and bumpy road, which may not be suitable for travellers with back issues. An option to fly into the reserve is available for added comfort.
Tips & what to carry
• Sit towards the front of the van on the rough section if you have back trouble.
• Wear neutral colours on safari; avoid bright white and camouflage prints.
• Keep a scarf or buff handy for dust.
• The Great Migration is usually in the Mara from around July to October.
Included today
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Masai Mara
The next two days are dedicated to the Mara, and your schedule is flexible, planned with your guide based on what has been seen recently. For the first day we suggest the early option: out at 6:00 AM, when lions, cheetahs and hyenas are most active and the chance of seeing a hunt is highest.
You return to camp for breakfast and a rest through the warmest hours, then go out again for an afternoon game drive into the cooler evening, when elephants and buffalo move out to graze. If you prefer a slower start, swap in the full-day option: a leisurely breakfast, then a full-day drive from around 9:00 AM with a packed lunch, returning by evening. Meals and overnight at camp.
At a glance: Time needed: ~6–8 hrs game drives · Travel: All within the reserve · Pace: Full
Schedule
• Morning (6:00 AM): Early morning game drive, about 2.5–3 hrs, the best time for predator action.
• Late morning: Back to camp for breakfast and rest.
• Afternoon: Afternoon game drive until evening.
• Night: Dinner and overnight at camp.
• Optional: Swap for a full-day game drive from around 9:00 AM with a packed lunch, returning by evening.
Travel for the day
• Game drives within the Masai Mara, by 4x4 safari van.
Tips & what to carry
• Dawn in an open-roof vehicle is cold. Wear layers, a cap and gloves if you feel the cold.
• Stay seated and keep arms inside the vehicle near animals.
• Ask your guide to stop the engine at sightings for better photos and quieter viewing.
• Carry a power bank; lodge charging may be at set hours.
Included today
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Masai Mara
Your second full day in the Mara. Today we suggest the full-day option: a leisurely breakfast, then out around 9:00 AM with a packed lunch, which gives your guide time to go further, towards the Mara river for hippos and crocodiles, and in migration season the crossing points where the wildebeest gather.
Lunch is out on the savannah at a picnic spot, and you continue until evening, looking for anything still missing from your list. If you enjoyed yesterday's dawn drive, you can repeat the early option instead. Either way, the evening is your last in the bush, with dinner and overnight at camp.
At a glance: Time needed: ~8 hrs game drive · Travel: All within the reserve · Pace: Full
Schedule
• Morning (around 9:00 AM): Leisurely breakfast, then depart on a full-day game drive with a packed lunch.
• Noon: Picnic lunch on the savannah.
• Afternoon: Continue the game drive, returning by evening.
• Night: Dinner and overnight at camp.
• Optional: Repeat the 6:00 AM early drive with an afternoon drive instead, or a sunrise hot-air balloon flight or Maasai village visit (paid locally).
Travel for the day
• Full-day game drive within the Masai Mara.
Tips & what to carry
• River crossings during the migration cannot be timed; patience at the river pays off.
• Carry snacks, water and sunscreen for the long day out.
• Tipping the driver-guide is customary at the end of the safari; carry some US dollars or shillings.
• Pack tonight; tomorrow is the drive to Nairobi.
Included today
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Masai Mara
After a relaxed breakfast you begin the journey back to Nairobi, about five hours, climbing out of the Mara and back up the Rift Valley escarpment.
You arrive in Nairobi in the evening and are dropped at your hotel or the airport, at the end of a week that took you from the highlands to the Mara.
At a glance: Time needed: Travel day · Travel: ~5 hrs driving · Pace: Moderate
Schedule
• Morning: Relaxed breakfast and check out.
• Noon / Afternoon: Drive to Nairobi, about 5 hrs with a rest stop. Lunch on the way (own cost).
• Evening: Drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or the airport.
Travel for the day
• Masai Mara → Nairobi ~5 hrs by road.
Tips & what to carry
• If flying out today, book a late-night flight to allow for road delays.
• Keep your passport and yellow fever card in your hand luggage.
• Spend leftover shillings before you fly; they are hard to change in India.
Included today
• Meal Plan: Breakfast
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Common questions about Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, Naivasha & Masai Mara – 7 Days Kenya Safari.
The best time to explore Kenya will be from October to December.
Our Kenya tour packages start from 89,950 INR per person.
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Must-visit places included in our Kenya tour packages: Maasai Mara, Nairobi City, Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha, and Mombasa Beaches.
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