Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi & Transfer to Meru National Park
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, meet your professional driver-guide and depart in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser for Meru National Park (5–6 hours). Pass through scenic Rift Valley landscapes and rural villages.
Check-in at iKWETA Safari Camp. After lunch, enjoy your first game drive, spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, and buffalo against Meru’s pristine backdrop. Learn about Joy and George Adamson, conservation pioneers whose legacy lives on here.
Accommodation: iKWETA Safari Camp
Day 2: Full Day in Meru National Park
Rise early for a full day of game drives. Witness giraffes, impalas, elephants, lions, and leopards across varied habitats. Stop for a picnic by Meru’s rivers, observing hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife. Visit rhino sanctuaries to see both black and white rhinos, with insights into conservation efforts.
Return to iKWETA Safari Camp for dinner under the stars.
Accommodation: iKWETA Safari Camp
Day 3: Meru to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
After breakfast, depart for Ol Pejeta Conservancy (4–5 hours), passing rural villages and farmlands with scenic views of Mount Kenya. Check-in at Sweetwaters Serena Camp overlooking a wildlife-rich waterhole.
Afternoon game drive includes chimpanzee sanctuary, northern white rhinos, and abundant wildlife of the Big Five. Learn about conservation and enjoy private, unhurried wildlife encounters.
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Day 4: Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru National Park
Drive south through Laikipia to the Rift Valley and Lake Nakuru National Park (3–4 hours). Check-in at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge. Afternoon game drive explores flamingo shores, rhino sanctuary, and rare Rothschild’s giraffes. Stop at Baboon Cliff for panoramic views of the Rift Valley.
Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Day 5: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve
Drive southwest across the Rift Valley to Masai Mara National Reserve, stopping in Narok town. Check-in at Mara Sopa Lodge. Afternoon game drive includes elephants, giraffes, zebras, and lions, introducing the Big Five and Mara landscapes.
Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge
Day 6: Masai Mara Full Day Game Drive
Spend a full day in the Mara from sunrise to sunset. Early morning is ideal for predator sightings: lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Picnic by the Mara River, home to hippos and crocodiles. Optional hot air balloon ride or Maasai village visit. Afternoon drives reveal abundant herbivores, birds, and scenic landscapes.
Return to Mara Sopa Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge
Day 7: Masai Mara to Nairobi
Morning game drive before departure to Nairobi. Drive through Narok and the Rift Valley. Arrival allows for last-minute shopping or city exploration before transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for onward flights. Reflect on seven days of wildlife, landscapes, and Kenyan culture.
