Day 1: Nairobi – Lake Nakuru National Park
Your rhino-focused safari begins with a scenic drive from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park. Upon arrival, check into Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, nestled amid the park’s dramatic escarpments and alkaline lake shores. Originally famed for its prolific birdlife, the park is now a vital sanctuary for both black and white rhinos. Enjoy unlimited game drives in the afternoon, with opportunities to spot lions, leopards, buffalo, and flamingos.Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Day 2: Lake Nakuru – Solio Ranch
Begin the day with a pre-breakfast game drive, then head to the central highlands to Solio Ranch, one of the most successful rhino breeding reserves in Africa. After lunch, explore the ranch with an afternoon game drive, taking in not just rhinos but zebras, giraffes, and big cats—all within a more private, exclusive setting.Accommodation: Solio Lodge
Day 3: Full Day in Solio Ranch
Spend a full day immersed in Solio’s peaceful wilderness. With morning and afternoon game drives, you’re likely to see both black and white rhinos, plus an incredible diversity of birdlife—over 300 species. Optional activities include horseback safaris, bush walks, or night game drives, offering unique ways to engage with this conservation haven.Accommodation: Solio Lodge
Day 4: Solio Ranch – Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
After breakfast, travel north to the award-winning Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, globally celebrated for its work in rhino and Grevy’s zebra conservation. Following check-in and lunch at Lewa Wilderness Lodge, embark on an afternoon game drive through this beautifully preserved landscape.Accommodation: Lewa Wilderness
Day 5: Full Day in Lewa Conservancy
Start with a sunrise game drive and enjoy another full day exploring Lewa’s vast plains, forests, and hills. Home to 130+ rhinos, rare Grevy’s zebras, elephants, and big cats, Lewa is a true conservation success story. Relax at the lodge between drives and soak in views of Mount Kenya.Accommodation: Lewa Wilderness
Day 6: Lewa – Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, arriving at Ol Pejeta House, a colonial-style lodge overlooking Mount Kenya. Visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only one in Kenya, and explore the park’s high-density rhino population. Afternoon game drives offer excellent chances to see elephants, lions, and even the last two northern white rhinos (non-breeding).Accommodation: Ol Pejeta House
Day 7: Full Day in Ol Pejeta
Enjoy two extensive game drives today, with time in between to relax and enjoy the historic ambiance of Sweetwaters and its bustling waterhole. You’ll experience Africa in classic style—canvas tents, wildlife just meters away, and a view into both the past and future of conservation.Accommodation: Ol Pejeta House
Day 8: Ol Pejeta – Nairobi
Wrap up your journey with an early morning game drive, followed by breakfast. Depart for Nairobi, where you’ll be dropped off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your preferred hotel. Reflect on your incredible contribution to rhino conservation as your safari concludes.
