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Overview
This 6-day safari offers a unique blend of wildlife viewing in Ol Pejeta Conservancy with immersive cultural experiences and walking safaris in the Laikipia region, specifically at Olgaboli Bandas within Naibunga Conservancy. It's designed for travelers seeking an authentic connection with nature and local communities, combining classic game drives with on-foot exploration and stays in both luxury and community-run budget accommodations.
Tour Suitability:
- Traveler Profile: Ideal for adventurous individuals, couples, and small groups interested in responsible tourism, cultural immersion, walking safaris, and wildlife conservation.
- Pace of Travel: Moderate, with focused time in Ol Pejeta followed by a deeper, slower-paced experience in Laikipia involving walking and community interaction.
- Interests: Rhino and chimpanzee encounters at Ol Pejeta, guided walking safaris, learning about Maasai culture, community-based tourism, and enjoying bush meals.
- Comfort Level: A mix of Luxury (Sweetwaters Serena) and Budget Bush Camp (Olgaboli Bandas), providing a varied experience.
- Focus: An enriching journey combining Big Five game drives with authentic cultural engagement and intimate walking safaris that support local livelihoods.
Key Tour Highlights
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy Wildlife: Explore Ol Pejeta’s vast plains, home to the Big Five, including endangered black rhinos, and visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
- Laikipia Walking Safaris: Enjoy exciting morning and afternoon walking safaris in Naibunga Conservancy, guided by skilled local Maasai rangers, offering an intimate connection with nature.
- Cultural Immersion at Olgaboli: Stay at Olgaboli Bandas, run by local Maasai women, and visit a local Maasai village and school to learn about their way of life.
- Bush Meals: Experience unique bush breakfasts and dinners in the African savannah.
- Scenic Central Kenya: Journey through the picturesque landscapes of Central Kenya and the Laikipia Plateau.
Accommodation Style
This tour features a combination of accommodation styles. You'll start with a luxury tented camp experience at Sweetwaters Serena Camp within Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Then, you'll move to Olgaboli Bandas in Laikipia, a budget-friendly bush camp run by the local community, offering a more rustic and culturally immersive stay. This blend provides both high-end comfort and authentic community engagement.
Featured Destinations & Attractions
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau): A leading conservancy for rhinos, home to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, and offering Big Five viewing.
- Naibunga Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau) / Olgaboli: Focus for walking safaris, cultural visits to Maasai villages, and community interaction. Offers a chance to see wildlife on foot.
Itinerary
Your local guide will depart with you from Nairobi (airport or hotel) for Nanyuki, passing through Kenya's Central Province with various sights en route. Arrive at your luxury camp in Ol Pejeta Conservancy for lunch and check-in. At 4:00 PM, depart for a late afternoon game drive, exploring Ol Pejeta’s plains, home to the Big Five, endangered black rhinos, and chimpanzees at the Sweetwaters Sanctuary. (Meals: Lunch & Dinner, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp or similar luxury tented camp.
Spend the day in Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Enjoy game drives and visit 'Baraka', the blind black rhino. A visit to the chimpanzee sanctuary is also included at no extra cost. Ol Pejeta is excellent for rhino sightings and other Big Five members. Traverse open plains, acacia woodlands, and riverine forests, encountering diverse wildlife against the backdrop of Mount Kenya. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp or similar luxury tented camp.
After breakfast and check-out, enjoy a final game drive as you depart Ol Pejeta. Proceed to Olgaboli Bandas in the Naibunga Conservancy, Laikipia. This community-run project supports local Maasai women. Here, you can enjoy walking safaris, nature walks, and potentially bush dinners/breakfasts in the savannah (activities subject to local arrangements and conditions). (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Olgaboli Bandas (Budget Bush Camp).
Today, immerse yourself in an adventurous morning and afternoon walking safari. Experience the sunrise bathing the savannah in soft light as you set off on foot with skilled local rangers. This allows for up-close exploration of the landscape and learning about Laikipia's biodiversity. Enjoy a delicious bush breakfast in the open air. Witness a stunning African sunset later in the day. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Olgaboli Bandas (Budget Bush Camp).
Embark on another walking safari today. You'll have the opportunity to visit a local Maasai village and connect with the community by stopping at a nearby school to interact with the children. You may consider bringing small gifts like clothes, shoes, or toys. Enjoy a bush breakfast, followed by lunch and dinner at the camp, rounding off a day of adventure and cultural exchange. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Olgaboli Bandas (Budget Bush Camp).
This is your final day at this incredible destination. After a leisurely breakfast, check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi. If you wish to extend your safari, options to explore other Kenyan destinations can be discussed. You will be dropped off at your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). (Meals: Breakfast, Drinking water)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour).
Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Activities (as written in the itinerary)
- Entry fee
- Taxes
- A bottle of drinking water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas