Touch down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the doorway to Kenya’s timeless beauty. Once you’ve navigated through customs and claimed your belongings, our safari liaison will warmly greet you. From there, it’s seamless transfer whisks you away to the nearby Four Points Nairobi Airport for your overnight rest.

Featuring 172 well-appointed rooms and suites, the hotel provides a peaceful and comfortable environment. Each room is equipped with modern amenities, including high-speed internet, air conditioning, and comfortable bedding, ensuring a restful stay. The interior design blends contemporary style with local Kenyan influences, creating a welcoming atmosphere.

After breakfast, you are transferred to Wilson Airport for the short scheduled flight north to Kamok, the private airstrip located within Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The flight itself is an enjoyable introduction to Kenya’s varied landscapes, with views of the central highlands gradually giving way to open plains beneath Mount Kenya. On arrival, you are met by your guide from Ol Pejeta Bush Camp, often with giraffes silhouetted against the mountain backdrop as wildlife moves freely across the conservancy. The drive to camp takes just ten minutes, following the Ewaso Nyiro River to this classic, under-canvas camp set beneath fever trees. After settling into your spacious tent, with its river-facing veranda and daybed ideal for wildlife viewing, you enjoy lunch and time to relax.

Later in the afternoon, you head out on your first game drive, easing into the rhythm of safari as elephants, buffalo, and black rhino are often seen along the riverbanks. As dusk falls, you return to camp for drinks around the fire and dinner in the mess tent, accompanied by the sounds of the African night.

You rise early for a morning game drive, when the air is cool and wildlife activity is at its peak. Ol Pejeta is renowned for supporting East Africa’s highest density of black rhino, frequently encountered browsing among euphorbia thickets, alongside large elephant herds, buffalo, and a strong population of lion. With luck, leopard may be found resting in riverine fig trees, while cheetah patrol the open plains. Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, and Jackson’s hartebeest add a distinctive northern Kenyan character to the wildlife viewing. Returning to camp for a hearty breakfast, the late morning and early afternoon are spent at leisure, with time to read, rest, or simply watch animals come to drink along the river below your tent.

In the late afternoon, you head out again for further exploration before returning to camp for dinner. After nightfall, you have the option of a guided night drive, an experience that reveals a completely different side of the conservancy, with chances to spot elusive nocturnal species such as aardwolf, serval, zorilla, and springhare, while lions are often heard roaring close by.

Today is designed to be flexible, allowing you to balance game viewing with Ol Pejeta’s exceptional conservation-focused activities. Alongside morning or afternoon game drives, you may choose to visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only place in Kenya where rescued chimpanzees can be seen, offering meaningful insight into their rehabilitation and long-term protection. Another option is to join a lion tracking experience with conservation teams, using telemetry equipment to monitor prides and learn about the research that supports their survival. You may also explore Ol Pejeta’s pioneering rhino conservation work, gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges and successes involved in protecting both black and northern white rhinos. A visit to the Canine Anti-Poaching Unit offers further perspective, showcasing the highly trained dogs and handlers who play a vital role in safeguarding the conservancy.

Between activities, there is ample time to relax at camp, enjoy the tranquil river setting, and savour another atmospheric evening under the stars, reflecting on the depth and diversity of experiences Ol Pejeta offers.

After breakfast, you are transferred to the airstrip for your morning flight to the Maasai Mara, a scenic journey of approximately one hour that delivers you directly into one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife regions. On landing, you are met by your guide and transferred into the Naboisho Conservancy, where Encounter Mara Camp becomes your home for the next four nights. The drive to camp offers your first taste of the conservancy’s open plains and acacia-dotted landscapes, often punctuated by wildlife sightings en route.

After arriving at camp and settling into your spacious tent, you have time to relax, enjoy lunch, and take in the surrounding wilderness from your private veranda before heading out on an afternoon game drive. As the light softens, the plains come alive with activity, setting the tone for the days ahead, before returning to camp for dinner under the stars.

Your day begins early with a morning game drive, when wildlife movement is at its peak and the cooler temperatures encourage predator activity. Naboisho Conservancy is renowned for its exceptional game viewing, with strong populations of lion, leopard, and cheetah, alongside large herds of elephant and buffalo. The varied terrain of open savannah, woodland, and seasonal riverbeds supports an impressive diversity of species, from giraffe and zebra to wildebeest, hyena, and a rich array of birdlife. Returning to camp for breakfast, the middle of the day is yours to enjoy at a relaxed pace, whether resting, reading, or simply watching wildlife move through the landscape.

In the late afternoon, you head out again for further exploration, followed by a memorable night drive after dinner, offering the chance to encounter nocturnal species and observe predators as they become active under the cover of darkness.

Today allows for a more flexible approach, combining classic game drives with the option to prebook additional experiences that deepen your connection to the region. Morning and afternoon game drives continue to reveal the richness of Naboisho’s wildlife, guided by expert Maasai trackers whose knowledge of the land and animal behaviour adds depth to every sighting.

For those interested in cultural insight, a visit to a Maasai village can be arranged, offering an opportunity to learn about traditional life, customs, and the role local communities play in conservation.

Alternatively, a hot air balloon safari over the Mara can be prebooked, providing a breathtaking aerial perspective of the plains at sunrise before a champagne breakfast in the bush. Between activities, time at camp is unhurried, with attentive service, excellent meals, and quiet moments to absorb the atmosphere of this exceptional conservancy.

Your final full day in Naboisho is spent soaking up the last moments of this remarkable landscape. Morning and afternoon game drives allow you to revisit favourite areas or seek out species you may still wish to see, with guides tailoring each outing to your interests and recent wildlife movements. Whether following a pride of lions across the plains, watching elephants move through the woodland, or enjoying the smaller details of the ecosystem, the pace remains relaxed and immersive.

As evening falls, you return to camp for a final dinner, reflecting on the depth of wildlife encounters and the sense of space and freedom that defines the Naboisho experience, bringing this chapter of your safari to a fitting and memorable close.

After a final, leisurely breakfast in camp, you are transferred to the airstrip for your late morning flight back to Nairobi. On arrival at Wilson Airport, you are met by an Asilia representative and transferred by private vehicle to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time to check in for your international flight home. Should your onward flight depart later in the day, a day room can be arranged at additional cost, allowing you to rest, freshen up, and enjoy lunch before continuing your journey. If you would prefer to extend your safari, this is also an ideal point to fly onward to the Kenyan Coast or Zanzibar, adding a few days of beach time and relaxation to conclude your experience.