6-day Great Lakes & Laikipia Plains
This safari visits both Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru in the Great Rift Valley, then continues to Ol Pejeta in Laikipia, a 90,000-acre conservancy situated on the equator that features a remarkable variety of animals, including the Big Five, Grevy’s zebra, Jackson’s hartebeest, and cheetah. Activities on this safari include game drives, bush walks, a boat safari, and lion tracking, making it an excellent choice for families with children, especially as the transfers are short.
From $1,970 USD / £1,515 GBP per person
Parks & places of interest: Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Ol Pejeta conservancy
Activities: Game drives, boat safari, bush walks, lion tracking
Accommodation: Mid-range: Sopa Lodges & Serena Sweetwaters Camp
Price is based on two adults sharing; discounts apply for larger groups and children under 18.
Price includes: full-board accommodation, local transfers, game drives, excursions & park fees.
Day-by-day Summary
Day 1. Depart Nairobi for Naivasha (2 hours), have lunch at the lodge, take an afternoon boat trip, and enjoy a nature walk.
Day 2 & 3. Head to Nakuru (1.5 hours), lunch and afternoon game drive. Next day: morning and afternoon game drives, all meals at the lodge.
Day 4 & 5. Depart Nakuru for Ol Pejeta, lunch, afternoon game drive, night game drive. Next morning, head out with rangers for lion tracking. Lunch, afternoon game drive and visit the Chimpanzee sanctuary.
Day 6. Morning game drive and head back to Nairobi.