7-day Horns & Claws Safari - overview
Set out on an unforgettable safari through Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru, and the classic Masai Mara. Ol Pejeta and Lake Nakuru are two of the best places to see black and white rhinos, then head to the Mara for big-cat country. Activities include lion tracking and a night game drive in Ol Pejeta, plus game drives in Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara. Keep your eyes peeled for the Big Five and watch big cats roam the savannah plains.
From $2,476 USD / £1,905 GBP per person
Parks & places of interest: Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara
Activities: Game drives, lion tracking, chimpanzee sanctuary
Accommodation: Mid-range: Serena Sweetwaters Camp, Sopa Lodge, Mara River 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.