4-Day Ol Pejeta & Lake Naivasha Wildlife Discovery
A compact four-day rift valley loop pairing two full days of rhino tracking in Ol Pejeta Conservancy with a relaxed boat ride on Lake Naivasha.
- Duration
- 4 Days / 3 Nights
- From
- From $1,299 per person
- Group size
- 2–6 travelers
- Best time
- Year-round; driest game viewing June–October & January–February
The trip, in short
A compact four-day rift valley loop pairing two full days of rhino tracking in Ol Pejeta Conservancy with a relaxed boat ride on Lake Naivasha.
A compact rift-valley loop built for travelers with limited time but a full wildlife wishlist: two full days inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy — home to the last two northern white rhinos on Earth, a healthy black rhino population, and a chimpanzee sanctuary — followed by a relaxed finish on the shores of Lake Naivasha.
Game drives run morning and afternoon for the best light and animal activity, with a boat ride and optional Crescent Island walk added at Naivasha to close the trip on a slower note. A strong choice for a long weekend safari from Nairobi, or as the wildlife-focused opening leg of a longer Kenya itinerary.
What makes this one special
- Rhino tracking (black and northern white rhino) at Ol Pejeta
- Optional visit to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary
- Big cats and Big Five game drives
- Boat ride on Lake Naivasha
- Crescent Island walking safari (optional)
Your itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Depart Nairobi and arrive at Ol Pejeta for an afternoon game drive.
Day 2: Full Day Ol Pejeta Conservancy
A full day tracking rhino across the conservancy, with an optional visit to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
Day 3: Ol Pejeta to Lake Naivasha
Transfer to Lake Naivasha for an afternoon boat ride on the lake.
Day 4: Lake Naivasha to Nairobi
Morning at leisure, with an optional walk on Crescent Island, before driving back to Nairobi.
What’s included
Included
- Private safari vehicle and driver-guide
- All park/conservancy entrance fees
- 3 nights' full board accommodation
- Boat ride on Lake Naivasha
- Bottled drinking water on game drives
Not included
- Flights, visas, travel insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Chimpanzee sanctuary entry fee (optional add-on)
- Tips and gratuities
- Kenya-registered tour operator
- Tailor-made, never off-the-shelf
- Local guides, fair wages
- Replies within one working day
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