Kenya Kifarus 9 Days/8 nights
Don’t let Rhinos become one of the Dinos. Join us in this exceptional 9-Day rhino spotting safari, including the black & white rhinos, alongside the famous 2 last Northern White Rhinos in Ol Pejeta Conservancy. This experience further focuses on Rhino Conservation efforts and you will get to visit Wildlife Conservancies where they are protected. In addition to that the safari is enriched by other varied activities like safari walks, camel rides, night game drives, and a stay with a private viewing deck overlooking a waterhole.
Memorable aspects:
- Close-up wildlife viewing, particularly of the endangered black rhino the northern white rhino, within private conservancies.
- Guided walks: Often accompanied by an armed ranger for a closer look at the bush.
- Night drives: In the private conservancies, you can experience the thrill of spotting nocturnal animals after dark.
- Bush meals: Enjoy spectacular bush breakfasts at sunrise or “sundowners” with drinks as you watch the sunset.
- Unique safari walk: At the Nairobi safari walk.
Itinerary at a glance
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
| Day 1 | Morning game drive Nairobi National Park + David Sheldrick + Carnivore lunch + Nairobi Safari Walk. | Nairobi National Park |
| Day 2 | Transfer to Lake Elementaita. Camel ride. Afternoon game drive. Night Game drive | Lake Elementaita, Soysambu Conservancy |
| Day 3 | Full Day trip to Lake Nakuru National Park. Lunch in the park. Back to Lake Elementaita. | Lake Elementaita, Soysambu Conservancy |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Rhino Watch Safari Lodge. Afternoon visit Aberdare Game Sanctuary for a Giraffe Walk. | Rhino Watch, Muiga Nyeri |
| Day 5 | Full Day trip to Solio Conservancy. Picnic Lunch. Afternoon Game drives. | Rhino Watch, Muiga Nyeri |
| Day 6 | Transfer to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Lunch at your Camp. Afternoon Game drives + visits to Chimpanzee & Rhino Sanctuary | Ol Pejeta Conservancy |
| Day 7 | Transfer to Lewa Conservancy. Afternoon game drive. | Lewa Wildlife Conservancy |
| Day 8 | Full day Lewa Conservancy game drives | Lewa Wildlife Conservancy |
| Day 9 | Departure. Transfer to JKI Airport for departure flight. |
Included/Excluded
- Full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner) while on safari
- Visit to David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi, The Carnivore Restaurant and the Nairobi Safari Walk
- PRIVATE transport and game drives in our top of the range customized 4 x 4 Land Cruisers (complete with a pop-up roof and sliding windows for optimised game and sightseeing)
- Complimentary bottled mineral water per person per day often provided during game drives
- Services of a professional, experienced English-Speaking safari driver/guide
- Game drives and Park entrance fees to the listed parks and national reserves on the itinerary
- Safari walk experience, Camel ride and Night game drives.
- All meet and greet services
- Safari accessories: - First aid kit, wildlife referral books, a pair of quality binoculars, cool box and fire extinguisher
- 24 hours stand-by Customer Service contact number
- International flights - From/to home (we can help select your flights, but you'll have to book them on your own)
- Items of personal nature. (e.g., Travel Insurance, Visa fees, Telephone call bills, laundry, Souvenirs etc.) Note: To enter Kenya, an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is required. You can apply online easily through the following government website https://immigration.ecitizen.go.ke/index.php?id=5
- Tips & gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver guide(s) - (Note that gratuities should be given as a reward of exceptional service and is at your own discretion - Guideline US$ 10 per person per day)
- Extra Meals and beverages not included in the accommodation meal plan
- Cost incurred by all optional activities
- Accommodation in Nairobi (Pre/Post Safari) & the Tarangire Safari extension to Tanzania: Depending on your itinerary and arrival/departure times (we can arrange this for you at an extra cost)
Tour Plan
Your private safari adventure begins as we collect you from your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Preferably before 6:00 AM, our driver-guide will meet you for a safari briefing and start your day with an early morning game drive in Nairobi National Park.
(In case of late arrival, accommodation and transfer can be arranged at an extra cost).
This Park is known for its diverse wildlife, including a significant rhino population (both black and white rhinos). The early morning is an ideal time to spot rhinos as they are often active during cooler hours.
Later head to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, located within the park. Arrive before the 11:00 AM opening to secure a good spot. The Trust is famous for its elephant orphanage, but they also play a crucial role in rhino conservation. You can learn about their efforts to rehabilitate orphaned and injured rhinos.
Afternoon enjoy lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant, a popular spot known for its variety of grilled meats.
Visit the Nairobi Safari Walk, a unique elevated boardwalk that allows you to observe animals, including rhinos, from a different perspective. The walk also features various other animals and indigenous trees.
Return to your Camp for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation:
- Budget: Ibis Style Nairobi Hotel , Weston Hotel , Kazuri Safari Camp
- Midrange: Wildebeest Eco Camp , Tamarind Tree Hotel , Safari Park Hotel
- Luxury: Ole Sereni Nairobi Hotel , Nairobi Tented Camp , The Tribe Hotel
After breakfast, depart for Soysambu Conservancy bordering Lake Nakuru National Park with beautiful views over the Eburru and Mau ranges. Soysambu is a world Heritage and Ramsar Site, and an important bird area.
Arrive in time for lunch at your Camp. Later enjoy an adventurous camel ride traversing through the scenic Soysambu Conservancy around Lake Elementaita and a game drive on your way back to the Camp. Along the way, travellers can marvel at the wildlife. Some of the animals found in the conservancy are Rotschild giraffe, Aardvark, Colobus and Sykes monkeys, waterbuck, Thompson’s Gazelle, Grant gazelle, impala zebras, buffaloes, black rhinos, hyena and cheetahs.
The Lake is frequented by pelicans and flamingo and also seen are Cape Teals, Cormorants, Spoon Bills, Yellow-billed Storks, Terns, Egyptian Gees, Herons, plovers, Sandpipers, Hammerkops, Egret and Snipes.
Dinner and overnight at your Camp.
Accommodation options:
- Budget: Sentrim Elementaita Resort , Sirville Elementaita Lodge
- Midrange: Elementaita Mountain Lodge
- Luxury: Mbweha Camp , Elementaita Manor , LK. Elementaita Serena Camp
Drive to the nearby Lake Nakuru National Park for a whole day of game viewing with packed lunch. Drive around the scenic lake for wildlife sightings as well as spotting the black and southern white rhinos and the endangered Rothschild’s Giraffe. Other attractions are the Makalia Falls and Baboon cliff.
Return to Lake Elementaita for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, drive to Rhino Watch Safari Lodge situated in the central Kenyan highlands. Check-in upon arrival followed by lunch.
In the afternoon, visit Aberdare Game Sanctuary only 15 minutes away from the Lodge that offers the opportunity to go on a game walk with a herd of Giraffes which you can approach up to a few meters.
Later return to the Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation:
- Midrange: Rhino Watch Lodge , Aberdare Country Club
Breakfast at the Lodge. Depart with picnic lunches for a day of game viewing at Solio Game Reserve.
The Solio Ranch Conservancy is a privately owned and very special wildlife sanctuary. Surrounded by stunning landscapes, the former ranch is dedicated to saving and protecting rhinos in Kenya.
Enjoy thrilling game drives, guided walks and serene picnics amidst the picturesque scenery and not only marvel at the grey giants, but also animals like buffalos, zebras, giraffes, elands, oryx, impala, waterbucks, Thomson’s gazelles and warthogs.
Return to your Lodge for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, depart for Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a private refuge for rhinos and chimpanzees.
Ol Pejeta is one of the largest and most well-known private wildlife conservancies in East Africa, established with the goal of protecting and preserving endangered species.
Explore the conservancy. The combination of amazing wildlife and stunning views across the open plains of Ol Pejeta guarantees an unforgettable safari experience. Ol Pejeta is also the only place in Africa that offers the opportunity to see Chimpanzees and the last 2 remaining Northern white rhinos.
You will meet the primates face to- face, visit the Rhino Sanctuary and enjoy game viewing in the Conservancy.
Lunch will be picnic boxes. Dinner and overnight at your Camp.
Accommodation:
- Budget: Comfort Gardens Sweetwaters , Nanyuki
- Midrange: Rhino Watch Lodge
- Luxury: Fairmont Mt. Kenya Safari Club , Sarova Maiyan, Nanyuki , Maisha Sweetwaters Camp Sweetwaters Serena Camp
After breakfast, drive to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, a prolific wildlife conservancy popular with celebrities, conservationists, writers and photographers. The conservancy offers a range of habitats attracting diverse birdlife and hosts over 130 Black and White rhinos. It’s also home to the largest concentration of Grevy’s zebra in the world.
Lunch on arrival at your camp followed by an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at your safari camp.
Accommodation
- Luxury: Kifaru House Lewa , Lewa Safari Camp
Spend whole day in Lewa Wildlife Conservancy with unlimited game drives during the day.
All meals and overnight in your accommodation.
Breakfast at the House. Check out and drive back to Nairobi.
Depending on your next stay or flight details, you will be dropped off at your desired hotel, residence or the JKI airport for your homebound flight.
Full day game drives in Tarangire National Park. Consider a morning and afternoon game drive with a break for lunch.
Dinner and overnight at your Tarangire accommodation.
Enjoy a final game drive in Tarangire.
Return to the Lodge for breakfast before departure.
Depending on your next stay or flight details, you will be dropped off at your desired hotel or Kilimanjaro airport for your onward travel.
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