14 Days Off The Beaten Path Kenya Safari

14 Days Off The Beaten Path Kenya Safari

The “14 Days off the Beaten Path Kenya Safari” offers an extraordinary journey to Kenya’s remarkable destinations while avoiding typical tourist crowds. If you prefer unique experiences and tranquil wildlife encounters, this safari is for you.

Your adventure begins in Samburu National Reserve, known for its unique wildlife found only north of the equator. You’ll see elephants with distinct tusks, reticulated giraffes, and Grevy’s zebras in their natural habitat against stunning riverbank backdrops. Next is Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a hidden gem rich in biodiversity and one of Africa’s highest wildlife densities after Masai Mara. Enjoy thrilling game drives without large crowds as you spot lions lounging under acacia trees or buffalo herds across vast plains. Your expedition continues at Aberdare National Park, where nature unfolds from your lodge balcony—sip coffee while watching elephants and bushbucks at dusk. Due to their popularity, visits to Lake Nakuru National Park and Masai Mara Game Reserve are included. Witness flocks of flamingos at Lake Nakuru and enjoy exhilarating game drives through Masai Mara’s vast savannahs teeming with wildlife. The safari ends at Lake Naivasha Crescent Island for a walking safari. The sanctuary is home to giraffes, waterbucks, elands, wildebeests, zebras, impalas, and hippos, among other wildlife you might find at the conservancy. Birds include fish eagles, ospreys, lily-trotters, and many more.

This curated safari promises adventure and unforgettable memories amidst Kenya’s breath-taking landscapes—an opportunity to escape bustling tourist spots awaits you! Embrace adventure off the beaten path where new discoveries await!

Highlights of the safari

• High chance of seeing all the big five
• Visit Ol pejeta where you can view the only two remaining northern white rhino in the world and also the only place in Kenya chimpanzees are found.
• View wildlife found only on the Northern Hemisphere, above the equator line in Kenya. Also known as the special 5, they are Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx, Gerenuk, and Somali Ostrich .
• Private safari with your safari vehicle and personal driver guide.
• Luxury accommodation facilities.

Brief Itinerary of the 14 Days Off The Beaten Path Kenya Safari

Day 1. On arrival in Nairobi, You will be picked up and driven to your city hotel where you will relax.

Day 2. After breakfast depart to Samburu national reserve where you will have afternoon game drives.

Day 3. Morning and afternoon game drives in Samburu national reserve.

Day 4. Drive to Ol pejeta Conservancy  where you will afternoon game drives.

Day 5.  Morning and afternoon game drive in Ol pejeta

Day 6. Be driven to Aberdare national park where you will watch wildlife from the comfort of the lodge.

Day 7. Full day Aberdare national park where you will have afternoon game drives.

Day 8. Drive to Lake Nakuru where you will have after noon game drives

Day 9. Morning and afternoon game drives in Lake Nakuru.

Day 10. Drive to Masai Mara where you will have afternoon game drives.

Day 11. Full day game drive in Masai Mara with packed lunch. A balloon can be planned for this day.

Day 12. Morning and Afternoon game drives in Masai Mara.

Day 13. Drive to Lake Naivasha for a walking safari at Crescent Island

Day 14. Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Nairobi

Upon arrival, our representative will warmly welcome you and assist you on your journey to the Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel. This carefully selected accommodation offers comfort and a serene atmosphere for unwinding after your travels. Take advantage of the hotel’s exceptional amenities, whether lounging by the pool, enjoying a rejuvenating spa treatment, or savouring delicious cuisine at on-site restaurants. This day of leisure is essential preparation for the thrilling safari adventure ahead. Resting now sets the stage for an unforgettable experience in the wild, featuring breath-taking landscapes and magnificent wildlife encounters.

• Accommodation at crown plaza airport hotel
• Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Day 2: Nairobi to Samburu

After breakfast, you’ll begin your safari in Nairobi with a scenic drive to Samburu National Park, passing through lush tea, coffee, and sisal plantations. Upon arriving at Samburu National Reserve, prepare for an unforgettable experience. It is home to some of the most unique wildlife on Earth! Thanks to the nearby Ewaso Nyiro River, you’ll find plenty of shady trees and water sources attracting these amazing animals. You’ll cross into the Northern Hemisphere as you enter Samburu, a memorable moment!

After lunch, you’ll embark on afternoon game drives in this pristine wonderland. In the evening, you’ll return to the lodge for dinner and a good night’s rest.

• Overnight at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
• Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3: Full day Samburu National Park

After breakfast, you’ll be ready to explore the wonders of Samburu National Reserve, a rugged landscape nourished by the beautiful Ewaso Nyiro River. This special area north of the equator is home to unique wildlife like oryx, gerenuk, Somali ostrich, Grevy’s zebra, and reticulated giraffe. Don’t forget to embrace your inner nature photographer! As midday approaches, you’ll return to your lodge for lunch and a short rest. Once the sun cools off, head back for more game drives.

In the evening, you’ll return to your lodge for dinner and a cozy night until morning arrives.

•  Overnight at Sarova Shaba Game Camp
•   Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4: Samburu to Ol pejeta Conservancy

After breakfast, depart Samburu and drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. On the way, you can stop at the equator marker. You will arrive in time for lunch. After a short rest, you will proceed with a late afternoon game drive. Serena Sweetwaters Tented Camp is located in a prime spot in Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The conservancy is one of the few places where you can have night game drives at an extra cost. Other optional activities include lion tracking, camel rides, and bush lunch/dinner. Interaction with the only two remaining northern white rhinos needs to be arranged in advance.

• Accommodation at Serena Sweetwater’s Tented Camp.
• Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Full Day Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Today, you will have morning and afternoon game drives exploring Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Ol Pejeta is a privately owned conservancy, overlooking the peaks of Mount Kenya. It boasts a great number of wildlife, including all the Big Five animals: elephant, rhino, lion, cheetah, and buffalo, among other game. The conservancy also has a special sanctuary that shelters several rare and endangered species, including the black rhino, Grevy’s zebra, Jackson’s hartebeest, and chimpanzees. The chimpanzee sanctuary is the only one in Kenya. It is a home for orphaned and abused chimpanzees, rehabilitating them to help them learn to live independently in their natural habitat.

• Accommodation at Serena Sweetwater’s Tented Camp.
• Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 6: Aberdare National Park

Depart Ol Pejeta after breakfast and drive to Aberdare National Park. Upon arrival, check in at Aberdare Country Club and have lunch. Afterward, drive through the park, observing wildlife on the way to The Ark Safari Lodge. Here, you can watch wildlife from the comfort of your hotel. The Ark has four viewing areas to observe the constant animal activity at the waterhole and salt lick. There is also a ground-level hide, perfect for the discerning photographer. From this vantage point, you can take photos of animals at eye level.

• Accommodation at The Ark
• Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 7: Aberdare National Park

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Aberdare Country Club, where our guide will pick you up for game drives in Aberdare National Park. Return to the lodge around midday for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a nature walk in Aberdare Country Club Game Sanctuary, which spans over 1,300 acres and is rich with wildlife, birds, flora, and fauna. You might encounter various monkeys, such as Colobus and Vervet monkeys, as well as many bird species. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

• Accommodation at Aberdare country Club
• Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 8: Lake Nakuru National Park

Depart Aberdare Country Club after breakfast and head to Lake Nakuru National Park. Upon arrival, enter the park and enjoy a game drive as you head to your lodge located inside. Arrive in time for lunch at the lodge. After a short relaxation period, continue with game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park. The park is famous for its flocks of greater and lesser flamingos, which number around 2 million and turn the lake pink, earning it the nickname “the pink lake.” The park is also home to endangered rhinos and Rothschild giraffes. Other animals include African buffalos, zebras, impalas, olive baboons, vervet monkeys, waterbucks, hyenas, jackals, and hippopotamuses, among many others.

Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

• Accommodation at Sarova Lionhill game lodge
• Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 9: Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, you will embark on game drives in the park, encountering wildlife. As midday approaches, return to the lodge for lunch. After lunch and some rest, continue with more game drives. Return to the lodge in the late afternoon.

During the drives, you will see the park’s popular residents, including the famous white and black rhinos. Other animals in the park include lions, leopards, flamingos, Egyptian geese, waterbucks, giraffes, hyenas, buffalo, baboons, and vervet monkeys.

• Accommodation at Sarova Lionhill game lodge
• Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 10: Masai Mara National Reserve

You will leave Lake Nakuru in the morning after an early breakfast and drive to Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch. After lunch and a brief rest, you will embark on an afternoon game drive, marvelling at what Masai Mara has to offer. All members of the Big Five are found in this reserve. Other animals include cheetahs, servals, hyenas, bat-eared foxes, black-backed and side-striped jackals, hippos, crocodiles, baboons, warthogs, topis, and elands. Various bird species, such as eagles, vultures, ostriches, storks, little grebes, pelicans, cormorants, and darters, are also present. In the evening, you will retire to your lodge, have dinner, and fall asleep to the sounds of the African bush.

• Accommodation at Mara Serena Safari lodge
• Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 11: Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, you’ll leave the lodge with packed lunches and embark on a full-day game viewing in Africa’s finest park. A balloon safari can be arranged for early in the morning. You will drive to various locations in the expansive Masai Mara National Reserve. Around midday, you’ll break for lunch under an acacia tree. After lunch, continue with game drives. In the late afternoon, you have the option of visiting a Maasai cultural village as you head back to the lodge in the evening. After dinner, you can relax around a bonfire under a star-filled sky, enjoying drinks, or retire to your cozy room for the night.

• Accommodation at Mara Serena Safari lodge
• Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 12: Masai Mara National Reserve

Experience an unforgettable early morning game drive that immerses you in nature’s beauty. The soft golden light of dawn is perfect for spotting elusive predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards as they hunt in their natural habitat. After this thrilling safari, return to the lodge for a sumptuous breakfast while recounting your sightings. The morning is yours to unwind and enjoy the lodge’s amenities. Relax by the sparkling pool amid lush greenery and wildlife sounds, or take a refreshing dip while basking under the sun with a captivating book. In the afternoon, embark on another game drive to explore new terrains and encounter different wildlife. As evening falls, return to your lodge where you’re welcomed back warmly. Savour an exquisite dinner featuring local delicacies beneath Africa’s starry sky while sharing stories from your day.

• Accommodation at Mara Serena Safari lodge
• Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 13: Lake Naivasha

After a delightful breakfast, set off for Masai Mara National Park. The journey offers breath-taking landscapes, preparing you for unforgettable experiences. Upon arrival, check into your accommodation and enjoy a delicious lunch to energize you for the activities ahead. Prepare for a captivating boat ride to Crescent Island Sanctuary, where you can walk among wildlife in their natural habitat. Look for majestic giraffes nibbling treetops, agile waterbucks by the shores, and impressive elands across the plains. The sanctuary also hosts wildebeests, striking zebras, nimble impalas, and playful hippos lounging in water—each encounter showcasing nature’s beauty up close. Birdwatchers will enjoy spotting fish eagles soaring above and ospreys diving below while vibrant lily-trotters flit about. As twilight descends, return to your lodge for a sumptuous dinner reflecting on your adventures before retiring under a canopy of stars—a fitting end to an exhilarating end to a Kenya safari.

• Accommodation at Lake Naivasha Sopa lodge
• Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 14: Nairobi

Your unforgettable safari concludes today, but the adventure continues. After a hearty breakfast, enjoy a leisurely drive to Nairobi, taking in the breath-taking landscapes along the way. Reflect on your incredible wildlife encounters and stunning views. Upon arrival, savour a complimentary lunch at the renowned Carnivore restaurant, famous for its unique selection of succulent meats and traditional dishes—an opportunity to enjoy delicious food while immersing yourself in local culture. After your meal, transfer to your city hotel or directly to the airport based on your departure schedule.

That is the end of the 14 day off the beaten path safari.

Cost includes

• Full board accommodation on safari
• Meals as stipulated within the itinerary
• 4×4 safari landcruiser
• All park entry fees.
• Scheduled game drives
• Vehicle park entry fees
• Service of a tour guide
• Bottles of water during the safari
• Government Taxes
• Emergency medical evacuation cover

Cost excludes

• Tips and gratitude
• International airfares
• Visas
• Soft drinks and local beers
• Maasai village visit@ $30 per person
• Hot air balloon@ $450 per person

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