Today, you'll bid farewell to Murang’a County and the Daring Girls team. At a time to be advised, you'll be picked up by your English speaking driver-guide and privately transferred approximately three-and-a-half hours by private safari vehicle to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Nestled in the foothills of snowcapped Mt. Kenya in central Kenya’s Laikipia County, Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a trailblazer in conservation and home to the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino – black, southern white, and northern white), as well as cheetah and wild dog. Arrive at your home for the next three nights, Kicheche Laikipia Camp, in time for lunch and an afternoon safari activity.
Your stay includes: full board accommodation including picnics; soft drinks, beer, house wines, and selected spirits; shared, scheduled day & night game drives; guided bush walks (to be reserved in advance); canoeing; mountain biking; sundowners; conservation fees; community trust contribution; wifi; laundry.
Alternatively, consider staying at Ol Malo House, also in Laikipia. Please see more details here: https://bit.ly/3vIPG8k
A typical day on safari brings different experiences but generally your safari day includes two major activities/game drives per day. One beginning early in the morning and the second starting mid to late afternoon. There may be times when you stay out all day and a picnic lunch is then provided.
Your day usually starts with an early wake up, normally before sunrise. You’ll have a light breakfast then a morning game drive to catch the animals in action before the heat of the day sets in. While out, you may stop and have some tea/coffee and snacks before returning to your camp/lodge for brunch or lunch and a siesta. Most morning activities are over by late morning (around 10/11:00am).
In the late afternoon (usually between 3:30-4:30pm), you’ll head back out for another game drive where often you will end with a ‘sundowner’ (drinks and snacks in the bush). You will then return to the camp/lodge in time for dinner and drinks. Most safari vehicles are partially if not entirely open to ensure that everyone has a great view.
On transfer days where you move between camps the itinerary may be slightly different depending on your schedule. Your safari guide and camp manager will discuss and plan your days with you.
Enjoy two days of morning or afternoon safari activities in Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Your stay also includes:
Night game drives are a fantastic way to observe lesser seen nocturnal species. Vehicles are fitted with a hand held filtered spotlight and resident species include aardvark, genet, bat-eared fox, striped hyena, serval, honey badger, civet and zorilla.
Mountain biking offers a different perspective on game viewing. Following a short game drive to the starting point, join your guide on this activity adapted to your abilities for a typical duration of about three hours.
Canoeing is available on the lake in front of Kicheche Laikipia. Offering an eye-level view of the many animals that come to drink, this is a peaceful and enjoyable way to see the area's plentiful wildlife.
Game walks are another way to fully immerse in the natural beauty of this area. Set out with your interpretive guide for a closer look at everything from animal tracks to spoor, plantlife to insects.
Ngare Ndare Forest visit: A full day trip to the beautiful Ngare Ndare Forest located outside Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Depart morning from camp, guided walk in the forest to the waterfall & natural pool, bird watching, canopy walk, picnic lunch. Back to camp by sunset. Call for pricing.
Endangered species enclosure visit: Only two Northern White Rhino remain in the world today, and they both live peacefully in this 700-acre enclosure. Take the opportunity to visit the enclosure, learn from the keepers about the efforts being taken to preserve the last of this highly endangered species, as well as see Grévy’s Zebra and Jackson’s Hartebeest in a private and intimate setting. Please note that physical interaction with the rhinos is relatively restricted. There is a maximum of six people per visit. Visits are offered at 8:30am and 4:00pm for 45 minutes. Call for pricing.
Canine anti-poaching unit: Interact with the dog keepers and learn about what it takes to look after the specially trained canine team. Guests are encouraged to try and evade the sniffer dogs, not only is this great fun, but it helps to offer genuine training for the dogs. Call for pricing.
At a time advised locally, you will be transferred to Nanyuki Airport for your included shared charter flight to Nairobi's Wilson Airport. Upon arrival , you will collect your bags, be met by driver and privately transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where you will meet your onward flight home.
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Shared charter flight: Nanyuki Airport (NYK) to Wilson Airport (WIL)
Note: You will fly by small general aviation planes. This means that if your baggage doesn’t fit in the aircraft's limited‚ small cargo space‚ there is a good chance it might not join you on your journey nor make it to your destination with you. Please review the below requirements and guidelines to be safari ready and to avoid any hiccups or disappointment on the day you travel.
- Baggage allowance is 33 lbs per person, including carry-on bags. Soft sided bags are strongly recommended.
- Exact flight times may change and will be reconfirmed the night before if there are any changes.
- Flight routings may involve multiple stops along the way.
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