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7-Day Kenya Big Five Safari: Ol Pejeta and the Masai Mara

Kenya 7 Days Easy

Overview

This seven-day fly-in safari pairs two of Kenya’s most rewarding wildlife areas. After a night beside Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, a light aircraft carries you north to Ol Pejeta Conservancy on the Laikipia Plateau, where Porini Rhino Camp puts you among black and white rhino, then south west to a private conservancy bordering the Masai Mara National Reserve.

Both camps are small, eco-conscious and run on an all-inclusive game package, so the days are shaped around wildlife rather than logistics: day and night drives, guided walks with Maasai guides, and time at the chimpanzee sanctuary on Ol Pejeta. In the Mara, Porini Lion Camp sits in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, one of the Maasai Mara Conservancies, where vehicle numbers are capped and the big cats are the headline.

From July to October the Great Migration may be moving through the wider Mara ecosystem, adding the herds and river crossings to a trip already strong on the Big Five.

Who it suits

A first Kenya safari for travellers who want the Big Five, rhino in particular, without long road transfers. A week is enough for both regions, and the conservancy setting keeps game viewing uncrowded.

Highlights

✓ Big Five game viewing across Ol Pejeta Conservancy and the Masai Mara
✓ Black and white rhino tracking on Ol Pejeta
✓ Day and night game drives in private conservancies
✓ Guided walks with Maasai guides
✓ Visit to Kenya's only chimpanzee sanctuary
✓ Great Migration viewing in the Mara from July to October

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi | 1 Night
Nairobi, Kenya

Met at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transferred a few minutes to the hotel, with the rest of the day to rest after the long-haul flight.

Days 2-3
Rhino country on Ol Pejeta | 2 Nights
Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Laikipia Plateau

A charter flight from Wilson Airport to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Day and night game drives look for black and white rhino, lion and elephant, with bush walks and a visit to the conservancy's chimpanzee sanctuary.

Days 4-6
The Masai Mara conservancies | 3 Nights
Olare Motorogi, Maasai Mara Conservancies

Fly south west to the Olare Motorogi Conservancy on the edge of the Masai Mara National Reserve. Small-group drives focus on lion, leopard and cheetah, with walking safaris led by Maasai guides and the Great Migration in season.

Day 7
Departure
Nairobi, Kenya

A final morning in the Mara before the flight back to Nairobi for your onward journey.

What's Included

✓ Bed and breakfast at Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport
✓ Game package (meals and activities) at Porini Rhino Camp and Porini Lion Camp
✓ Light aircraft flights between Nairobi, Ol Pejeta and the Mara
✓ All necessary permits, conservancy and park fees
✓ All activities specified, including morning and evening game drives each full day on safari
✓ 24/7 assistance and support during your trip

What's Excluded

✗ International flights to and from Africa and any related taxes
✗ Travel visas
✗ Tips
✗ Travel insurance
✗ Souvenirs and personal items

Additional Information

  • Guide price US$5,980 to US$7,800 per person sharing, depending on travel dates
  • Rates are per person sharing; single supplements may apply
  • Guide prices checked October 2026; all pricing is subject to availability and may change without notice
  • Light aircraft flights carry soft-sided luggage only, usually 15 kg per person including hand luggage
  • Kenya's safari areas lie in a malaria zone, so speak to a travel clinic about prophylaxis before departure
Starting from
US$5,980 to US$7,800
per person
Duration7 Days
DifficultyEasy
Best MonthsJune to October
Pickup PointJomo Kenyatta International Airport

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