7 Days Big Five Safari

 

7 Days Big Five Safari

 

Africa is famous for its wildlife. But there are some among those which seem more attractive to tourists for game viewing. The Big Five is probably the most preferred animals during an African safari. The following safari itinerary is totally dedicated to viewing the Big Five, among other wildlife.

 

Day 1: A journey to Ol Pejeta

You would leave Nairobi in the morning and move to Ol-Pejeta. As soon as you are done with your lunch, you would move out for an afternoon game drive. The overnight stay and dinner would be arranged at a soothing hotel. The comfort at the hotel will help you to be refreshed for another adventure the next day.

Stay :  Sweetwaters Serena Camp (FB)

 

Day 2: Ol Pejeta Conservancy

The next morning you would leave the camp early. You will get to enjoy a morning safari even before breakfast. This would help you to spot the nocturnal animals and the cats before they go to their dens. After this amazing adventure, you would return to the camp for breakfast. After you have your lunch, you would have another game drive and a visit to the Chimpanzee sanctuary. You can spot some rare species from northern Kenya like Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe and beisa oryx. You would be spending the night at the same hotel.

Stay :  Sweetwaters Serena Camp (FB)

 

Day 3: Moving onto Lake Nakuru

Our journey would take us to the Lake Nakuru National Park in the Great Rift Valley on the 3rd day of the safari. An exciting game viewing has been planned for the afternoon session. This park offers amazing bird watching, especially flamingos. Even the most reluctant would be greatly mesmerised by the amazing environment of this place.

Stay :  Sopa Nakuru  Lodge (FB)

 

Day 4: The Maasai Mara

After having breakfast at the camp, you would head for the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. You will enjoy an evening game drive at the national park. The amazing Maasai culture and the abundant wildlife attracts tourists from all the world over. The views from the lodge would be amazing. Dinner and stay would be arranged at the Lodge.

Stay :  Mara Serena Safari Lodge (FB)

 

 

Days 5 and 6: A nice tour of the Maasai Mara

The 5th day would include a full-day game drive and an amazing adventure. You will be able to spot amazing wildlife at the game reserve. If you are at the right season, you might even get to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration. A lot of animals would be seen in the Maasai Mara, along with the Big Five. You would dine and stay at the Maasai Mara Lodge these days.

Stay :  Mara Serena Safari Lodge (FB)

 

 

Day 7: Return to your Nairobi and regular life

You would have an early game drive in the morning as well as breakfast before departing for Nairobi. When you reach Nairobi in the afternoon, you would be dropped at the airport or at the hotel in Nairobi according to your requirements.

 

This entire safari would be filled with adventures and take you right to the lap of nature. It is one of the best itineraries to take a glimpse of the wildlife of Kenya.