This private three-day Laikipia safari combines two nights at the selected property with daytime game viewing and return road transfers from Nairobi. The programme includes an arrival-afternoon drive, morning and afternoon drives on the full day and a final morning drive before returning to Nairobi. Budget, Mid-Range and Luxury accommodation options are available. Ol Lentille is the Luxury option offered by quotation; the final offer identifies the actual property, room allocation and private activity arrangements before booking. Full Board applies, with a private Land Cruiser 4×4 or Safari Minivan for the road journey. Guided walks, night drives, unrestricted off-road driving and specialist wild-dog or rhino tracking are not included.
Morning and afternoon drives on the full Laikipia day
Private road journey from Nairobi and back
Budget, Mid-Range or Luxury accommodation
Private Land Cruiser 4x4 or Safari Minivan
Itinerary
This three-day safari travels from Nairobi to Laikipia for two nights of daytime wildlife viewing, then returns to Nairobi. An arrival-afternoon drive, morning and afternoon drives on the full day, and a final morning drive make up the game-viewing programme. The focus is Laikipia’s landscape and the wildlife encountered along permitted vehicle routes.
Day 01 :
Nairobi to Laikipia: Afternoon Game Viewing
The safari begins with the private road journey from Nairobi to Laikipia. An afternoon wildlife drive introduces the landscape around the selected safari base, following the permitted viewing routes. The guide arranges stops around the animals and birds encountered, with time to observe the surrounding grassland and woodland habitats. The outing begins the two-night Laikipia stay and introduces the viewing landscape for the full day that follows.
Lunch + Dinner
Day 02 :
Laikipia Morning and Afternoon Game Drives
Morning and afternoon game drives explore the permitted viewing areas for the selected Laikipia base. The guide explains the habitats and wildlife encountered along the route, with viewing stops shaped by animal movements and visibility. The separate outings give time to observe different parts of the landscape through the day, without promising a particular predator, rhino or wild-dog pack. The programme is vehicle-based throughout the day.
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 03 :
Laikipia Morning Game Drive and Nairobi Return
A final morning game drive completes the Laikipia wildlife programme. Your guide follows permitted routes for the selected base and provides viewing stops around the wildlife encountered. After the outing, the private road journey returns through the central highlands to Nairobi, where the three-day safari ends.
Breakfast
Cost Details
What's Included
Private return road transport from Nairobi in a Land Cruiser 4x4 or Safari Minivan
Scheduled daytime game drives on permitted routes for the selected base
Professional English-speaking safari guiding
Two nights of Full Board accommodation at the selected Laikipia property
Applicable conservancy entry and conservation fees for the stated programme
Drinking water during game drives
What's Not Included
International flights
Kenyan entry authorisation or visa charges, where applicable
Travel and medical insurance
Optional cultural village visit
Tips and gratuities
Alcoholic and premium beverages
Personal expenses and services outside the stated programme
FAQs
Which activities are included
The programme includes an afternoon game drive on day one, morning and afternoon drives on day two, and a final morning drive on day three before the Nairobi return.
Are guided walks, night drives or specialist tracking included
No. Guided bush walks, night drives, unrestricted off-road driving, radio-telemetry wild-dog tracking and specialist rhino tracking are not included in this daytime game-viewing programme.
Is Ol Lentille the only accommodation option
No. Budget, Mid-Range and Luxury accommodation options remain available. Ol Lentille is the Luxury option offered by quotation. The final offer identifies the selected property, room allocation and private activity arrangements before booking; it does not promise exclusive use of an entire lodge or conservancy.
Are the road vehicle and lodge activity vehicle necessarily the same
No. Road transfers use the selected private Land Cruiser 4×4 or Safari Minivan. Where a property provides its own activity vehicles, their private-party allocation and capacity must be specified in the quotation before booking.
Which meals are included
Full Board applies. The daily meal plan includes lunch and dinner on day one, breakfast, lunch and dinner on day two, and breakfast on day three.
Which accommodation and vehicles are available
Budget, Mid-Range and Luxury accommodation options are available, with a private Land Cruiser 4×4 or Safari Minivan for the road safari. The quotation identifies the properties, room arrangements, vehicle, travel dates and party, and the price for those arrangements. These options do not necessarily have the same price.
Are wildlife sightings guaranteed
No. Game drives follow permitted routes and focus on the wildlife encountered. Animal movements, habitat and visibility determine the sightings available during each outing.
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Erica Anderson
What an amazing tour: we saw an incredible number and variety of animals and got to learn so much from our fantastic guide Kelvin. He was very knowledgable and patient with us andWhat an amazing tour: we saw an incredible number and variety of animals and got to learn so much from our fantastic guide Kelvin. He was very knowledgable and patient with us and he made our experience unforgettable. Could not have asked for a better introduction to Kenya!…
Laura H
Very knowledgeable and friendly
michael graham
Kelvin met us at the airport, took us to our hotel and then picked us up next morning for a 5 day Safari through the Masai Mara. Brilliant experience! Kelvin is knowledgeable,Kelvin met us at the airport, took us to our hotel and then picked us up next morning for a 5 day Safari through the Masai Mara. Brilliant experience! Kelvin is knowledgeable, patient and great fun. Rustic Nature Tours are well organised and quick to respond from my very first enquiry. You won’t be disappointed.…
Peter M
Great experience! Kelvin is an excellent guide and is full of knowledge. He made sure our 3 experiences were to the max. I highly recommend Rustic Nature Tours and I recommendGreat experience! Kelvin is an excellent guide and is full of knowledge. He made sure our 3 experiences were to the max. I highly recommend Rustic Nature Tours and I recommend asking for Kelvin as your guide.…
Ruth
My husband and I completed a half-day Nairobi Park and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage tour and the variety of wildlife was amazing: enormous dazzle of zebras cautiously drinking atMy husband and I completed a half-day Nairobi Park and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage tour and the variety of wildlife was amazing: enormous dazzle of zebras cautiously drinking at the lake, three lions slinking past our vehicle as they hunted an impala, a huge crocodile incubating eggs, two white rhinos napping on the side of the road, and so much more. Our guide was happy to provide knowledgeable answers to all of our questions and was amazing at locating wildlife. I absolutely recommend this company.…
Michael G
Rustic Nature Tours were responsive from my very first contact and flexible with what we wanted to do and when. The Safari was excellent and accomodation/food spot on. If someoneRustic Nature Tours were responsive from my very first contact and flexible with what we wanted to do and when. The Safari was excellent and accomodation/food spot on. If someone says they had a better guide than Kelvin, they are making it up! He’s the MAN. We had a blast.…
Fernando Estaragues
It was a really good experience, it's totally recommended, the service of the office guys is good, they answer to you everytime and with a lot of enthusiasm.The truck was reallyIt was a really good experience, it's totally recommended, the service of the office guys is good, they answer to you everytime and with a lot of enthusiasm.The truck was really good with a lot of personalized service.The guide was the best one, fully recommended our guide, Kelvin Ndolo, he drive through all the safari to let us catch some good pictures, the service is really good with him, he was a nice person with a lot of experience, telling you about everything in Kenya in general, nice time with him, helping, giving advices, experienced man.He is el chingon!!In general we can say that we wouldn't be in a better tour and guide for the first experience in Kenya!…
Nicole S
We had a wonderful day exploring Nairobi and learning so much about the history of both the city and Kenya. This private tour was great value, offering pick-up directly from ourWe had a wonderful day exploring Nairobi and learning so much about the history of both the city and Kenya. This private tour was great value, offering pick-up directly from our hotel and a comfortable ride to each site.Our driver/guide, Denish, was fantastic! extremely safe, knowledgeable, and always ready to answer any questions we had. Every guide we met at the individual stops was equally kind and full of insights.Highlights of our day included a delicious lunch, visiting local community shops for souvenirs, and especially the museum and Kobe Tough! It was the perfect blend of culture, history, and city highlights. If you have a day in Nairobi, we highly recommend booking this tour!…
Marc-Antoine Ladouceur
I booked a four-day trip with Rustic Nature Tour (Safari tour) in Kenya at the very last minute, and they absolutely nailed it. They put together a beautiful itinerary, adapted toI booked a four-day trip with Rustic Nature Tour (Safari tour) in Kenya at the very last minute, and they absolutely nailed it. They put together a beautiful itinerary, adapted to my preferences, at a price that really surprised me, in a good way. My guide was fantastic, not just knowledgeable about wildlife but also about the socialBiophysical environmental, geomorphology and human stories behind the places we visited. Everything just flowed. I couldn’t be happier with the experience and highly recommend them to anyone looking for an authentic Kenyan adventure…
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Just completed a half-day Nairobi Park and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage tour and the variety of wildlife was amazing: enormous dazzle of zebras cautiously drinking at the lake,Just completed a half-day Nairobi Park and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage tour and the variety of wildlife was amazing: enormous dazzle of zebras cautiously drinking at the lake, three lions slinking past our vehicle as they hunted an impala, a huge crocodile incubating eggs, two white rhinos napping on the side of the road, and so much more. Our guide was happy to provide knowledgeable answers to all of our questions and was amazing at locating wildlife. I absolutely recommend this company.…
Katie Richards-Schuster
Kelvin and Rustic Nature Tours were the absolute best choice for the two day trips we did during our time in Nairobi. We could not have asked for a better experience. The tripsKelvin and Rustic Nature Tours were the absolute best choice for the two day trips we did during our time in Nairobi. We could not have asked for a better experience. The trips were completely seamless. We had terrific communication beforehand in preparation for the experiences, and we felt that all aspects were accounted for. Kelvin was absolutely exceptional as a guide. He was very knowledgeable about the animals, the local history, and the elements of the safari experience. His ability to navigate us to exactly the spots where we could see the most, be the closest, and truly experience all that Kenya has to offer.For the first-day experience, we traveled to Amboseli. People in our group really wanted to see elephants. And elephants we saw! Kelvin helped position the Land Cruiser so that we had multiple herds of elephants (including babies) walk in front of the vehicle, less than 10 feet away!! It was a memorable sight. We also saw lions, zebras, wildebeests, birds (of all kinds), giraffes, and so much more. Kelvin has a college degree in wildlife management, and he is both extraordinarily knowledgeable and professional in the trip. He answered our questions, provided information, and helped us experience the wildlife in the safest manner possible. I would definitely recommend taking the Land Cruiser over the Safari van. The roads in the park are bumpy, and the Land Cruiser ensured a safe, comfortable ride while also getting us into the perfect spot to see the animals. After 4 hours or so in the park, we headed to a beautiful lodge to eat. The food and experience at the lodge were wonderful. After that, we did another drive before leaving to head back to Nairobi. A long but unbelievable day!For the second experience, we headed to Nairobi National Park, then the Sheldrick Elephant Trust, Kobe Beads, lunch, and the Giraffe Center. Again, Kelvin was a masterful guide. In the park, he got us close to hippos, rhinos, zebras, giraffes, ostriches, and even a crocodile- among many other animals. He found the perfect spots and maneuvered the vehicle just right (and sometimes even off the beaten path) to make sure we saw the best views of the animals (again, we recommend the Land Cruiser for the best experience!). After talking with others who took different trips to Nairobi National Park, we realized how special our visit was. Many of them didn’t have Kelvin guiding them and, as a result, missed seeing all that we saw. We can’t emphasize enough how amazing Kelvin is. From there, Kelvin got us to the Elephant Sanctuary. He had the tickets already set, so all we needed to do was walk in, and then he got us to the perfect spot where we could be feet away from baby elephants, a baby rhino, and a baby zebra. Truly spectacular! After that, we visited a local bead factory that is a microenterprise supporting local women. We had a tour, learned about the beading process, and then had the opportunity to visit their shop (no hassling or pressure to buy- but we did get some beautiful items!). Then to a hidden garden for lunch at a local restaurant, and then finally to the giraffes. By the time we got to the giraffes, it was very busy, but again, Kelvin worked his magic to get us through the line quickly (we felt like VIPs!) and to the perfect spot to feed them. He clearly knows the staff, as he was able to get us pictures and even additional food to feed the animals. After a long day, he masterfully navigated traffic (which is no joke) to return us to the hotel.All in all, our time in Kenya would not have been the same without Kelvin and Rustic Nature Tours. We can’t recommend their tours any higher. You will not be disappointed!!!…
Brianna D
Our amazing guide Faith was right on time to pick us up at our hotel. We started the morning with a trip to Kobe Tough where we saw the bead making process. Then we headed to theOur amazing guide Faith was right on time to pick us up at our hotel. We started the morning with a trip to Kobe Tough where we saw the bead making process. Then we headed to the elephant orphanage where Faith knew the whole system and was able to get us up close spots in the “splash zone.” Next up was the giraffe center where we got up close to hand feed giraffes. Faith knew all of the giraffes by name and personality and even took photos on our camera for us. Afterwards we stopped for traditional Kenyan lunch (at your own expense) and we elected to do the Karen Blixen museum for the entrance fee as well. Since it was just me and my husband, Faith even drove us to the local mall before taking us back to the hotel. Overall it was a day well spent with memories to last a lifetime!…
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