Spend 4 days and 3 nights on a private Kenya safari through Ol Pejeta, Maasai Mara.
Overnight plan: 1 night in Ol Pejeta, 2 nights in Maasai Mara. The daily itinerary below sets out the travel stages and scheduled activities.
Your safari arrangements are private to your party. The selected accommodation, vehicle, travel dates and party determine the applicable offer. Wildlife sightings and any migration crossings depend on natural conditions; they cannot be guaranteed.
Flights and local road transfers follow the daily programme and the confirmed flight service. Private game-drive arrangements do not establish exclusive use of an aircraft. Flight timings and baggage conditions are confirmed for the booked service.
At Ol Pejeta, the northern white rhino visit and chimpanzee sanctuary visit are included.
Visit the last two northern white rhinos at Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Big Five game drives in the Maasai Mara National Reserve
Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary visit at Ol Pejeta
Scenic bush flight connecting Ol Pejeta and the Maasai Mara
East Africa's largest black rhino population at Ol Pejeta
Lion prides, leopard, and cheetah encounters in the Mara
Night game drive opportunity at Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Conservation stories from armed rhino guardians
Itinerary
This four-day flying safari links an Ol Pejeta conservation visit with two nights in the Maasai Mara. The programme includes the northern white rhino visit, Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary and private game drives, with flights connecting Nairobi, Nanyuki and the Mara.
Day 01 :
Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
The safari begins with the flight from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to Nanyuki and the road transfer into Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The afternoon focuses on the conservancy’s included conservation experiences: the northern white rhino visit and Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary. These visits introduce the work protecting rhinos and caring for rescued chimpanzees, with the experience led by the relevant conservation teams. A game drive adds wildlife viewing across the conservancy before the Ol Pejeta overnight. This first day provides the conservation-focused part of the journey before the move to the Mara.
8 hours
Lunch + Dinner
Day 02 :
Ol Pejeta to Maasai Mara by Air
Your party returns to Nanyuki airstrip for the included flight journey to the Maasai Mara. On arrival, the Mara guide meets the flight and the programme continues into the reserve area. The afternoon game drive introduces the Mara’s open grasslands and riverine habitat, with viewing stops shaped by the wildlife encountered along the permitted route. This is the first Mara outing and the start of a two-night stay. The day connects the highland conservation experience at Ol Pejeta with the savannah game-viewing programme that continues tomorrow.
9 hours
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 03 :
Full Day Maasai Mara Game Drives
A full day in the Maasai Mara brings morning and afternoon game drives. Your guide explores the reserve’s plains and river habitats, with time to observe animal behaviour and follow the wildlife activity encountered during the outings. The native programme includes the Mara River area, adding observation of the river environment to the grassland drives. The day gives your party a fuller Mara experience between the arrival outing and the return flight, without treating a predator encounter or migration crossing as an event that can be scheduled.
12 hours
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 04 :
Maasai Mara to Nairobi by Air
The safari’s final stage returns from the Maasai Mara to Nairobi by air. Your party transfers from the Mara base to the departure airstrip and boards the included flight to Wilson Airport. This completes the route from Nairobi through Ol Pejeta and the Mara, following the conservation visits and reserve game drives. The day is devoted to the airstrip transfer and flight home to Nairobi; the native programme does not add a separate departure-morning game drive.
5 hours
Breakfast
Cost Details
What's Included
Flight Nairobi to Nanyuki
Flight Nanyuki to Maasai Mara
Flight Maasai Mara to Nairobi
Road transfer Nanyuki airstrip to Ol Pejeta Conservancy and return
All game drives in 4x4 safari vehicles at both destinations
Professional English-speaking safari guides
Northern white rhino enclosure visit
Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary visit
Three nights full board accommodation at safari lodges
All applicable park, reserve, and conservancy entry fees
Drinking water during game drives
What's Not Included
International flights
Kenya electronic travel authorisation (eTA) fees, where applicable
Travel and medical insurance
Hot air balloon safari in the Mara
Optional Maasai village visit
Ol Pejeta night game drive and lion tracking
Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
Alcoholic and premium beverages
Personal expenses such as laundry and souvenirs
Excess baggage charges under the booked airline and ticket conditions
FAQs
Can I really see the last northern white rhinos
Ol Pejeta identifies Najin and Fatu as the last two known northern white rhinos. They live in a protected enclosure, and visits follow the conservancy's booked experience and keeper instructions. General conservancy entry is not itself confirmation of that specialist encounter.
What is the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary at Ol Pejeta provides a home for rescued chimpanzees and conservation education. It is a managed sanctuary experience, not a search for wild chimpanzees native to Kenya. Visits follow the sanctuary's current access and animal-care arrangements.
How long is the flight from Ol Pejeta to the Maasai Mara
The programme lists these travel stages: Day 01: Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy; Day 02: Ol Pejeta to Maasai Mara by Air; Day 03: Full Day Maasai Mara Game Drives; Day 04: Maasai Mara to Nairobi by Air. Flights, airstrip transfers and road journeys are separate services. The confirmed flight itinerary determines timings, connections and any intermediate stops.
What big cats can I see in the Maasai Mara
The Maasai Mara supports lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and other plains wildlife. Migration herds are a seasonal addition to the ecosystem. Encounters depend on habitat, animal movements and the conditions during your visit.
Is a night game drive available at Ol Pejeta
Night viewing is a separately authorised activity at participating conservancies and properties. The appointed operator sets its guide, vehicle and route arrangements. Nocturnal wildlife varies with habitat and conditions; a night drive is not automatically included in ordinary national-park entry.
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Nairobi → Nanyuki Airstrip → Ol Pejeta Conservancy → Nanyuki Airstrip → Maasai Mara → Nairobi
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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!…
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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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