This private four-day road safari starts and finishes in Nairobi, with two nights at Ol Pejeta and one in the Mount Kenya highlands. Ol Pejeta combines game drives with the included northern white rhino visit and Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary. The highland stage includes guided forest-edge walks on permitted local routes. The programme stays in the highland region and does not include a Mount Kenya summit trek.
Budget, Mid-Range and Luxury accommodation options are available, with a private Land Cruiser 4×4 or Safari Minivan and guide for the travelling party. The selected services, dates and party determine the applicable rate basis; these options are not assumed to have the same price. Full Board is provided according to the daily meal plan.
One Mount Kenya highland night with guided forest-edge walks
Nanyuki Equator-sign stop
Optional Ol Pejeta night drive paid separately
Itinerary
Four days and three nights combine two Ol Pejeta nights with one in the Mount Kenya highlands. The private road safari includes game drives, the northern white rhino and chimpanzee visits, forest-edge walks and a final highland walk before returning to Nairobi. An Ol Pejeta night drive remains optional and separately paid.
Day 01 :
Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
The private road safari leaves Nairobi for Ol Pejeta Conservancy through the central highlands. The programme includes a brief stop at the Equator sign in Nanyuki before continuing to the conservancy. The arrival-afternoon game drive explores Ol Pejeta’s grassland and woodland habitats, with the guide looking for wildlife and explaining the conservation setting. Time at sightings focuses on the animals encountered rather than a fixed species list. The outing returns to the Ol Pejeta base for the first of two nights.
8 hours
Lunch + Dinner
Day 02 :
Full Day Ol Pejeta Conservation Experiences
The full Ol Pejeta day includes the northern white rhino visit and Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary. The conservancy team explains the care and conservation of the animals, with the visits coordinated around their operating schedules. Wildlife drives explore permitted conservancy routes between the conservation experiences, allowing time to observe the animals and birds encountered. A night game drive is optional and paid for separately. The included daytime programme returns to the same Ol Pejeta base for the second night.
12 hours
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 03 :
Ol Pejeta to Mount Kenya Region
A morning Ol Pejeta game drive provides another opportunity to observe the conservancy’s wildlife before the road journey into the Mount Kenya highlands. The programme explores the change from open conservancy country to the forest-edge landscape around the highland base. The included guided forest walk follows a permitted local route, with the guide interpreting vegetation, tracks and the birds or animals encountered. The walk’s route and pace follow the guide’s briefing. The overnight stay is in the Mount Kenya region.
8 hours
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 04 :
Mount Kenya Highlands to Nairobi
The final morning includes a guided walk along the highland forest boundary. The guide directs the permitted route and the pace, with time to observe the forest vegetation, birds and other wildlife encountered from the path. Following the walk, the programme checks out of its highland base and returns to Nairobi through the central highlands, passing the Nanyuki and Thika corridor. Mount Kenya forms part of the surrounding landscape where visibility allows, completing the conservation and highland circuit.
6 hours
Breakfast
Cost Details
What's Included
All road transfers in the selected private Land Cruiser 4x4 or Safari Minivan from Nairobi and return
Professional English-speaking safari guide throughout
All game drives at Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Northern white rhino enclosure conservation visit
Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary guided visit
Forest wildlife walk in the Mount Kenya highland zone
Three nights full board accommodation
All applicable conservancy and park entry fees
Drinking water throughout
What's Not Included
International flights
Kenya electronic travel authorisation (eTA) fees, where applicable
Travel and medical insurance
Ol Pejeta optional night game drive
Ol Pejeta lion tracking experience
Mount Kenya trek or hike beyond forest zone
Tips and gratuities for guide and lodge staff
Alcoholic and premium beverages
Personal expenses such as laundry and souvenirs
FAQs
What is included at Ol Pejeta?
The northern white rhino visit and Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary visit are included, alongside the listed daytime game drives. The conservation visits follow the conservancy team’s instructions and operating schedules.
Does this safari include a Mount Kenya summit trek?
No. The programme includes one night in the Mount Kenya highlands and guided forest-edge walks on permitted local routes. A summit trek or hiking beyond the forest-zone programme is a separate service and is excluded.
Is an Ol Pejeta night drive included?
No. The Ol Pejeta night drive and lion-tracking experience are optional services paid for separately, as stated in the listed exclusions.
How are the nights divided?
The three nights are two in the Ol Pejeta area followed by one in the Mount Kenya highlands. Day four includes the final highland walk and the road return to Nairobi.
Which vehicle and accommodation options are available?
The private road safari offers a Land Cruiser 4×4 or Safari Minivan and Budget, Mid-Range or Luxury accommodation. Dates, party and the selected services determine the applicable rate basis; these options are not assumed to have the same price.
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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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