Kifaru Safari

Kifaru Safari – 5 nights / 6 days

Day 1

Pick up from Nairobi international airport (or a hotel) and transfer to Nairobi National Park. Spend 1 night at Nairobi Tented Camp (fully inclusive of meals, game drives, sundowner, park fees and drinks – beer, wine, gin & tonics, soft drinks and bottled water). This unique camp is the only camp within the Nairobi National Park which is home to a broad range of wildlife.

Day 2

After breakfast we depart Nairobi National Park and transfer to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport for the morning flight to Nanyuki (duration 1 hr 10 mins). You will be met at the airstrip and transferred to Porini Rhino Camp, located in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, in the foothills of Mount Kenya. Spend 2 nights at Porini Rhino Camp (fully Inclusive of meals, beer, wine, soft drinks, mineral water, gin & tonics, game drives, sundowners, visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and park fees). Enjoy lunch and afternoon tea in camp and then head off on a game drive with your driver-guide in the camp’s 4×4 safari vehicle. Return to Porini Rhino Camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 3

Full day in Ol Pejeta with game drives and walking activities from camp. Optional activities include a visit to The Endangered Species Boma to view the World’s 2 last remaining Northern White Rhino, Lion Tracking and Riding with Rhinos. Dinner and overnight at Porini Rhino Camp.

Day 4

After breakfast we depart Ol Pejeta and transfer to the airstrip for the direct flight to the Masai Mara (duration approx 1 hr 15 mins). Porini Mara Camp staff will meet you at the airstrip and transfer you to camp for 2 nights (fully inclusive of meals, beer, wine, soft drinks, mineral water, gin & tonics, day and night game drives, guided walks, sundowners and park fees) . After lunch take an afternoon game drive, stopping at a scenic point for a sundowner. Dinner and overnight at Porini Mara Camp.

Day 5

Following an early breakfast, take a game drive in search of the Big Five. Visit Maasai Mara National Reserve returning to camp in the late afternoon. Later, head out on an evening game drive within Ol Kinyei Conservancy – stopping at a viewpoint for a sundowner. Continue on a night game drive looking for nocturnal animals. Dinner and overnight at Porini Mara Camp.

Day 6

Take an early morning walk in the Conservancy escorted by Maasai warriors and return for breakfast. Transfer to the airstrip and fly back to Nairobi (arriving around 12.15pm). Met and transferred to the international airport (or a Nairobi hotel – not included but available at a supplement). Alternatively, extend your safari and see another game-filled area of the Mara by adding a stay at Porini Lion Camp.

Any of our own Gamewatchers team of Safari Advisors based in the USA, Canada, the UK, India and Australia will be glad to be of service in arranging your safari, helping you plan your trip, confirming prices, answering your questions and booking your choice of safari camps and lodges for you.

USA & Canada Tel: +1-877-710-3014 (Julie Roggow) or +1-519-686-4776 (Rick McIntyre)

UK & EU Tel: +44 (0)7986-978985 (Wayne Hammond)

Kenya Tel: +254 (0)774-136523

Ol Pejeta Endangered Species Boma

The Endangered Species Boma is a must-see for any trip to Ol Pejeta. Here visitors can meet and learn about the Northern White Rhinos which are critically endangered with only two left in the world. All of them are here and visitors can have the unique experience of seeing these majestic creatures up close. The boma also has six southern white rhinos, two black rhinos and numerous Grevy’s zebras and Jackson’s hartebeest. Tour starts at 2.45 pm. Approximately 2 hours.

US$70 per adult. (Minimum of 02 Pax) In the event a vehicle is required, a supplement of US$ 30 is applicable.

Meet Baraka the Black Rhino

Baraka was one of the first rhinos born on the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. After losing an eye to an infection following a fight he unfortunately developed a cataract in the other eye and subsequently became completely blind. With a low chance of survival on his own, Baraka was moved from the wild to a 100 acre enclosure in order to ensure his safety.

Baraka is now an ambassador for his species – and a popular attraction at Ol Pejeta. There is a feeding platform from which visitors can get up close to view and feed him, an experience not to be missed. Baraka receives visitors daily from 9.30am to 6.00pm, with feeding times three times per day.

The cost of the visit to Baraka and the Information Center is already included within the Conservancy Fee.

The Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Formed in 1993 as a joint alliance between The Jane Goodall Institute and Kenyan Wildlife Services this sanctuary was established as a refuge for orphaned and confiscated chimpanzees and is the only place in Kenya where non-indigenous chimpanzees can be seen.

The Sanctuary provides a permanent refuge in as natural environment as possible – the 40 or so chimpanzees are protected on an island and access to see them is by boat.

NB  Porini Rhino Camp guests gain priority access to the Sanctuary from 9am (before guests of other camps arrive from 10am).

The cost of a visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary is already included within the Conservancy fee.

Lion Tracking

Take this unique opportunity to head out on Ol Pejeta Conservancy to track the lion population. It is a great way to support the conservation project and to learn more about these fascinating animals. All of the information gathered is passed on to the Ol Pejeta Ecological Monitoring Department. Guests remain in the vehicle at all times. Tracking excursions depart daily between 06:30h – 09:30h and 15:30h – 18:30h.

US$70 per Adult/ US$35 per Child (Minimum 02 Pax)

Morani Information Center

The Morani Information Center offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the different wildlife species that live on Ol Pejeta; from anatomy to behaviour to habitat. It also offers an insight into how Ol Pejeta Conservancy works on a daily basis to safeguard wildlife and preserve wilderness.

There is also a converted rhino transportation crate to explore!

The Morani Center is open from 9 to 5 every day and is free of charge.