5 Day Serena Hotels Safari Elementaita Nakuru Olpejeta

This 5-day Kenya safari maximizes wildlife viewing across Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Lake Elementaita (Soysambu Conservancy). 

Staying at Serena Safari Lodges (Sweetwaters Serena Camp and Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp) offers an immersive wildlife experience across three of Kenya’s most diverse ecosystems.

By utilizing premium Serena Hotels and keeping driving times to an average of 3-4 hours between locations, this itinerary perfectly balances seamless travel with rich, unhurried afternoon game drives. 

5-Day Serena Hotels Kenya Safari  Highlights

✔ Soysambu Conservancy: Spot the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe, eland, and thousands of waterbirds
✔ Ol Pejeta Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only place in Kenya where you can observe these rescued primates
✔ Ol Pejeta conservancy views the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino), with excellent chances of seeing both black and white rhinos
✔ Lake Nakuru National Park: Explore a premium rhino sanctuary and view the millions of flamingos and other bird species that flock to the lake’s shores

5-Day Serena Hotels Kenya Safari Itinerary 

Day 1: Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy

0730 Hours: Depart Nairobi and drive north via the Great Rift Valley and Mount Kenya region
1130 Hours: Stop at the Equator line for photos and the hemisphere demonstration
1200 Hours: Arrive at Sweetwaters Serena Camp for check-in and lunch
1530 Hours – 1800 Hours: Afternoon game drive. Spot the “Big Five” and visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Day 2: Ol Pejeta to Lake Elementaita

0730 Hours – 0830  Hours: Breakfast at the camp
0830 Hours: Depart Ol Pejeta and drive south to the Great Rift Valley (approx. 4-hour drive)
1230 Hours: Arrive at Lake Elementaita Serena Camp for check-in and lunch
1600 Hours– 1830 Hours: Afternoon game drive in the Soysambu Conservancy to spot Rothschild giraffes and diverse birdlife

Day 3: Lake Elementaita to Lake Nakuru National Park

0730 Hours – 0830 Hours: Breakfast at the camp
0830 Hours: Drive from Elementaita to Lake Nakuru National Park (approx. 1-hour drive)
0930 Hours – 1230 Hours: Morning game drive. Look out for thousands of flamingos, rhinos, and lions
1300 Hours: Lunch at a park lodge or camp
1500 Hours – 1730 Hours: Afternoon game viewing and exit, returning to Lake Elementaita Serena Camp for dinner and overnight

Day 4: Full Day Lake Elementaita/ Lake Naivasha

0730 Hours – 0830 Hours: Breakfast at the camp
0830 Hours: Enjoy a relaxed morning by the pool or choose a guided walk along the lake shores
1230 Hours: Lunch at the Serena Camp
1530 Hours: Optional afternoon excursion or boat ride at nearby Lake Naivasha (Crescent Island), followed by a return to the lodge for dinner

Day 5: Lake Elementaita to Nairobi

0730  Hours – 0830 Hours: Breakfast at the camp
0830 Hours: Check out and depart for Nairobi. The drive takes roughly 2.5 to 3 hours down the scenic Rift Valley escarpment
1130 Hours: Arrive back in Nairobi (hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) for your onward flight or departure 

5 Day/ 4 Nights Elementaita, Lake Nakuru & Ol Pejeta Conservancy Safari

This 5-day Kenya safari from Nairobi offers you the opportunity to stay at the Elementaita Luxury Tented Camp and Sweetwater’s Serena Tented Camp.   With morning, afternoon, and night game drives, this Safari is a wonderful way to experience the top three must-visit destinations:

✔ Soysambu Conservancy
✔ Lake Nakuru National Park
✔ Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Our experienced Safari guides will be with you every step of the way to help you spot Africa’s famous Big 5 Animals, namely the Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Rhino, and Elephant, as well as many, many other species.

Soysambu Conservancy is a private conservancy of 50,000 acres nestled between Lake Elmenteita and Lake Nakuru National Park, approximately 130 kilometers northwest of Nairobi. The Conservancy is home to abundant wildlife, including over 400 bird species, and has one of the highest densities of game in Kenya.

Over 15,000 wild animals, including Rothschild Giraffes, Buffaloes, Leopards, Hyenas, Jackals, Elands, Zebras, Impalas, Thompson’s and Grant’s Gazelles, Defassa Waterbucks, Reedbucks, Warthogs, Steinboks, Klipspringers, and Colobus Monkeys.

Our 2nd Day is spent on a morning excursion to the nearby Lake Nakuru National Park for game-viewing drives. 

The park, colored a shimmering flamingo pink by thousands of beautiful birds lining its shores, is popular with visitors and locals alike. Lake Nakuru is home to the Rothschild’s giraffe, Waterbuck, Baboon, impala, buffalo, monkeys, warthog, reedbuck, and eland. However, the main attractions are the rhinos.

Ol Pejeta Ranch is the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa, and home to three of the world’s last remaining northern white rhinos.

The conservancy is located in Central Kenya’s Laikipia County. It is the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees, in a Sanctuary established to rehabilitate animals rescued from the black market.

Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Soysambu Conservancy Lake Elementaita

0900 Hours: Depart from Nairobi and drive via the Great Rift Valley Escarpment with a Photo stop en route at View Point. Drive on to Soysambu Wildlife Conservancy to arrive at Lake Elementaita Serena Camp in time for lunch.

1200 Hours: Check-in and lunch follow. After lunch, you can swim in the pool or enjoy Massage Services before the afternoon game drive

1600 Hours: Our afternoon game drive in Soysambu Conservancy offers peace and privacy, with chances to see zebras, gazelles, elands, waterbucks, and buffaloes, as well as family groups of black-backed jackals, warthogs, dik-diks, and baboons.

Soysambu protects flourishing breeding herds of endangered Rothschild giraffes and nationally threatened colobus monkeys. Less common species include the bushbuck, bush pig, steinbok, reedbuck, duiker, caracal, golden, and side-striped jackals.

Accommodation Options:
Luxury Accommodation: Lake Elementaita Serena Camp

Meal Plan: {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Soysambu Conservancy Lake Elementaita – Lake Nakuru National Park

0800 Hours: After breakfast, depart for a morning excursion to the nearby Lake Nakuru National Park for game viewing drives.

The park, colored a shimmering flamingo pink by thousands of beautiful birds lining its shores, is popular with visitors and locals alike. Lake Nakuru is home to the Rothschild’s giraffe, Waterbuck, Baboon, impala, buffalo, monkeys, warthog, reedbuck, and eland. However, the main attractions are the rhinos.

A designated rhino sanctuary, the park is one of the best places in Kenya to observe these endangered species. Both black and white Rhinos thrive here.

Besides the greater and lesser flamingos, the park is home to many other species, including Grebes, Pelicans, Cormorants, Darters, Geese, Herons, Fish Eagles, Marabou Storks, Sacred Ibis, and Hadada Ibis.

1200 Hours: Drive back to the Camp for lunch, followed by an afternoon at leisure to enjoy the Camp facilities or opt for one of the Camp’s optional activities.

Accommodation Options:
Luxury Accommodation: Lake Elementaita Serena Camp

Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 3: Soysambu Conservancy, Lake Elementaita – Drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy

0800 Hours: After breakfast, we depart by road to Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary/ Ol Pejeta Conservancy, located approximately 240 km from Lake Elementaita Soysambu Conservancy.

1300 Hours: We arrive in time for lunch at the Sweetwaters Serena Tented Camp.

1530 Hours: After lunch, we relax before setting out on an afternoon game drive in the Conservancy, which is East Africa’s Largest Black Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees, and holds some of the highest predator densities in Kenya.

Extra activities such as game walks, night game drives, horseback, Guided Bush Walks, Lion Tracking, Bird Watching, Game Viewing from Blinds, game rides, meals in the bush, and Camel Rides are available upon request.

Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: Sweetwaters Kicheche Camp
Mid-Range Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Tented Camp
Budget Accommodation: Pelican House, RVA Wilderness and Campsite, Ol Pejeta Budget Camp Site

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 4: Full Day in Sweetwaters/ Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Today, after breakfast, we lock eyes with a chimpanzee, visit three of the world’s last remaining five northern white rhinos, and watch a wild pride of lions roaming the African plains. With the snowy peaks of Mt. Kenya as your backdrop, your safari game drive through the largest black rhino sanctuary is sure to be as beautiful as it is diverse.

Find yourself and the Big Five as you explore 90,000 acres of pure wilderness with an experienced guide who will share his expert knowledge with you. Venture out there for close encounters with elephants, wild dogs, lions, hyenas, buffalo, cheetahs, rhinos, and all the plains herbivores.

Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: Sweetwaters Kicheche Camp
Mid-Range Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Tented Camp
Budget Accommodation: Pelican House, RVA Wilderness and Campsite, Ol Pejeta Budget Camp Site

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 5: Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Drive to Nairobi

0630 Hours: An early morning game drive in the Conservancy. Sweetwaters/Ol Pejeta Conservancy is the closest place from Nairobi to see the Big Five – lion, African elephant, African Buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros (either the black rhinoceros or the white rhinoceros).

The combination of amazing wildlife and stunning views across the open plains of Ol Pejeta guarantees an unforgettable safari experience.

0930 Hours: Breakfast at the camp or lodge, then depart by road for Nairobi, arriving early afternoon.

Meal Plan {Breakfast}

5 Day Serena Hotels Safari Elementaita, Lake Nakuru & Ol Pejeta Rates Include

✔ Extensive game drives
✔ All meals included while on safari
✔ Professional experienced driver guide
✔ All applicable Game Park entrance fees
✔ Guaranteed window seating with open top
✔ Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water
✔ Accommodations at Serena Luxury Safari Camps at Lake Elelmetaita and Olpajeta
✔ Round-trip transport from Nairobi to Lake Elelmetaita and Sweetwaters/ Olpejeta Game Sanctuary

Notes

* Child rate 2 to 11 years is 75% of the Adult Rate
* Daily Guaranteed Departures for one or more guests booking this safari

5 Day Serena Hotels Safari Elementaita, Lake Nakuru & Ol Pejeta Rates Exclude

✘ Drinks
✘ Laundry
✘ Tips or gratuity
✘ Travelers Insurance
✘ Communication charges
✘ Visas, international airfares, and airport taxes; meals
✘ Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities such as Nature walks, Night Game drives, Camel rides, Lion Tracking, etc
✘ Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)

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