Overview
Escape to paradise on this unforgettable 7-day Kenyan honeymoon safari. Your adventure begins at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, where endangered rhinos and chimps might just become your favorite souvenirs. Witness the vibrant spectacle of flamingos blanketing Lake Nakuru before diving into the heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve. Here, vast savannahs come alive with the Big Five and the thrilling possibility of witnessing the Great Migration. Spend romantic evenings under starlit skies, sharing whispers and creating memories that will last a lifetime. This honeymoon adventure promises a perfect blend of wildlife encounters and unforgettable moments to cherish as a couple.
Itinerary
At 7 am you will be picked up from your Nairobi Hotel or Airport and depart to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Here you will have a stopover at the equator crossing. This is an imaginary line that divides the earth into 2 hemispheres: north and south. There is a big sign where you will be able to take a photo saying you are now crossing the equator then proceed with the journey and arrive in time for lunch. In the afternoon, embark to explore this amazing park with a great view of Mount Kenya. At 1800hrs, return to your camp for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Lunch and dinner
Spend the full day exploring Sweetwater's Sanctuary; a privately owned conservancy, overlooking the peaks of Mount Kenya. The conservancy has a great number of wildlife including all the big five animals (elephant, rhino, lion, leopard, and buffalo) among other game. The conservancy also has a special sanctuary that shelters several the rare and endangered species including black rhino, Grevy's zebra, the Jackson's hartebeest, and Chimpanzees. The Chimpanzee sanctuary is the only one in Kenya. It is a home for orphaned and abused chimpanzees, rehabilitating them to help them learn to live by themselves as in their own habitat.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
After breakfast; Leave for Lake Nakuru National Park with a short stopover at Thompsons Falls, thereafter, proceed to Lake Nakuru to arrive in good time for lunch and rest. Head for an afternoon game drive; at this lovely reserve is pleasing to the eye with its forests and acacia trees. Some flamingos dot the lake-shore as well as kingfishers, ostriches, and raptors like herons and eagles. We will also spot rhinos in the protected sanctuary here and be on the lookout for the rare Rothschild’s giraffe nibbling at the branches above.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
After breakfast at the lodge, check-out as you head to Masai Mara but with extensive 2 hours game drive at Lake Nakuru. Drive for five hours to arrive Masai Mara in good time for lunch and a short rest. This afternoon, you will embark on a game drive from 1500hrs to 1800hrs in search of the famous big cats of Masai Mara when they are actively hunting before sunset. You will also get a glimpse of vast beautiful savannah plains of mara while spotting some big five, antelopes and gazelles. Return to your camp for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast lunch and dinner
Our days start with breakfast at the lodge and by 0800hrs we will leave with picnic lunches in hand for an extensive game drive. The landscape here is scenic savanna grassland on rolling hills. This reserve is the best park for games in Kenya as it has an extensive road and track network that allows for close range viewing and photography. Your game drive will include a visit to the Mara River, which is a point of migration and a place to spot crocodiles and hippopotamus and break for a picnic. Your game drive will continue till 1700hrs, after which you will get out of the park for two hours of optional activities.
Meals: Breakfast lunch and dinner
Today, enjoy a morning bush breakfast and go on a different circuit to spot different animals and birds. Enjoy your packed lunch at a hippo pool Mara River. Thereafter check-out of the park heading to Maasai Cultural village. Here at Maasai Cultural village, you will learn how Masai tribe has evolved as the only tribe in Kenya which has kept their traditional life for over many years; learn their way of life, how they build homes etc. Thereafter, return to your camp for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast lunch and dinner
After breakfast, have your final game drive as you head to Nairobi. Arrive Nairobi for lunch and be dropped off at Airport or Nairobi hotel.
Meals: Lunch and dinner
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Transport and game drives
- Return local flight to Lewa
- English speaking driver tour guide
- Park entrance fees
- Accommodation and meals
- Drinking water
- Pick up and drop off services
The Cost Excludes
- Tips
- Alcoholic beverages
- Optional activities
FAQs
The Masai Mara is famous for its abundance of wildlife. You’ll have the chance to see the Big Five (lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo), as well as cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, hyenas, and many more.
Most 3-day safaris are all-inclusive, covering transportation (including transfers from Nairobi if applicable), accommodation (lodge or tented camp), meals, park entrance fees, and guided game drives.
You will be staying at Morani Wing Serena, Lake Nakuru Lodge and Ashnil Mara Camp.
Game drives will be conducted in specially designed 4×4 safari vehicles, perfect for navigating the terrain and offering excellent views of the wildlife.
Some things may not be included, such as drinks (other than bottled water), laundry services, tips for your guide and camp staff, and optional activities like hot air balloon rides.
Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the local currency. However, US Dollars (USD) are widely accepted, especially on safaris.
Travel insurance is highly recommended. It can protect you in case of unexpected events like flight cancellations or medical emergencies.
