Wild Portrait Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Nairobi to Solio Rhino Sanctuary

Nairobi to Solio Rhino Sanctuary

Leave Nairobi in the morning and head to Solio ranch nestled between the Aberdare ranges and the snowcapped Mount Kenya. Solio Rhino conservation sanctuary stands out as a haven for both black and white rhinos, providing a unique opportunity to witness these majestic creatures up close in their natural habitat. In Solio ranch the rhino conservation is a success story, and both the black and white rhinos wander around in plenty. Other animals such as lions, leopards’ zebras and other herbivores abound. After the full afternoon game drive, you will check into the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Solio Ranch (Laikipia Plateau)
Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry season)
High Season July to October (High-season rates apply)
Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain)

Wildlife in Solio Ranch

White RhinoAbundant
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
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GiraffeOccasional
HyenaOccasional
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Rhino Watch Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Solio to Naivasha through Aberdare National Park

Solio to Naivasha through Aberdare National Park

After breakfast we leave Solio, Nyeri area and get into the Aberdare ranges locally known as Nyandarua ranges meaning the dry hide of a cow. We drive through the different levels of mountain vegetation as we come across animals like the giant forest hog, elephants, hyenas, cape buffalos’ duikers’ bushbucks and if lucky melanistic serval cat if not the rare melanistic leopard. We make stops for the enchanting landscapes as we ascend the ranges. Magnificent water falls like the Chania falls and Kenya’s biggest waterfall, the karuru falls are to be found here and we get to explore them. The queen’s cave is not to be by passed as its not only breathtaking but it’s a story unto itself as it played as a hiding spot for Kenya’s freedom fighters the Mau Mau. It was also used by queen Elizabeth for picnic and the Magura falls makes it even a more magnificent spot. We later exit the park and drive for approximately 2 hrs to Lake Naivasha for overnight.

Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Accommodation:
Sawela Lodges
  • Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Naivasha to Masai mara national Reserve

Naivasha to Masai mara national Reserve

After an early breakfast we head out for a boat ride, about one hour in the only freshwater lake in the Kenyan rift valley that is home to hippos and over 400 bird species. Get pied kingfishers in action, the African fish eagle busy looking for the all-important protein source, the fish. Common carp is the most common fish here. After the boat ride, we go for a nature walk at the crescent island. Later drive to the Masai Mara and reach in time to take lunch in the camp/lodge then have an evening game drive. Check in to the lodge/camp for dinner after the gamedrive.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

The land of the African lions Masai Mara

The land of the African lions Masai Mara

Masai Mara game reserve is the northern part of the Serengeti, one of Kenya's most favored game-viewing areas. The reserve covers 700 square miles of magnificent wilderness. The Maasai Mara’s lion population is renowned for its density and diversity, offering an unparalleled opportunity to witness the fascinating dynamics of these social felines. Lions, the only truly social cats, form intricate family structures known as prides. These prides, consisting of lionesses, cubs, and often a dominant male, navigate the grassy plains and acacia-dotted landscapes. We have flexible Game drives tailored just for you as we search for the Big 5 i.e. Lions in large prides, Elephants, buffalos, zebras and numerous plain game. Dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Lions, the social cats

Lions, the social cats

The lions of the Maasai Mara are not merely inhabitants of this vast wilderness; they are the rulers, their roars echoing across the savannah, asserting their dominance and marking their territory. The sight of a lioness stealthily approaching her prey or a pride working collaboratively to bring down a formidable target is a spectacle that etches itself into the memories of those fortunate enough to witness it. Optional hot air balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 450 per person. You will easily see rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savannah.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi

Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi

After breakfast, we will head back to Nairobi arriving by early evening.
You will either be dropped at a Nairobi hotel or at the airport.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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