Kongoni Safari
Ten days pairing Nairobi’s cultural sites — Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe Centre, Kiambethu Tea Farm — with Ol Pejeta’s chimpanzees, Lake Nakuru, a Naivasha vineyard, and three full days in the Maasai Mara.
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Ten days pairing Nairobi’s cultural sites — Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe Centre, Kiambethu Tea Farm — with Ol Pejeta’s chimpanzees, Lake Nakuru, a Naivasha vineyard, and three full days in the Maasai Mara.
Day by Day
How the trip actually unfolds.
Karen Blixen Museum & Giraffe Centre
Met at JKIA, visit Karen Blixen Museum and lunch at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden, then the Giraffe Centre. Overnight at Novotel Nairobi Westlands (Bed & Breakfast).
Kiambethu Tea Farm
Tea farm tour and history, a forest walk with a resident guide, Colobus monkeys, and a three-course buffet lunch. Overnight at Novotel Nairobi Westlands (Bed & Breakfast).
Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy — all Big Five species plus a visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Overnight at Maisha Sweet Waters Camp (Full Board).
Lake Nakuru
Game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park — flamingos, hippos, clawless otters, and a rhino conservation talk from park wardens. Overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge (Full Board).
Leleshwa Vineyard
Vineyard tour and wine tasting at Leleshwa Vineyard, then Lake Elementaita Weavers for local artisan craftwork. Overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort (Full Board).
Crescent Island
Boat ride and nature walk on Crescent Island Sanctuary — giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and abundant birdlife. Overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort (Full Board).
Into the Mara
Drive to Maasai Mara, check in for lunch, an evening guided nature walk. Overnight at Sarova Mara Game Camp (Full Board).
Game drives & Maasai elders
Morning and afternoon game drives; an evening session with Maasai elders on traditional medicinal plants. Overnight at Sarova Mara Game Camp (Full Board).
Full day in the Mara
A further day of morning and afternoon game drives. Overnight at Sarova Mara Game Camp (Full Board).
Departure
Drive to Nairobi (lunch own arrangement), transfer to JKIA for the outbound flight.
Practical Info
- Carry your passport, travel insurance details, and any prescription or preventative medication
- Bring a hat, sunblock, sunglasses, a camera, and binoculars
- Pack light — 15kg of hand luggage makes transfers between camps easier
- Wear neutral-coloured clothing (khaki, olive, brown) for game drives
- Keep a respectful distance and stay quiet near wildlife
- Carry cash (KES/USD) for tips and personal purchases
- Follow your driver-guide’s instructions at all times
- Confirm any dietary needs or medical conditions before departure
- Don’t stand up, lean out, or exit the vehicle during game drives
- Don’t feed or attempt to touch any wildlife
- Don’t use flash photography near animals
- Don’t wear bright colours or all-white/black on game drives
- Don’t litter in parks, conservancies, or camps
- Don’t stray from the group without your guide in wildlife areas
- Accommodation and meals as stipulated in the itinerary
- Transport in a chauffeur-driven 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing & photography
- Services of an English-speaking driver-guide
- Game viewing drives and park entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary
- All government taxes and levies
- Mineral water during drives only
- All meet and greet services
- All arrival and departure transfers
- 24-hour stand-by contact number
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- All items of a personal nature (e.g. telephone call bills, fax/email bills)
- Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff, and driver-guide(s)
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
- Any local or international flight and departure taxes
- Laundry services
- Any other item(s) not included in the itinerary
Season & Pricing
Per person, sharing a double room.
| Season | Travel Dates | Price (pp sharing) |
|---|---|---|
| 9-20 Jan through 14-24 Mar (Jan-Mar) | 9-20 Jan through 14-24 Mar (Jan-Mar) | From $3,360 |
| 3-13 Apr through 19-29 Jun (Apr-Jun) | 3-13 Apr through 19-29 Jun (Apr-Jun) | From $3,860 |
| 3-13 Jul through 16-26 Oct (Jul-Oct peak) | 3-13 Jul through 16-26 Oct (Jul-Oct peak) | From $4,285 |
| 6-16 Nov through 4-14 Dec (Nov-Dec) | 6-16 Nov through 4-14 Dec (Nov-Dec) | From $3,540 |